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Trunkline is published four times a year by the Louisville Zoological Garden, John T. Walczak, Director.

The Louisville Zoo, a nonprofit organization and the state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

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Here at the Zoo, we’re waving goodbye to an exciting summer and gearing up for a fun-filled fall. I’ll be your guide through this issue of Trunkline magazine, providing insights on the great things happening

at your Zoo this autumn, revealing some behind-the-scenes informa-tion you’ll only see here and sharing fun extra facts about your Louis-

ville Zoo and conservation. Keep an eye out for the “Inside Your Zoo” box — it’s filled with lots of great info I have to share with you.

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Hi!I’m John Walczak, Director of your Louisville Zoo.

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Henri: a rare addax birthMeet Henri, our extraordinary

new addax male. Learn about this critically endangered species and

what you can do to help.

“Pokémon go” at the zoo!Have you tapped into the Poké-

mon phenomenon yet? The Louisville Zoo is the perfect spot for your next

Pokemon Go expedition. Get the best tips on playing at the Zoo!

A woolly retirementOur woolly monkeys are en-

joying a sweet retirement. Get an update on your fuzzy pals

and their adventures off exhibit. Learn about how the Louisville Zoo takes care of its retirees.

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The Cuban crocodile, the Su-matran tiger, the western lowland gorilla, the Saharan addax. What do all of these animals have in common? You can find them all at your Louisville Zoo. They are also all classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conser-vation of Nature (IUCN).

We were thrilled to celebrate the very important birth of a male Saharan addax calf on June 14th, 2016. It was the first addax born at the Louisville Zoo since 2013. Night keepers named the new calf Henri after the French zoologist Henri Blainville, who first described the addax in 1816.

The Louisville Zoo is currently home to four addax: Henri; Hodge, six-year-old father of Henri; Rox-anne, 13-year-old mother of Henri; and Patella or “Ella”, a 13-year-old female.

Henri was out and about in the exhibit on his very first day in the world. At first, he kept near to mom Roxanne, but nowadays, he enjoys

running really fast around the yard. His little horns are growing daily and he has begun practicing his sparring with mom and Ella, which addax do to establish dominance. You can identify all of our addax by their horn shape. Hodge’s right side horn is lower or drops. Rox-anne’s horns stick straight out. Ella’s come almost back and touch in the center. Addax are typically aggres-sive antelope and Roxanne routinely reminds her keepers and Zoo staff that she is in charge, especially with a new baby around.

Addax are one of 90 species of antelope. Of the 90 species, 24 are considered threatened with extinc-tion. Five species of antelope are considered critically endangered; the addax is at the top of that list.

Regional insecurity and oil industry activities in the Sahara desert have pushed the addax to the precipice of extinction. The formerly remote habitats of the addax have become major crossroads for the illicit

trade of wildlife, arms, drugs and migrants. In March 2016, research-ers funded by the Save Our Species Initiative and the St. Louis Zoo spent 18 hours of flight time over the key reserves in Niger looking for addax. They found none. At the same time, surveyors on the ground found only three addax. The estimate is that the total addax population in the remnant wild is now less than 100 animals.

National legislation in Niger fully protects the addax, meaning the hunting and removal of live addax for any reason is strictly forbidden. Yet the addax population has still suffered a


massive blow. Military soldiers as-signed to protect the oil industry have significantly increased poach-ing levels in the addax’s last remain-ing haven.

Dr. Jean-Christophe Vié, Deputy Director of IUCN Global Species Pro-gramme said, “We are witnessing in real time the extinction of this iconic and once plentiful species. Without immediate intervention, the addax will lose its battle for survival in the face of illegal, uncontrolled poach-ing and the loss of its habitat. On behalf of all concerned parties we are recommending a set of emer-gency measures to help save the ad-dax from imminent extinction.”

The emergency measures pro-posed were to increase Niger’s ability to monitor and protect its remaining population of addax, prevent poaching by soldiers, and reinforce the existing addax popula-tion through the management of assurance populations in human care around the world.

The Louisville Zoo will play a role in these measures as we participate in the addax’s Species Survival Plan, a coordinated breeding program working to improve the genetic di-versity of managed animal popula-tions. Addax have been part of the Zoo’s collection since our opening year in 1969 with 53 successful addax births at the Zoo including 26 males and 27 females.

The proposed measures for addax

have proven successful with other hoof stock species. This summer, the scimitar-horned oryx was released into the remnant wild in Chad with the help of the Environ-ment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) in collaboration with the government of Chad.

In the past, more than a million scimitar-horned oryx ranged across North Africa from the Atlantic to the Nile River. However, the species had disappeared from the wild by the 1990s because of uncontrolled hunting and loss of habitat. This year was the first in almost 30 years any oryx had been in the country.

This reintroduction was made possible through partnerships between accredited Zoos, National Zoological Park Conservation Re-

search Centre, Fossil Rim, govern-mental entities and environmental organizations working across mul-tiple disciplines. It was an exciting and gratifying step for all involved, obtained after many years of hard work.

An equally tough road is still ahead for the addax.

Don’t miss the chance to see this amazing species at your Zoo. You can see Henri on exhibit daily in the addax exhibit, located near the bongo and elephant exhibits in the Africa zone.

Inside your Zoo ... and beyondThe plight of the Saharan addax is dire, but there is still hope! The help of zoos made the reintroduction of scimitar-horned oryx back into their native habitat possible.

Zoos could similarly be the hope for addax survival. Please support your Zoo and AZA-accredited zoos everywhere as we partner with the Sahara Conservation Fund to restore and safeguard addax in the Sahara.

Above: addax Henri and mother Roxanne.

Opposite top: Top Henri

Opposite bottom: An adult male addax


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Concert begins at 1 p.m.Take a trip back in time at the WAKY Rock N’ Roll Reunion concert featuring five Louisville-based bands playing hits from the 60s and 70s. The concert is FREE with Zoo admission or Louisville Zoo membership. Visit louisvillezoo.org/waky for details and concert lineup.

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CONSERVATION – A COLLECTIVE EFFORT

A Momentous Year

Inside Your ZooYour Zoo is proud to support the release of black-footed ferrets back into Meeteetse, Wyoming. $5,000 was contributed by your Zoo’s conservation fund to assist in sylvatic plague management at the site to prepare the area for the safe reintroduction of this important species.

