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PAIDPermit No. 9Buffalo, NY

The Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc.300 Parkside AvenueBuffalo, NY 14214-1999(716) 837-3900

Annual Report 2003 & 2004

2004 Operating Statement

RevenuesTotal

$4,680,695

ExpensesTotal

$5,141,445 Personnel$2,970,280

57.8%Materials/Supplies

$1,151,17522.4%

Other$1,019,990

19.8%

Admission $881,229

17%

Membership$673,814

13%

Guest Services$912,558

17.6%Public Support$1,771,858

34.2%

Sponsorships$141,986

2.7%

Special Events$89,746

1.7%

Contributions$455,957

8.8%

Special Services$242,962

8.8%

Miscellaneous$17,302

0.3%

Net Surplus$45,957

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Table of Contents

Mission Statement 2

From the President 3

New Exhibits 4

Animal Collection Inventory 6

Research and Conservation 8

Education 10

Development and Marketing 12

Selected Special Events 14

Friends of the Zoo 16

Board of Directors 26

Staff 27

2003 Operating Statement 28

2004 Operating Statement 29

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2003 Operating Statement

RevenuesTotal

$4,878,127

ExpensesTotal

$4,881,633 Personnel$2,881,767

59%Materials/Supplies

$1,041,25721.3%

Other$958,609

19.6%

Admission $794,386

16.3%

Membership$612,227

12.6%

Guest Services$837,908

17.2%Public Support$1,775,239

36.4%

Sponsorships$157,139

3.2%

Special Events$80,489

1.6%

Contributions$370,074

7.6%

Special Services$226,502

4.6%

Miscellaneous$24,163

0.5%

Net Deficit($3,507)

Mission Statement

The Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc. is an independent, non-profit corporation organized for the establishment, maintenance and oper-

ation of the Zoological Gardens; for the education and recreation of the people and visitors of the Niagara Frontier; for the advancement and encouragement of the science of zoology; for the practice of conserva-tion of the world’s wildlife; and for the exhibition of diverse species of animals from throughout the world.

Zoo Attendance

2004 363, 182

2003 347, 083

2002 329,819

2001 383,710

2000 344,872

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AdministrationDonna M. Fernandes, President/CEORachel Syracuse, Executive Assistant

Animal CollectionGerald Aquilina, General CuratorKevin Murphy, Animal CuratorJean Miller, Registrar

Team Coordinators:David Brigham, IIDaryl Hoffman

Keepers:Christopher Amacher Kelly Amrhein

Marc Ankerud

Mark Bender Celeste Czarniak Penny Danielewicz Jamie Folster Jill Forsbacka

Ronald Geiger Cynthia Griffin David Gritzmacher Andrew Harrison

Vicki Hodge Lynn Hougle

Andrea Jarzab John Kast Christina Kieber Melissa King Rodney Malchow Catherine Meyer Mark Miller Josephine Noonan Larry Radford Tammy Sugrue Lori Vanderwalker Kristine Wakeley

Roger Williams

Lee Wroblewski Veterinary StaffFrank Ridgley, DVM VeterinarianCandace Litwin Veterinary TechnicianAlice Rohauer Veterinary Technician Administration and FinanceDenise JB Maloney, Director of Administration and FinanceCarol Yetto, Business ManagerMargaret Siresi, Accounting ClerkMichael Smith, Systems AdministratorDavid Dinardo, Guest Relations ManagerBonnie Frantz, Administrative Assistant/Switchboard OperatorAlicyn Ringler, Administrative Assistant/Switchboard OperatorCynthia Sargent, Administrative Assistant/Switchboard Operator

Guest Relations Associates:Stephanie Aquilina Christopher Bamberg Ruth Bosch, Supervisor Carol Caparaco Stephanie Curthoys Carol Dinardo Robert Doyle Erin Fitzpatrick Kristi Flatau Ada Griffs Jeffrey Noblett Food ServiceLaurie Hope, Food Service ManagerWilliam Leftwich, Food Service SupervisorSalvatore Sergi, Cook Ameer Brown, Food Service Associate

Development and MarketingAdair M. Saviola, Director of Development and MarketingDenise M. Moll, Manager of Membership & Annual SupportDiane Giuliano, Capital Campaign ManagerRonald Reynolds, Administrative AssistantAnita Clark, Office AssistantJill Schmelzer, Office Support

Heidi B. Henzler, Manager of MarketingEric E. Lee, Art DirectorEmily Dennis, Special Events CoordinatorJody Hillman, Special Events CoordinatorLisa Herman, Public Relations CoordinatorEducationTiffany Vanderwerf, Curator of EducationDonna McIntosh, Education RegistrarLisa Potter, Volunteer CoordinatorSusan Thaine, Volunteer Coordinator

Education Specialists:Rebecca Balk Jennifer Conklin Margaret Helmes Stephanie Kozacki Rebecca Muffoletto Maureen Pantera Elizabeth Reiller Jennifer Wegrzyn

Education Support Staff:Michelle CarlsonTiana MarshallDawn Vollmer

Horticulture and GroundsSteven Mead, Horticulturist

Grounds Keepers:Beau Bishop David Goehle Justin Kilonsky Robert Stotz

MaintenanceJames Keppler, Maintenance ManagerRon Zunner, Chief Engineer

Maintenance Associates:Gerald Beresniewicz Terry Brown Paul Dolney Mark Knight

Engineers:Stephen Adamczyk Roy Artemyak Shane Bockhahn Steven Moziak

Staff

Both 2003 and 2004 proved to be banner years filled with notable

successes. The opening of EcoStation was the biggest achievement in 2003. This state-of-the art exhibit, depicting a field station overlooking three different habitats, opened on May 31. EcoStation, sponsored by Tops Markets, brought several new species into our collection, and visitors have praised the unique combination of live animal habitats and fun interactive displays featuring the lat-est in scientific equipment. We hosted the visiting team from Erie County’s Cultural Resources Advisory Board within EcoStation, and they were duly impressed. Over the summer months, students from Canisius College staffed the exhibit by giving presentations about the rainforest habitat and assist-ing visitors with the exhibit’s interactive displays. Zoo Snoozes are now held in EcoStation, and this new venue has led to a sharp increase in bookings.

Smaller upgrades to the Zoo were also made throughout the year.

The old ice cream parlor was repainted and converted into a new indoor seat-ing area. The maintenance department worked with John Dunbar on his Eagle Scout project to build handicap ramps for the Elephant House and bison exhib-it. The installation of these two ramps has now made the Buffalo Zoo 100 per-cent handicapped accessible! This was a much needed service, as each year we host Erie County’s Disabilities Day, which provides discounted admission to hundreds of visitors with special needs. At the end of the year, the maintenance department repainted the World of Wildlife (WOW) building in preparation for the relocation of the Boehm Gallery.

In 2004, one of the most notable successes was the completion

of the $4 million Challenge Grant, issued by Bob Wilmers for our Bringing New Life to Buffalo campaign. By the challenge’s deadline on May 31, we had reached $4,119,368. Several major foundation gifts put us over the top, including a $1,000,000 grant from the John R. Oishei Foundation, $80,000 from the Baird Foundation and $100,000 from the 21st Century Fund. Station C in East Aurora developed a very mov-ing PowerPoint presentation, which helped us win the highly competitive 21st Century grant. We are very excited about our progress, and we’re prepared to work hard to raise the additional $1.5 million!

We continued to move ahead on the Zoo’s master plan with the

much-anticipated opening of Otter Creek on October 9. Univera Healthcare agreed to become the title sponsor with

a $35,000 commitment. The exhibit’s beautifully detailed rockwork, duplicating Letchworth State Park, is a wonder to behold. Otters Harry and Hermione love their new home, particularly the freshwa-ter stream and pool.

In 2004, we also converted our World of Wildlife (WOW) building

into a new Boehm porcelain gallery and created an exciting new children’s space in the Education building. This Living Tree House provides a unique venue for a variety of docent-led activities, includ-ing crafts, games, storytelling and live animal demonstrations.

The Zoo welcomed 363,182 visitors in 2004, a 5 percent increase over

the previous year. The opening of Otter Creek and several new special events contributed to our success. In February, we introduced Polar Bear Days, offer-ing $2 admission if the temperature was below 32ºF at 7:00 a.m.

There were a number of successes in the animal department, particu-

larly in the area of captive breeding. The birth of our Indian rhino received a great deal of local and national media attention. The hatching of 50 Puerto Rican crested toads was also a highly significant event. The young toadlets were sent, along with those hatched at other zoos, to Puerto Rico for release as directed by the Species Survival Plan. In September, the Buffalo Zoo and other participating institutions received the highly coveted Edward Bean award from the American Zoo and Aquarium Association for this notable achievement in captive breeding.

In our veterinary department, Dr. Frank Ridgley was very successful

in acquiring new equipment for the vet hospital in 2003. A donation from the Western New York Veterinary Society resulted in the purchase of a dental x-ray unit, a new tote bag and a stainless steel vacuum. In 2004, Intervol, a char-ity in Rochester, provided a stationary oto-ophthalmoscope, a programmable syringe pump and a new electrocau-tery unit. Pentax donated a large new light source and air/water source for a new videoscope system, as well as a new ultrasound machine with Doppler capabilities. Finally, the vet department received a GEM car to get around the Zoo more easily. This was one of two GEM cars that we received in 2004. We also received a new Ford Freestar, val-ued at $25,000, for our Zoomobile pro-gram from the Ford Dealers of WNY.

Dr. Ridgley also began a browse program in cooperation with the

Parks Department and Forest Lawn Cemetery. The arborist at Forest Lawn Cemetery calls us when fresh cuttings of various tree species are available to provide variety to many of our leaf-eat-ing residents. A number of Parkside residents have also been providing fresh bamboo for our red pandas and herbs for enrichment.

Financially, both years proved to be solid. Although our earned revenues

were over budget in 2003, we had higher than anticipated utility costs and a lower annual fund. We experienced an operat-ing loss of $3,505, which really wasn’t much of a concern. In 2004, visitor-generated income through Admissions, Food Service and Zootique all exceeded budget. Although our goal was to break even, the equipment and vehicle dona-tions resulted in a surplus on paper of $46,876. While this isn’t a cash surplus, we’re still pleased with the results.

The year ended on a down note with the threat of major cuts to our

2005 operating support. However, we are not allowing that to dampen our cel-ebration of a great 2004. The money we continue to raise will allow us to do great things for the Buffalo Zoo, and thanks to the support of members of the commu-nity, we will continue to move full-speed ahead!

