2017 Annual Report

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ANNUAL REPORT Because of You

ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO MISSION

engage PEOPLE in extraordinary and unique educational experienceS, Improve understanding of and appreciation for the natural world, AND contribute significantly to the conservation of our earth’s animals, plants and other natural resources.

You welcomed home Angel, one of the Zoo’s newest additions who will make her home in the immersive Faces of the Rainforest exhibit.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2017 was another great year for Roger Williams Park Zoo and it’s all thanks to you, and donors like you, who share our passion and believe in our mission.

Last year, your Zoo became the first in New England to ever exhibit a Komodo dragon. We designed Elsie’s new home in-house thanks to the generosity of the Lorber Family. The Zoo also announced a new partnership with the Rhode Island-based apparel company, Ivory Ella, who is sponsoring the Zoo’s elephant yard. We rely heavily on the generous donations of people like you to make needed upgrades and build new exhibits that ensure our animals and guests are provided with the best environments possible.

In addition to a Komodo dragon, we welcomed several new animals to your Zoo. The African Plains exhibit hosts two new Watusi cattle who reside with the zebras and wildebeest. A flock of wild turkeys joined our pronghorn in their habitat, and a pair of Kunekune pigs now live in the Alex and Ani Farmyard.

The year was also filled with cranes, bulldozers, and backhoes as construction of the new Faces of the Rainforest exhibit – the largest single project in the Zoo’s 145year history – began to rise from the ground in the western-most corner of the Zoo’s campus. The exhibit, which will feature animals from the South American rainforests, will open in late 2018. Many of our Zoo family have banded together to make this project come to fruition. Thank you to all of our donors, staff, and partners. You truly are 3

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Your help brought the rainbow boa home! This slithering friend is an important animal ambassador of the new Faces of the Rainforest exhibit.

the Faces of the Rainforest.

Also new in 2017, an already great experience at our Zoo became even more fun with the opening of the new Explore & Soar area over Labor Day weekend. This area features a train ride, camel rides, and Rhode Island’s only zip ride attraction: the Soaring Eagle zip ride! Guests zip backwards over 600 feet to a height of 11 stories, enjoying an incredible view of the park and downtown Providence before they zip back down to the ground - all while safely harnessed. The revenue from all of the new attractions will enable the Zoo to further its mission of conservation, education and animal care. So take a ride and help our mission soar!

The Zoo’s signature Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular event also continues to be a huge success. In addition to all of the national coverage this unique fundraiser garners annually, 2017 featured a live broadcast from the show onto one of Tokyo’s largest morning television programs, putting Little Rhody’s Zoo in the spotlight to an audience almost 7,000 miles away!

Thanks to you, Roger Williams Park Zoo continues to be an incredible asset to the state and the region, and I am proud of all the great things we have accomplished together over the last year.

Jeremy Goodman, DVM, Executive Director, Roger Williams Park Zoo

OUR ZOO FAMILY: A VITAL RESOURCE Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to more than 100 different species of animals, 200 volunteers, 350 staff and thousands of members and donors like you. As I look at the amazing work our Zoo family has accomplished in 2017, I am overwhelmed with the difference our Zoo makes in the lives of so many in the New England region.

Conservation is of vital importance globally and locally. I am proud of the Zoo’s continuing work in local conservation to ensure the survival of the American burying beetle. Thanks to your support, Roger Williams Park Zoo continues to lead efforts to ensure that this carrion beetle survives and thrives.

Why care about a beetle? Every species - no matter how small - has an important place in the ecosystem, and we continue to share that message with all our Zoo family and visitors.

Your support goes even further by sharing with our community’s youth the importance of saving all wildlife and making sure our planet thrives. Through education programs here at the Zoo or at our neighborhood schools, Zoo programs expose children and families to the joys of nature through interaction with ambassador animals. In 2017, families toured the Textron Elephant Pavilion for a first-ever open house, had breakfast on the Marco Polo Trail, and slept overnight at the Zoo to learn how the animals are cared for during each new day.

Also this past year, camp staff worked in conjunction with the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc. to provide camp scholarships for children on the spectrum. While at Carousel Village, sensory-friendly time on the first Tuesday of the month invited those with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other sensory needs to enjoy a ride on the carousel.

No matter how children interact with the Zoo, their engagement with an armadillo, a porcupine, or any animal will make an impression that will last a lifetime. Our children are our future and you make it possible to share with them a love for the natural world.