Did you know the Louisville Zoo houses one of the most endangered species in North America? You may not see them on exhibit, but black-footed ferrets are at the Zoo and thriving in our flagship conservation program. This year we celebrated our 26th anniversary of the Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center and our part in the Black-Footed Ferret Recovery Program.

Black-footed ferrets were de-clared extinct in 1979. Their popula-tion was decimated partially due to sylvatic plague, a disease that spreads rapidly via fleas through prairie dog colonies, which are the ferrets’ primary food source. The ferrets become infected by fleas or by eating the infected prairie dogs. Sylvatic plague is 100 percent fatal in black-footed ferrets.

In 1981, a remnant population of 18 ferrets was discovered near Meeteetse, Wyoming thanks to a ranch dog named Shep. The ferrets were able to bounce back from the brink of extinction through the ef-forts of a multi-institutional recovery program that has bred hundreds of ferrets for release. Current breeding sites include U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Ferret Conservation Center in Colo-rado, the Louisville Zoo, Cheyenne

Mountain Zoo, National Zoo’s Science and Conser-vation Breeding Institute, Phoenix Zoo, and Toronto Zoo.

This is a very important year for the program. In late July, wildlife officials released 35 black-footed ferrets on two ranches near Meeteetse, bringing the descendants of the founding 18 ferrets back to Meeteetse for the first time.

Protecting the site against sylvatic plague was impera-tive to ensure the released Meetee-tse ferrets would thrive. All ferrets receive a plague vaccine prior to being released into the wild. In addition, during the weeks leading up to the release, biologists made sure the ferrets would have plenty of prairie dogs to eat by treating the local prairie dog population with insecticide and plague vac-cine. Plague control will continue to be necessary as more black-footed ferret releases are planned next year and the year after.

The Louisville Zoo participates in ferret releases. This year’s group of ferrets born at the Louisville Zoo will

be released later this fall at a loca-tion yet to be determined.

The Louisville Zoo has provided over 700 ferrets for reintroduction since 1991. Your Zoo’s Conserva-tion Center has assisted greatly in the national program’s momentum. Not only have we played a role in developing the protocols that all institutions use, but we have also been the most consistent producer of kits (babies) each year.

You can follow this year‘s 26 kits on their adventures as they grow up and get ready for release. Learn what they’re up to and get the lat-est on the planned release by visit-ing louisvillezoo.org/BFFblog.

Did you know?Twenty-five cents from every Louisville Zoo general admission ticket and one dollar from every membership now goes to conservation. Collectively, these quarters and dollars can make a huge impact! Last year, we collected over $77,000 toward conservation efforts through your support of the Louisville Zoo. Just by visiting the Zoo or becoming a member, you play an important part in helping vital conservation efforts around the world. Below, learn more about our flagship conservation program that you help support — the Black-Footed Ferret Recovery Program.


MEMBERSHIP

Making Year-Long Memories

The Membership Office is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.Reach us at (502) 459-2287.

Summer may be on its way out but the fun never stops. The Lou-isville Zoo is open year-round and full of new adventures each season. Don’t miss out! Your Louisville Zoo membership is your Frequent Fun Pass.

Exciting things to look forward to this season at the Zoo:

• Fun September events includ-ing WAKY Rock ‘n Roll Re-union concert and Great Clips Friday Night Movie. See more on page 6.

• “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” presented by Meijer! It’s the cheekiest, not creepiest Halloween party in Louisville. More info on page 14.

• Vibrant Colors! The Louis-ville Zoo is the only accredited botanical garden in Kentucky. Experience the colors of autumn through incredible foliage you won’t find anywhere else.

• There’s no better time to walk the Zoo than when the cooler temperatures of autumn arrive. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and watch your favorite animals as they savor the fall air.

Don’t delayRenew today!

“The World’s Largest Halloween Party” presented by Meijer is quickly approaching. We heard your feedback on last year’s newly rolled out online ticketing system. We have spent this season resolving issues and implementing major improvements for a quick, easy and stress-free ticket purchasing process through desktop and mobile access.

To get your tickets, simply visit louisvillezoo.org/halloween:

1. Enter your member ID number found beneath the barcode on your Zoo membership card

2. Enter your information

3. Print your tickets. They will be emailed to you or can be printed after your purchase.

Tickets go on sale in early September.

Special Halloween Nights for MembersMust purchase in advance online:

$1 per person: October 1 – 2, 6 – 9 & 13 – 16

$4.50 per person: October 20 – 23 & 27 – 30

Purchase at the Zoo (based on availability):$5 per person every Party night at Zoo admission windows. Must present a valid membership card and ID.

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We believe in service!Admission windows 7, 8 and 9 are now our

Membership Services windows. Pick up your mem-berships cards, make changes to your account, and get your photos taken all in one place.

Need to renew your membership? Renew on-line at Louisvillezoo.org/membership or call us at (502) 459-CATS (2287).

Discounted admission to other zoosYour membership gets you discounted admis-

sion at over 125 AZA-accredited zoos nationwide including Columbus, Cincinnati, and Nashville. Visit louisvillezoo.org/reciprocal for a complete list of participating zoos and aquariums.

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care for over 1,500 animals. Plus $1 from every membership supports our wildlife conservation partners. Learn more on page 7 and at louisvillezoo.org/wildlifepartners.

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From the MAYOR

We know Louisville is a city in transforma-

tion — a community full of charm, surprises

and exciting new ventures.And word is getting out. I’m

proud to share that we’re becom-ing a top tourist destination in the world, touted by USA Today as among the top 14 places to visit in 2016; by The Culture Trip as among the 15 Best Cities in the World for Food, and by the World Food Travel Association as Best Destination Expe-rience, just to name a few.

We start with the delicious local

food our Kentucky farmers produce, combine that with our innovative chefs and serve it with our signature drink, and offer a unique combina-tion we call bourbonism. That’s one of the reasons tourism is booming and we’re now proud to welcome 16 million visitors a year to our city.

Many of them come at the invita-tion of our Louisville Zoo friends and member families, so thank you for spreading the word.

Louisville is working hard to make sure people outside the city know about all the great things happening here. The Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau recently launched a redesigned logo (see above) for Lou-

isville to better reflect the changes here, and to put our best foot for-ward for a new generation of guests to our city.