From the President

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ChairmanMark J. Czarnecki M&T Bank

Vice ChairmenJudith Harvey GrantJoan B. JacobsHal D. Payne SUC at BuffaloJames W. Smyton, Esq. Phillips Lytle

TreasurerJohn E. Oehler Lumsden & McCormick, LLP

SecretaryEdward B. Righter Summer Street Capital Partners

DirectorsMarc Adler Flynn & FriendsBarbara T. Baker Hunt Real EstateMahesh Bommaraju, M.D. Women’s and Children’s HospitalBrian P. Brady Wendel DuchschererRichard F. Campbell, Esq. Hodgson, RussWarren T. Colville The Buffalo NewsJonathan A. Dandes Rich Entertainment GroupPeter B. Dow First Hand Learning, Inc.Joanne EhrenreichDorothy T. FergusonAndrew L. Fors Summer Street Capital PartnersJohn J. Giardino AttorneyDonna M. GioiaEugene Gramza Ernst & Young, LLPJane HettrickMichel HollandJoan B. JacobsEdwin M. Johnston III O’Keefe, Shaw & Co., Inc.Seymour H. Knox IV Hunt Commercial Real EstateJames L. Magavern, Esq. Magavern, Magavern & GrimmElizabeth C. Marks Alexandra Montante Nardin AcademyCindy Odom Girl Scouts of Buffalo & Erie County

Julie PenmanDaryl Rasuli NFTAFred B. Saia Oneida GroupJohn R. Sanderson Sanderson & Co., LLCWayne D. Wisbaum, Esq. Kavinoky & Cook

Ex-Officio MembersGrace Buechle President, Docent CouncilMarc Coppola Delaware District Council MemberElizabeth Wettlaufer Cox President, ProZoo BoardDavid A. Franczyk President, Buffalo Common CouncilJoel A. Giambra Erie County ExecutiveSam Hoyt Member, New York State AssemblyLynn M. MarinelliErie County LegislatorAnthony M. Masiello Mayor, City of BuffaloSandra Mendel President, Women’s BoardMichael Risman Buffalo Corporation CounselFrederick A. Wolf Erie County Attorney

Prozoo BoardAndrew AtteaDiana AugspurgerMichael BallJames BennettMarissa BriggsEdna CzyzDawn DeFazioSarah DelaneyJennifer DemertMichelle FalgianoSandi HiamBrendan KellyRobin LenhardJames McDermottMichael McLaughlinChristopher NicksonWilliam PellienChris PulinskiJoel RoseKeith RuehlAlyssa SchwabeSarah SmithElizabeth Wettlaufer CoxRobert YalowichRob Zachrich

Women’s BoardTecla AtkinsonNancy BajerJo BissellBarbara BronkieLynn ClarkJo Anne DiaboJoanne EhrenreichMary FitzgeraldAnn FriesBobbie HigginsJoAnn HolzmanNancy HuntPat KellerTerrie KellySue MartinSandy MendelAudrey MitchellSally MunschauerValerie PierroGretchen PorcherPat SchaferDeanna ScioleDelphine VerdiGail Warner

Board of Directors

EcoStation

Otter Creek

New Exhibits

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River otter (aquired 2004)

Common zebra(aquired 2003)

ECOSTATIONEcoStation, sponsored by Tops Markets, officially opened to the public on May 31, 2003. This exhibit is designed to represent a modern day field station overlooking three habitats: an Australian scrub forest, an American southwest desert and a Central American tropical rainforest. The completion of this project marks the final step in the renovation of the Zoo’s main building and continues the important theme of conserving the world’s vanishing ani-mals. New species are housed in EcoStation, including the Dama wallaby, five species of parrot, Gambel’s quail, chuckwalla, collared lizard, desert tortoise and kangaroo rat. Since EcoStation is set up to depict a researcher’s “base camp”, visitors can also explore the world of conservation science by trying their hand at searching for signs of wildlife, tracking animals using radio waves, identifying animals through sound recordings and learning more about other modern research techniques.

OTTER CREEKOtter Creek, sponsored by Univera Healthcare, opened to rave reviews on October 9, 2004. Located at the foot of the Children’s Zoo, this exhibit features naturalistic rockwork, a free-flowing stream with a waterfall and extensive landscaping. Underwater viewing also gives visitors the opportunity to see these skillful swimmers playing in one of their favorite spots—their pool! A variety of interpretive graphics were added to enhance the exhibit by encour-aging visitors to learn about the many different animals that share the river otters’ habitat, including predators and prey. Hand-painted drawings serve as educational tools designed to teach visitors about the natural history and ecology of river otters. Otter Creek is the third exhibit to open as part of Phase One of the Zoo’s Master Plan. Buffalo Zoo President and CEO, Donna M. Fernandes, Ph.D., chose to include this aquatic mammal in the Master Plan not only because of its playful nature, but also because of its particular relevance to Western New York as a conservation success story and its natural tie-in to the Zoo’s water theme.

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Bringing New Life to BuffaloThe Capital Campaign forThe Buffalo Zoo

Honorary Campaign ChairDonna M. Gioia

Campaign Co-chairsMark J. CzarneckiJoan B. Jacobs

Campaign Steering Committee MembersMarc AdlerJonathan A. DandesDorothy T. FergusonAndrew L. ForsDanny GareJudith B. Harvey GrantJane C. HettrickElizabeth C. MarksAlexandra MontanteJohn E. OehlerWilliam H. Pearce, Jr.John R. SandersonJames W. SmytonJulie Thompson

Thank you to all of the donors who helped the Buffalo Zoo meet the

$4 million challenge grant issued by Mr. Robert G. Wilmers. Those listed below made gifts to the Campaign of at least $1,000. You have our gratitude.

Campaign Leadership DonorsThe 21st Century FundMr. & Mrs. Marc AdlerAir & Waste Management AssociationMr. & Mrs. Peter AndrewsDr. & Mrs. Louis AntonucciThe Arrison Family FoundationThe Baird FoundationMr. Brent BairdMr. & Mrs. Douglas H. BakerMr. & Mrs. Carl BalbachMr. & Mrs. Neal BeasleyMr. & Mrs. Thomas R. BeecherMr. Brian P. BradyBrody, Weiss, Zucarelli & Urbanek CPAsMr. Gary M. BrostMichele A. Brown & Eugene CunninghamThe Buffalo NewsBuffalo Paint Coating AssociationBuffalo Renaissance FoundationBuffalo Rotary FoundationBuffalo Zoo Docent OrganizationBuffalo Zoo Women’s Board Mr. & Mrs. Gary BurgerThe Edward H. Butler FoundationMr. Richard CampbellDrs. Andrew & Helen Cappuccino

Friends of the ZooMr. & Mrs. Joseph CastigliaCellino & BarnesMr. & Mrs. Dennis P. ClearyMr. & Mrs. Warren T. ColvilleMr. & Mrs. Walter E. Constantine, Jr.Mrs. Annette CravensMr. Curtis L. CravensMr. & Mrs. Mark J. CzarneckiMr. & Mrs. Jonathan A. DandesDelaware North Companies, Inc.Denny Machine Co., Inc.Dr. & Mrs. Peter DowMr. & Mrs. Paul F. EckelMr. & Mrs. Neil EhrenreichEmpire State Development CorporationMr. & Mrs. Matt EnsticeErie CountyThe Fatta FoundationMichael E. Ferdman & Regan P. IhdeMr. & Mrs. Whitworth Ferguson, Jr.Dr. Donna M. Fernandes & Mr. Robert SavageRobert J. & Martha B. Fierle FoundationMr. & Mrs. Thomas FlickingerMr. William S. FlickingerMr. & Mrs. Andrew ForsMr. & Mrs. Richard ForsMr. & Mrs. Richard GarmanJoseph & Anna Gartner FoundationGernatt Asphalt Products, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. John J. GiardinoGibraltar IndustriesMr. & Mrs. Anthony GioiaMs. Diane GiulianoMr. & Mrs. Robert GlenningMr. & Mrs. Eugene GramzaMr. & Mrs. Robert M. GreeneGrigg-Lewis Foundation, Inc.Mr. Allen GrumMr. & Mrs. William GurneyHSBC Bank USAMr. & Mrs. Christopher HamillHarvard Business School Club of BuffaloMr. & Mrs. James GrantMr. & Mrs. Robert HeilmanMr. & Mrs. John L. Hettrick Jr.Hodgson Russ LLPDr. & Mrs. David HohnMs. Pamela HokansonMr. & Mrs. Michel HollandMr. & Mrs. Tom HughesHunt Charitable FoundationMr. & Mrs. Louis JacobsJohn R. Oishei FoundationEdwin M. Johnston, Jr. Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Edwin M. Johnston, IIIMs. Nancy JohnstonMr. & Mrs. William JoyceKavinoky & CookSharon M. Kelly & George J. GertzSeymour H. Knox FoundationMr. Seymour H. Knox, IVThe Paul J. Koessler FoundationDr. & Mrs. Michael KuettelLawley Services, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Edwin G. LevyMr. & Mrs. Edward Linder

Dr. & Mrs. Oscar LluganyMr. & Mrs. James MagavernMr. & Mrs. Hormoz MansouriMr. & Mrs. Kevin MaloneyMr. Lewis E. Markle IIIMr. & Mrs. Ted Marks IIMr. & Mrs. Lucius B. McCowan FoundationMcGard, Inc.Dr. & Mrs. Frank MendelMs. Denise M. MollDr. & Mrs. Richard MunschauerNational Fuel Gas Company FoundationNational GridNoco Energy Corp.Mr. & Mrs. John E. OehlerThe John R. Oishei FoundationOsmose Wood Preserving CompanyMr. & Mrs. Paul PalumboMr. Hal PayneMrs. Elizabeth W. PearceMrs. Jane PearceMr. William H. Pearce, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Richard PenfoldPhillips, Lytle LLPMrs. Phyllis W. PiercePolofest The Ralph F. Peo FoundationMr. & Mrs. Daryl RasuliMr. & Mrs. William RichardsonMr. & Mrs. Edward B. RighterMrs. Carol RinioloMrs. Ruth C. RobertsThe Richard W. Rupp FoundationMr. & Mrs. Fred SaiaKaren L. & John R. SandersonMs. Adair M. SaviolaMs. Fannette SawyerMr. Gerald C. SaxeMr. & Mrs. Mark SidebottomMrs. Joanne SikesGeorge C. & Elizabeth G. Smith FoundationMr. James W. SmytonSnyder Family FoundationMs. Penny StarkeDr. & Mrs. James StengelMr. & Mrs. Douglas SwiftMs. Julie ThompsonPeter & Elizabeth C. Tower FoundationUniland Development CorporationWendel-DuschererThe Margaret L. Wendt FoundationThe Western New York FoundationMr. & Mrs. Kurt WiedenhauptMr. Robert G. WilmersMr. & Mrs. Wayne WisbaumJohn Yeh & Barbara WatsonMr. James A. ZaepfelMr. & Mrs. Howard Zemsky