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(Above) The Zoo is headquarters for the American burying beetle Species Survival Plan. (Below) Kids get an up-close view of animal ambassadors.

I am grateful to the entire Zoo family - you, our donors, staff and volunteers who commit their energy and passion to the Zoo’s important mission: engaging guests in an extraordinary and unique educational experience to improve their understanding of and appreciation for the natural world.

I look forward to meeting you at the Zoo!

Maribeth Q. Williamson Chair, Board of Trustees Rhode Island Zoological Society

2017 HIGHLIGHTS Always an Adventure

Party for the Planet, welcomed more than 21,900 VISITORS.

You helped the Zoo educate 1,509 ZOOCAMPERS!

A friendly football wager with Zoo Atlanta resulted in the naming of their new program animal - Tom Brady, the Madagascar hissing cockroach.

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Zoo renames Elephant Yard in partnership with local-based company, IVORY ELLA. We proudly welcomed Elsie - the only Komodo Dragon in New England!

Grand opening of EXPLORE & SOAR! Fly 115 high on the new Soaring Eagle zip ride, hop onboard the Wilderness Express Train, or enjoy a camel ride.

Who’s New at the Zoo? We welcomed a new pair of Kunekune pigs and a pair of Watusi cattle.

2017 HIGHLIGHTS Always an Adventure

The American burying beetle conservation program was a HUGE success, finding 150 BEETLES in Nantucket, MA. Rainforest construction is underway with our first Touch-a-Truck event of the year.

More than 8,900 trick-or-treaters attended SPooky Zoo. The Zoo added four wild turkeys to our North American pronghorn exhibit.

BREW AT THE ZOO hosted over 3,300 people for an adults-only night of live music, 80+ brewers, and animal encounters.

over 200 volunteers donated over 25,500 hours.

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OVER 100,000 people traveled through time during the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular event.

Free admission Black Friday welcomed over 9,300 visitors, who DONATED NEARLY 10,000 lbs of food to benefit the RI Community Food Bank.

ZOO GUARDIAN SOCIETY You are the Zoo’s most dedicated and visionary supporters.

Your annual dues ensure our growth and excellence.

Founder’s Circle ($10,000) Sophie F. Danforth Roger Williams Circle ($5,000) Anonymous (1) Bill & Sue Macy Jane S. Nelson Chairman’s Circle ($2,500) Jennifer & David Cloutier Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper Sandy & Tom Dimeo Frank & Liz Mauran

PHILANThROPIC SUPPORT Your support provides exceptional animal care while making a genuine impact through education and conservation programs. You make it possible for us to provide our visitors the chance to experience an adventure they will carry with them to motivate them to care more deeply for this splendid world around us. Thank you!

Trustee’s Circle ($1,000) Anonymous (3) Mr. David Altshuler and Dr. Sharman Altshuler David Cloutier & Beth Ryder Eleanor & Joel Dain Sarah Denby Ruth & Jonathan Fain Meg Ferguson Janis & George Kortyna John J. Palumbo Robert & Catherine Sloan Christopher & Pamela Thomas Director’s Circle ($500) Anonymous (1) Christine & Timothy M. Adams Vincent & Barbara Bernardo Barbara R. Binder & David Katzen Amy S. & Joshua S. Boger Wylie Dassie Thomas J. DiSanto Cheryl Domenici & Kelly Clardy Robin & James Engle Brett & Jennifer Foster James F. Gendron Joan S. & Jason M. Goloboy Norma H. & Warren M. Hagist Rand & Marcia Herron Paula & Frederic Hooper 7

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Lynette Labinger & Ross Eadie Nancy A. LaPosta-Frazier & Michael V. Frazier Erma V. & Leon C. Lisee Bryan & Leslie Lorber Marjorie Martiesian John & Elaine Mayer The Wilcox Family Foundation Richard Nadeau Steve and Ellie Rappaport Matthew Sarasin & Manon Pittman Barbara & Philip A. Segal, Jr.

Your support continues to save animals from extinction, including the Zoo’s critically endangered red wolves.

