2022 annual Gratitude REPORT roger williams park zoo
our mission
As leaders in conservation and animal care, we create engaging experiences that empower guests to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places.
Dear Roger Williams Park Zoo Family,
2022 marked a victory lap in the zoo’s 150 years of history in Roger Williams Park. With your help we celebrated being among the oldest continuously operating zoological parks in the country and began leaning optimistically into the next century-and-a-half. Just joining the Roger Williams Park Zoo team this year, I have been touched by the enthusiasm and loyalty of everyone I meet for their zoo.
You will find the pages of this report chock full of examples of support for the zoo’s mission. We are grateful to one and all!
We look forward to achieving our goals with you.
Stacey Johnson
2022 By the Numbers Recap
Total Attendance: 791,493
Member Households: 20,000
Our Animals by the Numbers:
121 species
606 individual animals
DIGITAL BY THE NUMBERS:
312,000 followers
Across all 5 social platforms - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube (•14% increase from 2021)
1 million website users
242,000 email subscribers with a 41% open rate
what we do
Roger Williams Park Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is home to many endangered species. Our accreditation is assurance that visitors are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for guests, and a better future for all living things. This includes our participation in cooperative conservation and breeding programs to help ensure the future survival of many endangered species. Each time you visit the Roger Williams Park Zoo, make a contribution, purchase an item from us, or share your knowledge about wildlife and conservation, you help us take another step in achieving our mission.
Conservation and environmental stewardship are at the core of our mission. The Zoo actively participates in 55 AZA Species Survival Plans® which propagate endangered and threatened species in zoos.
philanthropic support
Your support provides exceptional animal care while making a genuine impact through education and conservation programs. You are sharing your love of wildlife and wild places with Zoo visitors. Providing them the chance to experience an adventure that motivates them to care more deeply for this splendid world around us.
Thank you!
150th Birthday Celebration
New England’s Zoo Since 1872
In 1872, Ulysses Grant was president; there were 37 states in the union; the U.S. Patent Office issued the first patent; the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in New York City; suffragette Susan B. Anthony was arrested by a U.S. Deputy Marshal and charged with illegally voting and a portion of Roger Williams Park was officially designated as the Roger Williams Park Zoo. One hundred fifty years later, the Zoo is the third oldest in the United States.
What started as a scattered collection of small animals purely for entertainment has today evolved into one of our region’s foremost centers for conservation and environmental education. In 1986, Zoo became the first zoo in New England to earn accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
In 2022 we celebrated our 150th birthday, and to highlight this historic milestone, the Zoo hosted a once-in-a-lifetime birthday gala. The party was a wild time, allowing guests to engage with our animals and share their stories and generational family memories of the Zoo.
150th Birthday Celebration
Other festivities during the year included burying a time capsule under the historic sentinel dog and a public birthday party with $1.50 admission that saw over 10,000 people through our gates; it was a record-breaking attendance day.
Thanks to the generosity of our visitors and donors, the Zoo will continue to grow for the next 150 years and beyond.
150th Gala Donors
$10,000+
Anonymous
Arthur Bradford & Caitlin Clark
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold B. Chace, Jr.
Coastline Trust Co.
David & Betsey Kilmartin
Jean & Brad Kopp
Patrick Le Beau & Meghan Rawson-Le
Beau
Frank & Liz Mauran
Jonathan & Maya Nelson
Kaplan Auto Group
Kimberley Little & Joseph Crane
John & Madeleine Mullen
Zoe Oemcke
The Philmoney Trust
Cyndie & Jonathan Seely
The Stoico / FIRSTFED Foundation
Verity Design
The Washington Trust Company
Wells Fargo Advisors
$2,500-$4,999
Anonymous
Citizens
Domenic & Sandy Coletta
The Color House
Bradford S. & Kimberly Dimeo
Marta Gomez-Chiarri & Mercedes
Rivero-Hudec
Almon & Suzanne Hall
Stacey & Chantel Johnson
The Mayforth Group
The Murray Family Charitable Foundation, Suzanne & Terrence Murray
Richard Nadeau
John J. Palumbo
The SSA Group
$1,000-$2,499
Anchor Subaru
Bradford Soap Works, Inc.