Indian rhino (born 2004)

Animal Collection Inventory

Desert iguana (acquired 2003)

Lion (acquired 2003)

Cinereous vulture (hatched 2003)

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Common zebra (acquired in 2003)

River otter (acquired in 2004)

William & Patricia TownsendShawn & Traci Linn TraceyRyan & Mary TrapperJack TregerElias & Miriam HonigDouglas & Patricia TrinderCarol Trost & Lori VogelVirginia M. TroyTim & Debbie TullyJack & Pat TureskyMark & Julie TuskesCornelia & Mary TylerTzetzo BrothersMary TzezoMelissa & Christopher UdyTerry & Gail UptonPaul & Lucia VacantiDonna VaccaroEdward & Carol VagoMs. Sherri ValentiJuliann Van Woert & Thomas MukaJulie & Steven VanVlietEdris VanvalkenburgVenzon/Reich FamilyMichael & Jacqueline VerostkoDaniel & Sharon VerricoCarolyn & Luci VirginiaJohn & Kathryn VitkoGreg & Tina VizziKaren E. VogtPeter & Pamela VogtDottie Volkert & Carol DubinEmil & Joanne VondungenEdward & Michelle WaddellArthur & Sheila WagerRobyn L. WagnerScott & Suzanne WagnerTom & Kathy WagnerMark & Jody WakefieldDavid & Mary WalbornMichael & Beth Ann WalkerChris & Dawn WaltersRaymond & Lisa WardynskiBruce & Gail WarnerNancy S. WarnerGreg Garten & Dr. Eileen WatsonJack III & Karen WaugamanBlair Woods & Monique WattsDr. Wayne R. WazKenneth & Ferol WebbScott & Elizabeth WeberSigrid S. WeinschreiderDr. & Mrs. Milton WeiserDr. Claude Welch & Dr.Jeannette LudwigMargaret Wells/John DrexeliusDon & Caren WespTom & Kristi WestfallRobert & Judith WetterMr. & Dr. C. WettlauferDr. Lawrence WhelanTom & Tina WhethamCandace Whitacre & Jack AndersonDoris WiegandHerbert H WilberDan & Karen WilesJon & Heather WilliamsJeffrey & Marla WilliamsPierre & Barbara WilliotPerry & Mary WilsonSarah WilsonFrank & Annette WiltonWilliam & Therese WincottLynn WinslowWayne & Janet WisbaumSuzanne WitkowskiRichard James WittSusan WittWittburn EnterprisesJames & Nancy Wittman

David & Sharon-Marie WojnarJoseph & Margaret WolfEdward WoodDavid & Amy WoppererMr. & Mrs. Albert J. Wright IIIAlice & Walter WrzesinskiBrad & Emily WyckoffJohn Yeh & Barbara WatsonJonathan & Marianna YellenConnie & Peter YiengstPaula & Gregory ZablonskiMichael & Shirley ZahmMrs. Grace L. ZajacRichard & Karen Zakalik FamilyHoward & Leslie ZemskyJeanne ZikaSteven & Barbara ZilligHerbert & Gayle ZimmerRandall & Karan ZiolkowskiGregory & Dr. Kimberly Zittel-PalamaraTed & Gretchen ZollendeckJames & Darlene Zuzze Adopt-An-AnimalThe Adopt-An-Animal Program helps paythe grocery bill to feed the Zoo’s 1000 residents. Those listed below made gifts of $100 or more in support of the animals in our care. Please accept our thanks.

Golden ContributorsDr. Joseph Bascuas & Dr. Carrie StemplerBuffalo Zoo Women’s BoardLiz BuyerJoseph DeniKaren & David HowardKeller TechnologiesMarie L. KellerRaymond & Susan MederskiNiagara Street School, Third Grade ClassesService-Universal Distributors, IncTheodore Roosevelt SchoolWal-Mart Foundation

DonorsAAA Western & Central New YorkAlpha Xi Delta, Buffalo Alumnae ChapterMark Augustyniak & Danielle GuerrieroBen Franklin Middle SchoolRobert R. HeighlingBolivar Richbury Ecology ClubJoe & Karen BordonaroBuffalo Academy of Sacred HeartCanterbury WoodsMary E. ClemeshaCleveland Hill ElementaryBetty CorneliusCourt Street SchoolDiscovery SchoolhouseBruce & Janet DreyerCarol EgloffRachel EliaEmpire/EmcoAnn FriesMarvin & Jo Ann FritzPaul & Sandra GibsonMarcia GruberRichard & Donna HanlonAnne P. Harty

Gary & Lois JefferyJoAnn Johnson, DVMSharon N. KasprzakKaren E. KopperJessica KwitekMike & Natalie LauberGary LichtmanJanie E. MacDonaldMaplemere Elementary SchoolDonald & Betty McClellanRosemary McLaughlinScott MooreLynn MorrealeArt & Marcia NickersonMichelle O’BrienLisa Marie OlszewskiPine Hill ElementaryVirginia PiresJoel PochKen & Debbie Regan HoweRonald RogackiWendy Scott-WilliamsSusan SeibelDon Serota & Margaret ReevesLeon & Esther ShkolnikCoral Snodgrass & Edward Szewczak MDJohn & Amy SpitzmillerSt. Christopher SchoolNancy StegensKaren StrySummer Street Cat ClinicElmer & Mabelle TorreyGea & Constantine TungWest Hertel Academy-Mrs. Davis’s ClassWilson Conservation Club Aux.Glenn & Jeanne WilsonWoodcutters HeadquartersDorothy Wynne

2003 2004 Species / Specimens

Mammals 65 / 238 63 / 218

Birds 63 / 258 62 / 265

Reptiles 44 / 211 44 / 193

Amphibians 14 / 115 44 / 103

Fish 6 / 187 6 / 133

Invertebrates 2 / 128 3 / 103

TOTALS 194 / 1137 192 / 1015

Species of significance born or hatched in 2003

Celebes macaque, Indian crested porcupine, prehensile-tailed porcupine, rock cavy, Brazilian agouti, llama, axis deer, reindeer, markhor, domestic sheep, mouflon, bighorn sheep, tufted duck, cinereous vulture, spotted turtle, whiptail lizard

Species of significance born or hatched in 2004

Dama wallaby, ring-tailed lemur, snow leopard, Indian rhino, axis deer, reindeer, mouflon, bighorn sheep, roan antelope, gemsbok, cinereous vulture, peafowl, rainbow lory, Indochinese box turtle, yellow-throated day gecko, prehensile-tailed skink, Eastern indigo snake

Species or specimens of significance acquired in 2003

Dama wallaby, ring-tailed lemur, kangaroo rat, lion, (common) zebra, Gambel’s quail, five species of par-rot (Cloncurry, Bourke’s, Rosella, princess, red-rumped), Parsons chameleon, desert iguana, chuckwalla, Panamanian golden frog, Kihansi spray toad, Puerto Rican crested toad

Species or specimens of significance acquired in 2004

Polar bear, river otter, meerkat, Amur tiger, black-necked swan, four new breeds of chicken (Black Jersey Giant, Houdan, Columbian, Wyandotte and Silver Laced Wyandotte), lory, (blue-streaked, dusky, green-naped, Edward’s, Forsten’s, ornate), giant South American river turtle, American alligator, Asian water dragon, yellow-throated day gecko, five-lined skink, Anderson’s alligator newt, serpa tetra, Mexican flame knee tarantula, red knee tarantula

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Friends of the ZooPhyllis W. PierceMichael & Patricia PikusRichard & Mary PincoskiAugustine & Claire PingitoreDr. & Mrs. M. Steven PiverKeith & Beth Podgorny FamilyDr. & Mrs. Mark PodlasPaul PodsiadloChristopher P. PojeJohn & Karen PolechettiRichard & Kathryn PolekTony & Terry PolitoElaine PondChristopher & Debra PorterDr. Paul H. PotterDimitrios & Cheryl PozantidisDr. & Mrs. Sherwood PrawelWilliam & Marilyn PrenattKatherine PressJeffrey P. & Diane PriceFrancis E. PritchardMr. & Mrs. Kevin PritchardMartin & Dianna PugliesePeter & LisaMarie PurcellVaughan Purdy & Debbie MyersWilliam & Ida QuadeThomas & Renee QuealyJamey QuiramKenneth & Sarah RaabDonald & Patti RacklGerald RadzimskiRaymond & Carolyn RaganMatthew & Susan RaiffDaryl & Faye RasuliChristine & Robert Ratajczak Jr.Douglas RedmondMargaret Reeves, Ph.D. & Don SerotaWilliam & Michele-Elise ReichDr. Beth Reilly & Dr. David BrownPaul & Ruth ReillyDavid & Patricia ReimanThomas & Karen RellingerDana RiceMr. & Mrs. David A. RichHoward & Lyn RichMr. & Mrs. Robert Rich IIIDavid & Terri RichKenneth & Ann RichardsonWilliam RichardsonBill & Martha RiethEdward & Pamela RighterRita RileyJulianne Rizzo & James EllegateThomas & Virginia RobertsThomas E. & Mary RobertsShawn & Sallie RobisonJonathan & Candace RodwinRonald RogackiJohn & Karen RoheWilliam & Adeline RohrbachSteven & Susan RoneySteve & Geraline RonsenHoward & Joan RoseJoel & Pamela RoseMyron RoseMr. & Mrs. George RosenfeldLinda RossittoWilliam & Julie RottStuart & Lisa RubinMichael & Sabra RudaWilliam & Marjorie RuggDaniel & Connie RungPatricia Ann RuofDave & Maureen RusinJohn & Beverly RuskaDr. & Mrs. Harry S. RussellRuszanowski FamilyAugustine J. Ryan, Jr. & Susan GallagherGeraldine Ryder