PHILANThROPIC SUPPORT Patron’s Circle ($250) Anonymous (5) Rebecca N. & Richard F. Alberg Jeff & Susan Allen Sadie & Derrick Anderson D. Angiolilli & H. Perreault Robin & Adam Antonik Ash & Danielle Atkins Karen Baldyga & Mark Boudreau Cynthia A. & Robert E. Ball, Jr. Dorothy & Kerry Barber Christine Barron & Charles Wyant Patricia Beauchemin Daniel & Samantha Becker Jonathan Bell Holly & Michael Bellucci Jean & Joel Bernstein Holly Birk & Adam Brandt Michael & Mary Blanchet Angela Boulay & Sandra Almeida Terry & Barbara Breslin Jeffrey A. & Barbara Horovitz Brown Ann-Marie Bucci Caitlin & Stephen Caldwell Donna Cameron-Gricus Elizabeth Capozzi The Cardanha Family Kathleen Carney-Godley, MD & Frederick A. Godley III, MD John & Donna Carroll Zelia & Eric Cartier Laurie & Juan Chaj Charles Hughes and Karen Chambers-Hughes Sandy & Domenic Coletta Tommy Condelmo & Karen Batcheller Theresa L. & Robert W. Cook Sharon L. & Thomas M. Cravenho Judith C. Crowe Chris & Brian Crowley Kristen & Peter Cuddy Constantinos Dafoulas & Dadriana Lepore Mary W. C. Daly Jeanne Davis Dr. & Mrs. Ronald A. DeLellis Seth & Diana DeRobbio 8

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Jeff M. Dill & Susan M. Cohick Lisa & Michael DiSalvia The Doberstein Family Chris and Bridget Eisenhart Anastasia Faubert James & Barbara Findley Robin W. & Budd Fisher Rebecca & Dennis Flanagan Jonathan & Laura Fontaine Richard & Robin Forbes Nancy J. Freeman & Jeffrey A. Weiss Tim & Lisa French Perrin & Joseph Galli Frances & Robert Gallo Thomas E. & Leslie A. Gardner Ronald Gelineau Leah & Joseph S. Gendron Randy & Nanette Gifford Trudy F. Gillette & Jaime G. Shaw Jessica Glass Leslie & Christopher Gomes John Gomez Philip Gould & Athena Poppas David Graham David & Marya Grant Dylan K. Gregory & Skylar M. Macedo Paula Guarino & Steven Palin Gayle & Michael Guay Jocelynn Guerrini & Kailey Parker Lesley Nan & Robert Haberman Sukari, the 24-year old Jessica & Ryan Haemmerle Laura Halloran & David Simpson giraffe, received Anne & Matt Hamilton accupuncture for her Beth & Bob Hanna arthritis - thanks to Shayanna Hernandez David Hill and Jennifer Haddon you!

Hope & David M. Hirsch Ronald & Brenda Holland Thomas & Tammy Horbert-Beaudoin Matthew Insana & Judy Lancellotta Marie & Robert Iriye Laura Iverson & Jonathan Brundage Thomas & Teresa Jefferson Kristy & James Jeffrey Anne & Richard Jordan

PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT Judy Jorge & Justine Rua Teague & Meagan Joseph Chakkrit & Jennifer Julasak John & Mimi Karlsson Jennifer & Adam Kellogg Jason Kelly & Jessica Campbell Brian & Rachel Kingsford James Kirschner & Anne Hutchins Cynthia Knight & Jazmond Reels Chase & Jessica Kurinskas Cynthia & Reynolds Lake George & Heather Lee Edward Lesniak III & Rachel Wallace Carol A. & Paul Lindberg Christine & Emily Lopresto Margaret A. Lutz Emanuel & Irene Makiaris Emily Malo Naomi Mancuso & Samuel Estrada Ellen S. Mara Joyce Marabello Elizabeth Honey Massey & Becca Laptook Elizabeth Matthews Kristin & Stephen McBride Candice & Kerri McCalsky Kristie McCann & Jason Passalacqua Mr. & Mrs. Neil McCulloch Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr., Trustees, McAdams Charitable Foundation Jennifer & William McKiernan Brittany & Ben McMullen Alison & Donald McNaughton Steven Medeiros & Kenneth Clukey Jeffrey Mello Doreen Milazzo Barbara G. Miletta Susan & Jon Miller Maureen J. & William R. Miller, Jr. Janis Miney Brian & Sharon Munro Laurie Murray John Murray & Lynn Morgan Nancy & Ken Muserlian Michael Neveu & Tracy Trusty-Neveu 9

