2015-16 Zoological Society of Milwaukee Annual Report

LeadinG THE WAY

THE WAY 2015-2016

Annual

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CEO’s Letter: Leading the Way I’m honored to be the new leader of the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. I was born in Milwaukee, and I have fond memories of visiting the Milwaukee County Zoo as a child. I joined the Society in July as president and CEO after holding senior leadership positions in the corporate sector for two Fortune-200 companies and one of the country’s largest charities. In my first few months here, I’ve learned so much about the Society and the Zoo, and I can’t wait to learn more.

I’m proud to be leading an organization that is itself a leader in the nonprofit community. We are one of the largest membership organizations in southeastern Wisconsin. Our Education Department continues to lead the way in cutting-edge programming, including the Animal Connections Continuum created this year through an anonymous $460,000 donation. The pilot program will engage five elementary schools in a three-year program that explores how zoos can promote empathy for animals and people. The department also continues its pilot Nature Play programming, funded in part by grants from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. Nature Play brings children and their parents to a clearing in the Zoo’s woods to help them learn how to play in natural settings, a skill that’s rapidly disappearing in today’s mediadriven world. On the other end of the spectrum, the Society received $100,000 from Thrivent Mutual Funds to upgrade the technology in its education building.

The combination of state-of-the-art

Jodi Gibson, second from left, visits the Zoo as a child with her grandmother, Helen Bett; sister, Sarah Grulke; and aunt, Aggie Hale.

Far right: Now all grown up, Gibson, center, attends Zoo Ball 2016 with her uncle and aunt, Steve and Aggie Hale, left, and sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Jamie Grulke.

Photo by Richard Taylor

technology and hands-on experience will help students learn about how modern science helps animals and people.

Our Conservation Department has been doing groundbreaking work to help the bonobo and other wildlife in central Africa since 1997 through the Bonobo & Congo Biodiversity Initiative (BCBI).

This year, BCBI completed a four-year intensive survey covering 2,600 square miles of dense rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

As a result, the initiative has discovered the largest unfragmented bonobo population thus far described for the species. About 4,100 bonobos and 300 forest elephants are protected in this area by patrols sponsored by the Zoological Society.

Finally, I’d like to recognize our vice president of finance and administration, John Heindel. He was named a CFO of the Year in 2016 by the Milwaukee Business Journal. John has served the Society since 2008 and is one of many amazing leaders and employees we have at the organization. We couldn’t do what we do without our dedicated staff, board, volunteers and supporters, and I want to thank all of you for the warm welcome I’ve received here. I look forward to working with you as we continue to lead the way in conservation, education and support of the Milwaukee County Zoo.

Jodi Gibson Zoological Society President & CEO

2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Bergum Thom Brown Michael G. Carter Grady Crosby Nate Cunniff Tami Garrison Jodi Gibson+ Michael M. Grebe John Grunau Katherine Hust George Justice** Karen Peck Katz John Kissinger Maria Gonzalez Knavel

DIRECTORS Russell Kohl Joe Kresl Caroline Krider* Keith Manbeck Thomas (T.J.) Marini Anthony Marino Jack McKeithan Jay McKenna Kat Morrow Gina Peter Dr. Joan Prince Scott Redlinger Harold Redman Lacey Sadoff

Barry Sattell Kim Schaffer Rick Schmidt Thelma Sias Roger Smith Jon Sohn Judy Holz Stathas David Strelitz Michael Stull Rich Tennessen Gregory Wesley Jane Wierzba Ray Wilson

William J. Abraham, Jr. John B. Burns William M. Chester, Jr. Stephen M. Dearholt Richard A. Gallun John A. Hazelwood

HONORARY DIRECTORS Robert A. Kahlor Quinn Martin Sandi Moomey William G. Moomey Jeff Neuenschwander Jill Pelisek

Jay Robertson John W. Taylor Allen W. Williams, Jr. Paul Wong Bernard C. Ziegler III

Tristen G., 7, of West Allis, enjoys the BUGS! Larger than Life special summer exhibit, sponsored by Sendik’s Food Markets, during Nights in June.

Photo by Bob Wickland

+Zoological Society President & CEO * Chair of the Board ** Associate Board President

2015-2016 ASSOCIATE BOARD Anthony Baish Graham Baxter Brian Blake Brian Boecker Dan Counsell Cherie Eckmann Jason Ells Sean Finnigan Darryll Fortune Joseph Frohna

DIRECTORS Nezih Hasanoglu Tony Hopkins Paul Hultgren Tim Janusz George Justice* Eric Lenzen Karen Loth Pat McQuillan Kristin Occhetti Jim Olson

Bob Anger David Batten Lori Bechthold Matthew D’Attilio Nora Dreske John Fleckenstein Mike Fox Linda Grunau Eli Guzniczak Lee Walther Kordus

HONORARY DIRECTORS Peter Kordus Joe Kresl Quinn Martin Kat Morrow Margie Paur Katie Pionkoski Richard J. Podell Bunny Raasch-Hooten Arlene Remsik Barry Sattell

Kent Oren Meghan Shannon Tricia Shinners Brenen Sieber Brookellen Teuber Chris Timm Eido Walny Mark Zimmerman

Dan Schwabe Randy Scoville Judy Holz Stathas Jeff Steren David Strelitz Jim Szymanski Kathleen Toohey Pete Underwood Jane Wierzba Ray Wilson

* Associate Board President

ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY MANAGEMENT STAFF PRESIDENT & CEO Jodi Gibson COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP Robin Higgins, Vice President FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION John Heindel, Vice President

CONSERVATION Dr. Gay Reinartz, Coordinator CREATIVE Christian Keene, Director

DEVELOPMENT Penny Gutekunst, Vice President

2015-16 ANNUAL REPORT

EDITOR Stacy Vogel Davis

EDUCATION James Mills, Director

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Scott DuChateau

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simba circle endowments Serengeti circle Financial Summary

Conservation The Zoological Society is proud of its conservation efforts, particularly its work with the bonobo and other endangered animals in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Bonobo & Congo Biodiversity Initiative (BCBI) studies and protects bonobos, an endangered species of great ape, along with forest elephants and other wildlife in the Salonga National Park, an immense rainforest ecosystem in the DRC. The Society also coordinates the Bonobo Species Survival Plan® (SSP), which oversees management of the captive bonobo population in North America. Here are some conservation highlights from 2015-16.

BCBI • BCBI researchers discovered the largest unfragmented bonobo population thus far described for the species.

Approximately 4,100 bonobos and 300 forest elephants live in the Watsi Kengo Sector of the Salonga National Park and receive protection by patrols sponsored by the Zoological Society.

In March, BCBI completed a four-year intensive survey covering 2,600 square miles of dense rainforest, about onefifth of the park.

• Between October 2015 and September 2016, BCBI-supported patrols arrested 64 poachers, destroyed 180 poaching camps, and confiscated 1,909 snares and four firearms.