James & Barbara RykowskiCourtney RynneJeffrey & Jennifer RzepkaJeff & Kim SalmonJohn & Lisa SamarJohn & Karen SandersonPasquale & Kathleen SardinaTim & Margaret SardiniaYazbeck & Nancy SarkeesDr. & Mrs. Joseph E. SavareseFannette SawyerTiffany & Benjamin SayersRichard & Ann SchaeferNatalie & Gerald SchafferWilliam & Susan SchapiroNancy SchaufDr. Jerome SchentagLawrence ScheurRev. Fr. Herman & Cynthia SchickGeorge & Anne SchlinckDr. Albert Schlisserman & Dr. Helen FindlayMary SchmelzerRichard & Jennifer SchmidtWesley & Kristin SchmidtKen Schmieder & Nancy JulianWheeler & Ruth SchmittMarion SchoenlAndrea SchultzBetty SchultzAlvin Schuster & Gladys GiffordNorbert & Camille SchusterJanine & Thomas SchusterJanet & Melvin SchusterRobert & Cindy ScibettaFrank & Vanessa ScintaRoy A. ScintaJohn & Deanna ScioleDr. & Mrs. Bruce SckolnickChuck & Annette ScothonMichael D. ScottMichael & Mary SealMichele SedorJohn SeeleyDouglas & Barbara SefriedAnthony & Michelle SiefertBarbara SekuterskiRev. David Selzer & Ann MillerDon Serota & Margaret ReevesEugene SetelJohn & Roseanne SextonSharon ShackelfordAndrew & Amy ShaevelDr. & Mrs. David ShapiroLowell & Ellen ShawEddie & Betty ShearerKenneth & Joyce ShermanVincent & Beverly ShipeLeon & Esther ShkolnikLois Jeanne ShriverDrs. Marc & Gina SiegelNelson & Marion SiegelSue E. SiemendorfSally SignoreSikora/Christy FamilyDavid & Cynthia SilversteinRoger & Joanie SimonFrank Sindoni & Maria BrunoBen Singer & Sons, Inc.Mary B. SippelMr. & Mrs. Richard F. Skrok Jr.Frank & Lisa SlausonLynne SlepianBarbara & Gary SlootskyDavid & Doris SmithDean & Kristen SmithDr. & Mrs. Gary SmithGlen & Andrea SmithMichael & Amy SmithMs. Patricia Smith

Vanette SmithDr. & Mrs. Joel SnitzerCoral Snodgrass & Edward Szewczak MDJohn & JoAnne SnyderMartin & Katherine SnyderMichael & Lisa SobczykTimothy SochaMrs. Lowell SomersJune SouciseDr. & Mrs. Edward SpangenthalJohn & Sherry SparksJohn SpeaksJune SpearLois SpellmanJohn & Aileen SperoThomas SpierRon & Lisa SpigelmanJoseph & Tracy SpinuzzaDonald & Nancy SprandelClyde & Shirley SpriegelPaul & Elizabeth SrutowskiPeter & Karen StachowiakJean StackpooleEdwin & Jennifer StahlJanice StanfordEugene & Audrey StankowskiDavid & Wendy StechenfingerDr. & Mrs. Alfred SteinGerald SteinbergMary E. SteinerLinda SteinmullerDoug & Joanne StenartScott & Rachel StenclikGena & Rabie StephanJames & Heather StephenCharles & Kathleen StephensonDr. & Mrs. John B. Stevens IIIDr. Pamela StevensPaul & Diana StewardHarriet StewartDavid & Michelle StieglitzJaan & Frederic StievaterCharles & Susan StifflerRichard & Ruth V. StocktonScott & Leah Eagan StoddardEdwin & Carol StohrerRaymond & Laureane StoklosaHoward & Theresa StollMark D. StoneJames & Kathryn StranzDr. Joan M. SulewskiBabette SullivanCharles & Patricia SurdykGary R. SuttonMark & Maria SwetzLowell & Marion SylwesterPaul & Eliza SymingtonJoseph & Monica SzafranskiJohn & Tammie SzalczewskiDeborah Armbruster & Theodore SzymaszekRon & Christine TamburlinPatrick & Andrea TanJohn & Karen TaneffJames & Dr. Carolyn TasaAnderson & Patricia TateJohn & Monika TeneyckDebbie TerranovaDavid & Michelle TeterPhilip & Geraldine ThoinJeffrey & Linda ThomasCharles & Anne TironeAlbert Titus & Ann BisantzHenry TobePaul & Sylvia TokaszSteven Toorongian & Ann SweetDr. & Mrs. George ToufexisMatthew & Heather ToutGreg & Renata Towne

“Analysis of Visual Signals in Mandrillus sphinx”

Mark Laidre and Jessica Yorzinski, Cornell University

This study was conducted to gain a better understanding of the intricacies of mandrill visual communication through observation and the application of statistical analysis. The study was com-pleted in the summer of 2003.

“Basking Behavior of Whiptail Lizards in Relation to Differing Light Sources”

Paul Zawadzki, SUNY College at Buffalo

The goal of this project was to explore the nature of the whiptail lizard basking behavior in relation to varying light sources. The study was initiated in 2002 and was completed in 2003.

“Comparison of Breeding Seasons among Japanese Macaques (Macaca fuscata) found in North American Zoos”erican Zoos”

Jessica Dorr, Michigan State University and AZA Macaque SSP

Behavioral and physical observational data collected for a national study was studied to determine the breeding season of the captive Japanese macaque population.

“Comparative Assessment of Handedness for a Coordinated Bimanual Task in Gorillas”

Lisa Brooks, Ph.D. SUNY College at Buffalo as collaborator for William D. Hopkins, Ph.D., Yerkes National Primate Research Center Division of Psychobiology

The handedness of gorillas was evaluated to provide empirical

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Joan KeptnerThomas & Helene KernDave & Joan KernanLloyd & Margaret KeysorChristopher & Debbie KingPaul & Melissa KirkleyMichael & Ann KirwanKathie KiskaEvelyn KitchenCarol Kizis & Joseph Gardella, Jr.David & Dawn KleinPaul & Janet KleinScott KlenkDr. & Mrs. Robert KlingIris & Joseph KliszakKevin & Elizabeth KlosRon Klug & Sarah SanderWilliam & Mary Claire KnappJohn & Marie KnerrDavid E. & Linda KnuutilaJohn & Carol KocielaDennis E. & Phyllis KocienskiCharles R. & Molly KoelemeyerJohn & Carolyn KoelmelJack & Ellen KoesslerGerald & Carol KohnKaren E. KopperSteven & Amy KorshRalph & Judith KosinskiWilliam A. & Gail E. KoslowskiEllen KrebsDuane & Cherie KresgeNancy KrolFrederick & Gloria KryszakKathleen KrywalskiDrs. Jon Kucera & Susan GrahamRonald & Debra KucinskiKenneth & Elizabeth KurtzDr. Paul KurtzDale & Debbie LagreeAndre & Rachel LamNorma Jean LambSteven J. & Joanne LanaDavid & Patricia LanzJason & Tara LappHope LarishEmanuel & Ruth LarsenCatherine LaskiDale & Valerie LawsonThomas & Connie LeachAnn LearmanRebecca LeePamela LeggeAlan Lemanski & Jackie RoskyDr. & Mrs. Philip LetaScott Leuthe & Suzanne LabaBlossom LevyDr. Sanford & Betsy LevyThomas Lewandowski & Cary HagedornTony & Debbie LewandowskiDr. Kim Leys & Doug MengPaul & Barbara LibbyTim & Heather LiddleRobert & Irene LiguoriJoyce M LindeEdward & Ceil LinderPeter Linder & Jode EdmundsL. & Sharon LindquistLewis & Deborah LipkaMeredith Lipke BartoloneEric & Janine LipkeAnn Marie LoFasoJames & Sarah LongMr. & Mrs. William H. LoosDonna LoughTheodore & Olga LownieJeffrey Lowry & Rita CapezziBorys & Sandra LozaRobert & Kathryn Lubick

Mrs. Thomas LuntPaul & Marion LynchTodd & Cheri LyonEveline MacDonaldJanie E. MacDonaldValerie J. MacerDarlene S. MackMary Beth & Keith MackeyRon & Linda MadejJames Biddle/Mader Construction Corp.Marcia M. & Willard MagavernDr. Elizabeth Maher & Dr. Peter HorvathSean & Maggie MahoneyMargaret M. MaillouxKevin & Kelly MaleyEileen MaloneyThomas & Louise ManganDavid Mann & Jessica PirroDavid & Heather MannPatrick & Gwen Howard MannDonna ManzoChristopher & Jill MarksElizabeth & Ted Marks IIKevin & Barbara MarmionKevin & Joyce MarracinoAdam Martin & Remla ParthasarathyAlbert & Shirley MartinIan & Jennifer MartinProf. Paul & M. Aleese MartinPaul & Donna MarxKaren MathewsSusan & Gerry MatosLeonard & Nancy MattieForrest MaxwellJohn & Annmarie MaxwellMitchell & Kathleen MayerSenator George Maziarz/Alisa ColatarciJames & Kristen MazurThe McCabe FamilyLewis & Harriet McCauleyMichael & Susanne McClainDonald & Betty McClellanNorman & Grace McCombsBarbara McCormickJames & Jean McCormickDr. & Mrs. G. Allen McFarrenGordon McGurie & Bonnie NorthropRandy L. & Karen McIntyreRosemary McLaughlinRodd McMinnRichard & Mary McNamaraJames & Dorothy McNicholasKevin & Elizabeth McPartlandJames & Rebecca McwilliamsDorothy MenthMichele MercerMichael & Susan MetzgerRoland MetzloffDonald & Doris MeyerNiel & Tracy MieleGreggory & Lisa MilkGlen MillerRussell & Anita MillerTim MillerJames W. MinteerDr. & Mrs. M.J. MiraniCharles & Margaret MitschowRobert & Deborah MogaveroDebra J. MolnarJohn & Karen MolzenMelissa MonksBeth MontagueMichael & Alexandra MontanteMichael & Renee MonteithDr. Warren R. Montgomery, Jr.Michael J. & Laurel MontileoneJohn & Michelle MooreJoseph Morey, Jr.Richard & Frances Morrison

