2016 Spring WILD Magazine

JUNE, 2016 VOLUME 19, ISSUE 1

PUBLISHED FOR FRIENDS OF ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO

INSIDE: 2016 Season Features 2015 Gratitude Report Master Plan Update

ZOO NEWS There’s always an adventure when you visit the Zoo, and that’s especially true this year!

April 15 – Labor Day With the discount for RWP Zoo members, tickets are $2 per person age 2+.

Camel Rides Don’t miss this memorable experience, $5 per person with the RWP Zoo member discount.

Carousel Village News Our second season of operation at the Village is underway, with members receiving a discount on bundles of 12 carousel rides.

Plus, you’ll enjoy all the new offerings: pony rides, a bounce house, festivals, Food Truck Friday, Monday Classic Car Nights and more.

Giraffe Feedings A limited number of tickets will be available each day, first-come first-served, 11:30am – 12pm. $5 per participant ages 3+.

Download the free RWP Zoo mobile app! Available in the Apple App Store and Google Play store

ZO O G UA R D IANS

Master Plan News

By Jeremy Goodman, DVM Executive Director, RWP Zoo and RI Zoological Society

Individuals who contribute annual dues of $250+, providing essential support for our work year-round.

Founder’s Circle ($10,000+) Sophie F. Danforth Roger Williams Circle ($5,000 - $9,999) Anonymous Bill & Sue Macy Jane S. Nelson Debbie & Bob Slotpole Chairman’s Circle ($2,500 - $4,999) David & Jennifer Cloutier Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper Almon & Suzanne Hall Frank & Liz Mauran

As we are gearing up for another great year at the Zoo, we also are planning for an even greater future. Our new master plan was completed last year with the help of our specialized zoo master planning consultants, GLMVZoos. They helped us incorporate information from a year of research, surveys, planning meetings and analysis, with input from over 1,000 individuals including staff, board members, volunteers, officials and our guests and supporters to create a comprehensive plan for the future of your Zoo. It details the development of the Zoo over the next 20 years in three phases to include not only new exhibits, but visitor amenities and much needed infrastructure as well.

We are currently completing the design for the first major phase one project, a

new South American Rainforest that will include a number of exciting new species in a significantly larger space than our current Tropics facility. We will begin construction in late fall.

I am very excited about our future and the impact we can have in the areas of conservation, environmental education and animal welfare. I am equally thrilled that this plan will help put people in Rhode Island back to work and will be very instrumental in improving tourism in the State, thus improving the state’s economy.

Of course, in order for the Zoo to achieve these plans, we will need your continued support. Together we can do great things!

As always I hope to see you at the Zoo real soon!

Jeremy Goodman, DVM

ZO OK E E PE R S’ CI RC LE Zoo friends in this exclusive group have made endowment gifts to assure the longevity of Roger Williams Park Zoo. Nancy J. Allen B Street Foundation Karen A. Baldyga & Mark D. Boudreau John & Donna Carroll Judith C. Crowe Sophie F. Danforth Sarah H. Denby

The Felicia Fund Meg Ferguson Peggy A. Gorman Donald Hayden Ms. Joyce A. HindleKoutsogiane Melinda H. Knight Lisa J. & Patrick Koelle

Janis & George Kortyna Patrick Lebeau & Meghan Rawson The Little Family Foundation Richard & Nancy Losey Estate of Helen L. Lyons Frank & Liz Mauran John & Elaine Mayer

Joseph L. Migliori, MD Elizabeth A. Morin Jane S. Nelson Jonathan M. Nelson Family Foundation Rhode Island Zoological Society Sachem Foundation Mr. Rodney Weiss, Sr.