• BCBI expanded support to a third patrol post in the Watsi Kengo Sector at Biondo Biondo. Working with the World Wildlife Fund and ICCN, the Congolese government partner in charge of protected areas in the DRC, the initiative selected and trained the head of the patrol post, provided basic start-up patrol equipment and funds for rations, and began verifying the initial patrol data. Survey results indicate that this area has one of the highest poaching rates within the

Watsi Kengo Sector. BCBI’s goal is to increase anti-poaching efforts in this bio-rich region and bring security to a vulnerable section of the park that contains five active elephant bais, or gathering places.

• On a sad note, BCBI lost a cherished and valued field team member, Bunda Bokitsi, in November 2015. Recognized for his valor and conservation ethic, Bunda was an Abraham Award winner and served as Etate’s patrol post chief for 11 years.

• Dr. Gay Reinartz, Zoological Society conservation coordinator, continued to spread awareness about bonobos.

On Feb. 8, she presented “The Salonga National Park: A Conservation Imperative and Too Big to Fail” to the USAID Biodiversity & Climate Change Section and the Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group in Washington, D.C. On Sept. 9, she was one of the presenters for the bonobo conservation session at the 2016 Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference. She was also invited by The Bonobo Project, a newly founded organization dedicated to the advancement of bonobo awareness, to present and participate in a day-long

Bonobo Communications Workshop following the AZA Conference.

BONOBO SSP • The Bonobo SSP held its biennial master planning meeting at the Milwaukee County Zoo in July to evaluate bonobo breeding pairs, discuss bonobo welfare and care, and make recommendations for future breeding and transfers between zoos.

Representatives from the seven zoos that house bonobos participated.

• One male bonobo, Qasai, was born at the Milwaukee County Zoo in May 2016. With a total of 22 bonobos, the Milwaukee County Zoo bonobo group remains the largest zoo bonobo population in North America.

Etate Field Day: BCBI staff teach children about wildlife at the annual field day at Etate, BCBI’s patrol post and research station. Photos courtesy of BCBI

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Anti-poaching guards pose in front of the guard house at Etate, BCBI’s research station and patrol post. Photo courtesy of BCBI

BCBI added a third patrol post in the Salonga National Park at Biondo Biondo.

Photo courtesy of BCBI

Qasai was born at the Milwaukee County Zoo in May 2016, bringing the Zoo’s total number of bonobos to 22. Photo by Joel Miller

Bunda Bokitsi, who died in November 2015, was Etate’s patrol post chief for 11 years.

He was dedicated to conservation work and BCBI. Photo courtesy of BCBI Gay Reinartz, Zoological Society conservation coordinator, wades in the Salonga River at an elephant bai, or gathering place. BCBI protects forest elephants in addition to bonobos.

Photo courtesy of BCBI

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CONSERVATION WORK THROUGH THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO The Zoological Society also supports conservation work by Milwaukee County Zoo staff at the Zoo and around the world, and it donates to several conservation groups on behalf of the Zoo. • Grenada Coral Reef Study: Zoo staff, led by aquatic and reptile curator Craig Berg, travel to Grenada yearly to monitor coral reefs in partnership with Wisconsin Lutheran College.

They compare the long-term health of the reefs in protected areas to areas that don’t receive protection, hoping to demonstrate the economic benefits of protecting the reefs.

• Grenada Frog Study: The Grenada frog population has been decimated by an invasive frog species and a frog-killing fungus called chytrid. Zoo staff helped create a Conservation Action Plan for the frog and continue to monitor the population through regular trips to Grenada.

• Grenada Tree Boa Project: The Zoo has been working with Bob Henderson, curator emeritus at the Milwaukee Public Museum, on a Grenada tree boa natural history project since 2003.

• Iguana Conservation: Zoo staff members Dawn Fleuchaus, Stacy Whitaker and Joan Maurer travel to the Caribbean every year to study, monitor and care for the endangered Jamaican iguana and Grand Cayman blue iguana. Their work, side by side with groups such as the Wildlife Conservation Society/Bronx Zoo, has paid off with improved outlooks for both animals. In 2015, the status of the Grand Cayman blue iguana was improved from critically endangered

to endangered. In September 2016, the Jamaican government announced it would not allow a proposed $1.5 billion port on the Goat Islands that would have hurt the Jamaican iguana population. The decision was based in large part on data collected by researchers about threatened plants and wildlife, including the Jamaican iguana, in the area.

•L ola Ya Bonobo: The Zoological Society sends money to this bonobo sanctuary in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The organization takes in confiscated and orphaned bonobos and rehabilitates them, releasing some of them into a protected reserve.

•K ibale National Park: Kibale National Park boasts the highest density of primates in Africa. In an effort to save this vital forest habitat in Uganda, the Zoological Society has supported the construction of more efficient stoves and distribution of ecologically friendly fuel briquettes, reducing the need for local people to harvest firewood out of the park.

•M igratory Bird Projects: Since 2001, 183 species of birds, including 44 species of concern, have been documented on Zoo grounds. Funds from the Society and the Zoo have been used to purchase products that are applied to windows, reducing deadly bird collisions. Last year, parachute cord was installed on the Society’s education building and netting was installed near a glass structure that saw many bird strikes.

Other projects include nest box placement and monitoring, resulting in 79 fledglings in 2016, as well as feeding stations for hummingbirds, orioles and other birds.

•M ilwaukee Ape Heart Project: Heart disease is a common problem in captive great apes, and Milwaukee County Zoo veterinarians work closely with local cardiologists and sonographers to study this issue in the Zoo’s bonobos, orangutans and gorillas. In 2016, the Zoo hosted the Great Ape Heart Project meeting on its grounds, and veterinary technician Bob Korman shared how he takes blood pressure readings from bonobos at the Bonobo SSP meetings. In early 2016, the Zoological Society Creative Department, with Zoo staff, created a training video on how to measure blood pressure in bonobos using a finger cuff. The video was sent to all North American zoos that care for bonobos and was posted on the Great Ape Heart Project website.

•P enguin Genetics Project: The Zoological Society provided funds to Dr. Jean DuBach, a geneticist at Loyola University Medical Center, to study the genetics of Humboldt penguins in same-sex pairings.

Veterinary technician Joan Maurer collects a sample from a Grand Caymen blue iguana during a pre-release health screening. Thanks to Maurer and other conservation volunteers, the blue iguana population has risen from fewer than 20 to 900 on Grand Cayman Island. Photo provided by Joan Maurer

A volunteer checks the feathers of a magnolia warbler at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Led by zookeeper Mickey O’Connor, volunteers band birds at the Zoo in spring and fall to collect data about migration.

Photo by Bob Wickland

Zookeeper Cassie Sajkowski checks the condition of a golden-wing warbler at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Photo by Bob Wickland

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Education The Zoological Society operates a robust Education Department at the Milwaukee County Zoo, which is a requirement for the Zoo’s accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. The department served more than 280,000 people in 2015-16 through everything from field trips to scouting programs to Kohl’s Wild Theater performances. It was an exciting year for the department as it received several grants to improve and expand its offerings.