Sandra G. MorrisonDr. Joffre MosesEllie MuellerMark & Kathy O’Connor-MullenSandra MultererFrank & Mary Lou MuracaTunney S. MurchieMary F. Murphy/Kevin MinderlerJoseph & Joan MurrayNorman & Thuy Nguyen MurrayMichael & Audrey MuscarellaSamuel & Linda MuscarellaKathleen MuscatoDr. & Mrs. Bruce NaughtonMichael NedwickHugh & Marilyn NeesonMark & Michelle NemethMary Ann G. NeumanRobert & Deanie NewberryR. B. Newman, IIChristine Nicholas & Ruth HaberlChristopher & Melissa NicksonEdward & Susan NicksonMichael & Judith NiemiecJames & Joan NisbetDr. & Mrs. Philip NiswanderMr. & Mrs. Sanford NobelRonald NorrisIrene NortonDavid & Sandra NowakRobert & Irma NunweilerLinc NuttingTony & Kathi O’DiernoBill & Maureen O’DonnellVincenetta O’DonnellKevin & Janet O’LearyStella Bunny OchalDavid & Linda OddenMr. & Mrs. Ignatius OddiRocky & Wendy OddoFrancis J. OffermannDonald & Jane OgilvieJames & Betty OppenheimerGlenn & Rita OrgekMaryanne Ortiz & Patricia WebbMarion OsbornSharon Anscombe OsgoodJim & Sue OwenDarcy & Randy PalmerThe Palumbo FamilyPatricia PancoeStephan John PanczakPrasad & Swagata PanditBert & Shauna PandolfinoMarc & Catherine Nugent PanepintoBrian A. & Connie ParisBarbara ParkerChristopher & Kirsten ParkerGerald & Michelle ParrishDr.& Mrs. Robert PattersonDiane PauliHeinz & Coleen PauliniGail Ann PayneBill & Lee PearceJane PearceEdgar & Joan PeardCharles Pearson, IIIRoger & Joan PeckPatrick & Mary Carol PenfoldRichard & Karen PenfoldJames PercivalKirk & Margo PeryeaHarold & Noreen PetersSonja PetersonDawn & Dana PezzimentiDr. & Mrs. James PhillipsPhillips-Gratto FamilyRobert & Cynthia PhillipsGene & Rene Piekarski

“Play Behavior and Play Signals of Captive Juvenile DeBrazza’s Monkeys”

Akie Yanagi, SUNY at Buffalo

Play signals and play behavior of De Brazza’s monkey juveniles in a family group were examined and documented. The study initiated in 2003 and concluded in 2004.

“Electrocardiography in Elephants”

Susan Bartlett and Noha Abou-Madi, DVM, MS Cornell University

This study will assess the most effective and accurate tech-niques to perform electrocardiography on elephants. Normal ranges for P-QRS-T complexes and the effects of body weight, sex, age and species will be established.

“An Evaluation of Grip Morphology for a Foraging Taskin Gorillas”

Lisa Brooks, Ph.D. SUNY College at Buffalo as collaborator for William D. Hopkins, Ph.D., Yerkes National Primate Research Center Division of Psychobiology

The goal of the project is to evaluate the different ways goril-las grip and manipulate food to provide empirical evidence in a

“Gauging Bite Strength at Different Gapes of Lionsand Tigers”

Frank Mendel, Ph.D., SUNY Buffalo Department of Anatomy

Fluid filled, gauged, puncture proof, non-toxic hoses of different diameters were presented to lions and tigers in order to gauge their bite strength. Data collected will be applied to extinct

“Scent Discrimination in Lions and Tigers and Its Implication in Kin Recognition”

Kelly Caffery, SUNY College at Buffalo Department of Psychology

Urine will be used to determine if the cats can discriminate the

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Patrick & Jocelyn FileyMr. & Mrs. Raymond FilsingerRobert & Eileen FineBruce L. Fisher/Marcelle MostertRuth FisherTheodore & Mary FisherThomas & Grace FlanaganDr. & Mrs. William FlemingMarion FlemmingMr. & Mrs. Thomas FlickingerEdward & Elizabeth FlynnDon & Cindy FohrdRichard & Patricia ForsCharles & Ann FourtnerChester ? Peggie FoxFraas-Cromwell FamilyDr. Margaret FrainierRobert FrainierWilliam Francisco, Jr.Scott & Julie FrankSteven & Susan FranzScott & Mary FrazierMr. & Mrs. Richard Freeman, Jr.Robin & Jan FreemanSusan FretzDr. & Mrs. Peter J. FreyburgerPatrick Frieary & Alessandra PalmaShawn & Kathie FrierKeith FromeSheila L. FruehaufBill & Marla FultonNorman & Rose Marie FurmanEleanor Gainey & Eric DobiesCarl & Ann Marie GalanteRamona GallagherMr. & Mrs. Greg GallowayJesse Thiel & Emma GalluzziLucille & Patricia GappenRichard & Louise GarigenRichard & Patricia GarmanJohn & Toni GartnerTheodore & Karen A. GarusJennifer GatesRuth H. GeigerMr. & Mrs. Charles GeorgeDavid & Patricia GeorgeDave Georger & Erin DanzMr. & Mrs. Robert GeraghtyDavid & Patricia GerkenCatherine & Jenna GervaseChristy E. & Christel GerwitzDr. & Mrs. Andrew GiacobbeGeorge & Susan GiambroneNicholas & Marion GiannantonioJohn & Mary Beth GiardinoRich & Julie GicewiczKevin GilcartAnthony & Donna GioiaDr. & Mrs. Joseph GioiaDr. & Mrs. Franz E. GlasauerRobert & Elizabeth GlenningJames Glennon & Gail HofmarShawn & Renee Stoos-GlennonWilliam & Elizabeth GlodzikRobert & Marianne GloverCheryl GnojekAndrew & Marie GodfreyRobert & Donna GonserDavid & Maria GoodrichNancy GoodrichGregory & Jacqueline GoreckiConrad & Frances GospodarskiPat GrabianowskiPatricia GraceDarren R. & Lisa GraffJonathan A. GraffRobert & Julie GraffeoJames GramkeeWilliam & Denise Grande

Elsie M. GrayPatrick & Ann GreeleyAndrew & Elaine GreenJohn & Gail GreenbergerThomas & Mary GreenwaldGregory GriffinJohn & Wilma GriffinFranz & Catherine GriswoldKathleen & Madelyn GrobelnyGarth & Phyllis GrochowiakLeon & Jacqueline GroszkowskiDavid & Joan GruenJeffrey GruszkaJohn & Amy GruttoloriKarlene Guasteferro/Paul SchneebergerRichard & Loretta GucwaRuth Guerrero & Dan ChahaDr. & Mrs. Girard A. GuginoMaria GuizzottiBonnie GulczewskiAndy & Sarah GulickRussell & Patricia GulloSanford & Fay GunnDonna Lynn GuzdekHartin Gwynn & Dennise HenryJeremy & Laura HafnerPaul & Kathy HafnerJohn & Rita HahnEugene & Joette HainesRobert & Mary HaleBradley & Shari HallWilliam & Mary Lou HallattRichard & Donna HanlonDavid & Patricia HarbeckSally HardenburgMrs. Terry HarndenDr. & Mrs. Patrick HartJudy HartmannMaryanne HarveyVan Ness & Elizabeth HarwoodPhil & Sandy HasselbackArlene HaugRobert & Jodi HausrathS. Jerome & Frances HawkinsDavid & Kathleen HayesRichard & Patricia HeffernHeideman FamilyJoseph Heim/Heim DrywallAdele HeinzRobert C. HeinzenbergerBarbara HendersonBill & Lisa HendersonEdward HendersonRichard Hendricks & Rebecca MoormanMark & Peggy HenlineJohn HerbertAntonio & Kim HernandezKelsy & Reba HerndonSherlock & Joy HerrickJane & John Hettrick Jr.Robert HetzelG. Peter & Joan M. HigginsKelly HigginsDavid P. HighfieldRobert & Cheryl HillGeorge & Christine HillyerRev. Frederick HintonWilliam & Dru HitesGeoffrey & Dori HobikaCheryl & Robert HodgeShirley Mac M. HodgsonJoe & Natalie HoernerDave & Mary HoferPamela L. HoffmanRichard & Mary Hoffman-CharlesPeter Hofmann & Neha AminCorey & Jennifer HoganPamela HokansonDr. Herbert E. Holder

Phillip Wilson HolmesMason & Patricia HolmwoodRichard & Erin HolsteinJames & Margaret HonerJames & Katie HoskingDianne & Bethany HosmerGloria & James HougleJohn M. Hourihane & Wendy E. ZimmerDennis & Judith HowardKaren & David HowardNancy HowbridgeBarbara J. HowellStacy Hubbard & Rick FeeroDarrell & Elizabeth HuckaboneTom & Beatriz HughesEleeta B. HughesDavid & Debbery HulettBeverly HullRobert & Eileen HullTodd & Cathleen HummelJames & Michele HungivilleBarbara A. HuntMyron & Nancy HuntPeter & Mary Jo HuntJohn & Maureen HurleyCarol HurstMel HurwitzAlan & Brenda HutsonDoug & Kim HutterThomas & Jane IgielVal & Sue IhleJohn & Maria ImprotaCraig & Pam IncontroAnnabelle Irey & James LockeRonald Irwin & Joyce BowmanClinton & Diane Ivins Jr.Joseph & Christine JablonskiDr. & Mrs. Sidney JackEunice D. JacksonAlice JacobsJanet JacobsLouis & Joan JacobsPhoebe JamesPatrick & Gail JanigaPeggy Ann Jasinski & Karen OlsonErwin & Jean JaworskiReynold & Carla JennettiRoman JewulaBoris & Renee JoffeDr. Harold JohnsonCarol JohnstonEdwin & Alexandra JohnstonJoshi FamilyWilliam & Jeanne KacprowiczDr. & Mrs. Douglas KahnDr. & Mrs. Kenneth KahnSharon Kaiser-OlsonTerrence L. & Patricia KaneyGeorge & Leanne KaralusBarry & Christine KarrLawrence & Evelyn KarskyRev. John F. KasprzakMichael & Nancy KaszynskiElias & Madeleine KaufmanMark & Julie KavanaughRobert & Joanne KavichPatricia & Tarik KawiRenee KayeDaniel & Leslie KeaneHeidi & Graidi KeleherAnthony KellerMr. & Mrs. Eric P. KellerMarie L. KellerPeter & Susan KellerGeorgia KellsKaren KellyShirley P. KellyThomas KellyDavid Kennedy Jr.

Friends of the Zoo

Education

Cub Club activities in EcoStation

NOCO Summer Camp participants wait to help Rich, a western lowland gorilla, celebrate his birthday.