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The Feit Family Ricky & Junthai Niyomkham Carl & Elizabeth Nordstrom Deborah Obalil and James Olick, Jr. Carolyn & Steven Parker Sally & David F. Pasquantonio Natalie Payne Nicholas & Nicole Pereira Doris & George Perras Richard & Paula Phillips Elizabeth & Carl Pietro Mr. Robert C. Pires Caroline Plamondon & John Burnap Carole & Joseph Ponto Catherine & Timothy Portbury The Gibson-Prugh Family Mary & Paul Pyne Ralph Quattrucci & Diana Parent Nancy E. Raposa Ruth Reposa & Kari Catero Julia & Curt Richardson Theresa Riederer Mrs. Marcia Riesman Fares & Shawna Rihani Corrie & Carson Robinson Andrea & Branden Rodrigues Colleen & John Russo Cynthia Salamon & Richard Cournoyer The Salvadore Family Lionel R. Savaria & N. Peter LaMoria Elizabeth Schenck & Jen LaCava Michael & Deborah Sevegny Charles Rardin & Jane Sharp Kassidy Sharp Poirier Linda Silveira & Joe Murray Joanne Silvia & Paul George Stephen Simo & Erica Martell-Simo Maggie & Jack Skenyon Mr. and Mrs. William M. Sloan Kathleen A. Smith Sharleen P. & Peter W. Soule Linda Souza & Gina Janket Dianne L. Stein and Bruce D. Stein Thomas & Nancy Steinmeyer Charles & Victoria Stengel

Peggy & Donald Sweitzer Mary M. & Alan S. Swerdloff Kevin Tarsagian & Ann Fiore Beth Tasca & Dawn DeCiccio Diana L. & Keith W. Thompson John & Patricia Thompson Ms. Dorothy J. Thornley Heang Try & Justin ONeil Jennifer Turner & Keith Jacobson Jill & John Vitko Lynne Wade & Family Linda E. & Thomas Walden Karen L. Weavill Penny & Orren Weber Rhett & Kathryn Wessel Valerie Wesson & Merrily Wilbur Denise & Ted Winston Ina & David Woolman

ANNUAL FUND You are always willing to support areas in most need, including animal care, conservation, or environmental education programs. $2,000+ Ferguson Perforating Company Francis Waterhouse Richmond Fund at

the Rhode Island Foundation Ronald Gelineau Mary Hillstrom & Kenneth Olsen The Howard Bayne Fund Zoe Oemcke Diane & Daniel L. Savoie

$1,000 - $1,999 Anonymous (1) Nancy J. Allen Ann Cibulsky Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper Barbara Cottam & John J. Garrahy David & Betsey Kilmartin Frederick R. Mattis Frank & Liz Mauran Lucy Metcalf Migliori-Cattabriga Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation

$500 - $999 Patty & Melvin G. Alperin Fund Gussie Baxt Anna & Christopher Bianchi Linnea K. Cedergren Angie W. D’Albora Sophie F. Danforth Dinusha & John Dietrich Brooke Fairman Thomas E. & Leslie A. Gardner Dr. & Mrs. James S. Harper, III Karen Hughes Ann S. & Robert W. Lovegreen John & Elaine Mayer Bethany & Steven Napolillo Janice K. Morse & John J. O’Brien,Jr. Sharon A. & Marvin M. Pelser, Jr. Carole & Joseph Ponto Abby & Peter Ribbans Barbara & Philip A. Segal, Jr. Santina Siena, M.D. Christine M. Skog Mrs. Virginia H. Soutter Mary C. Speare Sheryl A. Wilson & Michael DeLutis Aziza Zaman & Purandar Dasgupta

$250 - $499 Anonymous (4) Tracy Andrews-Mellouise D. Angiolilli & H. Perreault Sandra J. Barkley Stephen Borsher & Debra Aubin Carol Brabant Leslee Bresnahan William J. Burdge Eugenia H. Burgess John & Donna Carroll David Cloutier & Beth Ryder Mark & Paula Colen Claire F. Cournoyer Ernest L. Crivellone Janet D’Agostino & Kevin Guillory Judith & Murray Danforth Caroline Danish Michelle Denault & Mark Palmer Jessica H. & Jeff B. D’Entremont Thomas J. DiSanto 10