• An anonymous gift of $460,000 allowed the Education Department to create the Animal Connections Continuum. This pilot program will engage second- to fourth-grade students at five elementary schools in a three-year program focused on empathy with animals and people.

The department plans to launch the pilot version in 2017.

• Thrivent Mutual Funds contributed $100,000 to upgrade the technology at the Karen Peck Katz Conservation Education Center. The donation allowed the Education Department to buy digital microscopes, tablets, computers, multimedia projectors and an interactive touchscreen board. The grant also will help pay for transportation for several schools, community centers or scout groups coming to education programs at the Zoo. • The department continued its programming in the outdoor Nature Play classroom developed in 2015.

The Zoological Society received a second $5,000 grant in 2016 from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums to encourage nature play as an aspect of conservation education at the Zoo. The program includes nature-themed activities, structures made from Zoo

urban wood and habitat restoration. In 2016, 120 children and adult partners from two schools were invited to participate. They walked the timber trail, discovered critters in the wooded space, built structures out of natural components and created eco-art.

• The Society continued to serve families from around southeastern Wisconsin through field trips, scout programs, Zoo Classes and Camps, and partnerships with organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Milwaukee Public Schools, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum and local community centers.

• Through summer camps and special programming, the department continued to provide learning opportunities and access to the Zoo for disadvantaged youth in metro Milwaukee.

• The department trained and employed 20 college interns.

Education Department by the Numbers, 2015-16

129,886

Audience members at Kohl’s Wild Theater shows at the Zoo and in the community.

KOHL’S WILD THEATER In summer 2016, Kohl’s announced a donation of $1.45 million over three years to the Zoological Society to continue the Kohl’s Wild Theater (KWT) program.

KWT was initially created in 2010 through a $1 million grant from Kohl’s through its Kohl’s Cares philanthropic program. It has grown to become the largest zoo-based theater group in the nation, performing free shows daily at the Milwaukee County Zoo in summer and year-round at local schools, festivals and community centers.

The new grant allowed KWT to create full-time positions for a stage manager and administrative assistant.

KWT launched several new shows in 2015-16. In October, it debuted “Trash or Tunes,” a contemporary musical for grades four through eight about repurposing materials. It also launched “Wisconsin Wonderland,” which featured a new 15-minute musical called “A Winter’s Tail.” In summer, KWT presented at-exhibit skits at two new places: the special summer exhibit on bugs and the apes area. This was in addition to at-exhibit work at the Humboldt Penguin Exhibit. KWT also began work in 2016 on a new show, to launch in 2017, about conservationist and Wisconsin native Aldo Leopold in partnership with the Aldo Leopold Foundation and Estella Leopold, the last surviving child of Aldo Leopold.

121,317

Students, parents and teachers served through field trips to the Zoo and programs in schools.

29,020

Children and families served through Zoo Classes and Camps.

280,223

Instructor Chris Uitz uses a laptop to teach Stewart R., left, and Maddox S. in the Thrivent Mutual Funds Animal Adaptations Lab. Photo by Stacy Kaat

People served by the Education Department in 2015-16.

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Kohl’s Wild Theater actors Sherrick Robinson, Marcus Beyer and Samantha Sostarich perform in “A Winter’s Tail.”

Photo by Bob Wickland

Kohl’s Wild Theater actor Emmitt Morgans performs a skit with a Humboldt penguin puppet.

Photo by Bob Wickland

Jackson B., a kindergartner at Hawley Environmental School in Milwaukee, builds with logs during a Nature Play program.

Photo by Bob Wickland

Jacob K., of Waukesha, intern Emma Lynch and Myles C., of Milwaukee, make a grapevine ball during Zoo Camp. The Society offers classes and camps for children ages infant to 14. Photo by Bob Wickland

Actors Emmitt Morgans and Jade Taylor figure out how to make musical instruments from trash in the Kohl’s Wild Theater musical “Trash or Tunes.” Photo by Bob Wickland

Addison H., a kindergartner at Hawley Environmental School in Milwaukee, makes a mud pie as part of the Education Department’s Nature Play program.

The program helps students and parents learn how to play in natural settings.

Photo by Bob Wickland

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Zoo Support The Zoological Society of Milwaukee supports the Milwaukee County Zoo in many ways. Half of all revenue raised by the Zoo Pass membership program goes to the Zoo in unrestricted funds. The Society provides additional funds through its Annual Appeal and procurement of sponsorships for Zoo attractions and events. It funds two residency programs at the Zoo’s Animal Health Center, helping train future exotic animal veterinarians. The Society’s Creative Department designs signs, banners, pamphlets and many other items for the Zoo. Other areas of support include Zoo Pride volunteer efforts and information technology. In 2015-16, the Zoological Society provided $7.9 million in cash and in-kind support to the Zoo, plus $256,000 in direct project support.

COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP • Zoo Pass membership grew this year to 48,627 households, raising nearly $6.2 million.

• The department raised a net of $133,000 for its Annual Appeal for the colobus monkeys. As a result of the appeal, the Zoo will be able to give the colobus monkeys access to an outdoor area. The project will also result in upgraded exhibit space for the mandrills and siamangs.

• The Zoological Society recruits sponsors for Society and Zoo events and attractions. This year, it raised $763,000 in cash and in-kind support for event and attraction sponsorships, plus another $388,514 from Kohl’s Department Stores for Kohl’s Wild Theater.

• The Zoological Society experienced another successful events season.

Zoo Ball, the Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year, raised $494,843 with its theme of “Hollywood & Vine.”

That includes $51,880 from an extremely successful appeal for elephant enrichment items. Other fundraising events organized by the

Zoo Ball 2016 chairs Harold and Tammy Redman, left, and Kim and Todd Teske pose near the flamingos.

The event, sponsored by Briggs & Stratton Corporation with the theme of “Hollywood & Vine,” raised nearly $495,000. Photo by Richard Taylor

Associate Board – Puttin’ on the Ritz, Wines & Beers of the World, Zootastic, Birdies & Eagles Golf Tournament, Snooze at the Zoo, Ride on the Wild Side and Zoo Brew – raised $411,185.

• The Society’s Sponsor an Animal program raised $159,312 through animal sponsorships, Kids Conservation Club memberships and the Zumba® Fitness Party at the Zoo. The program also receives 15% of the proceeds from food-truck sales at Nights in June.

• The CMM Department, along with the Education Department and Milwaukee County Zoo, completed its first full year as a Project SEARCH site. Project SEARCH allows young adults with disabilities to rotate through three 10-week internships for the Zoo and Society. Participants gain job skills through work tasks, mentorship and daily classroom time.

and the Zoo. A spring intern created a Snapchat account to help the Society attract younger followers. The Society is making Snapchat filters available at several events to help guests spread the word about their experiences.

CREATIVE DEPARTMENT The Society’s Creative Department of five artists and a researcher provides writing, graphics and design support to the Zoo as well as to the Society.

The department completed more than 650 projects in 2015-16, from fullcolor magazines and invitations to videos, banners and interactive exhibits.