I encourage you to visit the im-pressive new website that will be the front door for most of our visitors as they — and you — search for things to see and do in Louisville. We hope the site — not to mention all the great things happening here — in-spire you to invite more friends and family members to share in all the unique adventures our city offers.

See it here at gotolouisville.com

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Kindi Meets Her FamilyKindi is in the process of being introduced to her gorilla family. You can continue to follow Kindi’s progress in the Kindi’s Journey online scrapbook brought to you by Baptist Health. Visit the scrapbook at louisvillezoo.org/kindi to see video and photos and learn more about her story.

A Sunny New AdditionWe recently installed 30 solar panels on the roof of the Zoo administrative building to help offset energy consumption. These panels will help us reduce our carbon footprint. The funds were donated to us by the estate of Sharon M. Kremer, an educator, environmentalist, Zoo friend and advocate. We also have plans to install solar panels near our Metazoo Discovery Center and train station thanks to our Maintenance Supervisor Racheal Butrum, who took the initiative to learn how to install additional solar panels.

A Temporary Tortoise TripRecently we moved Spike, a male African spurred tortoise, into the addax exhibit. He normally resides at Boma African Petting Zoo, but was moved for the summer to let him get exercise, fresh grass and extra sunlight for some added vitamin D. The addax were startled at first, mistaking Spike for a rock. The addax have now become accustomed to his presence and Spike the tortoise is fitting in nicely. Spike will return to Boma later in the fall.

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Need to catch a few more eevees to make that next evolu-tion? Still haven’t found a krabby yet? Whether you’re Team Instinct, Mystic or Valor, the Louisville Zoo is a great place to take your next big “Pokémon Go” adventure. The Pokémon phenom has taken the Zoo by storm, but before you begin your journey to “catch ‘em all,” we’ve got some great tips for playing at the Zoo— recommended by the best Pokémon trainers we could find!

To catch the best Pokémon, you’re going to need to be in tip-top shape. Be prepared before you head off to the Zoo.

Make sure you have:• comfortable walking shoes• a big refillable bottle of water• sunscreen• a portable battery charger

You’re going to be doing a lot of walking and “Pokémon Go” can quickly deplete your phone’s battery life. Be sure to bring a few portable battery chargers if you plan to hunt for a long time. Take it from the expert trainers — you’ll want to stick around!

After trekking the Zoo, your feet may need a rest. Here’s another great tip from our expert trainers: the Zoo train and tram both move

slowly enough that riding will allow you to incubate your eggs! The train ride spans a total of 1.25 miles, pass-ing more than 10 Pokéstops along the way. Pokémon trainers have caught everything from bulbasaurs to scythers just by riding the train. You can purchase tickets at the Train/ Tram Station — which just happens to have a Pokéstop nearby.

Catching Pokémon can make a trainer very hungry, so you’ll want to scope out a great place for lunch. Try the Lakeside Smokehouse or the outdoor seating of the African Outpost. Both areas are nice shady spots with accessible Pokémon stops nearby! If you install a lure module, you can reap the benefits of col-lecting lots of Pokémon while you enjoy a tasty meal or recharge with a beverage. Add the use of a lucky egg and you’ll be rolling in Pokémon

while gaining twice the experience points!

Now that you have all these cool new Pokémon, you’ll probably want to see them in action. Head over to the Pokémon gym near the Conser-vation Carousel, purchase a ticket and take a ride while you train up your Pokémon. Need a little more time at the gym? Plot a gym take-over while relaxing in one of the Zoo massage chairs nearby.

The Louisville Zoo houses over 30 Pokéstops and four gyms; so it’s a treasure trove of Pokémon balls, razz berries, eggs and other great loot in almost every area of the Zoo. All of the Pokéstops are safely accessible from public walkways, so be sure to respect all barriers, stay on marked pathways and avoid restricted areas. Also, don’t forget to keep aware of your surroundings! You don’t want to be on the injured Pokémon Trainers’ list for colliding with packs of kiddos and parents. How embarrassing!

One last tip: while you’re tracking down the next Pokémon, don’t forget to look up and check out the amazing real life species on exhibit that are part of our collection. They’re pretty incred-ible.

Have fun out there!

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Tip: the Zoo train and tram both move slowly enough that riding will allow you to incubate

your eggs!

A Woolly Retirement

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2016 is the year of the monkey which means lots of changes! This year has proven

lively for the Louisville Zoo so far, bringing many twists and

turns.As you know, in the

early part of the year, the Africa zone under-went some major

construction, with the renovation the elephant areas and enlarging of guest walkways near the zebra ex-hibit. If you’ve visited the Zoo lately, you may have noticed that Monkey Island (formerly the woolly monkey exhibit) near the African Outpost remains inaccessible.

We are pleased to announce construction will be underway soon for an exciting new African primate exhibit to be located in place of current Monkey Island.

This new exhibit was outlined in the Louisville Zoo’s new master plan unveiled earlier this year, which con-tains our vision for the future of the Zoo. You can learn more at louisvillezoo.org/masterplan.

The first step of this exciting new adventure meant that it was time for our woolly monkeys, Henry (20 years old) and Tomas (17 years old), to officially celebrate their retire-ment! The plans to remove woolly monkeys from exhibit have been in place for some time; the Associa-tion of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) New World Primate Taxon Advisory Group announced plans in the late 1990s to phase woolly monkeys out of North American zoo collec-tions. The decision was made so

that European zoos could lead the focus on helping this species. Henry and Tomas remained at the Louis-ville Zoo due to our excellent woolly monkey care. They are now the last two woolly monkeys left in a North American zoo.

Henry and Tomas had their rare status documented in June 2014, when renowned National Geo-graphic photographer Joel Sartore visited Louisville Zoo to photograph

Zoo Keeper Silvia Zirkelbach grooms woolly monkey Henry

with a small brush.


the pair for his Photo Ark project. The goal of Sartore’s Photo Ark project was to show the world what is at stake for so many endangered species and to inspire people to save them while there’s still time. “These animals are beautiful; they are intel-ligent and they deserve the right to exist,” Sartore told us.

So what does retirement for our woolly monkeys mean? It means they are living a life of leisure in special behind-the-scenes areas near the giraffe exhibit, enjoying a calm and quiet atmosphere with person-alized attention from keepers. Lead keeper and an expert on this spe-cies, Silvia Zirkelbach, says they have acclimated extremely well. The new

location of their indoor and outdoor habitats allows the monkeys closer proximity to their keepers who now have even more time to pamper the monkeys as they nosh on fruit, veggies, seeds, nuts, cereal and of course, bugs. The woolly monkeys join the league of animals at the Zoo that have comfortably retired from the public eye.