Donna Cameron-Gricus & Paul Gricus
$5,000-$9,999
Nancy J. Allen
Bank Rhode Island
Martha Bower
Brown University
Capital Properties
Sarah Denby
Douglas Wine & Spirits
Meg Ferguson
Mr. and Ms. Philip B. Gould
The Honorable David N. Cicilline
Mr. & Mrs. Clarkson Collins IV
Roy & Kelly DiBenerdini
Mr. John Igliozzi
Robert & Maria Iovino-Zuniga
Townley & Wade Knudson
Lisa & James P. Koelle
Yolanda L’Archevesque
Lorber Foundation
Mariela’s Sweets
Howard A. Merten & Veronica Dash
Ms. Pauline C. Metcalf
John Murray & Lynn Morgan
Paolino Properties
ParsonsKellogg
Ron & Joanne Patalano
Providence River Animal Hospital
PVD Food Truck Events
Joanne M. Quinn
Residential Properties Ltd.
SaniTides
SDS Disposal, Inc.
Sheehan’s Office Products
Irving Sheldon
Jyothi & Shivan Subramanian
$350-$999
A.B. Munroe Dairy, Inc.
Lisa Ballou & Jaye Tyler
Bally’s Twin River Lincoln
City of Providence
Marcie Cummings
Day Pitney
Robyn Earley & Troy Rittenhouse
Barry & Elaine Fain
Pamela & Bill Heffernan
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Mauran
Hollie & Troy Mellen
Karen & Tushar Misra
Mark & Elaine Gederman
Navigant Credit Union
NESCTC Security Agency LLC
Providence/Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau
Mr. and Ms. Christopher M. Rawson
Rhode Island Spirits
Louise Riemer
Skurka Construction Inc.
Donna & Dennis Somerville
Sharon Steele
Steven G. Triedman & Elizabeth A. Isaacson
Edward & Katherine Watson
Dirck & Camille Westervelt
Zoo Guardian Society
Patron’s Circle $350
Rebecca Alberg
Brenda & Esther Alejo
Jeff & Susan Allen
Amy Amaral
David Ambrifi & Rocco Iannaci
Deniece Angiolilli & Conrad Janssen
Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous
Leslie & Christopher Apple
Peter & Taylor Arpin
Ash & Danielle Atkins
Chris & Meggan Bailey
Karen Baldyga & Mark Boudreau
Cynthia A. & Robert E. Ball, Jr.
Kerry Barber & Dorothy Barber
Josephine Barnds-Brown & Warren Brown
James Bassig & Deneane MarzilliBassig
Diane & Chris Baxter
Daniel & Samantha Becker
Donald & Taidine Bedney
Vanessa & Andrew Bello
Michael Bellucci
Robert & Julie Benevides
Lisbet & Andrew Bent
Karen & Sarah Beraha
Ranjit & Nipun Bhagirath
Natalie & Steven Blair
Michael & Mary Blanchet
Bethany & Scott Boucher
Rebecca & William Boulay
Angela Boulay & Sandra Almeida
Rachel & William Briggs
Christopher & Brittany Brown
Jennifer & Scott Brown
Tamela Burbine & Elizabeth Burbine
Teal Butterworth & Dennis Ballou
Maureen & Paul T. Cadieux
Caitlin & Stephen Caldwell
Courtney & Michael Cambio
Samantha Canesi
Valerie & David Carnevale
Susan & James Cashin
Cava R. & Joseph F. Castagnaro
Jessica & Peter Chaffee
Coral Cheverie & Gail Turkington
Cherry & Scott Chun
John Clancy
Heather Cockcroft & MaKayla Soares
Theresa & Robert Corlett
Jill & Robert Cormier
Xavier Cornier
JoAnna & John Cory
Todd Costa
Teresa A. Crean
Michael & Jacqueline Cummings
Cheston & Joanne Cunha
Constantinos Dafoulas & Dadriana
Lepore
Lynn Daigle & Amanda Dumont
Christopher & Kaley Davis
Christina DeCastro
Anthony & Alexis Del Signore
Dr. & Mrs. Ronald A. DeLellis
Sharlene & Joseph Denommee
Brieann Dio & Joshua Moniz
Lisa & Michael DiSalvia
You are the Zoo’s most dedicated and visionary supporters. Your annual dues ensure our growth and excellence.
Zoo Guardian Society
The Doberstein Family
Tracey & Daniel Ducharme
Mary & Scott Eastman
Chris and Bridget Eisenhart
Melanie Eldridge & Timofey ZhukovKhovanskiy
Armanda Famiglietti
Robin W. & Budd Fisher
Theresa & Dennis Flanagan
James & Amy Foley
Suzanne & Katherine Fowler
William & Trisha Fowler
Manny & Courtney Francis
Ann Friedhofer & Thomas Stolberg
Ellen B. & David G. Galkin
Judith & Jeremiah Gallant
Lisa & Jessie Gillis
Marta Gomez-Chiarri & Mercedes RiveroHudec
Barry & Linda Greene
Michael & Caitlin Greenhouse
Dylan K. Gregory & Skylar M. Macedo
Gayle & Michael Guay
Katherine Haley & Adam Jarvis
Joseph & Debbie Hancock
Mark F. Harriman
Laura L. Hawkins & Roy O. Brady, Jr.