Together with the Society’s publications team, the Creative Department produces Alive, a seasonal magazine for Zoo Pass members, and Wild Things, a member

• The public relations team added new ways to communicate with members and the public this year.

The department hired its first public relations intern in several years in fall 2015. This intern created a Pinterest account to share photos, activities, crafts and snacks related to animals

The Annual Appeal raised a net of $133,000 to help the colobus monkeys go outside and upgrade space for the mandrills and siamangs. Photo by Olga Kornienko

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The Society added a Snapchat account this year and has created filters for several events.

newsletter published six times a year.

Highlights for the Creative Department include the design and installation of new digital screens for the Gorilla Exhibit, re-propping of the entrance to the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary, the production of a bonobo blood pressure video for the Great Ape Heart Project, branding and digital menu screens for two concessions areas, and a new design and format for Zoo Class brochures.

ZOO PRIDE Zoo Pride is the Zoological Society’s volunteer auxiliary. The Society and Zoo wouldn’t be able to do nearly as much without the service of these volunteers. The department ended the year with 425 active members (621 total members) who contributed 52,547 hours of service in areas such as events, education, conservation, office work and visitor interaction. Volunteers serve on 39 committees, including the Forestry Committee added this year.

ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP In late 2015, the Zoological Society said good-bye to its CEO of 10 years, Dr. Robert Davis. It launched a nationwide search for a new leader that included input from board members, donors, employees and other stakeholders.

In July, it announced the hiring of Jodi Gibson. Gibson is a Milwaukee native who comes to the Society with experience in leadership positions at Kellogg Company, JCPenney and Feeding America’s national office.

John Heindel, the Society’s vice president of finance and administration, helped lead the organization through this transition. In July, he was recognized as a CFO of the Year by the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Carl Diedrich was recognized as this year’s Volunteer of the Year.

Carl has been involved with Zoo Pride for 19 years, accumulating

9,640 hours of service.

He assists with education classes, special events, the Guest Services Kiosk and Information Booth, and Remains to be Seen and conservation carts. For many years he dressed in costume as Santa or the Easter Bunny for events. His sense of humor and passion for education earn him the respect of volunteers, staff and Zoo guests.

Zoo Pride volunteer Jim Brill assists Adan D., of Waukesha, during a class about cryptozoology. Zoo Pride’s 425 volunteers help with everything from events to education to interacting with guests. Photo by Bob Wickland

Serengeti Circle Awards Each year, the Zoological Society recognizes its sponsors and grantors through the Serengeti Circle. It presents select sponsors or grantors with awards to recognize longtime, significant support. This year’s awardees were:

Project SEARCH intern Terra DeBruin keeps the windows clean in the U.S. Bank Gathering Place. The program allows young adults with disabilities to learn job skills at the Zoological Society and Milwaukee County Zoo. Photo courtesy of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin.

John Heindel, Zoological Society vice president of finance and administration, was named a CFO of the Year by the Milwaukee Business Journal in 2016.

Photo by Richard Brodzeller

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LOXODONTA AFRICANA AWARD (AFRICAN ELEPHANT) – presented to a corporation or foundation that significantly supports the Society and the Zoo through grants and/or sponsorships:

Sendik’s Food Markets PANTHERA LEO AWARD (LION) – presented to an individual, corporation or foundation that demonstrates significant support of and commitment to the Society’s education programs:

PPG Foundation

Development The Development Department secures major gifts on behalf of the Zoological Society and the Milwaukee County Zoo through grants, planned giving such as wills and estate plans, capital giving and a premier donor membership program. Here are some of the department’s successes in 2015-16: • In memory of a long-time Zoological Society donor and former Board member, Bernie Peck, the Bernard Peck Education Scholarship Endowment Fund was established to provide scholarships for Zoo Classes and Camps to children who otherwise might not have access to the Zoo. This fund extends the legacy of Bernie Peck and his descendants who continue to support the Society and the Zoo. • The Society was awarded $460,000 over three years to establish an Animal Connections Continuum, a multicontact program for second- to fourthgraders focusing on empathy. A pilot version is expected to launch in 2017.

• The Society received a $100,000 gift from Thrivent Mutual Funds to upgrade educational technology, thereby enhancing student engagement with science in the Animal Adaptations Lab. See page 7 for more information about the upgrade.

• The Greater Milwaukee Foundation chose the Zoological Society and Zoo for its December 2015 “Gift to the Community,” part of a year-long celebration of the organization’s centennial. The $100,000 gift provided free admission and parking to all Zoo visitors Dec. 26-31, as well as a variety of winter-themed activities.

Zoo visitors watch an ice sculptor during Woodlands Winter, a week of free attendance and parking at the Milwaukee County Zoo in December 2015, funded by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Photo by Stacy Kaat

Attendance for this week more than tripled that of the previous year’s attendance. This event also marked the public debut of Asa, a snow leopard that was brought to the Zoo through a previous donation from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

• An information systems transformation was made possible with the help of a $75,000 grant from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation. The project aimed to analyze the Society’s current custom customer relations management tool, identify a software solution and begin preparations for conversion. The final implementation of a new system will create a strong foundation for the Society’s future strategic, operational and technological projects.

Society a $5,000 tree-planting grant.

A local Boy Scout pack helped plant 48 of the 76 trees and shrubs purchased with the grant during the Zoo’s annual Party for the Planet event, which is also sponsored by American Transmission Co. • The Society was awarded a second $5,000 Nature Play Begins at Your Zoo/Aquarium grant from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums to encourage nature play and conservation education at the Zoo. See page 7 for more information about Nature Play.

• Collaborating with the Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium, the Society will receive nearly $11,000 in funding from the U.S. Forest Service over the next two years to continue land restoration efforts at the Zoo. Invasive plant species will be removed in areas around Lake Evinrude, which will then be replanted with hardy, diverse native trees and shrubs.

• For the third consecutive year, American Transmission Co. supported land restoration efforts near Lake Evinrude by awarding the Zoological

The Society has established a scholarship fund in honor of Bernie Peck, a longtime Society donor and board member who passed away in 2015. Photo by Richard Brodzeller

The Society has received grant funding from the U.S. Forest Service and American Transmission Co. to restore land around Lake Evinrude. Photo by Bob Wickland

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Platypus Circle The Platypus Circle includes individuals, corporations and foundations who share our passion for conserving wildlife and endangered species, educating people about the importance of wildlife and the environment, and supporting the Milwaukee County Zoo. This list includes Platypus members as of Sept. 30, 2016.