You can look forward to see-ing a new African primate exhibit featuring beautiful black-and-white colobus monkeys native to equatori-al Africa. For the latest and greatest on this upcoming project, visit louis-villezoo.org/leadershipcampaign.

And if you’re feeling lonely that our woollies have retired — just

take a train ride! The train passes near the backside of the giraffe house; with a little bit of luck and some very sharp eyesight, you may just see two fuzzy woolly monkeys enjoying a relaxing retirement.

Left photos, Joel Sartore‘s National Geographic photos.

Below: Example of Colobus monkey coming to the Louisville Zoo next year.


Inside your zooIn the near future, your Zoo will begin renovations for a new colobus monkey exhibit near the African Outpost. This addition is part of our new master plan and current leadership capital campaign. Learn about our plans to bring you more nose-to-nose encounters that will amaze and engage by visiting louisvillezoo.org/leadershipcampaign.

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Be enchanted by beautiful princesses, go on a swashbuckling adventure in Pirates Cove and wander your way through our giant hay maze. Get into the spirit as you trek through the Zoo and gaze upon hundreds of lit pumpkins. Take a photo with your favorite superhero or minion! Come join us for a party that just gets bigger and better around every turn!

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3 p.m. (visit until 4 p.m.)

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Special rates for members and those covered on your membership. Please present your online ticket. We reserve the right to check your membership card and photo ID at the Zoo.

$1October 1–2, 6–9 & 13–16Members MUST purchase in advance online for a specific evening using valid Member ID.

$4.50October 20–23 & 27–30Members must purchase in advance online for a specific evening using valid Member ID.

$5Every Party NightPurchase at Zoo admission windows (based on availability). Must present a valid Zoo ID. $10

Purchase at Zoo admission windows (based on availability) on event nights.

$9 You must select a specific night. Tickets on sale early September.

$8 Tickets valid for any night Tickets on sale beginning Sept. 23.

Ticket OptionsTickets are required for all ages 3 and older. Infants age 2 and under are free.

Limited tickets will be available for each night to help manage crowd sizes and improve your Party experience.

Advance Tickets for Groups of 15+

Call at least 72 hours in advance. Corporate consignment tickets available. Call 502-238-5348.

Event is rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges.

Parking is $5 cash per car Collected at the Zoo parking lot

entrance for this after-hours special event fundraiser. Applies to all guests including Zoo members. See website for alternative parking, limited shuttle

service and additional details.

See page 8 for purchasing tips.


Thank YOU!This FUNdraiser provides critical support every year to the Zoo’s animal care programs, botanical garden, visitor experiences and conservation education. Many hands help create the magic of “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” Our thanks to the entire “cast” and “crew” with special thanks to our presenting sponsor Meijer and to all other partners and sponsors that help make it possible. And thank you too, of course, to our Party guests who return every year. There is no Party without you!

Visit some of our late night Party animals. There are no promises, but you are most likely to see maned wolves, jaguars, bongos, rhinos, giraffes and polar bears. Many of our animals have early bedtimes in the fall when the sun sets so it could be hard to spot them. The HerpAquarium remains open during the event so you can visit our creepiest and crawliest inhabitants.

Visit louisvillezoo.org/halloween for all the details and a full list of frequently asked questions.

There’s so much more than trick-or-treating! Enjoy these fun attractions with your Party admission:

• Say hello to Mumpkin the Giant Talking Pumpkin• Blast off and boogie down at the Astro Disco• Skip up the yellow brick road to the Land of Oz with

Dorothy and her friends.• Get your photos with prehistoric friends in Dinoland, a

cool superhero, or your favorite minion!

Viewing Animals

MoreQuestions?

Party Attractions

More FunBe sure to check out these fun Party Activities! Additional fees apply

Boo Choo-Choo: $4Enjoy a leisurely 20-minute ride around the Zoo. Watch carefully, you may catch a glimpse of the Headless Horseman. It’s also a great way to hatch your Pokémon eggs!

Spooktacular Carousel: $2Take a spin on the carousel before or after you trick-or-treat.

Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow: $2Journey back in time to the legendary Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane. Don’t lose your head on this walk-through attraction as you spot the legendary Headless Horseman!

Food and GiftsPurchase yummy snacks and cool glow items at the Main Gift Shop or kiosks throughout the Zoo. There’s also fun photos and face painting. Zoo members receive a 10% discount on select items. See more details at louisvillezoo.org.

Proud to support the Louisville Zoo –host of the World’s Largest Halloween Party

Scary low prices on over 600 frightfullyfarm-fresh produce items.

blood orangeghost pepper

momordica dragon fruit


Trick-or-treating

for kids 11 and under! Help us be “green” and bring

your own treat bag or purchase one at

the Gift Shop for $2.

Proud to support the Louisville Zoo –host of the World’s Largest Halloween Party

Scary low prices on over 600 frightfullyfarm-fresh produce items.

blood orangeghost pepper

momordica dragon fruit

GARDEN TALK

If you’ve enjoyed the success of having a spring and summer veg-etable garden this year and thought the planting season was over — think again! Fall is a great time to plant cold crops. You’ve already done the work of prepping your garden beds for spring and summer, so why not capitalize on that effort with some nutritious veggies this autumn sea-son?

The most common question from many prospective fall gardeners is: “What can I grow?” Most garden greens like arugula, kale, collard greens, spinach, swiss chard and other more exotic greens like mache and radicchio thrive in the cool temperatures of autumnal gardens. There are a great variety of veg-etable crops to work with including beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cilantro, garlic, leeks, onions, po-tatoes, radishes, scallions, shallots and turnips. That’s quite a list! Of course, the length of growing sea-son will vary among these.

So, when is the best time to start? Get on your gardening gloves, because the best time is now! Many fall garden plants get a helpful start-ing push from the last days of sum-mer heat. To determine the appropri-ate growing season for fall plants, you’ll need to find out when you can expect the first killing frost in your

region, which is tempera-tures of about 28 degrees. To find your average first fall frost date, search by state in the tables provided by the National Climatic Data Center. Count back 12 to 14 weeks from your aver-age first fall frost date to start seeds for the crops.