Desirae & Ashley Heys
Heidi & Jeffrey Hill
David Hill and Jennifer Haddon
Jeffrey A. & Barbara Horovitz Brown
Carolina & Lewis Howland
Melissa S. & Andrew Hughes
Julie & Elissa Izzo
Ben Jablonski & Holly Smith
Kristy & James Jeffrey
Patrick Jones & Laura Smith
Elizabeth & Jason Jones
Benita & Levester Jones
Mr. Richard R. Jordan
Judy Jorge & Justine Rua
Cailin & Adam Joyce
Adam Julian & Jennifer Basley
Yeama Kamara & Thomas Costa
Veena & Vasant Kamath
Lily & Jake Kelley
Terri & Bart Kelsea
Trevor Kimball & Jean Resnevic
Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Lachance
Lisa B. & Rene Lafleur, Jr.
Michael Lafond & Lisa Lemieux
Gregg & Amy Langevin
Jeanne Langford
Donna Leake & Allan Dvarskas
Susan Lee & Jennifer Lee
Amber & Brian Lee
Jennifer & Aaron Leiter
Jennifer Letourneau & Anthony Marcello
Amanda Lincoln & Stephen Johnson
Jane Linden & Betsy Grenier
Leanne & Roald Llado
Zoo Guardian Society
Bradley & Sara Londot
Kathleen & Brian MacLean
Paul & Holly Marchand
Dr. Edward W. Martin
Richard Masso & Kyle O’Keefe
Jeremy May & Stephanie Obodda
Mr. & Mrs. Neil McCulloch
Bradley Miller & Jennifer Rosenbaum
Susan & Jon Miller
Janis & Carlos Miney
Kristen Minsky & Brian Oakley
Lindsay & Leeds Mitchell
Carrie & Brian Molina
Sharon & Michael Monsour
Susan Morgan & William Tyler Smith
Ruth & Lance Morrell
Erin Morris
Janet & Bill Morrison
Paul & Elizabeth Morrisroe
Bill & Judith M. Morrissette
Danielle & Everett Mort
Laurel Murray
Elaine & Jay Nelson
Beatrijs & M. Peter Nightingale
Carl & Elizabeth Nordstrom
Jennifer O’Connor & Stephen Koehler
Ellen & James O’Donnell
Mark & Patricia Pagliarini
Percy & Nilson Parraga
Sally & David F. Pasquantonio
Suzanne Paul & Thomas McKoan
George & Doris Perras
Ashley Phillips & Troy Chappell
Richard & Paula Phillips
Russell Picozzi & Robert Santos
Martha & Jack Piemonte
Mr. Robert C. Pires
Anthony Pirri & Daniela Dimova
Carole Ponto
John & Janet Przygoda
Mary & Paul Pyne
Robert Rannin & Kevin Farrell
Theresa & Eric Raymond
Kevin & Susan Reardon
John & Monah Rhodes
Kara & Matthew Robenhymer
Corey Roberts
Corrie & Carson Robinson
Ana & Cristina Rocha
Robert & Theresa Roderick
Kevin Rolando & Molly Jacobson
Audrey & Thomas Ross
Kayla & Jason Rowe
Edwin Rule & Elizabeth Cason
Larry Runkle
Elizabeth & Kurt Santiago
Elizabeth & Justin Savage
Evan & Christelle Schoepfer
Lori & Keith Small
Marian Smith & Colin Sherer
David & Heather Sola
Lucy & Dominic Solari
Amanda Squires & James Landry
Thomas & Nancy Steinmeyer
Melissa & Patrick Sullivan
Keith & Catherine Swaby
Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Sweitzer
Mary & Rosalia Tarbox
Kevin Tarsagian & Ann Fiore
Anthony & Cheryl Ann Tedeschi
Indira & Nicholas Schorsch
Susan Schortmann & Chad Nagle
Thomas Scott & Stacey Carnevale
Michael & Deborah Sevegny
Stephanie & Derek Shelley
Debra C. & James T. Sherpey
Ben Sibielski
Timothy Sieben
Jesse Silva & Christy Silva
Linda Silveira & Joe Murray
Maggie & Jack Skenyon
Brian Theyel & Elizabeth Sullivan
Diana L. & Keith W. Thompson
John & Patricia Thompson
Michaela & David Tinory
King To
Steven G. Triedman & Elizabeth A. Isaacson
Heang Try & Justin ONeil
Kailey Tyrrell
Allison & Michael Uttley