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Yul Ejnes Jeanne Fagone Jeffrey E. Fear Robin W. & Budd Fisher Brett & Jennifer Foster Barbara B. & Michael E. Frueh Merriel A. Gillan Jean C. & David J. Golden Mark & Suzanne Harnois Samuel Havens Laura L. Hawkins & Roy O. Brady, Jr. Sharon & Dan Hendriksen Hope & David M. Hirsch Janis & George Kortyna Erma V. & Leon C. Lisee Heidi Magro & David Dahm Kristine S. & Dennis J. Malkowski Christina S. & Kenneth P. Manoni Barbara & W. Lincoln Materna Robert & Jane Mead Elizabeth A. & Ronald J. Morrissey Annmarie Mumm & Robert C. Kersting Ms. Sarah A. Mutter Ricky & Junthai Niyomkham Rosemary O’Brien & Ken Moldow Page Family Dentistry Robert Paine Ajay Pande Cynthia B. Patterson Edward & Sue Perkinson Alyson Powell & Daniel Riley Mercedes H. Quevedo Charles M. & Megan L. Ranney Sandra Richard & Sara Wilcox Jennifer & R. Joshua Roth Kathy & Richard Savage Anne Schreck Sharpe Family Foundation Julie & Henry Sharpe III Michael Shih Sarah Sinclair & Peter B. Scoliard Maggie & Jack Skenyon Mr. and Mrs. William M. Sloan Sharleen P. & Peter W. Soule Nelia Sousa & Jason Piscopio Patricia Watson Ina & David Woolman

You provided quality dental and healthcare to our animals by purchasing a new radiograph machine.

2017 Annual Fund

You brought howler monkeys - Ramone & Finley - home! This pair is eagerly awaiting moving into their habitat in the Zoo’s new awe-inspiring Faces of the Rainforest exhibit.

PHILANThROPIC SUPPORT

Little Rhody Foods ANIMALS AND Rita & Pamela Medeiros Individuals, foundations, trusts, and THEIR CARE National Grid corporations that support ongoing Thanks to you, guests who visit the Zoo development of new exhibits, animal care New England Aquarium meet and learn about animals from all improvements and our education, research New England Institute of Technology over the world. When they feed a Ocean Spray and conservation programming. giraffe, pet an armadillo, or watch the Zoe Oemcke river otters splash and play - they learn Anonymous (1) Oxbow Associates Inc. to appreciate wildlife. Your support A.B. Munroe Dairy, Inc. P and EE Consulting Inc helps save a number of critically Advanced Production Design Pawtucket Credit Union endangered animals through breeding Aim High Academy Pepsi Beverages Company programs designed to ensure all Alex and Ani Power Home Remodeling species thrive.

AMICA Insurance The Estate of Constance G. Putnam 2017 Births AND Association of Zoos and Aquariums R1 Indoor Karting Bank of America Charitable Foundation ACquisitions Rescom Exteriors Inc. Bank Rhode Island Rhode Island Environmental Education Birds The Barbi N. Gracie Fund of The Rhode Association Bald Eagle - 2 Island Foundation The Rhode Island Foundation Bali Mynah - 2 The Brandon Michael Austin Memorial Catherine Rocchio Blue-crowned motmot - 2 Fund Ryan Herco Flow Soutions Chicken - 5 C&C Distributors Cynthia Salamon & Richard Cournoyer Common Peafowl - 4 Cabot Creamery Cooperative Santander Bank Hyacinth Macaw - 2 The Children’s Workshop Sepe Farm, LLC Laughing Kookaburra - 2 Citizens Bank Shaw’s - Albertson’s Tawny Frogmouth - 1 Club Waka Tarbox Toyota Mammals Collette Travel Service, Inc. Verizon Convention Authority of the City of Aoudad - 1 Vertikal 6 Providence Binturong - 1 Whole Foods Market Coventry Lumber Black Howler Monkey - 2 CVS MATCHING GIFTS Kunekune Pig - 2 Del’s Lemonade & Refreshments, Inc. Because you took the extra step, these Reeves Muntjac - 1 Disney Conservation Fund North American Porcupine - 1 companies matched a total of more than Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism Rabbit - 1 $5,000 in gifts from our members and Edge College Hill Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo - 1 donors. Please ask if your company has Environmental Protection Agency Virginia Opossum - 1 a matching gift program and double your Fat Face Ltd. Watusi Cattle - 2 gift to the Zoo. Budd & Robin Fisher White-eared Titi Monkey - 3 Hasbro, Inc. AMICA Insurance Reptiles Heart Fund at The Chicago Community Bank of America American Alligator - 6 Foundation, recommended by Susan & Barings Komodo dragon - 1 Tom Hynes Citizens Bank Prehensile-tailed Skink - 1 IndieWhip FM Global Red-tailed Boa - 1 Ivory Ella General Electric Timber Rattlesnake - 2 NTC Foundation Verizon Lisa J. & Patrick Koelle Waters Corporation Launch Trampoline Park Wells Fargo Advisors