Most autumnal garden plants can be started from seed, but some fare better as transplants, particularly broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kale. The peak of summer is not the best time to start seedlings of anything, so start these from seed indoors where germina-tion conditions are more favorable and then expose them to sunlight a couple of hours each day before transplanting when they’re about three weeks old.

As your spring-planted crops die off, replace them with summer-sown vegetables to keep your garden productive into fall and even winter! If you have time, enrich the soil with compost or aged manure such as ZooPoopyDoo, to replen-ish micronutrients and give the plants a strong start. One of the most important factors affecting the success and productivity of fall gardens is keeping the soil moist. Short periods of drought stress can

significantly affect the growth of fall crops, especially for slow-growing root crops like beets and carrots. Some simple solutions include:• Install soaker hoses before you

set out plants or sow seeds.• Install shade cloth(s) above the

bed with stakes or hoops to pre-vent excessive soil drying.

• Mulching with fresh grass clip-pings or composted leaves to retain soil moisture while also adding nutrients.A secret tool that many veteran

gardeners utilize when mulch-ing is to place newspaper down between plants and mulch on top. The newspaper will block light to prevent weed growth, keep the soil cool and moist, and attract earth-worms as it breaks down. Earth-worms help increase the amount of air and water that is absorbed into the soil. They break down organic matter into compounds that plants can use. What a great green way to make use of all those old newspa-pers too!

Now that you know how, get out and enjoy those cool tempera-tures with some autumn gardening. Happy Harvest!

Fall Gardening with Cold Weather Crops

No time for a Fall Garden?Consider planting a cover crop for the winter. A cover crop is a specific plant grown for the protection and enrichment of the soil. Examples in-clude winter rye, winter wheat, red clover and hairy vetch. Cover crops will add nutrients to the soil and reduce fertilizing time, enhancing soil health, preventing erosion and improving your yields! When spring arrives, till in the cover crops a couple weeks prior to planting and start your garden in richer soil! If you don’t plant cover crops, be sure to add organic matter like ZooPoopyDoo in the spring before planting. Zoo-PoopyDoo will be available for purchase in April 2017. See you then!


ZOO OFFERINGS & OCCASIONS

Eco Flip-Flop AnimalsBe part of the pollution solution and join us on a flip-flop safari! Every

year, thousands of flip-flops are washing up onto the East African coast creating an environmental disaster. This pollution not only spoils the natural beauty of the beaches and oceans, but the rubber soles are adding to the plastic waste in marine ecosystems. This pollution obstructs turtle hatch-lings from reaching the sea and ends up being swallowed by fish and other animals.

A creative team of artisans in Nairobi decided to transform these discard-ed flip-flops into elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, dolphins, sharks, turtles and more. These craftsmen work with over 100 individuals to create colorful masterpieces to bring smiles to those closest to you and an important mes-sage about marine conservation and our human footprint.

Stop in the Louisville Zoo Main Gift Shop on your next visit and buy one or several of these fun, colorful one-of-a-kind pieces. You can set them out as a conversation piece or even purchase a keychain work of art!

Remember, Louisville Zoo members receive a 10% discount.

Say “I Do” at the Zoo“We had the most beautiful wedding possible. We are so

thankful for the opportunity to get married at the Louisville Zoo!

The weather was beautiful and the animals provided an amazing

and energetic addition.”Caitlin and Matt Goodwyn, May 2016

Don’t forget to book your meeting or holiday event by the end of the year to receive a complimentary hot apple cider or hot chocolate add-on to your beverage order! Contact us at 502-238-5348.

Holidays are just around the corner


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METAZOO DISCOVERY CENTER

Camp days are always busy days here at the Louisville Zoo. If your children have not attended a Zoo camp before, or they share just pre-cious bits and pieces of their experi-ence, we’d like to give you a glimpse into these fun and yes, educational experiences. Read on to experience a day at Zoo camp.

The pre-k campers are on their first Zoo walk of the day pointing out the bright red cardinals chirp-ing from gold-colored poplar trees nearby as the Zoo wakes up on a crisp October day. The campers have already enjoyed a full day of explora-tion the previous day, including visits to animal exhibits, fun hands-on classroom activities, and close-up animal encounters with creatures of all kinds. So, of course, they are all little experts by now with their detective instincts primed for more discoveries.

Campers are on their way to the Amur tiger training led by a team of Zoo educators from the Metazoo Discovery Center. “What do we do?” their guide asks as a prompt for them to stay together. The campers sing-song in unison, “We stick like glue!” Campers scurry to find their places front and center of the tiger exhibit. Nothing keeps the attention of a group of four and five-year-olds quite like a 250 pound tiger. Their little faces are frozen in expressions of awe, mouths and eyes open wide, not a peep to be heard as they sit transfixed throughout the training demonstration with the massive cat — much, much big-ger this close. Most of the campers have never looked into the eyes of a tiger. They are hypnotized. Then, the enormous tiger roars and shows his teeth, startling the campers out of their trance and inspiring them to

mimic the behavior by roaring too and flashing toothy smiles. At their lunch stop under a 100-year-old oak tree, they talk about the tiger’s huge eyes, his stinky smell, what endangered means, and why tigers have such big teeth. They learn a new scientific term for meat eat-ers, “carnivores,”and if their cats at home are carnivores too.

The campers bustle off to the next adventure including a favorite train ride, stopping at the classroom every so often to discuss what they have seen. They chatter away about their favorite animal and experience. All liked the way the sea lion lifted his flipper and waved during the seal and sea lion demonstration. Some really liked watching the elephant raise its big trunk for keepers during elephant training. They all loved ask-ing real Zoo keepers questions and learning why Punch the elephant throws dirt on her back and how Riva the sea lion was rescued. For these insatiably curious kids, it’s why, why and why, all day long. They especially liked the animals they got to touch in the Metazoo Discovery Center. Who knew that chinchil-las got clean with a dust bath after

being touched or hedgehogs have about 5000 spines? With such an exciting place to explore, their Zoo day is over before the campers real-ize it. They go home with a mind full of new knowledge and memorable encounters, some breathless as they provide a play-by-play for parents and others quietly relishing their memories and parsing out those little tidbits. It’s been a big adventure-filled day after all, one worthy of a long nap with fanciful new dreams.