Jason & Jennifer Valinski
Leslie & Bobbi Jo Van Alstine
Zoo Guardian Society
Heather & Kenneth Velzis
Morgan & Jacob Victor
Raymond & Patricia Vilnit
John Vitko & Kate Louth
Cathy Wait
Thomas Walden
Mary Brooks Wall
Karen L. Weavill
Denise & Francis Wehner
Heather Whitney & Nicole Walsh
Maribeth, Abby & Sam Williamson
Denise & Ted Winston
Ina & David Woolman
Nancy Worthen & Barry Schuman
Paula & Stephen Yole
Aziza Zaman & Purandar Dasgupta
Frank & Michelle Zola
Director’s Circle $500
Christine & Timothy M. Adams
Raymond & Hilary Andolfo
Anonymous
Vincent & Barbara Bernardo
Barbara R. Binder & David Katzen
Marina Bousa & Patrick Morrissey
Ann-Marie Bucci
Martha Butler & Joseph Russo
Donna Cameron-Gricus & Paul Gricus
Susan Cohick & Jeff Dill
Laura Czechowicz & Ashley Blauvelt
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. DiSanto
Carolyn Duby & David Swift
Susan Duffy & Paul Gordon
Robin & James Engle
Joseph & Pamela Farmer
Jennifer Foster
Janci Foundation
James F. Gendron
Joyce Generali & Jay Backstrom
Christina & Chris Gianelloni
Rebecca & Michael Grieco
Norma H. & Warren M. Hagist
Zoo Guardian Society
Christine & Robert Haskins
Rand & Marcia Herron
Paula & Frederic Hooper
John & Mimi Karlsson
James Kasinger & Danielle Lauzon
Holly LaConte & Kelsea Faucher
Cynthia & Reynolds Lake
Judy L. & Robert H. Lambe
Tricia & Brian Lamoureux
Sally E. Lapides
Nancy A. LaPosta-Frazier & Michael V. Frazier
Allison & Ryan LeBlanc
Elaine C. Masi
Amy & Michael Mayer
Dr. Elaine Mayer
Terrence & Lisa McWilliams
Robert & Jane Mead
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Miller, Jr
Jessica Miranda
Mark & Megan Mouded
Madeleine & John Mullen
Jennifer Peckham
Alyson Powell & Daniel Riley
David & Catharine Rankin
Steve and Ellie Rappaport
Kathleen & Keith Raymond
Dr. Matthew & Manon Sarasin
Barbara & Philip A. Segal, Jr.
Charles Rardin & Jane Sharp
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Sloan
Tyler & Laura Smith
Donna & Dennis Somerville
Paul Stepney
Peter Stocks & A. Michi McClure-Stocks
Ms. Dorothy J. Thornley
Jon & Jeanette Towles
Rhett & Kathryn Wessel
Keegan & Gerald Willette
Trustee’s Circle $1,000
Nancy J. Allen
Anonymous
Christine Barron & Charles Wyant
Amy & Joshua Boger
David Cloutier & Beth Ryder
Susan Dalton & Greg Spitzer
Meg Ferguson
Thomas & Leslie Gardner
John J. Gomez
Marie & Robert Iriye
Janis & George Kortyna
John Murray & Lynn Morgan
Richard Nadeau
Cynthia Salamon & Richard Cournoyer
Valorie & John Sheehan III
Santina Siena, M.D.
Robert & Catherine Sloan
Christopher & Pamela Thomas
Chairman’s Circle $2,500
Sue & Dan Ahearn
Martha Bower
Domenic & Sandy Coletta
Ernest L. Crivellone
Ruth & Jonathan Fain
Michael & Stephanie Forte
Almon & Suzanne Hall
Wendy Hewes
Julie & Steve Kalif
Patrick Le Beau & Meghan Rawson-Le Beau
Frank & Liz Mauran
Charles & Jessica McCarthy
Steven Medeiros & Kenneth Clukey
Roger Williams Circle $5,000
Jane S. Nelson
Founder’s Circle $10,000
Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper
commemorative benches
A commemorative bench is a thoughtful and distinctive way to recognize your loved one. Your support celebrates a love for animals and the natural world.