PRESIDENT’S PLATINUM $10,000+

Dr. William & Judy Holz Stathas u Steren McDonald’s Restaurants u Richard & Linda Stevens Strattec Security Corporation J.A. Taylor Family Foundation u Rick & Carol Treadwell United Press & Graphics Hi Judy Van Till u Barbara Voight H Samuel Wann, M.D. H West Bend Mutual Insurance Company Raymond & Kelly Wilson Zilber Ltd. Sandra Zingler & Barbara Johnson

ACL Laboratories Hu Leann Beehler H Bob Dohmen Joy Global, Inc. u Jack & Patti McKeithan u NML Graphics H Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare MSOH/WHH H WVRC Emergency & Specialty Pet Care H

PRESIDENT’S DIAMOND $7,500-$9,999 Joan & Ken Hudak Canopies Events H Laureate Group, Inc. Dr. John P. & Anne Thomas i Wild Wings - Stephen Herrero H

SILVER $1,000-$2,499

PRESIDENT’S EMERALD $5,000-$7,499 Bottoms-Up Bartending Service, LLC H Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation u Carole F. Houston HUSCO International Marshfield Clinic Laboratories Hu William J. Murgas u Paper Machinery Corporation u Rexnord Foundation Michelle & Eddie Sauer John L. Scheels, DDS H Dale R. & Allison M. Smith Rebecca & Steve Verhagen Werner Family Foundation

PRESIDENT’S GOLD $2,500-$4,999 A. O. Smith Foundation, Inc. u Aegis Corporation AG Architecture, Inc. AIS Technology Allied Insurance Centers Badger Mutual Insurance BMO Harris Bank u Briggs & Stratton Corporation H Butters-Fetting Co. Mike & Nancy Carter Church Metal Spinning Company Corporate Group, Inc. Desert Aire Mary Ann & Tom Dyer Gebhardt Family GRAEF u Arlene Hansen Harley-Davidson Motor Company u Hawks Landscape/Joe & Jennifer Kresl H InPro Corp.

Kalmbach Publishing Co. u u Member for 25 or more years i New member H Member who has made in-kind gift of products or services

Robert “Bob” Dohmen received the Emu Egg Award, the highest honor given to a Zoological Society supporter, in 2016.

Dohmen and his family have supported the Zoological Society and the Zoo, particularly the hippo exhibit, for decades. Photo by Stacy Kaat Key Technical Solutions, Inc. Russell Kohl & Melissa Vernon Gerri Lietz-Staffileno Liphatech, Inc. Litho-Craft Co. H Mr. & Mrs. Gerald E. Mainman Gene & Becky Mallinger MillerCoors u Milwaukee Tool Corp. u Mortenson Construction Lynn Nicholas u Northern Trust OneTouchPoint Paychex PBBS Equipment Corporation Rick & Susan Pearson Miriam Peck u The Penzey Family Gina A. Peter PPG Yvonne & Dr. Harry Prosen H Harold & Tamara Redman John & Cornelia Riedl Rockwell Automation Rosemann Family Foundation Ryan & Kristin Schultz The Shervey Family i S.M.M.S. 7th Graders

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Anonymous Ace World Wide Elite Relocation Services H ADC Manufacturing Advanced Pain Management Advanced Waste Services, Inc. Aim Transfer & Storage, Inc. Jo Ann Aiman Alexian Village of Milwaukee American Enterprises International American Transmission Co. Patricia & David Anderson i The Arc Fond du Lac i Mike & Laura Arnow Anthony & Lizabeth Baish Dick & Yuko Baldwin Scott & Elizabeth Behrendt Bill & Joanne Bergum Bostik, Inc. u Boucher Automotive Group Gordie Boucher Nissan of Greenfield i Douglas & Barbara Braun Family Brookfield Rehabilitation & Specialty Care Center Diane L. Brunner Sabrina Mia Bryant Carla & Neal Butenhoff Centec Security Systems, Inc. Century Fence Co. CG Schmidt, Inc. u Citizens Bank i Clinicare Corporation Collier’s International Wisconsin Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative i Computerized Structural Design Nate & Mary Cunniff DCI Artform Dedicated Computing, LLC Tom & Mary Jo Dempsey DentaQuest Diversified Insurance Services Donald & Nora Dreske DuPont - Danisco Animal Nutrition Ecker Envelope, Inc. H

Platypus Circle cont’d Edstrom Industries, LLC Elliott Family Foundation Empowering Families of Milwaukee Erdman Company Ernst & Young Eye Care for Animals H Michael & Judy Fitzpatrick Suzy & Byron Foster u Franciscan Villa Fruit Ranch Market Hu Jodi Gibson i Gleason Reel (Hubbell) i Graymont Western Lime Inc. Michael & Kelly Grebe i Grumman/Butkus Associates Grunau Company u Dennis D. & Patricia L. Harton Healics, Inc. Helgesen Industries, Inc. Henry R. Marohl, Inc. Russell & Irene Heumann u HGA Architects, Engineers & Planners Jim & Kerrie Hoffman Holz Motors, Inc. u Home Depot - Grafton i Home Depot - Milwaukee Home Depot - Waukesha Home Depot - Wauwatosa Hunzinger Construction Company Hupy and Abraham, S.C. Independence First ISC International, Ltd. Jagemann Plating Company Trish & Drew Kagerbauer KAPCO, Inc. Alan J. & Karen P. Katz u Patrick & Christine Keyes Robert Koch Kohl’s Department Stores Krause Family Foundation u Caroline Krider Laacke & Joys H Charles & Kathryn Lanzarotti Dr. Mike Lasser H Eugene & Gwen Lavin u Mark Lowry M. E. Dey & Co. Inc. MacHealer Consulting H Macromatic Controls Dennis & Donnalyn Maiman Mantz Automation, Inc. Marcus Corporation u Tony & Kate Marino Leighton P. Mark, M.D. H Quinn W. & Jane E. Martin u Materion McDonough Family Jay & Lisa McKenna Jim & Jan McKenna Don & Shelley Mechenich Megal Development Corporation u Kelly & Marcos Mejia i Mercer Human Resource Consulting Metals USA Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Midwest Auto Clubs, LLC MMAC - Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce H Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin u Member for 25 or more years i New member H Member who has made in-kind gift of products or services

Kat Morrow Mortara Instrument, Inc. MSB Custom Contractors National Business Furniture u National Investment Services, Inc. Brian & Lea O’Day Old Republic Surety Company John Oster Family Foundation u PAK Technologies H Palermo’s® Pizza Park Bank Foundation Michael Pazdan Jodi Peck & Les Weil u Adam & Laura Peck Jill Pelisek Perlick Corporation u Nancy Pirkey & John Taylor Port Washington State Bank PricewaterhouseCoopers u Professional Services Group, Inc. QLC, Inc. Quest CE R&R Insurance Services, Inc. Gordana & Milan Racic Scott & Melinda Redlinger Nicholas & Marge Rivecca Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc Roadrunner Transportation Services Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. Russ Darrow Group Lacey Sadoff Judy & Barry S. Sattell u Sazama Design Build Remodel i Rick & Nickie Schmidt i Sendik’s Food Markets/Balistreri Owned & Operated Sentier, LLC Hi Server Products Roger & Judy Smith Jonathan & Kristin Sohn Steele Solutions Inc. Steinhafels i Studio Gear Michael Stull i SVA Tailored Label Products, Inc. Tennessen Family Thomson Companies Tri City National Bank u Erik Ulvog & Jes Klimas Reish United Heartland, Inc. U.S. Bank u U.S. Cellular® US Foods u Barbara E. Van Engel u VJS Construction Services i VMP Rebecca & Seth Wahlberg WaterStone Bank u Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare i Jim & Jane Wierzba Hillary & James Wucherer Craig Young & Sharon Busey David & Dorothy Zellmer