You child can be part of this amazing experience too. The fall and winter camps are now available with discounts provided for Louisville Zoo Members. These camp programs fill up fast, so learn more and register today at louisvillezoo.org/education/camps-classes.

A Perfect Camp DaySee what MetaZoo camps are all about!


October 3 – 4C is for Crocodiles, Cockatoos and Camp!Grades: Pre-K – KLittle learners will focus on letter recognition and early literacy skills in this camp with a Zoo twist.Multisensory centers, storytelling and short Zoo walks for little legs will keep your young reader en-gaged all day.

Dem Bones: Learning about vertebratesGrades: 1 – 3With spooky skeleton decorations all around, there is no better time for your camper to investigate ani-mals with backbones. This introduc-tion to classification will include up-close looks at animal skeletons, animal skulls and some live animal contact.

Cue the ColorGrades: 4 – 6With the changing of the season, comes the explosion of fall color.Students will investigate the science behind leaf color change and dis-cuss the ecology of our deciduous forest ecosystem.

November 7 – 8Count on FallGrades: Pre-K – KInvestigate the colors and patterns of the fall and learn about leaves through counting, sorting and matching

Flight of the butterfliesGrades: 1 – 3Every year thousands of monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico; learn about their amazing adventure and discover the other animals that make flights of their own.

Discover RaptorsGrades: 4 – 6Fall is the best time to see these amazing birds in their natural habi-tat. Learn what makes birds of prey unique and see some of our Zoo raptors up close!

December 19 – 21Snow SafariGrades: Pre-K – KBaby it’s cold outside! Discover the wonders of winter; make your own snow and explore the sights and sounds of the season.

Cool CatsGrades: 1 – 3Snow, wind, and freezing tem-peratures are no problem for these fabulous felines. Chill out at the Zoo and learn all about their amazing adaptations.

The Arctic EdgeGrades: 4 – 6Discover the challenges explor-ers face when attempting to learn about some of the world’s harshest environments.


UPCOMING CAMPS

METAZOO DISCOVERY CENTER

EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES

Curious Kids 20162 – 5-year-olds with AdultMembers: $5 adult/ $15 childNon-Member: $10 adult/ $20 childJoin us for this special program specifically designed for young minds! Each month, we’ll explore a new topic and participate in activity-based learning to discover how little learners can make a big impact on our world! Each pro-gram will include circle time, a live animal presentation and a short walk. Because of space limitations, each participant (adult and child) must register for this program in advance.

Backyard AnimalsSeptember 3; 9 – 10:30 a.m.Dig into the biology of your own backyard! Get messy with soil investigations, water explorations and backyard animals.

Fall walkSeptember 24; 9 – 10:30 a.m.Wear your jammies for an early morning stroll around the Zoo. See some of our animals as they rise for the day.

Fall into FallOctober 1; 9 – 10:30 a.m.As leaves change color and animals get ready for winter, discover why some animals get out of town while other hang out at home.

Gobble-GobbleNovember 5; 9 – 10:30 a.m.In the winter, it can be tough for animals to find food. Join us as we explore what animals eat when food is more plentiful — and the slim pickings they can survive on when food is scarce.

Winter AnimalsDecember 3; 9 – 10:30 a.m.Come and learn how a polar bear can survive the harsh arctic climate. Discover how Kentucky ani-mals survive winter.

FAMILY PROGRAMS8:30 – 10 a.m.Members: $15 membersNon-Members: $30

Breakfast with the GoulamialsOctober 29, 2016Dress up as your favorite “ghoul” as we learn about the Zoo’s “ghoulish” animals and have “ghoulish” treats for breakfast. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A continental breakfast will be served at our MetaZoo; chil-dren must be accompanied by an adult.

Breakfast with the OrangutansFebruary 18, 2017Escape the winter blues with the delightful and delicious program. Families will be able to explore the world of orangutans through a dynamic keeper presentation while dining side-by-side with these magnificent creatures.A continental breakfast will be served in the Islands Dayroom; children must be accompa-nied by an adult.

Breakfast with the BearsMarch 18, 2017Bring your own teddy bear for this class. Learn together about Polar bears and grizzly bears. Hands-on activities will take place along with a simple continental breakfast served in the Louisville Zoo’s Glacier Run classroom. A con-tinental breakfast will be served; children must be accompanied by an adult.


KIDS FOR CONSERVATION

Do you believe in ghosts?

The Louisville Zoo has a couple of ghosts on exhibit in the Cats of the Americas area — Canada lynx sisters Matilda and Sage. Canada lynx are sometimes called “the gray ghosts of the north” because they are elusive, avoiding contact with humans. Although they really aren’t ghostly or spooky, they might see you before you see them, as they expertly blend in with their sur-roundings.

Matilda and Sage were born at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in 2014. They came to the Louisville Zoo in January of 2016. Lynx are small cats, weighing about 20 pounds or about twice as large as the average house cat. “Lynx are big cats in little bodies, ” said Lou-isville Zoo Keeper Sam Clites. “They have strong personalities. I love how tough they are.” Lynx have long, black ear tufts, a short, black-tipped tail and large feet. Their furry paws help them to walk on the snow in some of the northern United States,

Alaska and Canada. Lynx mostly hunt snowshoe hares but will also eat grouse, squirrels and other small rodents. Here at the Zoo, lynx eat meat specially formulated for cats as well as quail.

In nature, lynx prefer to live among trees to keep hidden, but their population’s survival is at risk because of habitat destruction. When mature forests are cut down, the lynx loses habitat needed for denning and raising their babies. The lynx population is classified as “threatened.” That means they are at risk, but not yet endangered. The good news is lynx are still protected un-der the Endangered Species Act. Organi-zations are working hard to help the lynx population by redi-recting loggers away from areas that are extremely important to lynx survival and connecting fragment-

ed habitats to help give the lynx larger areas to roam.

With cooler temperatures ar-riving, autumn is a great time to get outdoors and explore! Make sure to respect nearby habitats by simply observing wildlife while leaving plants and animals where they belong. Never leave behind any trash, even if it wasn’t yours! Go ahead and pick it up to throw away or recycle later. These simple actions help ensure native wildlife and their natural habitats will be there for you and others to enjoy during this colorful season.