Trustee’s Circle ($1,000 - $2,499) Nancy J. Allen Anonymous (2) Eleanor & Joel Dain Sarah Denby Thomas P. & Lorraine S. Dimeo Ruth & Jonathan Fain Meg Ferguson Jocelin Hamblett Dr. & Mrs. James S. Harper, III Ian C. Hyatt & Roberta J. Ribeiro David & Betsey Kilmartin Elaine C. Masi Joseph L. Migliori, M.D. John & Gail Palumbo Mr. & Mrs. Eric R. C. Smith Christopher & Pamela Thomas Maribeth, Abby & Sam Williamson Director’s Circle ($500 - $999) Christine & Timothy M. Adams Mr. David Altshuler & Dr. Sharman Altshuler Vincent & Barbara Bernardo Barbara R. Binder & David Katzen Amy S. & Joshua S. Boger David Cloutier & Beth Ryder Robin & James Engle James F. Gendron Dr. Jeremy & Marina Goodman Norma H. & Warren M. Hagist Paula J. & Frederic A. Hooper Janis & George Kortyna Nancy A. LaPosta-Frazier & Michael V. Frazier Bryan & Leslie Lorber Jan & Rob Mariani John & Elaine Mayer Richard Nadeau Laura & Eric Nyman Danielle E. & Richard C. Scott Barbara & Philip A. Segal, Jr. Kevin Tarsagian & Ann Fiore The Wilcox Family Foundation Patron’s Circle ($250 - $499) Rebecca N. & Richard F. Alberg Patricia M. Almonte James Alves & Carole Messier D. Angiolilli & H. Perreault Anonymous (5) Ash & Danielle Atkins Karen A. Baldyga & Mark D. Boudreau Samantha & Daniel Becker Holly & Michael Bellucci Brian & Michelle Berkovitz Jean & Joel Bernstein Mark & Ellen Borreliz Angela Boulay & Sandra Almeida Mary Beth Boyce & Jack Marshall Jeffrey A. & Barbara Horovitz Brown Rodney M. Brusini & Ashley Pattie (continued)

Reflects gifts made 1/31/2015 – 12/31/2015

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ZO O G UA R D I A N S Ann-Marie Bucci Lori & Chuck Burridge Alison & David Cameron Donna Cameron-Gricus Martha & David Capaldi Edmund & Elizabeth Capozzi The Cardanha Family Kathleen Carney-Godley, MD & Frederick A. Godley III, MD John & Donna Carroll Margaret M. & David Carroll William & Pauline Cashore Nila N. Cedergren Laurie & Juan Chaj Jill & Ronald B. Charbonneau Patricia & William Ciesielczyk Deborah & Kelly Ciombor Ernest L. Crivellone Judith C. Crowe Chris & Scott Crowley Wylie Dassie Dr. & Mrs. Ronald A. DeLellis Jeff M. Dill & Susan M. Cohick Shelly & Anthony DiPaola Lisa & Michael DiSalvia Tom DiSanto Richard Dittman & Shelia Awalt The Doberstein Family Cheryl Domenici & Kelly Clardy Majid & Nilofar Dudha Chris and Bridget Eisenhart The Feit Family Michael S. Fitch Mr. & Mrs. Travis W. Flint Jennifer L. & Brett H. Foster Janci Foundation Tim & Lisa French Ashley & Evan Galkin Ellen B. & David G. Galkin Frances A. & Robert L. Gallo Ann Garant & Kristina Oliveira Thomas E. & Leslie A. Gardner GCB

Nicholas Giardino Nanette & Randy Gifford Joan S. & Jason M. Goloboy Jose & Carolina Gonzalez Philip B. Gould & Athena Poppas, MD Andrea K. & Glenn S. Greene Michael & Gayle Guay Jenifer Haley-Corry & Robert Corry Mark F. Harriman Mark Haskins Rand & Marcia Herron David Hill & Jennifer Haddon Hope & David M. Hirsch Gail & Donald Holder James & Maureen Howard Michael & Christina Hudon Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Hunter Rebecca M. Hunt-Kasarjian & Ian A. Kasarjian Devan & Patrick Iarossi Matthew Insana & Judy Lancellotta Marie & Robert Iriye Nicole Jardin & Bonnie Robinson Thomas & Teresa Jefferson Rebecca & Bryan Johnson Anne & Richard Jordan Judy Jorge and Justine Rua Moriah King and Jesse Boulay James Kirschner & Anne Hutchins Chase & Jessica Kurinskas Richard & Leanne LaBanca Lynette Labinger & Ross Eadie Mr. & Mrs. Reynolds Lake Danielle & Andrew Laurie Patricia & David B. Lea George & Heather Lee Rose-Marie & Mathew Lennox Fred R. & Margaret M. Levy Carol A. & Paul Lindberg Erma V. & Leon C. Lisee Margaret A. Lutz Scott & Dawn Cummings David & Anu Lyng Emanuel & Irene Makiaris