BRONZE $500-$999 Anonymous (6) A to Z Financial Planning LLC Howard E. & Barbara A. Alcorn u Troy & Amy Andersen Family i Cathy Arney George Bailey

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Kevin & Shelley Baker Carol & John Bannen Janine F. Barre Shannon Behr Brooke & Daniel Bellehumeur i Steven & Jill Bell Bethesda Lutheran Home - Vicksburg Two Deanna Braeger Cheryl Brossmann Brian N. & Nicole L. Brzezinski Nathan Bublitz & Amanda Losinski Jan & Rick Buckley Patty & Paul Cadorin James C. & Kaye Lynne Carpenter u Arlene Carter & Brian Lauttamus Jennifer & Brett Chapman Jen Christianson Chubb N.A. u John & Vida Ciulik Patricia Clason The Harold Coppernoll Family i Jason & Sarah Curtis Rod & Sharon DePue Drs. Thomas & Meridith Derrig Ann L. DiCastri Dohmen Life Science Services Dianne Dziengel Easter Family i Dr. Kay M. Elsen Jane Empey-Theep Richard, Mary Ellen & Emily Enea Jeffrey & Mary Fertl The Goodfriend Family i Nancy Flagg & Joe Hegarty Ruth & Troy Flanagan i John Fleckenstein Kenneth & Linda Footland Ty A. & Jodi A. Foren Jessie & Keith Franz John & Deborah Gebhardt Gerald & Donna Gerndt Dr. & Mrs. Gerald G. Gleisner u Patricia Gormley Dale & Cindy Gray Greco Homes, LLC Beverly & Marty Greenberg Phyllis & Howard Gruszynski Bill & Penny Gutekunst Hanson Soft Water James & Sandra Hanus Christa & Rob Harlfinger Harstvedt Family i Alan & Linda Harvey Hatco Corporation Michael Hayden Elaine Heckman John & Jeannie Heindel Bill & Barb Hess Roxy Heyse u Brian & Robin Higgins Family Chuck Holloway i Andrew & Paula Holman Friends of the Horicon Public Library Jeffrey Janz Kyle Jaroszewski i Brian D. Jaszewski i Mardy Johnson Family Rachel J. Jones Karl Junginger Memorial Library Thomas & Ann Kamasky Cindy Kanzleiter Family Mary Kazmierczak

Scott Kimball

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Bridget & Mark Kirkish Dr. Patrick Knapp & Dr. Kristi Tolzman-Knapp Linda Knee Dennis & Carolyn Kois i Tom & Wendy Komula Arthur C. Kootz Foundation Connie & John Kordsmeier Benedict & Lee Kordus u Dan & Marge Korsi Koss Foundation u J.P. Kucera & Mike Bullard Priscilla & Kenneth Kuehn La Causa, Inc. Dr. Norma Lang Don Layden James & Tricia Leissner Stuart & Char Lesar Karen Loth & Douglas Smith Dr. Paul Lowenstein & Jody Kaufman Lowenstein i Arnold & Sarah Lueders Christopher & Lisa Lundberg Nick & Jamie Mallinger Tony & Anne Mallinger Randall & Denyse Malone T.J. & Lori Marini Erv & Mandy Matsche Kathy McConville & Denise Zylow MCFI-Whole Health Clinical Group James & Susan McNeely Meta House, Inc. George L.N. Meyer Family Foundation Morgan Kenwood Advisors, LLC Mueller Family Tim & Lori Murphy

Musante-White Family Nolan Myhre i Gary Nevermann The Bob & Hanna Nevins Family Fund u Susan A. Niederjohn Novozymes BioAg, Inc. Kathleen M. Olejnik Steven Olguin Kenton B. Oren Our Place Day Services Michael Pazdan Holger & Mary Beth Petersen Randy & Kim Peterson Mark Poker ProSelect, LLC Margaret R. Puls i Betty Purdy George & Jan Rada Red Elephant Chocolate, LLC H Jim & Nancy Redding Bill Reitman & Theresa Reagan Betsy & Bill Rezel Dianne Rice & Robert Herzog The Rohlen Family Charitable Foundation Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin, Inc. David & Sandra Rutke i Sandra L. Sabbath & Joyce J. Eberhardt SaintA Michael & Christine Santell John & Linda Sapp Dominic & Carrie Schanen Sue Ellen Schmidt Mark Schounard Hudson, Harvey & Vance Schroeder i Kristopher & Carrie Schroeder Tregg A. Schwarz

Ray Wilson, left, of PricewaterhouseCoopers and a Zoological Society Board member, chats with Milwaukee County Zoo Director Chuck Wikenhauser at the annual Platypus Circle Dinner. Photo by Stacy Kaat

u Member for 25 or more years i New member H Member who has made in-kind gift of products or services

Thelma Sias Lois Siebrecht Gary & Sally Sprenger John & Josephine Stahl Standard Electric Supply Co. Stanosz Family Barbara Stein Cary Stenberg i Dan & Patti Stotmeister Fred & Anne Stratton Richard Strong i Victoria Teerlink & Jeffery Drope Lois Tetzlaff David J. Thull Jenn & Ben Trissel Basil Tsetsas i Usinger’s Famous Sausage u William J. Volkert Sarah Vuolo & Travis LeMoine WalCo Teen Parent Project Robert & Candy Walton i Anne Wandler i Kristin Murphy Warfield & Andrew Warfield Lowell Warshawsky u Mark & Patricia Westen Chuck & Trish Wikenhauser Lynn Wilding Jay & Madonna Williams Rolland & Sharon Wilson Darlene Winter Wisconsin Spice Inc. Mildred Wrench Carol A. Wunderer Charles & Sandra Yanke Elizabeth & Anthony Ziherl Carol J. Zimprich Kelly & Scott Zygowski

Jodi Gibson, left, Zoological Society president and CEO, poses with Board Member Judy Holz Stathas at the Platypus Circle Dinner.

Photo by Stacy Kaat

Platypus Circle members Joe Kresl, center, of Hawks Landscape, and Nickie and Rick Schmidt, of CG Schmidt, Inc., enjoy cocktail hour before the annual Platypus Circle Dinner.

Photo by Stacy Kaat

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Simba Circle The Simba Circle is a special group of donors who have included the Zoological Society of Milwaukee as a beneficiary of a planned gift through a will, charitable trust, retirement plan or life insurance policy.

Gifts, once received, become a permanent asset of the Society’s endowment fund. Each year, earnings from these gifts, along with other contributions to the fund, strengthen the Zoological Society’s capacity to fulfill its mission. We gratefully acknowledge their legacy of support.