In memory of Ann Marie Antunes
Josh Antunes
In memory of Benjamin and Stella
Amanda Shannon
In memory of Tom Troy
Anonymous (2)
Nancy Carpenter
Margaret L. Jackson
Joan L. Mahoney
Abigail Nickolopoulos
Karen Pertuso
Amy Roberts
Bonnie Soule
Cheryl Vieira
zookeeper’s Circle
We would like to thank the following donors who have become part of the Zookeeper’s Circle, an exclusive group of friends dedicated to maintaining the Zoo as an important cultural and educational asset for Rhode Island. These 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
Donna Carroll
Judith C. Crowe
Sophie F. Danforth *
Sarah H. Denby
The Felicia Fund
Meg Ferguson
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.
*Deceased
gifts and grants
Individuals, foundations, trusts, and corporations that support ongoing development of new exhibits, animal care improvements and our education, research and conservation programming.
AMICA Insurance
Anonymous
Josh Antunes
B Street Foundation
Bally’s Twin River Lincoln
Bank Newport
Bank Rhode Island
Barings
Edward J. and Gloria M. Barlow Fund at Rhode Island Foundation
Better Business Bureau East MA, ME, RI, & VT
Big Night Entertainment Group
Estate of Walter Bruckshaw
Ross Buchmueller
Thomas Buonanno
Helen Burnham
Carol Chew
Citizens
City of Providence
Convention Authority of the City of Providence
The Estate of Alice Correia
Barbara Cottam & John J. Garrahy
CVS
Dave & Buster’s of Providence
Monica L. DeFeo
Sarah Denby
Joan M. DiSanto
Duffy & Shanley, Inc.
Barbara J. Emmons
Facebook
Feast & Fettle
Meg Ferguson
Firearms Unlimited Shooting Experience
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Domenic Gianfrancesco
Marianne Gianfrancesco
Goldfish Swim
Hasbro, Inc.
J. McLaughlin
Jasper Wyman & Son
John Hancock Financial Matching Gifts Program
Keller Williams Realty/Limitless Group
Jeanette Kogler
Beth Lappen
Paul Lotito
Magic Makers
Dr. Elaine Mayer
Pamela Medeiros
Meeting Street
Peter Metzger
Migliori-Cattabriga Fund at Rhode Island Foundation
MKTM, Inc.
Morgan Stanley Foundation
NEC Solar
New York Life Insurance Company
Abigail Nickolopoulos
Zoe M. Oemcke
Office of the RI General Treasurer
John J. Palumbo
Patriot Subaru
Pepsi Bottling Company
Pfizer Matching Gifts Program
Marcia Picard
Power Home Remodeling
Robin Pozez
Providence Country Day School
Joanne M. Quinn
R1 Indoor Karting
Renewal By Andersen
Rhode Island Comic Con
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Rhode Island Energy
Rhode Island Foundation
Frances Waterhouse Richmond Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation
Rockland Trust Company
Jennifer Roth
Anne F. Sage
Daniel L. Savoie
Sensata Technologies, Inc.
Amanda Shannon
Smart Green Solar
Karen Tanner
Philip Tanner
Textron
The Barbi N. Gracie Fund of the Rhode Island Foundation
The Feinstein Foundation, Inc
The Howard Bayne Fund
The Philmoney Trust
The Watch Hill Conservancy
U.S. Coast Guard
United Way of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island: Alumni Association
Jeff Veyera
matching gifts
These companies matched gifts from our members and donors, essentially doubling the impact of their gift.
AMICA Insurance
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Barings
BioGen Foundation
Citizens
Delta Dental of Rhode Island
John Hancock Financial
Matching Gifts Program
News Corp.
Pfizer Matching Gifts Program
Schneider-Electric
Sensata Technologies, Inc.
Vertex Foundation
Voya Financial
zooper heroes
Your monthly donation meets unexpected challenges. You are our superheroes!