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Ellen S. Mara Joyce Marabello Paul Marchand Marjorie Martiesian Elizabeth Matthews Frederick R. Mattis Mr. & Mrs. Neil McCulloch Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr., Trustees/McAdams Charitable Foundation Alison & Donald McNaughton Virginia A. & Richard Key Mead, MD Debra Meringolo & Courtney Menard Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Messier Justine Metz & Ekaterina Levkova Doreen & William M. Milazzo Barbara G. Miletta Maureen J. & William R. Miller, Jr. Susan & Jon Miller Erin & Joshua Montella Annmarie Mumm & Robert C. Kersting Sharon & Brian Munro John Murray & Lynn Morgan Laurie A. Murray Nancy & Ken Muserlian Michael Neveu & Tracy Trusty-Neveu Deborah Obalil & James Olick, Jr. Roe O’Brien & Ken Moldow Rita & Adam R. Ostroski Ms. Pamela A. Ouellette Calvin E. Oyer, MD Patricia & Mark Pagliarini Carolyn & Steven Parker Dr. & Mrs. John R. Payne and Family Richard & Paula Phillips Wayne & Marie Piadade Mr. Paul R. Picard Mr. Robert C. Pires Meghan & Stephen G. Politano Carole A. & Joseph Ponto The Gibson-Prugh Family Mary & Paul A. Pyne Ralph Quattrucci Steve and Ellie Rappaport

GI FTS A ND GRA NTS

M E M O R I A L G I F TS

Individuals, foundations, trusts and corporations that support ongoing development of new exhibits animal care improvements and our education, research and conservation programming.

A.B. Munroe Dairy, Inc. Alex and Ani / Charity by Design Association of Zoos & Aquariums The Brandon Michael Austin Memorial Fund Bank of America Bank Rhode Island The Howard Bayne Fund The Boston Globe CBS Boston’s WBZ-TV CBS Radio Boston The Champlin Foundations The Children’s Workshop Citizens Bank Clif Bar & Company Collette Travel Service, Inc. Convention Authority of the City of Providence Cox Communications CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Del’s Lemonade & Refreshments, Inc.

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Kathleen & Keith Raymond Julia & Curt Richardson Mrs. Marcia Riesman Lynn & Kevin Riley Jessica & John Roach Andrea & Branden Rodrigues Andrea & David Rollin Kimberly Rouisse & Brian Rouisse The Salvadore Family Matthew Sarasin & Manon Pittman Lionel R. Savaria & N. Peter LaMoria Elizabeth Schenck & Jen LaCava William & Louise Scott Cathleen Sears & Christine Forsyth Michael & Deborah Sevegny Lynne & Stephen Sheehan Linda Silveira & Joe Murray Erica Martell-Simo & Stephen Simo Richard A. Sinapi & Laurie A. Cianci Jill & Tony Sipla Maggie & Jack Skenyon Mr. and Mrs. William M. Sloan Kathleen A. Smith Chris Soffayer & Toni Manzon Sharleen P. & Peter W. Soule Thomas & Nancy Steinmeyer Charles & Victoria Stengel Peggy & Donald Sweitzer Mary M. & Alan S. Swerdloff Linda & Donald Thibeault John & Patricia Thompson Diana L. & Keith W. Thompson Ms. Dorothy J. Thornley Jennifer Turner & Keith Jacobson Ms. Jeanne L. Vetter Jill & John Vitko Lynne Wade & Family Karen L. Weavill Anne P. & Andrew C. Wert Rhett & Kathryn Wessel Denise & Ted Winston David & Ina Woolman

Fun 107 WFHN The Barbi N. Gracie Fund of The Rhode Island Foundation Hasbro, Inc. Launch Trampoline Park The Little Family Foundation Little Rhody Foods Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Lorber McDonald’s National Grid Pepsi Beverages Company Prince Charitable Trusts The Estate of Mrs. Constance G. Putnam Rhode Island Comic Con Shaw’s - Albertson’s Edwin S. Soforenko Foundation SolarCity Tarbox Toyota Twin River Casino United Natural Foods, Inc. Verizon