GIFTS AND GRANTS

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Thank you to our Zoobilee 2018 Food & Beverage Providers

The 27th annual Zoobilee, held on Saturday, June 30th, raised over $255,000 to support Roger William’s Park Zoo’s education and conservation programs.

We gratefully thank our sponsors, volunteers and party guests:

Presenting Sponsor

Elephant Entourage

Leopard League Janci Foundation

Bison Brigade Sophie F. Danforth NESCTC Security Agency LLC

Rhode Island Monthly Maribeth, Abby & Sam Williamson

WPRI 12 & Fox Providence

Kangaroo Crew Abbott-Action, Inc. A.B. Munroe Dairy Susan Aguiar Bank of America Bank Rhode Island

The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company Bentley Builders LLC Sandy & Domenic Coletta Coventry Lumber DCI Construction, Inc.

Dimeo Construction Company First Hartford Realty Corp Jonathan M. Nelson Pawtucket Credit Union Phenix & Coventry Home Care

Skurka Construction Inc. Starkweather & Shepley Insurance UNFI Yoder & Tidwell, Ltd.

Gibbon Gang Ellen and Mark Borreliz Cape Cod Ice Coastline Trust Co. Barry & Sandy Gertz Ivory Ella Patrick LeBeau & Meghan Rawson

Massage Envy Spa Frank and Liz Mauran Meridian Printing Miles River Direct Janes S. Nelson New England Fence Company Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

The Robert F. Stoico/ FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation Swarovski North America, Ltd. Tarbox Toyota Textron The Washington Trust Company

Chair Patrick Wholey, Vice President and General Manager, WPRI 12/Fox Providence/myRITV/The CW Providence

Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar The Aviary Restaurant & Bar Avvio Ristorante Barefoot Wine Blount Fine Foods Boston Culinary Group Brutopia Brewery & Kitchen Cape Code Ice Cassarino’s Ristorante Cozy Caterers Douglas Wine & Spirits Dunkin’ Donuts Edible Arrangements El Rancho Grande Mexican Cuisine Frenchy’s Carousel Cafe, Inc. Go Nuts Co. GPub Gregg’s Restaurants Harpoon Brewery India Restaurant Knead Doughnuts Legal Sea Foods Little Rhody Foods McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood and Steaks Mill’s Tavern Restaurant New Harvest Coffee Roasters Not Your Average Joe’s Pepsi Bottling Company P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Pure Beverage Systems, Inc. Red Stripe Restaurants Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel Rhody Fresh Milk & Cheese Snookers Sports Billiards Bar & Grill Starbucks Coffee Company Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille Texas Roadhouse Trinity Brewhouse TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill Union Station Brewery Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill Xaco Taco Modern Mexican

Committee Members Nancy Allen Sara Beatrice Jacqueline Boyd Douglas Caniglia

Katharine Ciszewski Michael Colabella Bob Conrad Brooke Fairman

Jennifer Foster Jeremy Goodman, DVM Elizabeth Grover Kathy Haronian

Patrick T. Lebeau Debra LeClerc Judy Lockard Erin McKenney

Byron M. McMasters Dave Oberlander Mary Searle Sara Whitney

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ANIMALS AND THEIR CARE Your support provides important geriatric and end-of-life care.

We remember two of the Zoo’s most beloved animals who died in 2017.

October 2017 Gina, a dromedary camel, joined the Zoo family in May 1996 and passed in October 2017. She was a favorite with guests - and dearly loved by staff and volunteers alike. She shared a home with her long-time friend Sasha on the Marco Polo Adventure Trail, and together they represented a species of camel native to northern Africa and southwestern Asia.