Kimberly Houk Carole F. Houston Maddy Howard Rose Marie Jashaway Dr. Leander R. & Susie Jennings Mary F. Johnson Rachel J. Jones Leon & Bonnie Joseph Joan Kalinoski Mary Kazmierczak Mary J. Kemnitz Gary & Gloria Kerchoff i Robert Koch Caroline V. Krider & Paul A. Smith Priscilla A. Kuehn Rachel A. Lauber James & Tricia Leissner Linda Levengood i Richard D. Lutz Dr. John & Kristie Malone Quinn W. & Jane E. Martin John & Judy McGourthy Joseph & Christine McMahon Don & Shelley Mechenich Linda J. Miller Amber & Bary Morgan Donald & Nadine Mundt Fund Debra L. Myrhum Jan Nast Nancy A. Neuwirth Brian & Lea O’Day Kathleen M. Olejnik Dr. Laura Owens Lygere Panagopoulos Margie Paur Mr. & Mrs. Konstanty Pawicz, Jr. Michael Pazdan Terrie Peschman Gina A. Peter Mark S. Poker Jim & Kathleen Polaski

Margaret R. Puls Betty Purdy Gordana & Milan Racic Daniel Rambo i Jim Redding Jane E. Reilly & Jeffrey C. Glock Tomm Renk Nicole Riendeau i Jay Robertson Elizabeth Roesler Gayle Rosemann & Paul McElwee Al Rudnitzki Family Dee Rudolph i Brenda Rutherford i Gayle Rzany John & Linda Sapp Judy & Barry S. Sattell Ronald L. & Debbie Schmidt Tregg A. Schwarz Jerry & Laura Skoff Pamm & Phil Steffen i Carole Steiner Susan Steinman Dan & Patti Stotmeister Christine A. Strauss Chip & Joy Stringer Lois Tetzlaff Mary Krause Thiry Roselie Van Deuren Brian & Karina Van Doren i Judy Van Till William J. Volkert Anne Wandler Lowell Warshawsky Lisa & Kurt Weisman Family Mark & Patricia Westen Raymond & Kelly Wilson Darlene Winter Deborah J. Woelfel Dennis & Robin Zdroik

Photo by Bob Wickland

Anonymous (3) Linda & William J. Abraham Jr. Dorothy Aring F. Michael & Laura Arnow Ann L. Bailey Dick & Yuko Baldwin John T. Bannen Dr. Gil & Lillian Boese Ronald & Jean Braund Donna Broughton i Jerry & Carol Brown Diane L. Brunner Sabrina Mia Bryant Greg & Mary Budde Judy Cafmeyer Deborah Carls Kaye Lynne & James C. Carpenter Mary Jo Crawford Cindy & Gary Datka Terese M. Dick Carl Diedrich Mary Dohmen Barbara A. Drake Dr. Kay M. Elsen Jessie Franz Lori & Richard Futh Tami & Mathew Garrison David A. Glenn Lavonne M. Grenlie David & Kerry Grosse Linda L. Grunau Gary Hackbarth Jerry & Sandy Hafemann Arlene Hansen Elaine Heckman John & Jeannie Heindel James Henry Roxy Heyse Linda J. Hill Suzy & Bob Horn Nancy Lee Horwath

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Endowments The following endowments were established as valuable commitments to the Zoological Society in its support of the Milwaukee County Zoo. These funds are instrumental in sustaining the Zoo as a cherished community asset today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

Jeane Bertagnolli Endowment Florence Mila Borchert Big Cat Country & Otto Borchert Family Special Exhibits Building Endowment Idabel Wilmot Borchert Flamingo Exhibit Endowment The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Student Research Endowment Fund Roland and Florence Schroeder Cron Endowment Fund

Gretchen and Andrew Dawes Endowment Dohmen Family Foundation Hippo Home Endowment Alice Kadish Education Intern Endowment Liz Little Student Education Intern Endowment Fund Herbert & Nada Mahler Family Aviary Endowment Fund McGourthy Family Endowment Dorothy J. Nelson Education Intern Endowment Philip Orth Family Fund

Bernard Peck Education Scholarship Endowment Fund Gordana and Milan Racic Endowment Reticulated Giraffe Endowment Roesler Family Endowment Stearns Family Endowment Liz Ziegler Giraffe Endowment Zoo Pride Endowment Zoological Society Unrestricted Endowment

Serengeti Circle The Serengeti Circle is our valued group of corporations and foundations that support the Milwaukee County Zoo and Zoological Society of Milwaukee through major gifts, grants and sponsorship of special events, traveling exhibits, education and conservation programs, and attractions at the $2,500 level and above.

PRICELESS Zoo Pride • Zoo & Zoological Society events and programs

$250,000-$499,999 Anonymous • Animal Connections Continuum Kohl’s Department Stores through Kohl’s Cares • Kohl’s Wild Theater • Hometown Season of Giving Thrivent Mutual Funds • Education Innovation Upgrade • Playground World Wildlife Fund • Bonobo & Congo Biodiversity Initiative

$100,000-$249,999 Greater Milwaukee Foundation • December Gift to the Community

$50,000-$99,999 Anonymous • Bonobo & Congo Biodiversity Initiative Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation • Operational Support Briggs & Stratton Corporation • Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard at Zoo Terrace • Zoo Ball Presenting Sponsor iHeartMedia • Ride on the Wild Side H H Member who has made in-kind gift of products or services

Meijer • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte • Ride on the Wild Side H • Zoo Classes • Zoomobile Milwaukee Journal Sentinel & JS Online • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte H Northwestern Mutual Foundation • System Needs Analysis OneTouchPoint • Membership & Marketing Support H Sendik’s Food Markets • Halloween at the Zoo • Summer Special Exhibit - BUGS! Larger than Life David & Julia Uihlein Charitable Foundation • Operational Support

Jack Marshall of PPG, recipient of the Panthera leo Award.

(See page 10.) Photo by Stacy Kaat

Mr. Fred M. Young, Jr. • Bonobo & Congo Biodiversity Initiative

$20,000-$49,999 Antonia Foundation • Animal Ambassador Continuum • Bonobo & Congo Biodiversity Initiative • Student Intern Program Beer Capitol • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte BMO Harris Bank • General Support H • Zoo Map & Information Brochure

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Ted Balistreri of Sendik’s Food Markets with Loxodonta africana Award. (See page 10.) Photo by Stacy Kaat

Scott Kimball

serengeti Circle cont’d

Felburn Foundation • Bonobo & Congo Biodiversity Initiative Jerome J. & Dorothy H. Holz Family Foundation • Animal Ambassador • Animal Ambassador Continuum • Student Intern Program Ladish Co. Foundation • School Programs North Shore Bank • Family Free Days • Safari Train Penzeys Spices • Summer Camps • Zoo Carousel Roundy’s Supermarkets • Egg Day H Tri City National Bank • Sky Trail® • Sunset Zoofaris U.S. Bank Foundation • School Programs • Summer Camps for Disadvantaged Youth • Zoo Ball Dining Venues WITI FOX 6 • Family Free Days H