In memory of by donor Brandon Michael Austin The Brandon Michael Austin Memorial Fund Dorothy Barney Michael S. Quigley (2) Carol “Wendy” Crossley Anonymous (3) Maureen Dodge Dianne Gocawski Paula Hilton Kathleen Kates Marie L. Kojian & Ann Senerchia Debra Lanoue Mary & Fred McNulty Pamela C. & Edward J. Morschauser Sanford Neuschatz Barbara M. O’Connell Sheila Orlowski

Ann M. & Sean Pendergast Patricia E. & Paul E. Riecke David & Leatrice Shippee Alice Silva Max Meller Ms. Fannie M. Shore Joseph Viveiros Deborah & Robert Barrett Marsha & William Cereto Durkee Brown Viveiros & Werenfels Architects Inc. John & Margaret Gibbons Janet I. & James E. Lovegreen Nancy & Marc Schwartz Barbara Shanno Paula Sollitto Nancy & Ralph Vaughn James Williamson Jane S. Nelson

T R I BU T E G I F TS In honor of by donor

Sophie Danforth Jane S. Nelson

Catherine Oemcke Zoe Oemcke (3)

Grace Collins Judith Walker

Carol Hills Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Hollmann

Nancy Poutray Allison Aguilar Sally Orme

Reflects gifts made 1/31/2015 – 12/31/2015

OUR THANKS to you!

As we enjoy the excitement of the new season, we pause to reflect with gratitude on the inspiring support we received from our community in 2015. Because thousands of members like you provided essential backing, we were able to achieve much and meet new challenges successfully.

North American river otters Nkeke and Mishontoo, both two year old females, arrived in spring 2015 from Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn, NY. They were placed in what might seem like an unlikely place, on the outdoor pathway across from our Binturong behind the Australasia building (now known as the Adaptations building). There they have a wonderful setting with a pool that allows them to swim right up to the window and interact with visitors. It’s a favorite tot spot!

In early summer, we welcomed cheetah sisters Abbey, Becca, Janga and Johari to our Zoo family. Born at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas in late 2013, they have quickly become visitor favorites, frequently approaching the viewing windows. Cheetahs are ranked as a vulnerable species in their native Africa, due primarily to human encroachment into their habitat and poaching.

Over 364,767 visitors engaged in fun and dynamic education activities and programs at the Zoo. Another 4,380 children and teachers participated in 228 programs at schools. Our youngest students may make mud pies or meet an animal ambassador up-close for the first time. Older students, including adults, are challenged to think about wildlife and resource conservation, and to become a part of the solution. Through it all, we work to inspire our audiences toward stronger conservation behaviors.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recognized RWP Zoo for our contributions to the recovery of the New England cottontail rabbit.

Our captive breeding program produces offspring that are adapted to the wild and then released in Rhode Island and New Hampshire by our partners. We have released 129 rabbits since 2011, and there now is a robust new population established on Patience Island in Rhode Island.

In early summer we were faced with an unexpected expense: The lower viewing window and wall of the seal exhibit was found to be unsound and needed to be completely rebuilt. Our boys Bubba and Action were sent to “summer camp” at an aquarium in upstate New York while we raised funds through a grassroots campaign to collect the necessary funds for the repair. The community responded resoundingly with generous support. Over 8,000 people made gifts ranging from $1 and up, along with five companies and foundations.

Tropics keeper Jen Hennessy and Peanut, our golden lion tamarin, were featured in last year’s annual appeal.

Thanks to support from our members and annual donors, Peanut’s medical regimen is managing her diabetes successfully.

S E A L A PPE A L Over 8,000 people donated a total of $132,474.26. This made it possible for us to repair Bubba and Action’s pool, improve their indoor housing area and improve the public viewing spaces. Gifts of $250+ $25,000+ Anonymous Virginia B. Butler Fund of The Rhode Island Foundation $10,000-$24,999 Island Foundation, Inc.