Lynx: The Ghosts of the North


VOLUNTEER

Halloween’s Helping Hands

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Louisville Zoo, particularly dur-ing the “The World’s Largest Hal-loween Party!” presented by Meijer. We couldn’t throw such a fantastic party without the support of our wonderful volunteers. This year, companies, fraternities, sororities, schools and individuals are dress-ing in their not-so-scary costumes to get ready for our 18-night event. Last year, a total of 1,527 volunteers helped the Zoo prepare for and host almost 76,000 prin-cesses and superheroes! Volunteer hours totaled 9,432 saving the Zoo $75,456! Learn a little more about two schools that volunteer yearly and why they love volunteering for the Louisville Zoo.

Saint Xavier High School

Saint Xavier High School stu-dents have been volunteering with the Louisville Zoo since 2002. The school originally started volunteer-ing during Louisville Zoo Halloween nights as a way to get students out and interacting with their local com-munity. So far, it seems to be work-ing. “We have community members that call to commend the students for their excellent work and interac-tion with the families at the event,” Teacher Jeffrey Farmer said. The students often work together in booths handing out candy, which Farmer said is a great team-building activity. The students also find the experience enjoyable. Matt Smith, Class of 2017 shared, “It’s a good feeling to give candy to the kids and see a huge smile on their faces.” Oliver Hern, Class of 2016, added, “Everyone at the Zoo is happy and just fun to work with.”

Bullitt East High School

Bullitt East students have been volunteer-ing with the Louisville Zoo since 2001. Teacher Brandi Motler says she originally got her students involved with volunteering at the Zoo to get them helping out in places other than their normal commu-nity stomping grounds. Motler said her students love to dress up and in-teract with trick-or-treaters; and the opportunity is so beloved that the school has a wait list every year for volunteers. “It’s a great opportunity for students to be role models for the children they meet,” she said, “and the students get really excited when they run across a trick-or-treater costume look-alike.” Bullitt East hopes to stress the importance and value of giving back to the community and the positive impact students can have on those around them.

Both schools extended their ap-preciation to the Zoo for providing them with the opportunity to work at such a fun and well-organized fundraising event that helps sup-port the Zoo’s important mission.

Thanks to all of our Halloween volunteers for your tremendous support. Your dedica-tion is the reason we can put on an event that means so much to the Zoo and our com-munity!

Above: Bullitt East High School students greet guests and dance

at the Astro Disco.

Below: St. Xavier students pose with the Land of Oz cast.


DEVELOPMENT

Today’s modern zoo transcends the definition spelled out for us in Webster’s Dictionary. While zoos are without a doubt a place to gather to observe animals, they are also so much more. Accredited zoos are leaders in animal welfare and species survival. We collectively offer compel-ling animal encounters, and science and conservation education to over 12 million students annually. Accred-ited zoos help create family memories for 183 million people each year and stand in solidarity to protect habitats and animals worldwide.

Zoos are a critical entity. It’s easy to take for granted lush, green backyards, nearby parks and the opportunities we have to explore or vacation in unique locations to ob-serve animals in their habitats. These experiences that we may take for granted are unfortunately not an op-tion for everyone, but are important for all. Seeing, touching, hearing and smelling animals or nature in real life helps each of us gain perspective and compassion that we cannot gain from television, iPads or our phones. Can you imagine having never been close enough to see or hear a lion? Or watch an elephant play in a mound of clay?

Your Zoo takes the responsibility

of making sure as many children and families as possible are introduced to these beautiful, special animals so they can better appreciate the delicate balance in which we all live. We work to educate the community and encourage everyone to align their daily actions and behaviors in a way that helps to ensure a world where all people respect, value, and conserve wildlife and wild places. We are the facilitator and the engaging connector for many people to sup-port conservation who would love to help but need a less complicated approach to participate in a mean-ingful way. We bring together the community to rally for critical causes, leveraging support for reputable programs and organizations that can and will make a difference.

The Louisville Zoo, YOUR Louis-ville Zoo, is fortunate to be centrally located in the community and region and able to provide these impor-tant experiences and invaluable resources. Along with our accredit-ing organizations, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and American Alliance of Museums, we believe in a better future for all and are glad to be working alongside you — our dedicated members, donors and guests — to make it happen.

Believe in Your Zoo

Inside Your ZooThrough Sept. 12, your Zoo is teaming up with the conservation movement 96Elephants and partners around the country as we attempt to break the world record for producing the largest number of origami elephants. The goal is 35,000 origami elephants, which is the number of elephants killed every year in Africa for their ivory. If we succeed, the announcement will be

made on National Elephant Appreciation Day, Sept. 22. Can’t make it to the Zoo? Mail in or drop off your paper elephants. Visit louisvillezoo.org/origami for more details.

Through your financial invest-ment, you voice your support of the Louisville Zoo. You are telling us you believe in our work to provide top-notch animal care and enrichment, world-class sci-ence education and innovative exhibitry and species conserva-tion efforts.

There are a variety of ways to show you believe in your Zoo including adding $5, $10, $25 or more for the Annual Fund on your next membership renewal; setting up a recurring monthly gift; making a gift to the Leader-ship Capital Campaign; or by including the Zoo in your estate plans with a bequest or by nam-ing the Zoo as beneficiary on an insurance policy gift.

Every gift does truly make a difference. To make a gift, visit louisvillezoo.org/support or con-tact the Development office at 502-238-5615.


THANK YOU!

Friends of the Louisville Zoo thank you for sticking your neck out and

supporting Zoofari! 2016!

Event proceeds benefit School at the Zoo program and capital improvements at your zoo.

We simply couldn’t do it without you.Thank you.

PRESENTED BY

HOSTED BY DECOR SPONSOR SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR LIVE AUCTION SPONSOR

DONOR RECOGNITION

ANNUAL FUND$25,000+Ms. Sandra A. Frazier

$10,000–$24,999Mrs. Jean W. Frazier

$1,000–$3,999Ms. Shirley A. BurwinkleMrs. Caryl V. ChamplinNick GahmDr. and Mrs. J. William HolmesArthur K. Smith

Family FoundationUniversity of Kentucky

Pre-Vet Club

$500–$999Mr. and Mrs. Cleo BattleMr. and Mrs. Mike DunleavyMr. and Mrs. Marshall B. FarrerMrs. Susan S. MeansMr. and Mrs. Darryl MetzgerMr. Robert R. Marshall and

Ms. Greta L. RatliffNancy SandersMs. Stephanie L. SheaMs. Elinor R. ShipleyDr. and Dr. Sunil Thirkannad

$200–$499Mr. and Mrs. Carl AmoroseMr. George ButkusMr. Brent BrunerMr. Evan A. CampbellMs. Kayleigh M. CrawmerEaton CorporationEco-CellH. Wayne and Pam GensimoreMrs. Amy K. GordonMrs. Heather L. GriffinMr. and Mrs.