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Dr. & Mrs. Mahesh BommarajuCliff & Maria BoncoreKeith & Sharon BookbinderDonald & Kathryn BoothRobert and Michelle BorngraberDr. Owen G. BossmanPatricia & Michael BotticelloJeffrey & Robyn BovaJonathan & Joan BoveRaymond ? Jeanne BowmanJohn & Marilyn BoylePatrick & Rebecca BoyleMichael & Nancy BradyTodd & Erika BrasonMarie BraunDaniel & Gayle BrazeauWilliam BreslinMary BrewerJacqueline L. BriggsJames & Jean BrightonColleen Brinker & Lyle ClaysonPhilip & Judith BrodyDr. & Mrs. Melvin BrothmanDennis & Holly BrownHeath & Suzanne BrownThomas & Ann BrownellDr. Alan & Frances BruceWilliam BruckerPaul & Mary BuchananBarbara BucholtzWilliam L. BuckDr. & Mrs. James L. BudnyAudrey BuechlJames & Carolyn BulgerIvan & Alice BunnellEric & Luann BurghardtMichael & Helene BurgioDean & Patricia BurgstahlerClarence & Lorna BurkwitAnn BurnsLee & Lenore BurnsTimothy BurnsDavid BursteinDavid BurtonTodd & Sara BushChester ButrynC. Colombo Society c/o Enzo BalassoneDavid & Barbara CadyPat & Liz CalhounDr. & Mrs. John CallahanKenneth & Ann CampbellRichard CampbellJohn & Becky CanaleMary Ellen CannonMarilyn Cantor-FeuersteinE. Carey CantwellWilliam & Audrey CarberryJohn CarlinBruce & Angelyn CarlsonRaymond & Frances CarrJudith CarrollAlexander & Melinda CartwrightBetteJean CarusoJoseph & Zelda CasagniRudolph & Ann CasarsaMolly CaseJo Ann CaselTimothy Cashmore/Elizabeth BuckleyBarbara A. CassaroKenneth & Michelle CasseriGregory & Valerie CastigliaJoseph & Barbara CastigliaBrian H. & Cheryl CaughelDavid & Lisa CaywoodDrs. Michael & Ivonne CellinoKevin & Joyce CelnikerPatricia ChapinJames & Susan CharlesDr. Richard & Mary Charles

Carol ChaseChristopher & Yolanda ChaseDouglas & Barbara ChatwinDr.Craig Chertack/Dr. Ellen StermanDeborah A. ChesnaBarbara & Lawrence ChlebowyJoseph & Mary ChojnackiJohn & Sally ChristianoKathleen & Thomas ChristyNorman & Adele ChronikJohn & Emma ChurchillIsabel CiceroDennis & Lynn CieslakAnthony & Christel CioppiPaula Ciprich & Greg MigdalMr. & Mrs. Raymond ClairDan & Sandi ClarkWarren & Molly ClaussDavid & Karen ClaytonMelissa & Dennis ClearyWilliam ClearyThomas Cleaver & Mary ShineAllison & Michael ClementMary E. ClemeshaJoseph & Edie ClouseLawrence & Mildred CohenFred CohnKelly ColbyLarry & Ruth ColemanClyde CollinsDonald R. CollinsMichael Collins & Kathleen O’LearyPat & Melissa ColosantiJoyce CompsonJohn & Cheryl ComstockAnne Conable & Peter UmbrasTracy ConhiserG. Gordon ConnallyTom & Sharon ConnareJohn & Patricia ConnollyCarlton P. & Sonja CookeVirginia CoonGerald & Illene CooperRonnie & JoAnne CooperDonald & Donanne CoovertDr. & Mrs. Robert CorretoreSharon CosimanoMark & Andrea CotterMichael & Colleen CottrellRobert & Donna CottrellPatricia CoughlinWilliam & Michelle CoughlinPeter Covey & Joyce BergRaymond & Suzanne CraneAnnette CravensChristopher & Sarah CrawleyCarlos Crespo & Ellen SmitDr. & Mrs. John CudmoreJohn S. Cullen, II/MTLSandra CummingAdam & Jessica CunninghamSteven & Corinne CurvinRichard & Elaine CuttingJohn & Karin CywinskiMatthew & Bonnie CywinskiDr. Rosemary B. D’AgostinoMichelle D’AmicoRichard & Denise D’AngeloKaren DakeGeorge Danakas, MDJonathan A. & Marcy DandesWilliam & Doreen DanielsDorothy DannMichelle & Martin DarlingSharon DautKelli & Jeffrey DavisMichael & Janet DayJoseph & Joan DePaoloF. John & Mary Debus

Daniel & Carol DegenhartRobert L. DeiszJohn & Debra DelaneyJerome & Joy DelaneyJoseph DeniRonald & Betty DenzMary Frances DerbyElizabeth W. DerrickWilliam & Bette Derrick Jr.Dale & Michelle DersamRavi ? Angela DesaiWilliam & Carole DescovichPaul & Francine DesiderioJoal DevineDr. & Mrs. Maurice DeweyDaniel & Anne DiCensoGerald & Mary Beth DiPaolaDr. & Mrs. Thomas DickinsonGlen & Mary DiemerMike & Ann DingsDr. & Mrs. David DirnbergerGeraldine DitchJerry & Diane DoaneEugene F. DobbinsCarol DoboJoAnn DoerrJoan DoerrJohn & Florence DohertyElaine DollyTheresa M. DonahueMichael DonnachieSara DonnellyJames & Lori DonnerMr. & Mrs. Robert DonoughDr. & Mrs. Harold DouglassJames & Mary DowDr. & Mrs. Peter DowChris J. & Diana M. DowdallMichael & Lisa DriscollRobert & Marcia DruarJohn & Patricia DuffnerJohn & Ellen DuffyWilliam & Jean DuffyKevin & Rebecca DuganKerry & William DugganDrs. Robert & Carolyn DukarmJames & Joanne DuncanGarry A. & Rina DunlapRuth Irene DwigansJames & Susan EaganJeanne C. EatonGeorge & Christina EberlChristina EblingJames EckerPaul & Suzanne EckertGenevieve EfthemisRobert & Jane EhrkeWilliam & Darlene EichlingerChris & Shelly EleczkoJudge John & Peggy ElfvinM. Denise Elliott/Elsie TurnerMike & Mara EndlMargaret J. EngelhardtMatt & Jessica EnsticeLaurence & Shirley ErbWilliam & Nancy ErdmanBrian & Carolyn ErickJudy & Carl ErnstKaren & Raymond ErnstNorman & Jacqueline ErnstDr. & Mrs. Peter EwingMark & Susan Facer-KreidlerWalter & Charlene FaleskiDrs. Gil & Julie FarkashDione Farley & Stephen KuczkowskiJune FarringtonDavid & June Chang FayJosephine P. FeeneyKaren Feger & John Glahe

The Education Department remains committed to developing

new initiatives. In 2003, the educa-tion staff developed several new shows for the W.I.L.D. Place, includ-ing “Birds of a Feather”, “Animal History” and “Mother Zoo’s Nursery Rhymes”.

The Cub Club preschool pro-gram was filled to capacity with

participants. Cub Club was sched-uled to take place on Wednesdays during the school year, teaching parents and toddlers about different animal and nature-related topics. The response to the program was so overwhelming that the depart-ment had to offer a second class on Thursdays!

Nature Camp also proved to be successful in 2003. Summer

camp welcomed a new sponsor, NOCO Energy Corporation, who distributed several thousand camp brochures through their network of Express Shops. Spring camp was full with participants, and winter camp was revised based on feed-back from camp parents. Patrons can now register for either half-day or full-day sessions, a structure which worked better for campers, parents and staff.

That same year, the education department collaborated with

the University at Buffalo’s Center for

Applied Technologies in Education to allow school-aged children to have easier access to our animal fact sheets. Many of the fact sheets currently used to teach docents about the animal collection will be housed on the NYLearns website, which offers resources to students, teachers and school administrators to enhance learning.

The Zoo also teamed up with the onsite Charles Drew

Science Magnet School to develop a mentorship program called Students and Mentors (SAM). The program paired motivated students, with an 85 average or higher, with adult mentors, primarily Zoo staff and docents. Mentors and students met once a week, culminating with each student conducting an independent science fair project.

In 2004, the Education Department continued to

expand its program offerings and generated more than $222,000 in income. The Cub Club was once again popular, with class sizes dou-bling from 2003. A fall lecture series was also introduced, entitled “Lions, Tigers and Bears”, which brought in wildlife experts from the Chicago Field Museum, Wildlife Conservation Society in New York and Oregon Zoo to talk about these species.

The Zoo’s Science Magnet School liaison, Meg Helmes,

presented a poster at the national American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) conference on the mentorship program with the Charles Drew Science Magnet School. This highly successful pro-gram was instrumental in the Zoo receiving a National Leadership Grant for $178,289 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to begin “Mentoring Young Scientists,” an after-school science program for disadvantaged seventh grade Buffalo Public Schools students.

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Mr. & Mrs. Patrick SgroiMr. & Mrs. Paul N.SheldonMr. & Mrs. David SmithMr. & Mrs. John SparksMs. June SpearMr. Gerould StangeMr. Gerald SteinbergMr. & Mrs. Michael SternMs. Harriet StewartMr. & Mrs. Thomas SummersMr. & Mrs. Duane SundellMs. Marie SuprinickMr. & Mrs. Scott SwaglerMr. Gerald ThompsonMr. Henry TobeDr. & Mrs. Carl TomaschkeDr. & Mrs. George ToufexisMr. Jack TregerMs. Mary TzetzoUniversity at BuffaloMr. & Mrs. Thomas UpsonMr. & Mrs. Scott WarmanDr. Eileen Watson & Greg GartenMr. & Mrs. Clyde WeberThe Welcome Wagon Club of AmherstMs. Dorothy WesthaferMr. & Mrs. Kurt WiedenhauptMs. Doris WiegandMr. & Mrs. Michael WildeMrs. Sarah WilsonMrs. Jeanne T. WinkelsteinMs. Suzanne WitkowskiWittburn EnterprisesMr. & Mrs. Albert J. Wright IIIRobert Johnson & Brenda YoungMr. Ronald ZiembaMr. & Mrs. James Zuzze

MembershipMembership continues to be a majorportion of the Zoo’s support. We are grateful to the more than 14,000 house-hold members of the Buffalo Zoo. Below are listed those members who have joined us at the $100 plus levels. Thank you for your continuing support.