$1,000-$9,999 George and Barbara H. Sage Fund of The Rhode Island Foundation The Brandon Michael Austin Memorial Fund Sophie F. Danforth

$500-$999 Nancy J. Allen Almon & Suzanne Hall Frank & Liz Mauran Barbara & Philip Segal

$250-$499 Anonymous Pamela & John Evans Benilda Seballos & Eric Goldlust

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A NNUAL F UND

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A KEEPER

Contributions support specific needs identified each year including animal care, conservation or environmental education programs. Gifts of $250+ $5,000+ Bethany & Steven Napolillo $2,000 - $5,000 Gould Charitable Lead Unitrust Frances Waterhouse Richmond Fund of The Rhode Island Foundation Sharpe Family Foundation/Julie & Henry Sharpe III

Zoo keeper Kelly Froio works with the king vultures, gibbons, wallabies, amphibians in the Conservation Cabin by the Tropical America building, and some smaller offexhibit animals including the emperor scorpions. Her day begins at 8 am sharp with a keeper meeting to hear general updates and keeper talk assignments. Next, she reviews reports written for each animal by the previous day’s keepers, collects her charges’ morning diets from the area refrigerator, and picks up any medications she needs to administer.

$1,000 - $1,999 Anonymous James Bolton Martha Bower Mr. & Mrs. Murray S. Danforth III Brooke Fairman Ferguson Perforation & Wire Co. Robin W. & Budd Fisher Dr. Jeremy & Marina Goodman Dr. & Mrs. James S. Harper, III Jean & Brad Kopp Frank & Liz Mauran John & Elaine Mayer

$200 - $499 Anonymous Nancy Cassidy & Jeffrey Schreck Ann Cibulsky Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper Mr. Michael Corcoran Barbara Cottam & John J. Garrahy Claire F. Cournoyer Janet D’Agostino & Kevin Guillory Jessica H. & Jeff B. D’Entremont Dinusha & John Dietrich Jeffrey E. Fear Dr. and Dr. Lloyd Feit Thomas E. & Leslie A. Gardner Jean C. & David J. Golden Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Gourse Laura L. Hawkins & Roy O. Brady, Jr. Hope L. & David M. Hirsch Dr. Robert J. Howe Joan Kapowich Robert W. Kenyon Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Koelle Alissa R. & Ronald Labonte Patricia F. & Edward M. Lannon Erma V. & Leon C. Lisee Christina S. & Kenneth P. Manoni Elizabeth Matthews Hollie & Troy Mellen Cynthia Mitchell (continued)

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Enrichment is part of the daily schedule for all of our animals, including the gibbons Ari (f), age 6, and Ba-Hee (m), age 13. This can include the daily diet placed inside puzzle feeders to replicate foraging for food, a mirror, or as shown here, toys that might look familiar to human toddlers, such as stuffed animals (one of Ari’s favorites).

COMINGS and GOINGS

$500 - $999 Patty & Melvin G. Alperin Fund Gussie Baxt Douglas Brown Eugenia H. Burgess Linnea K. Cedergren David Cloutier & Beth Ryder Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Daly Susan A.V. & Michael G. Fox Mary Hillstrom & Kenneth Olsen Lisa J. & Patrick Koelle Ann S. & Robert W. Lovegreen Jan & Rob Mariani Marion & Michael Mariner Lucy Metcalf Joseph L. Migliori, MD Mark & Elaine Gederman Kenneth & Denise Musket Zoe Oemcke Mr. & Mrs. Irving C. Sheldon Mr. William A. Viall, II Aziza Zaman & Purandar Dasgupta

After a quick round to check on her animals to make sure all is well, Kelly gets down to the nitty gritty. Even the obvious tasks like cleaning enclosures relate to animal care. A keeper needs to notice things like whether the animals ate their diets, and if their feces look normal. If not, she may need to notify the veterinary team.

Kelly said that her favorite part of being a keeper is the training. “It’s a chance to really get to know each animal’s personality.”

Our 2015 animal collection included over 466 individuals representing 126 species from around the world. Of these, 33 species comprise the Education collection and 32 represent our participation in efforts to save vulnerable, threatened and endangered species.