Charles Adler
Navdeep Ahuja
Erin & Kieran Ainscough
Claire P. Amiot
Ann E. Archambault
Sandra & Michael Bartlett
Kathleen A. Bertone
Mary Blanchard
Susan Callori & Nancy Field
Sharon Chase & John Macuga
Jennifer Chen & Simon Montlake
Robin Chorlton
Anne Condon & Nell Connelly
Tanya Costa
Roger & Linda Coulombe
John Crowley
Paul & Lynne Czech
Michelle Davis & Michael Curran
Louise Denault
Elizabeth Denton
Robert Dupere
Claire Emery
Melissa Ferreira & Jose Branco
Sue Fuhrman
Donald D. & Sharon M. Gainey
Jane Gerhard & David J. Stern
Susan & Sarah Gibbs
Tim Giguere
Michael Harty
Denice Hicks
Marilyn Hourihan
Amanda Howard
Patricia Kauffman & John Powell
Alyssa Koerner & Harry Myers IV
Judy L’Etoile & Tamara Mathis
Barbara Lindop Higgins
Mrs. Judy Lockard
Sandy Lukowicz
Julie McKenna Alavian & Michael Alavian
Lynn McLaughlin & Van Hudson
Dennis & Linda Murray
Steven R. & Bethany Napolillo
Margaret O’Keefe
Lisa & Matthew Otto
Alyson Powell & Daniel Riley
Megan & Justin Rozzero
Quinn Sayles
Judith A. Seplowin
Donna Skinner
Deborah J. Smith
Mr. Dennis A. Smith
Donna & Dennis Somerville
Tara Stanford
Gregory Taft
Lyndsy Tainsh
Anne Tremblay
Joanne Vaughan
Lisa Vega-Marenghi
Lynda Wagner
Christian Whittemore & Christopher Wallace
Robin Wordsworth I
tributes In memory
Gifts made in someone’s memory allow you an opportunity to celebrate an animal loving friend or family member in a truly meaningful way.
In Memory of Nathan & Kayla Adams
Joanne & Joseph Donahue
In Memory of Sabrina and Reilly
Atkinson
M. Damaris Atkinson
In Memory of Dorothy Barney
Michael S. Quigley
In Memory of Walter “Bucky”
Bruckshaw
Judith G. Anderson
John & Donna Carroll
Mary Dalton
Susan Decubellis
Carol Ferreira
Rose & Peter Follows
Linda Gerstmeyer
Domenic & Nikki Gianfrancesco
Joan Gibbons
Dennis Iacobbo
Kristine Lindgren
Richard McLaughlin
David Minto
Kathryn O’Neel Webster
In Memory of Henry Caldwell
Natalie & Louis Petrucci III
In Memory of Francis J. Caplette
Tracy Andrews-Mellouise
In Memory of Edda L. Cleri
Virginia Agresti
Thomas Buonanno
Liz D’Abbraccio
Philip Fung
Victor Fung
Claudia Paquette
Elizabeth Reale
Patricia Reale
Leslie F. & Robert J. Varone
In Memory of Alice Correia
The Estate of Alice Correia
In Memory of Harold Curray
Charlotte M. Curry
In Memory of Valerie Deion
Linda M. Shaw
In Memory of Delilah, the agouti
Virginia Dare
In Memory of Nancy Derrig
Frank & Liz Mauran
In Memory of Doreen
Esta F. Avedisian
In Memory of Joseph Dorsey
Diane & Brian Heon
In Memory of Peter Fleurant
Gloria G. Fleurant
In Memory of Charles & Peter Fleurant
Gloria G. Fleurant
In Memory of Alice Forsstrom
Barbara Emmons
In Memory of Jack M. Halberian
Friends of Katherine Kazarian
In Memory of Jack M. Halberian
Michele H. Kazarian
In Memory of Paul the tree kangaroo
Zoe Oemcke
In Memory of Nathan Kerbel
Patricia Ricci
In Memory of Mike Langknecht
Emily Zakowski
In Memory of Mary Lunn
Cynthia Chancey
In Memory of Susan Maloney
Joan M. DiSanto
Susan Dunlevy
William Goodwin
Thomas Heroux
Dana M. & Glenn A. Maciel
Stephenie North
Shelly & Chris Rauner
Shirley & Stephen Roy
Jeff Veyera
Mr. and Ms. Paul Weingard
Judy Zizza
In Memory of Norman Martin
Jill Martin
In Memory of John Mayer
Dr. Elaine Mayer
In Memory of Edward McLaughlin
Cheryl Richardson
In Memory of My kitty, “Angel”
Lori-Ann Gagne
In Memory of Barbara Pertuso
Frank & Liz Mauran
In Memory of Eduardo Porras
Debra Jankowski
In Memory of Sha-Lei the red panda
Susan L. & Ernesto Callegari
Zoe Oemcke
In Memory of Stacey Tanner
Philip & Karen Tanner
Robert Zartarian
In Memory of Robert P. Thayer
Sue Thayer-Kramers
tributes in memory
In Memory of Alex Theriault
Donna Theriault
In Memory of Kenneth Thomas
Deborah Lallier
In Memory of Thomas Troy
Anonymous
Anonymous
Sheri & Mark Avery
Gina M. Cantelmo
Nancy Carpenter
Maragret L. & David Jackson
Stacey & Chantel Johnson
Tracey Kazura
Kyle & Shareen Knowlton
Joan Mahoney
Abigail & George Nickolopoulos
Louis J. Perrotti
Mrs. Karen Pertuso