Benefactor Members($1000)Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dann Dr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Schaefer

Patron Members($500)Mrs. Melissa Baumgart Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Budin Mr. & Mrs. George DeTitta Ms. Penny Starke

Sponsor Members($250)Dr. & Mrs. Louis AntonucciMr. & Mrs. Richard AugustyniakMr. & Mrs. Richard C. BaerMr. & Mrs. Jon Baker

Dr. Joseph Bascuas & Dr. Carrie SteMr. & Mrs. Ray Bernhardt, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Ray BoehmMs. Ann P. BolandDr. & Mrs. James L. BudnyMs. Grace CainesMr. & Mrs. James CharlesMr. & Mrs. Joseph Chojnacki, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Raymond ClairMr. & Mrs. George A. CohnMs. Jennifer ColemanMichael Collins & Kathleen O’LearyMr. & Mrs. John CywinskiMrs. JoAnn DoerrMr. & Mrs. John DuffnerMr. & Mrs. James DuncanMs. Christina EblingMr. & Mrs. Whitworth Ferguson, Jr.Ms. Ruth H. GeigerMr. James GramkeeMr. & Mrs. Bradley HallMr. & Mrs. Richard HeffernMr. & Mrs. David HowardMr. & Mrs. Val IhleTakik & Patricia KawiMrs. Mary M. KoesslerMr. & Mrs. Gene KowalczewskiMr. & Mrs. Robert KrumMr. & Mrs. Ted KuzniarekMs. Donna LoughMrs. Eileen MaloneyMr. William McDermottMcGuire/Northrop FamilyMr. & Mrs. Donald MeyerMr. & Mrs. Michael MontanteMr. John E. OehlerMr. Christopher P. PojeMr. William RichardsonMs. Fannette SawyerMr. & Mrs. David SchutteMr. & Mrs. Howard StollMs. Julie ThomsponMr. & Mrs. David WalbornSigrid S. WeinschreiderDr. Dee WonchMark Yonkman & Andrea Hollerbeck

Supporting Members($100)Timothy & Marie AaronJoseph & Patti AblesWilliam & Jennie AdamsCamille AfshaniPeter AhrensHoward & Jeanne AlbertJoan AlfordAnne AllanMartin & Barbara AllenRichard & Patricia AltmanStephen AmesDoris AndersonDr. & Mrs. Louis AntonucciDibbie AppletonJoseph Aquilina, MDDonald & Marilyn ArmeniaJack & Dena ArmstrongRobert E. ArtisLinda Artmeier & Valerie JankerBruce & Joan Artz

Isam & Pearl AssadRuth AstmannPaul & Deborah AtkinsonMark Augustyniak/Danielle GuerrieroRichard & Frances AugustyniakRichard & Mary AumillerMr. & Mrs. Frank AustinMaxine AwnerWayne BaconMichael & Patricia BaddersMelissa & Adam BaderLarry & Elizabeth R. BadgleyWilliam & Darlene BaileyDouglas & James BainJoan BaizerPamela C. BajdasJon & Lori BakerRobert C. BakerCharles BalbachRoger & Deborah BaldTheodore BalliettJeffrey & Mia BanksJames Rusk & Robert BarendsTheresa & Michael BarkerStephen & Ruth BarnesMichael & Patricia BarrettWilliam & Gina BarrettMarjorie BarrowsJohn & Deborah BarryChristopher BartnickiJane BaryzaThomas & Judi BasinskiCathleen F. BattDennis & Alouise BauerMarian BauerPaul & Mary Grace BauerRichard & Nancy BaumannKevin & Judy BaumgartnerJanice BeamNeal & Rhonda BeasleyMichael & Kimberly BehunDonna BeimlerNancy BellKristin M. BellantiThomas J. & Mary Jo BellersheimPaul & Catherine BeltzMark BenderAlvin & Frances BendesKathryn & Joseph BennettCheryl A. BentMichael & Beverly BenzinoMr. & Mrs. Ray Bernhardt, Jr.Lois BertramJack & Joan BertschWilliam & Ann BevierRe’ & Debbie BiastreJames & Rosemary BiddleKevin & Barbara BiddleJames & Joanne BiltekoffMartin & Marcia BindaTodd & Ruth BindigGeorge & Claire BishopHelena ? Adrian BlackDr. Susan Blackburn & William BaskinEdward & Eileen BlackmanDiane & Douglas BlairPeter & Pauline BlakeKeith & Linda BlakelyGary & Cheryl BlaserGary & Linda BlasioLeo & Laurie BlatzJohn & Anne BlissGordon & Marion BlomquistEdward & Anne BloombergRichard BlumRichard & Patricia BodhornRay & Mary BoehmPaul BogdanAnn P. Boland

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Lenzart Color Lab, Inc.Mrs. Anna MayerMcLain FoundationMr. Steven MeadMr. & Mrs. Robert MillerMr. & Mrs. James MulcahyMr. & Mrs. John G. MurchieMr. & Mrs. Gerhard NeumaierMr. & Mrs. A.D. OakMr. & Mrs. Larry OdomDr. & Mrs. Robert PattersonMs. Catherine PefferThe Priest FamilyProZoo Board of the Buffalo ZooMr. & Mrs. David A. RichMr. & Mrs. Robert Rich IIIMr. Paul RichardsonMrs. Geraldine RyderMr. & Mrs. James RykowskiMr. & Mrs. John SandersonMr. & Mrs. Gerald SchafferServotronics, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Stuart ShapiroRichard Sherrill & Carole BellancaMr. & Mrs. Ron ShrewsburyMr. & Mrs. Glen SmithMr. James W. SmytonDrs. Coral Snodgrass & Edward SzewcDr. & Mrs. John B. Stevens IIIMs. Janine TorbaPeter & Elizabeth C. Tower FoundationVerizon FoundationMr. & Mrs. James A. WachtelWagner Charitable TrustMr. Bernard WakefieldSigrid S. WeinschreiderThe William Schmitt FundWinfield Industries, Inc.Woodland Leasing Co.Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zielinski

Gorilla Givers $125 - $249ASTD Niagara Frontier ChapterMs. Debbie AbgottMr. & Mrs. Nicholas P. Amigone, IIIDr. Anthony AquilinaMr. & Mrs. Jack ArmstrongMr. & Mrs. Gordon AssadMr. Michael BeatoMrs. Nancy BellMr. & Mrs. Paul BeltzMr. & Mrs. Fred J. BennesMrs. Jeanne BertucaMr. & Mrs. Donald BohlenMrs. Clair D. BraggMr. & Mrs. Joseph BrennanMr. & Mrs. Leon BrewerMr. & Mrs. Philip BrodyDr. & Mrs. Melvin M. BrothmanMr. William D. BruckerMs. Grace BuechleMr. & Mrs. Mark BundyMs. Charmion A. BurkeDr. Vivien CarrionMr. & Mrs. James L. CecchiniMs. Muriel ChantDr. & Mrs. Richard CharlesMs. Leigh ClarkThomas Cleaver & Mary ShineMr. & Mrs. William Click

College Association of NCCC, Zoo CrewMr. Donald R. CollinsMr. & Mrs. Michael CottrellCory & Brian D’AmicoLaurie Dann & Thomas HuntMr. Carl DennisMrs. Mary Frances DerbyMr. & Mrs. William DescovichMr. & Mrs. Steven DetwilerMrs. Dolly Gay DeweyMr. & Mrs. Joseph DiCamilloMs. Elizabeth DimmickMs. Bonnie H. DixonJoan DoerrMr. & Mrs. Robert DorenMr. & Mrs. David DoughertyMr. & Mrs. William P. Dowdall IIIMr. James DunniganMrs. Wendy EatonJudge & Mrs. John T. ElfvinMr. & Mrs. Avery EllisElrae Industries, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Robert EmensMr. & Mrs. Mike EndlMr. & Mrs. John FassbaughMs. Carole FentonMr. & Mrs. John FitzpatrickFitzsimmons Hyd.,IncMr. & Mrs. Robert D. FlickingerMr. John FornesMr. Patrick M. FrancabandierMr. & Mrs. Robert FredricksMr. & Mrs. John FrenningMr. & Mrs. Appleton FryerMs. Ramona GallagherMr. & Mrs. Theodore GarusMr. & Mrs. David GerkenDr. & Mrs. Franz E. GlasauerMr. & Mrs. Philip GlinskiMr. & Mrs. Robert GloverDr. & Mrs. Donald GregoryMr. & Mrs. Robert GrimmMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey GrossbergMr. Keith GroverMr. & Mrs. David GruenHahn Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. John HahnMr. & Mrs. Curtis HallisMr. & Mrs. Richard HanlonMr. Edwin HartMr. & Mrs. Van Ness HarwoodMr. & Mrs. S. Jerome HawkinsMs. Carol HaywardMrs. Barbara HendersonDr. Michael & Ann Giardina HessMr. & Mrs. Robert HillMs. Jane HoldawayMr. John Horrigan, Jr.Mrs. Laree HulshoffMr. Gregory W. HuntMr. & Mrs. Gary JacksonMr. & Mrs. Alan JamesRevs. James & Marie JergeMr. & Mrs. Walter JohanssonMr. Jeffrey & Dr. Pam JohnsonMs. Carol JohnstonMs. Nancy JohnstonMs. Donna JuenkerJustice & Mrs. Theodore KaslerMr. & Mrs. Tarik KawiMs. Kathie KellerMr. David Kennedy Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Mohamed KhanMr. & Mrs. Mark R. KielmaMr. Dwight E. KingMr. & Mrs. Dennis E. KocienskiMs. Christine KosinskiMrs. Kathleen KrywalskiMs. Ann LearmanDr. & Mrs. Mark LemaMs. Debbie A. LewandowskiMr. & Mrs. Angelo J. LiberatoreMr. & Mrs. Joel LippesLocal #41Ms. Donna LoughMader Construction CoMr. & Mrs. Kevin MaloneyMr. & Mrs. Joseph MangioMs. Judith MarineMr. & Mrs. Ted Marks IIMr. & Mrs. John MaurerMr. Artie McAuliffeMr. & Mrs. E. Dennis McCarthyMs. Barbara McCormickMs. Holly B. McKnightMr. & Mrs. Frank MendelMr. & Mrs. David MessingerMr. & Mrs. Robert MikulecRobeert L. Miller Jr. & Laura S. ManganMr. & Mrs. Richard MinekimeMr. & Mrs. Daniel MissertMs. Ann Marie MollMr. & Mrs. George MolnarDr. Warren R. Montgomery, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Erhard MoosmannMrs. Sandra G. MorrisonMr. & Mrs. Kevin MurphyMr. & Mrs. Michael MurphyDr. Hector & Dr. Maria NavaMr. Ashok NigamMr. & Mrs. Sanford NobelMr. & Mrs. Robert NunweilerMr. Matthew J. O’BrienMs. Frances O’RourkeMs. Sharon Anscombe OsgoodMr. & Mrs. Michael PetrinecMr. & Mrs. George F. Phillips Jr.Ms. Deborah PhilpottRaymond Piccione & Shehla HaqueMs. Wendy PierceMr. & Mrs. Michael PietruszkaMs. Virginia PiresDr. & Mrs. Sherwood PrawelMs. Louise PrelewiczMr. & Mrs. Donald PrestonMr. & Mrs. Matthew RaiffMr. James RauhMr. & Mrs. Duane ReggentineMr. Paul ReidDr. Elaine Black RichardsMr. William RichardsonMr. & Mrs. Karis RickMrs. Susan RiessenMr. Phillip RiforgiatoMrs. Alice RohauerMr. & Mrs. Andrew RomanowskiMr. & Mrs. Nicholas L. SchmittMs. Barbara ScholeyMr. & Mrs. James D. Schultz, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. David SchutteMr. & Mrs. Patrick SgroiMr. & Mrs. Paul N.Sheldon

Polar BitesThis popular winter event, hosted by the Pro Zoo Board, became even bigger over the last two years! Held at Rich Renaissance Atrium, the evening featured tasty food, dessert and beverage samples from area vendors, as well as a basket auction offering a wide variety of terrific prize items. In 2003, the event netted nearly $20,000 for the Zoo and was attended by 500 guests. The growth continued in 2004, as it netted more than $20,000 and attracted approximately 600 guests.