2015 Births and Acquisitions

Birds

Mammals

Dove, ring-necked 2 Flamingo, Chilean 5 Kookaburra, laughing 1 Lorikeet 1 (hatch) Mynah, Bali 1

Aoudad 1 Babirusa 1 Cheetah 4 Gibbon, white cheeked 1 Hedgehog, African 2 Kangaroo, Matschie’s tree 1 Muntjac, Chinese 2 Opossum, Virginia 2 Otter, River 2 Pig, Guinea 2 Porcupine, North American 1

Reptiles Copperhead, Northern 3 Tortoise, Aldabra 3

Rabbit, Flemish giant 4 Rat, Norway 2 Skunk, striped 1

2015 Dispositions There were dispositions of 46 individual animals representing 29 species. Of these, 15 animals were sent to new facilities and 31 died.

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Elizabeth A. Morin Annmarie Mumm & Robert C. Kersting Jane S. Nelson Sally & David F. Pasquantonio Cynthia B. Patterson Sharon A. & Marvin M. Pelser, Jr. Jodie Sinclair Maggie & Jack Skenyon Mr. and Mrs. William M. Sloan Thomas & Virginia Soutter Mr. & Mrs. James E. Thorsen Patricia Watson Sheryl A. Wilson & Michael DeLutisis

M ATC H I NG G IFTS These companies matched a total of over $5,000 in in gifts from our members and donors. Please ask if your company has a matching gift program and double your gift to the Zoo. King Vultures, Nubs (f) and Goofy (m) are 33 years old. Each day their building and outdoor enclosure are hosed down. Then, Kelly visually checks the birds to make sure all is well, including inspecting the bottom of their feet to make sure they are healthy.

Except on the coldest winter days our wallabies live outside most of the time, with access to their barn at night. Because this species is prone to lumpy jaw disease, keeping them trained to have their jaws gently palpated is important. Here Kelly works with Joleen, one of our 9 wallabies.

Gibbon Ari, for example, was hand reared for a portion of her life, so she is very comfortable with the public, while Ba-Hee, the male gibbon, is much shyer. “Ari is an attention grabber!” And the youngest male wallaby is so friendly that he will eat out of Kelly’s hand. Often, training aims at preparing the animals for health checks, teaching them to present different body areas to be examined, open their mouths for inspection, or as in Ari’s case, prepare for ultrasound tests in case she becomes pregnant (fingers crossed!).

Before the end of the day, Kelly will pick up diets for the next day from the commissary and deliver them to the area refrigerator, set out the evening diet and complete the daily reports for each animal. It’s a jam-packed day, and wilder than most of us will ever know.

Accu Rx, Inc. Amgen AMICA Insurance Babson Capital Management LLC Bank of America Carnegie Corporation of New York Citizens Bank ExxonMobil FM Global Kresge Foundation MFS Investment Management Pfizer UnumProvident Corporation

A N N UA L MED IA S PO N SO RS Cardi’s Furniture The Providence Journal Rhode Island Monthly WPRI/ FOX-RI/ MyRI-TV/ The Rhode Show

Reflects gifts made 1/31/2015 – 12/31/2015

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2016 RHODE ISLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Maribeth Q. Williamson, Chair Howard Merten, Vice Chair Sandy Coletta, Treasurer Margaret Ferguson, Secretary Board of Trustees Kristen Adamo Nancy J. Allen Douglas Caniglia Barbara S. Cottam Suzanne Hall James S. Harper III, VMD Mark Haskins Lisa Koelle Patrick LeBeau Kimberley M. Little Liz Rollins Mauran

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Elaine Moy-Gederman John J. Palumbo Martha Roberts Ex-Officio Jeremy Goodman, DVM President, RI Zoological Society and Executive Director, Roger Williams Park Zoo Wendy Nillson Superintendent of Parks

Chairman Emeritus Sophie F. Danforth Trustees Emeritus Margaret E. Curran, Esq. Thomas P. Dimeo Rosalie Fain Jocelin Hamblett Stephen Hamblett* Bradford B. Kopp Arthur D. Little Nancy G. R. Moger Richard Nadeau Jane S. Nelson Michael C. Noble Cate M. Roberts Michael A. Salvadore, Sr.* Philip A. Segal, Jr. Robert F. Stoico * In Memoriam

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