Amy Roberts
Bonnie Soule
Cheryl Vieira
Martha Weston
In Memory of Kevin Vilnit
Raymond & Patricia Vilnit
In Memory of Betty White
Kara Amana
Elizabeth Anderson
Ashley & Anthony Autiello
Mary & Scott Baker
Mary A Bent Ellis
Vincent Bohlinger & Todd Borgerding
Cindy Boyd & Kathy Collins
Sarah Carr
Carol Chew
Kathy Collins & Cindy Boyd
Bethany & Alison Creswick
Patricia Cross
Anthony Derose
Roslyn B DiStefano
Maribeth R. & Scott E. Enos
Adam Greaney
Edith & Anthony Kubica
Carol Lachapelle
Lisa Lavoie
Casey Lenihan
Lori Linardo
Stephanie Lofland
Joseph Marzilli & Stacy Ferrara
Stacy Marzilli
Bridget Naughton
Christine Newton
Robin & Stephen Pacheco
Jessica Pardo
Brittany & Robert Parkinson
Russell Picozzi & Robert Santos
Kristen & John Quinn, Jr.
Elizabeth Rafferty
Donna Reed
Sandra Richard & Sara Wilcox
Debra Silvia
Kaitlyn Stanhope
Christina St. Germain
Katelyn Szura
Rosemary Warrener
Nancy M. Weaver
In Memory of Leonie Vera Williams
Karen Walmsley
In Memory of Margot & Bernadette
Witous
Elizabeth & Kurt Santiago
In Memory of Sandra Zakrison
Herbert Zakrison
annual fund
You are always willing to support the areas in most need, including animal care, conservation and education programs.
Mary Hillstrom & Kenneth Olsen
Jean & Brad Kopp
Frederick Mattis & Sandra Williams
Jessica Miranda
Jane S. Nelson
John J. Palumbo
Sharon A. & Marvin M. Pelser, Jr.
William Powell
Mrs. Frederick Prince
Joanne M. Quinn
Soutter Family Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation
Mary C. Speare
Peter Weyman & Kathleen Dinardi
$500-$999
Marie & Robert Iriye
Alissa & Ronald Labonte
Marjorie Martiesian
The John & Karin McCormick Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Miller, Jr.
Patricia Nanian
Elaine & Jay Nelson
Marcia Picard
Heather Picerne
Russell Picozzi & Robert Santos
Carole Ponto
Michele Ryan
Caitlin Saint-Aubin & Kevin Zona
Barbara & Philip A. Segal, Jr.
Charles Rardin & Jane Sharp
Maggie & Jack Skenyon
$10,000+
The Joseph and Rosalyn Sinclair Foundation, Inc.
$2,500-9,999+
Anonymous
Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper
Edith & Anthony Kubica
Patrick Le Beau & Meghan Rawson-Le Beau
Isabella Porter & Edward Levine
Steven Troy
$1,000-$2,499
Mr. David Altshuler and Dr. Sharman Altshuler
Anonymous
Bally’s Twin River Lincoln
Martha Bower
William J. Burdge
Susan Callori & Nancy Field
Judith & Murray Danforth
Mrs. Lorraine S. Dimeo
Heather Field
Susan A.V. & Michael G. Fox
Sue Fuhrman
Patty & Melvin G. Alperin Fund
Deniece Angiolilli & Conrad Janssen
Anonymous
Sandra & Frank Ansuini
Sandra & Michael Bartlett
Jonathan Bell
Stephen Boyle
Katy Cabral
Linnea K. Cedergren
Mr. & Mrs. Zechariah Chafee
Sharon Chase & John Macuga
Barbara Cottam & John J. Garrahy
Richard Desmeule
Dinusha & John Dietrich
Barbara T. Fahey
Lloyd & Linda Feit
Mrs. Ana C. Flood
Ms. Barbara B. Frueh
Mr. Robert T. Galkin
Thomas & Leslie Gardner
John J. Gomez
Michael Harty
Denice Hicks
Hope & David M. Hirsch
Victoria & Morgan Holland
Brian Theyel & Elizabeth Sullivan
United Way of Rhode Island
Leslie & Bobbi Jo Van Alstine
$350-$499
Ian Barnacle
Jean Betkowski
Loretta Bixby
Buell & Janet Carter
Louise Denault
Michelle Denault & Mark Palmer
Christina Holman
Dr. Robert J. Howe
Sally E. Lapides
Felicia Mahar
Kara & Nicholas McKamey
Lindsay Neagle & Anne Pearson
Bert & Donna Neales
Lisa & Matthew Otto
Alyson Powell & Daniel Riley
Jodie Sinclair
Beth Tasca & Richard Tasca
Our 30th annual Zoobilee - Feast with the Beasts was a hit! Thank you to all who joined us for the fun-filled party. With your wonderful generosity and support, Zoobilee raised much needed funds for the Zoo’s animal care, education outreach, and conservation initiatives.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Conservation Champion
Douglas Wine & Spirits
Environmental Superstar
Eastern Ice
Janci Foundation
Education Advocate
Bank Newport
The Color House
Fastsigns NESCTC
Prata Technology Consulting
Island Time Catering Co.