William L. HeumannThe MacLean FoundationMrs. Laura Mattingly-HumphreyMs. Arlyn J. MetcalfeMs. Christina PfisterMr. Mark A. PulliamMr. and Mrs. Steven R. TaylorMr. and Mrs. James C. WardMr. George F. Wethington

$100–$199Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence H. BoramMrs. and Mr. Lauren BrileyMr. and Mrs. Jay J. CappyMr. Marc CharnasMr. and Mrs. Alan E. FryrearMr. and Mrs. Newman GuthrieMrs. Nancy W. Harris

Ms. Suzanne G. HammelMr. Michael R. Hasken and

Ms. Maryann B. OldfatherMs. Mary Frances HiemerMr. John B. KeeleyMs. Bettie KehrtMr. and Mrs. Peter KremerMr. and Mrs. Thomas W. MuellerMr. and Mrs. David A. NelsonLouisville Zoo DocentsMs. Judith N. PettyMs. Amanda ReganMr. and Mrs. Stephen J. ReganMr. and Mrs.

Roland W. RichmondMr. and Mrs. Michael J. SpringerMr. and Mrs.

Gregory W. StowersMr. and Mrs. Randall T. Sullivan, Sr.Ms. Denise L. Torstrick and

Ms. Sarah ReedMr. and Mrs. Gary G. Von HovenMs. Esther A. WilhoyteDr. Sally R. Willis-RyanMaj. Gen. and Mrs.

William P. WinklerMs. Katherine A. WitheringtonMr. and Mrs. David A. Young

LEADERSHIP CAPITAL CAMPAIGN$100,000Ms. Sandra A. Frazier

$30,000Ms. Patricia G. Swope and

Mr. James R. Van Camp

$5,000 – 9,999King Southern BankLouisville Zoo Youth BoardMr. and Mrs. Jerry T. Miller

$1,000 – 2,499Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. HodgesMr. and Mrs. George C. StreetMr. Steve Watts

$100–$500Mr. Charles A. Edwards and

Dr. Amy E. Johnson-EdwardsMr. and Mrs. Stephen ArnoldMr. and Mrs. Don BeamMr. and Mrs. Richard M. Vuturo

ZOOFARI! 2016Dr. and Mrs. Joe F. ArterberryMr. and Mrs. Mike BellissioDelta Dental of KentuckyMr. and Mrs. Mike DunleavyErnst and Young LLPMs. Virginia FrazierGreater Louisville Convention

and Visitors BureauMr. Todd GrittonMr. and Mrs. Edward HardyDonna and Jeremy HargensShellie HildenbrandJ.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLCMs. Sarah JohnsonJoshua JuddMr. and Mrs. Daniel L. KanipeMs. Susan KinderKing Southern BankMr. and Mrs. Peter KremerMr. and Mrs. David M. KueberLG&E and KU LLCMr. Craig MarshallMr. and Mrs. Edmund L. MeekinsMoonshine UniversityMr. and Mrs. Jim MooreMr. Thomas P. O’Brien, IIIOSI Restaurant PropertiesPapa John’s International, Inc.Ms. Linda ReevesRepublic Bancorp Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Joshua A. EberenzMr. and Mrs. John SchnatterMs. Stephanie L. SheaMr. Cory Skolnick and

Ms. Megan SullivanTandem Public RelationsMr. and Mrs. Robert W. Smith, Jr.Stites & Harbison, PLLCStock Yards Bank

& Trust CompanyTEG Architects LLCMr. Michael W. TierneyMs. Sara VeenemanMr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Weber, Jr.Ms. Karen S. Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Michael WoodYum! Brands, Inc.Yum! Brands Foundation, Inc.

ZOO KIDS, INC.LG&E and KU LLC

HONORARIUM/MEMORIALSIn honor of Chloe Andries

Mrs. Jennifer Byrd

In memory of Sharon Osborn Bolin

Mr. Robert J. DaughertyMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Ising

In memory of Mark D. BlaskeMs. Margaret O’Daniel

In memory of Lisa ClareMr. Walter D. Clare

In honor of Lane CoughlinMr. Geoffrey Adams

In memory of Jeni DaltonMs. Deborah L. Dalton

In honor of Greyson DouglasMs. Jennifer Byrd

In honor of Ella McIntoshMs. Jennifer Byrd

In memory of Linda D. MedinaMr. and Mrs. W.D. Medina

In honor of Becky PhillipsPartnership for

Philanthropic Planning

In memory of Kenny Bromley Watson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Maguire

IN-KIND DONORSBandy, Carroll, Hellige

AdvertisingCentre CollegeMr. and Mrs. Kirk CothernBetsy Nutt

Planning for the FutureCharitable planned gifts offer a tremendous opportunity for you to provide valuable financial support to the Louisville Zoo and the wildlife in our care. There are many ways to offer support through planned giving. If you are interested in learning more about IRA rollovers, leaving the Zoo in your will or including the Zoo as beneficiary on an insurance policy, please contact Kelly Grether, Director of Development, at 502-238-5615 or [email protected].

If you have already made the decision to include the Louisville Zoo in your estate plans, please let us know so we can appropriately recognize you for your support.

Gifts received April 1 through June 30, 2016(All gifts of $100 or more are listed in this publication)


Louisville Zoological Garden1100 Trevilian WayP.O. Box 37250Louisville, Kentucky 40233-7250

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Santa’s SafariDecember 10–11 & 17–18, 201610 a.m., Noon & 2 p.m.Special Ticket Required. Santa is making a special stop by the Louisville Zoo and he’s bringing some of his North Pole friends along too. Enjoy a visit and photo with Santa plus meet Mrs. Claus and Frosty the Snowman. Includes yummy refreshments, a fun holiday craft, special animal encounter stations, festive sing-alongs and more. Bring your cameras!

Be sure to purchase tickets early. This event sells out!

Tickets go on sale November 1. Purchase tickets at LouisvilleZoo.org/santa

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