$10,000-$19,999 Anonymous • Animal Ambassador Continuum American Transmission Co. • Party for the Planet • Tree Planting Project Anderson Seal, LLC • Oceans of Fun Seal & Sea Lion Show Four-Four Foundation • Operational Support GRAEF • Birdies & Eagles Golf Tournament Habush Habush & Rottier S.C.® • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte Lakeview Stage Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation • Operational Support Jones Family Fund • Bonobo & Congo Biodiversity Initiative MillerCoors • Birdies & Eagles Golf Tournament Beverages • Platypus Circle President’s Club Event H • Puttin’ on the Ritz Beverages • Wines and Beers of the World Beverages • Zoo Ball Beverages • Zoo Brew Beverages • Zoo Brew Tasting Mugs Nicholas Family Foundation • Operational Support PNC • Sky Safari PPG • Animal Ambassador • Career Day • Student Intern Program U.S. Cellular • Animal Ambassador Continuum WaterStone Bank • Animal Ambassador Program • Kids’ Nights Wells Fargo • Summer Camps for Disadvantaged Youth H Member who has made in-kind gift of products or services

Whole Foods Market • Animal Enrichment Day • Kids’ Nights Entertainment Wilderness Resort • Stroller Rentals • Wilderness Fundraising Weekend Wildlife Conservation Network • Bonobo & Congo Biodiversity Initiative

$5,000-$9,999 A.O. Smith Foundation • School Programs Anon Charitable Trust • Operational Support Anonymous • Animal Ambassador Continuum Association of Zoos & Aquariums • Nature Play Brewers Community Foundation • Zoo Ball Welcome Reception Ralph Evinrude Foundation • Summer Camps for Disadvantaged Youth Hawks Landscape • Trim-a-Tree/Fantastic Forest H Husch Blackwell (formerly Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.) • Puttin’ on the Ritz Greater Milwaukee Foundation Robert A. & Verona D. Hein Fund • Operational Support Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens • Bonobo & Congo Biodiversity Initiative Joy Global • Animal Ambassador Continuum Kellogg’s • Snooze at the Zoo Lifeway Foods • Kids’ Nights Entertainment • Mother’s Day at the Zoo • Ride on the Wild Side H • Snooze at the Zoo H mueller QAAS, LLC • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte Wine Tent Peck Foundation Milwaukee Ltd. • Animal Ambassador Prairie Farms Dairy • Behind the Scenes Weekend • Father’s Day at the Zoo • Ride on the Wild Side H • Snooze at the Zoo H Gordana & Milan Racic • Wheelchair Rentals Racine Danish Kringles • Birdies & Eagles Golf Tournament H • Breakfast & Lunch with the Bunny • Breakfast & Lunch with Santa • Wines and Beers of the World H Sigma-Aldrich Foundation • Operational Support Welch’s • Egg Day Wheaton Franciscan • Ride on the Wild Side Wheaton Franciscan Senior Health • Senior Celebration Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board • Family Farm Weekend

$2,500-$4,999 Amica Insurance • Samson Stomp & Romp

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Arnow & Associates • Animal Ambassador Bridgewood Advisors • Puttin’ on the Ritz Boxing Ring Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation, Inc. • Operational Support Greater Milwaukee Foundation Fred & Marge Brossmann Fund • Operational Support CNH Industrial • Family Farm Weekend Pedal Tractor-Pull Contest Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee • Operational Support Eats & Treats Food Truck • Zoo Brew H General Beverage • Bar Stock Donor at Puttin’ on the Ritz Great Clips • Kids’ Nights Entertainment Grow Hope @ SaintA • Zootastic Sally Hensel • Operational Support Charles D. Jacobus Family Foundation • Animal Ambassador KinderCare Learning Centers • Kids’ Nights Entertainment Greater Milwaukee Foundation Luedke-Smith Fund • Operational Support Master Z’s LLC • Puttin’ on the Ritz Boxing MGIC • Zoo Ball Valet Milwaukee County Zoo • Bonobo & Congo Biodiversity Initiative Palermo’s® Pizza • Wines and Beers of the World H • Zoo Brew H • Zootastic H Greater Milwaukee Foundation Rodney F. Park & Betty Park Family Fund • Operational Support Rockwell Automation • Animal Ambassador San Camillo • Senior Celebration Entertainment Sazama Design Build Remodel • Zoo Brew Sentry Foods • Snooze at the Zoo H Shully’s Cuisine & Events • Wines and Beers of the World H Greater Milwaukee Foundation Harry & Martha Walsh Fund • Animal Health Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association & Broads for a Cause • Nature Play

For information on sponsorship opportunities, please call Patty Harrigan Mills, 414-918-6185.

For information on grant opportunities, please call Averia Flasch, 414-918-6152.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY Zoological Society of Milwaukee County –Year ending Sept. 30, 2016

SUPPORT & REVENUE MEMBERSHIP DUES

COST OF SUPPORT & REVENUE (SUPPORT SERVICES)

from all Zoo Pass and Platypus Circle members. . . . . . . . . $6,913,228

MEMBERSHIP DUES

CONTRIBUTIONS toward projects, specific programs and support. . . . . . . . . . . $825,665

Expense of providing benefits to all Zoo Pass and Platypus Circle members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,708,681

SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS/SPONSORSHIPS

SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS

including animal sponsorship, Zoo Ball, education, Society and Zoo special events, and sponsorships. . . . . . . $2,454,366

Expense of providing and promoting Society special events/programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $511,173

INTEREST INCOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $167,625

TOTAL COST OF SUPPORT & REVENUE (Support Services). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,219,854

GRANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,266,305 TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,627,189

EXPENSES DIRECT PROJECT COSTS

RECEIPTS

Expenses relative to projects and specific programs . . . . . . . $255,891

MEMBERSHIP DUES: 60% MEMBERSHIP DUES: 60% SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS: 21% SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS: 21% GRANTS: 11% GRANTS: 11% CONTRIBUTIONS: 7% CONTRIBUTIONS: INTEREST:

7% 1%

INTEREST:

1%

EXPENSES

ZOO SUPPORT & DIRECT PROJECT COSTS: 71% ZOO SUPPORT & DIRECT PROJECT COSTS: 20% 71% SUPPORT SERVICES:

SUPPORT SERVICES: 20% RESEARCH/CONSERVATION: 5% 4% 5%

GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE:

4%

RESEARCH/CONSERVATION

Expenses relating to state, national and international programs supporting species preservation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $532,566

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE Expenses relating to daily Society operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . $425,488

TOTAL EXPENSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,130,761 TOTAL COST OF SUPPORT AND EXPENSES. . . . . . . $11,350,615

Photo by Richard Brodzeller

GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE: RESEARCH/CONSERVATION:

ZOO SUPPORT

Direct cash and in-kind support to the Milwaukee County Zoo, including expense of providing, promoting and supporting education, graphics, special-exhibit projects, and Zoo special events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,916,816

Photo by Olga Kornienko

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