Wines in the WildIn 2003, this event, hosted by the Pro Zoo Board and Women’s Board, nearly doubled in size from the previous year! More than 1,100 people enjoyed a summer evening sampling various food, beer and wine selections, and in 2004, attendance increased to 1,400 people. Event highlights included a basket auction, live music and visits from animal ambassadors. Wines in the Wild netted $31,000 in 2003 and $40,000 in 2004. Proceeds benefited the Adopt an Animal program.

Get Your Tail To The Buffalo ZooOur eye-catching “Get Your Tail to the Buffalo Zoo” billboard and print campaign received critical acclaim in 2004, including a creative award from the Buffalo News.

Super CoupsIn 2004, this membership promotion was highly effective at getting our message into more than 300,000 Western New York homes, and it resulted in hundreds of new memberships.

Labor Day at the ZooThanks to Fleet Bank in 2003 and the NFTA in 2004, thousands of people enjoyed a fun-filled Labor Day at the Buffalo Zoo. Admission was only $1, with coupons available at local TOPS Markets locations. The events fea-tured discounted concessions items, a bounce house, animal feedings and games.

Wild WednesdaysThese weekly WKBW-TV Channel 7 segments continued to bring more media attention to the Zoo. Each show highlighted different animals and upcoming events and attractions.

The Board and Staff of The Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc. would like to

thank all of the individuals and organiza-tions listed below. All leadership gifts made during the 2004 calendar year are acknowledged here. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If you notice any mistakes or omissions, please notify the Development Office at the Buffalo Zoo. We are grateful to all of our donors for their continuing support and generosity.

Government SupportErie CountyNew York StateCity of Buffalo

Gifts and GrantsArt Gone WildBuffalo Bills Youth FoundationBuffalo Zoo Docent OrganizationChildren’s Foundation of Erie CountyLouise DayNiagara Frontier Food TerminalZoological Society of Buffalo Foundation, Inc.

Corporate SponsorshipsFidelis Care New YorkKey Bank of New YorkNiagara Frontier Transit AuthorityNOCO Corp.Pepsi Bottling GroupPerry’s Ice CreamRusser FoodsTops Friendly MarketsUnivera Health CareXerox Federal Credit Union

2004 Annual FundDorothy T. Ferguson Chair

The Annual Fund supports the operation of the Buffalo Zoo. The unrestricted gifts from the community assist in carrying out the mission of conservation, recre-ation and education for all the Zoo’s visi-tors. In 2004, more than $187,000 was given to support the Zoo. Listed below are the leadership donors who sup-ported the 2004 drive.

Siberian Tiger Sponsors ($1500 +)Mrs. June M. AlkerMrs. Margaret A. CertoDr. Elizabeth Conant & Ms. Camille CoxFerguson Family Foundation, Inc.Mrs. Dorothy T. FergusonMr. & Mrs. Peter B. FlickingerThe Gioia FundMr. & Mrs. James GrantDr. & Mrs. Ralph W. HindsJoseph R. Takats Foundation

Ms. Nancy KrolDrs. Susan Graham & Jon KuceraSeymour H. Knox FoundationMrs. Isabel K. SmithMr. & Mrs. Paul Steinwachs

Bison Benefactors($1000 - $1499)Mrs. Jane D. BairdThe Buffalo NewsMs. Grace CainesGregory Cherr & Claire SchenPaula Ciprich & Greg MidalMr. & Mrs. Mark J. CzarneckiMr. & Mrs. Thomas FlickingerHSBC Bank USAMr. Charles J. HahnMr. Edward HendersonMr. & Mrs. Bruce JohnstoneJoseph & Anna Gartner FoundationKavinoky & CookThe Paul J. Koessler FoundationDr. & Mrs. William LawrenceMr. & Mrs. Edward NicksonMr. & Mrs. John E. OehlerMs. Antoinette R. PattenPearce & Pearce Co., Inc.The Ralph F. Peo FoundationMrs. Phyllis W. PierceMr. Stephen RiessenMrs. Susan SurdamMs. Mary R. TempletonMr. & Mrs. Peter TowerMs. Julie Thompson

Polar Bear Patrons($500 - $999)Mr. & Mrs. Gordon H. AngevineDr. & Mrs. Louis AntonucciMs. Anne D. AstmannMr. & Mrs. Douglas H. BakerMs. Susan BarborekBond, Schoeneck & King LLPMs. Patricia BrethertonMr. & Mrs. Bruce BuyersDr. Ronald Chmiel, Jr.Country Line Stone Co. Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Arthur CryerMr. John S. Cullen IIMr. & Mrs. Paul DedrickMr. & Mrs. Joseph DemauroDental Health ProductsMrs. JoAnn DoerrEcology & Environment, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Robert EvansMs. Josephine P. FeeneyDr. Donna M. Fernandes & Mr. Robert SavageFidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundMr. & Mrs. David HubertMr. & Mrs. David HunterMr. John JankowiakRobert Tell & Rebecca LandyMr. & Mrs. James MagavernMr. & Mrs. J. Arthur MatternMr. & Mrs. John F. MaxwellMills Welding & Specialty Gases, InMs. Denise M. MollMr. & Mrs. Robert Montgomery

Mr. & Mrs. Richard MorrisonMr. & Mrs. Donald F. NewmanMrs. Elizabeth W. PearceMr. & Mrs. Karen PefferMr. Christopher P. PojeMr. Stevens M. RollinsMr. & Mrs. Steven RoneyMs. Adair M. SaviolaDr. Jerome SchentagMr. & Mrs. James W. SimpsonU-C Coatings Corp.Ms. Francine ValvoDr. Rocco VenutoMr. & Mrs. David WalbornMr. & Mrs. Michael WalkerMr. Robert WaverTodd Brason-WillcarePaul B. Zuydhoek & Tamar P. Halpern

Condor Contributors($250 - $499)Mr. Gerald AquilinaMr. Charles BalbachMr. & Mrs. Alan BarcombMr. & Mrs. Ray Bernhardt, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Jack BertschJanet & Giselle BinetteMs. Ann P. BolandMr. Brian P. BradyRev. & Mrs. Peter BridgfordMs. Erika BruckYoteen M. CameronMr. & Mrs. John ChurchillMichael Collins & Kathleen O’LearyMr. & Mrs. George DeTittaMr. & Mrs. Robert DonoughMr. & Mrs. Victor DoynoDrs. Gil & Julie FarkashMr. & Mrs. Donald FergusonMs. Marion Flemming PomoreyDr. Margaret FrainierMr. Ramon GarciaGeneral DynamicsMr. & Mrs. Gerald C. GentnerMs. Anna GioiaMs. Diane GiulianoDr. Samuel Goodloe, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Braden H. GothardMr. & Mrs. Eugene GramzaMr. & Mrs. John GreenbergerMr. & Mrs. Frank HardingMr. & Mrs. Robert HarrisMr. & Mrs. William L. HawsMr. & Mrs. Richard HeffernMr. & Mrs. Donald HessHousehold BankMr. & Mrs. David HowardMr. & Mrs. Robert J.A. Irwin, Jr.Mr. Richard KaiserMs. Mary Jane KelleyMs. Rhoda E. KittelsenMs. Valerie KochMr. & Mrs. John R. KoelmelMr. Alexander KuceraJeffrey Lackner & Ann Marie CaroselDr. & Mrs. Richard V. Lee

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Wild IceThis new winter event, held in January, gave visitors the opportunity to build their own enrichment “snow critters” in the hyena and elephant exhibits. After they watched the animals enjoy their special treats, visitors were also able to observe ice sculptors recreating some of their favorite Zoo animals.

Jungle LoveOn Valentine’s Day 2003, Buffalo Zoo President and CEO, Dr. Donna M. Fernandes, presented the second annu-al Jungle Love, a seminar that explored infidelity and promiscuity in the animal kingdom. Sponsored by Univera Healthcare, the evening also included a wine, cheese and fruit reception.

Wearing O’ the GreenThis year’s St. Patrick’s Day event featured performances by Irish dancers from Rince Na Tirna, Irish storytelling, reptile keeper talks and a scavenger hunt.

AnimalpaloozaOn May 18, 2003, this new event kicked off the summer season while also celebrating Bear Awareness Day and International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD). In addition to face painting, storytelling and crafts, the Beastro conces-sion stand also sold bird and bear-themed food.

Father’s Day at the ZooIn June 2004, Father’s Day took on a new sports theme, highlighted by a variety of fun activities for the whole family. Sponsored by 97 Rock, the event featured visits from former Buffalo Bills players, current Jills cheerlead-ers and local mascots. A Chiavetta’s chicken lunch was available for an additional fee.

Report Card WeekendIn July, students celebrated their achievements by bringing in their latest report cards to receive free Zoo admis-sion with a paid adult. No specific grades or averages were required, and the promotion was valid for students ages 14 and younger. Fox 29 and the Buffalo Bisons partnered with the Zoo to make this promotion a success.

Earth Day ExpoIn August 2004, the Western New York Steering Committee presented “Make Every Day Earth Day” at the Buffalo Zoo. This event was designed to inform and inspire the community to protect the environment. The day featured children’s activities, earth-friendly demonstrations, music, displays from various community organiza-tions and a scavenger hunt.

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