November 2017 Amber, the cherished 26-year old Masai giraffe, joined the Zoo family in May 1992, and was the oldest Masai giraffe in North America at the time of her passing. In her later years, Amber lost her sight due to cataracts. Through a lot of hard work and a trusting relationship built over many years, the animal care staff was able to help Amber adjust to her blindness - and maintain a good quality of life for an extended period at the Zoo. Everyone at the Zoo misses Amber and her sweet demeanor.

ZOOKEEPER’S CIRCLE We would like to thank the following donors who have become part of the Zookeeper’s Circle. You are an exclusive group of friends dedicated to maintaining the Zoo as an important cultural and educational asset for Rhode Island. Your endowment gifts are crucial to the longevity of Roger Williams Park Zoo by providing a dependable, consistent source of funds for new exhibits, enhancements to existing exhibits, and capital improvements.

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 13

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Peggy A. Gorman Donald Hayden Ms. Joyce A. Hindle-Koutsogiane 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 Sachem Foundation Mr. Rodney Weiss, Sr.

TRIBUTE GIFTS In honor of by donor Owen & Wes Allen John & Sandra Gillooly Natalie Bond Renee Davidson & Kate Bond Emma Cabral Bennie Lowe Amber & Tristan Dubreuil Jason & Sulie Dubreuil

Robin W. Fisher Budd Fisher

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Carol Hills Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Hollman

Janet Noke Dale & Nicolette Fraza

Ronald & Linda Isaacson Laura & Ery Magasanik

Catherine Oemcke Zoe Oemcke (3)

Lynette Labinger New England Institute of Technology

Anthony Pincince Beth Mattera Pincince

Tyler Lockard Judy Lockard

Sandra R. Showalter Carole Showalter

Wedding Guests Dr. Mike McBride Mary Hanley & John R. Carbon/Wound Nelia Sousa & Jason Piscopio Recovery Center Ryder, Camden & Ava Wilson Carole Showalter Autumn & Aurora Martinez Laura & Robert Martinez A couple of giraffes in their golden years Zoe Oemcke June & Cal Merchant’s Birthday Meave & Mike Bradley

Jean MacIntyre Jane Albee In memory of Sandra F. & G. Rollin Bartlett by donor Edwin & Deborah Barton Pamela J. Anctil Jeffrey & Catherine Brody Jennifer J. & Kenneth J. Hurley April & Michael Carleton Nancy Carpenter William, Albina & Laura Arsonault Carol Cheetham Evelyn Miller Taras Chwalk Dorothy Barney Laurel Cleary Michael S. Quigley (2) Peter & Judith Cohn Edmund F. Capozzi Sr. Joan Crocker Jane S. Nelson Pat & Maury Davitt Peter Fleurant Robin W. & Budd Fisher Norma Barr Nancy Friedman Charles & Diane Brailsford Alberta M. & Irving J. Goss Monica Allard Cox Joan C. & James E. Haas Frederick & Carol Davis Eugene & Pauline Healey Lynne & Billy Horne Susan Klatka Shamael Mustafa Barbara Lamont & Beth Bergwall Paulette Pawson Peter & Judith Lawrence Joao Sousa Susan Luce Bob & Shirley Manchester Bernice and Sam Gourse Frank & Liz Mauran Heart Fund at The Chicago Foundation, Phyllis G. & James McClelland recommended by Susan & Tom Hynes Francis & Sharon McHugh Tim Kurkowski Edwin & Grace McKinlay Ms. Shirley Kurkowski 14

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Janet Noke Barbara M. O’Connell Susan L. & Richard W. Petrocelli Janice & Steve Primiano Robert Read Barbara Rowe & Chester Chimieleski T. Anthony Ryan Joanne & T. Arthur Schneider Bruce & Janet Sparfven Susan Spiro Phil & Barbara Tabor James & Scarlet Thoss Barbara J. & George T. Truver Janet S. & William T. Tumber Wednesday AM Docents David & Barbara Witbeck Joel & Susan Wood

Stacey Tanner James & Melissa Kelly Karen & Phillip Tanner Kathleen M. Melander Marigold, Isabella, & Sawyer Garrett Brad, Sidwell, & John Gemski Gavin, Chase, & Tyler Gemski Sean Garrent, Alan Olson Catherine, Rosemary, Eileen, & Sheila Rocchio Luke, Cole, & Jake Sidwell Max Meller Mrs. Fannie M. Shore Susan Romano Mr. Ronald Gelineau Pamela Rubovits James J. Rubovits Susan M. Trudeau Tweefie Millspaugh Linda Ziter Leo & Flo Andreatta William & Lisa Blackmer Elva LaBonte & Louellen Boucher Janet, John & Jenna Brennan Theresa Brooks Her Friends at the Claflin Company Robert & Tina DiSanti Pete & Marcia Harris Steven & Anne Marie Johnson Jerry & Claire Montesanti North Adams Public Schools NTC Foundation Michael Sanginetti & Cathrine Brooks-Sanginetti Susan & Neil Segala Marguerite Thornton The Ziter Family

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COMMEMORATIVE BENCHES A commemorative bench is a thoughtful and distinctive way to recognize your loved one.