Textron
Pier Fish Company
Wildlife Protector
Susan Aguiar
The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company
Domenic and Sandy Coletta
Dimeo Construction Company
First Hartford Realty Corporation
H.P. & R. Co.
Jonathan & Maya Nelson
NorthEastern Consulting
Patriot Subaru
Pranzi Catering & Rentals
Rhode Island Monthly
Saccoccio & Associates Architects
Starkweather & Shepley Insurance
Maribeth Williamson
Animal Defender
Nancy J. Allen
David Carlson & Tammie Griffin
Coastline Trust Company
Meg Ferguson
Pam & Bill Heffernan
Massage Envy Spa
Frank & Liz Mauran
Miles River Direct
NEC Solar
Jane S. Nelson
Patridge, Snow & Hahn LLP
Ron & Joanne Patalano
U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting
Wave Federal Credit Union
Zero Waste Crusader
Bally’s Twin River Lincoln
Big Blue Bug Solutions
The Bock Foundation
Clean Water Ventures
Ferestien Feed & Farm Supply Inc.
Jennifer & Brett Foster
Gilbane Building Company
Hilb Group
Navigant Credit Union
New England Fence Company
Donna Ottaviano, Ed.D, East Bay Education Collaborative
Karen & Stephen Prest
SDS Disposal Inc.
Spirol International
Brenda Szeliga
Tandem Designworks
Warwick Mall
David & Jill Wolff
Woodlawn Gardens Florist
WPRI
Rhode Island Zoological Society 2022 Financials
EXPENSES
TOTAL $17,247,185 General Admission 23% Donations, Grants & Events 16.3% Membership 15.3% Gift Shops & Concessions 7% Education Programs 3.6% Functions & Sponsorships 26% Other 6.8% Carousel Village 2%
SUPPORT & REVENUE
Fundraising & Membership 10.2% Conservation & Education 12.7% Animal Care & Operations 62.7% TOTAL $14,558,433 Administration 13.4% Miscellaneous 1%
2022 RHODE ISLAND
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
Patrick T. LeBeau, Chair
Nancy Allen, Vice Chair
Sandra L. Coletta, Vice Chair
Margaret Ferguson, Secretary
Kristen Adamo, Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Martha Bower
Douglas Caniglia
Cheryl Cohen
Barbara S. Cottam
Sarah Denby
Marta Gomez-Chiarri
Pamela W. Heffernan
Kimberley M. Little
Liz Rollins Mauran
Jeffrey Mello
Howard Merten
John J. Palumbo
Steven M. Parente
Karen Silva, Ed.D., CHE
Maribeth Q. Williamson
EX-OFFICIO
Stacey Johnson
Executive Director
Rhode Island Zoological Society/
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Wendy Nillson
Superintendent of Parks
Providence Parks Department
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Sophie F. Danforth*
TRUSTEES EMERITUS
Margaret E. Curran, Esq.
Thomas P. Dimeo*
Jocelin Hamblett
James S. Harper III, VMD*
Bradford B. Kopp
Arthur D. Little
Nancy G.R. Moger
Richard Nadeau
Jane S. Nelson
Cate M. Roberts
Philip A. Segal, Jr.
Robert F. Stoico
*deceased
Roger Williams Park Zoo is one of over 200 zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Roger Williams Park Zoo is supported and managed by the Rhode Island Zoological Society (a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization) and is owned by the City of Providence.
1000 ELMWOOD AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02907 401.785.3510 | rwpzoo.org