Your support celebrates their love for animals and the natural world, truly making them part of the Zoo. In Celebration of Linda A. Ziter The Ziter Family Meghan T. Rawson LeBeau Patrick LeBeau & Meghan Rawson-LeBeau Hall Family Almon and Susan Hall Celebrate RBF Anonymous In Memory of Florence Scott Family of Florence Scott In Memory of Nancy A. Laurence, LICSW Joan L. Mahoney & Kenneth E. Bobin

ZOOPERHEROES Thank you for being our first ever ZooperHeroes! Your monthly donation meets unexpected challenges. You are our superheroes!

ANNUAL MEDIA SPONSORS Cardi’s Furniture Exnihilo Rhode Island Monthly WPRI/Fox-Providence/The Rhode Show

2017 SOCIAL MEDIA

Loralie Austin & David Siart Christopher Blood Elizabeth & Andrew Burchard William J. Burdge Renee Davidson & Kate Bond Dinusha & John Dietrich Felicia & Gregory Douglas

In 2017, you and your fellow ZooperHeroes helped in the effort to save the vaquita porpoise from extinction, and transported Elsie the komodo dragon to the Zoo when she needed a new home.

73,649 Followers on facebook 2,310 followers on twitter 4,788 followers on instagram 1,932,605 Unique Visits to RWPZoo website

AWARDS IN 2017 in 2017, rwpzoo was awarded a trip advisor certificate of excellence

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US: Best Attraction in rhode island USA Today EXEMPLARY AWARD Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI

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Heather & Bruce Engstrom Donald D. & Sharon M. Gainey Cristian Maselli Steven R. & Bethany Napolillo Carole & Joseph Ponto Stephanie Stanford Shaw Barbara J. & George T. Truver

SUPPORT & REVENUE** Functions & Paid Activities 6.35%

Other 2.39%

Education Programs 6.64% Gift Shop & Concession Commission 6.96%

General Admission 30.08%

TOTAL $10,107,054

Membership 16.96% Donations, Grants & Special Events 30.84%

**2017 figures unaudited

EXPENSES** Animal Care & Operations 58.09%

TOTAL $10,189,435

Fundraising & Membership 8.75%

Conservation & Education 12.94% Miscellaneous 5.28%

Administration 14.94%

Roger Williams Park Zoo is supported and managed by the Rhode Island Zoological Society and is owned by the City of Providence.

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rhode island zoological society 2017 board of trustees Officers

TRUSTEES

Maribeth Q. Williamson

Kristen Adamo Nancy Allen Douglas Caniglia Barbara S. Cottam Dana Goldberg Suzanne Hall James S. Harper, III Mark Haskins

Chair

Howard Merten Vice Chair

Margaret Ferguson Secretary

Sandra L. Coletta Treasurer

Your gift cares for more than 100 species of animals at Roger Williams Park Zoo! Lisa Koelle Patrick LeBeau Kimberley M. Little Liz Rollins Mauran Jeffrey Mello Elaine Moy-Gederman John J. Palumbo Martha Roberts John D. Sinnott

Management Jeremy Goodman, DVM

Tim French

Ron Patalano

Executive Director, RI Zoological Society and Roger Williams Park Zoo

Deputy Director of Animal Programs

Deputy Director of Operations

Sheri Avery

Shareen Knowlton

Lou Perrotti

Director of Education

Director of Conservation Programs

Diane Nahabedian

Dave Pertuso

Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Chief Administrative Officer

Mike McBride, DVM

Director of Visitor Services

Director of Human Resources

Brooke Fairman Director of Development

Cheryl Vieira

Director of Veterinary Services

1000 Elmwood avenue • Providence, ri 02907 • 401.785-3510 • rwpzoo.org