what we do
Roger Williams Park Zoo’s mission is: as leaders in conservation and animal care we create engaging experiences that empower guests to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places. As an accredited member of the Associations of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), in 2023, the Zoo was granted a 3-year accreditation renewal by AZA. Our accreditation is assurance that visitors are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care of 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 Roger Williams Park Zoo, make a contribution, purchase an item, or share your love of the natural world with others, you are supporting the mission of the zoo.
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. In 2023, the Zoo’s conservation efforts helped to save Eastern and Mexican box turtles from illegal pet trade and protected threatened local species like the American burying beetle, New England cottontail, and Eastern spadefoot tadpoles through breeding and release in the wild.
In my short time at Roger Williams Park Zoo, I am both proud and awed by the amount that we as a community have been able to accomplish together already. As evidenced in this report, 2023 was nothing short of remarkable, thanks to you!
With your support, we introduced new species, both living and extinct, to our beautiful grounds. Our seasonal event, Dinosaurs Among Us told the story of the prehistoric wildlife whose descendants live on today as our flighted feathered friends. Along with our partners from Natural Encounters, guests joined us in learning about the magnificent animals that fly among us, through our summer bird show, Dinosaurs in Flight.
We also engaged in many significant upgrades to the habitats of our animal collections, from literally raising the roof on the outdoor gibbon habitat to replacing our beloved red pandas’ habitat with a state-of-the-art facility where guests can visit them more regularly in the hot summer months.
Thanks to your help, we also built a beautiful new home for servals right at the front of the Zoo, opening spring of 2024. Together with our community we raised nearly $350,000 to fund this project in just a few months’ time, a spectacular feat in itself.
There are so many things you helped support in 2023 that I couldn’t possibly list them all in this note. With much more to come in 2024 and over the next few years, the future of your Zoo is beyond bright. We are so thankful for your continued investment in Roger Williams Park Zoo. You are instrumental in continuing to make our amazing animal collection and gorgeous grounds Rhode Island’s number one attraction.
Thank you once again for joining us in conserving wildlife and wild places.
Stacey Johnson Executive Director
Total number of donors and members: 24,550
Donors by region:
Donors and members from 48 states
12 countries and Revenue totals:
• Capital: $399,251
• General Operating/Annual Fund: $190,456
• Membership: $3,071,465
• Sponsorship: $370,630
• Grants: $256,019
• Zoobilee: $231,947 Total: $4,519,768
# of Sponsors
“It takes a village...”
Serval Habitat Capital Campaign
“The Arican proverb “It takes a village…’ spans meany cultures and fundamentally acknowledges the role of others in supporting a common goal; and in the case of a newly acquired serval at Roger Williams Park Zoo, we relied on our community to help build her a new home. In 2023, the Zoo participated in the emergency relocation of more than 75 felines from a distressed private breeding facility in California, including a serval named Velma.
Prior to her arrival, servals were included in the Zoo’s 20-year master plan, however the acquisition and exhibit construction costs were not expected for another few years. Thanks to the incredible support of our community and donors listed below, Velma will thrive in an environment specifically designed for her.
$10,000+
Arthur Bradford & Caitlin Clark
Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper
Sarah Denby
Meg Ferguson
Almon & Suzanne Hall
Janci Foundation
David & Betsey Kilmartin
John Murray & Lynn Morgan
The Philmoney Trust
Daniel Savoie
$5,000-$9,999
Helen Burnham & George Jacobs
Gould Charitable Lead Unitrust
The Murray Family Charitable Foundation, Suzanne & Terrence Murray
Zoe Oemcke
Prince Charitable Trusts
$2,500-$4,999
Wendy Hewes
Patrick Le Beau & Meghan Rawson-Le Beau
John & Madeleine Mullen
$1,000-$2,499
Nancy J. Allen
Anonymous (2)
Carter Fund at Rhode Island Foundation
Thomas & Leslie Gardner
Yolanda L’Archevesque
Lorber Foundation
Ms. Hope I. Mauran
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Miller, Jr
The Felicia Fund
$500-$999
Denise Dangremond
Jeremy & Lauren Labonte
Howard A. Merten & Veronica Dash
Jessica Mirand
Mary Brooks Wall
Edward & Katherine Watson
$250-$499
James & Nancy Baker
Leah Bamberger
Cherry & Scott Chun
Cindy M. Erickson and Michael Erickson
Sue Fuhrman
David & Christy Sherman
Ben Sibielski
Zoo Guardian Society
You are the Zoo’s most dedicated and visionary supporters. Your annual dues ensure our growth and excellence.
Founder’s Circle
Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper
Kenneth & Barbara Ruscetta
Roger Williams Circle
Jane S. Nelson
Ernest L. Crivellone
John Murray & Lynn Morgan
Chairman’s Circle
Sue & Dan Ahearn
Martha Bower
Ruth & Jonathan Fain
Almon & Suzanne Hall
Wendy Hewes
Patrick Le Beau & Meghan Rawson-Le Beau
Frank & Liz Mauran
Charles & Jessica McCarthy
Steven Medeiros & Kenneth Clukey
Jessica Miranda
Jay & Elaine Nelson
Jeff & Bella Oldenburg
Trustee’s Circle
Nancy J. Allen
Anonymous
Joshua & Amy Boger
Domenic & Sandy Coletta
Susan Dalton & Greg Spitzer
Cindy M. & Michael Erickson
Meg Ferguson
Ellen B. & David G. Galkin
Christina & Chris Gianelloni
John J. Gomez
Dylan K. Gregory & Skylar M. Macedo
Marie & Robert Iriye
Cynthia & Reynolds Lake
Dr. Elaine Mayer
Richard Nadeau
Elizabeth & Carl Nordstrom
Santina Siena, M.D.
Robert & Catherine Sloan
Keith & Catherine Swaby
Christopher & Pamela Thomas
Gina & Albert Todesca
Director’s Circle
Christine & Timothy M. Adams
Raymond & Hilary Andolfo
Anonymous
Christine Barron & Charles Wyant
Mary & Robert Bates
Vincent & Barbara Bernardo
Barbara R. Binder & David Katzen
Michael & Mary Blanchet
Matthew & Nicole Brazier
Ann-Marie Bucci
Martha Butler & Joseph Russo
Cava R. & Joseph F. Castagnaro
Cherry & Scott Chun
Lisa Ciullo
David Cloutier & Beth Ryder
Christina DeCastro
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. DiSanto
Robin & James Engle
Joseph & Pamela Farmer
Alison & Brandyn Fastino
James & Amy Foley
Thomas & Leslie Gardner
James F. Gendron
Joyce Generali & Jay Backstrom
Lisa & Richard Giovanelli
Kristen Healy
Dianalee & Liliana Hernandez
Paula & Frederic Hooper
Julie & Elissa Izzo
Ben Jablonski & Holly Smith
John & Mimi Karlsson
Judy L. & Robert H. Lambe
Tricia & Brian Lamoureux
Sally E. Lapides
Nancy A. LaPosta-Frazier & Michael V. Frazier
Donna Leake & Allan Dvarskas
Kathy S. & Douglas Mancosh
Dr. Edward W. Martin
Michael & Amy Mayer
Mr. & Mrs. Neil McCulloch
Lisa & Terrence McWilliams
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Miller, Jr
Alyson Powell & Daniel Riley
Catharine & David Rankin
Steve and Ellie Rappaport
Kathleen & Keith Raymond
Jennifer & R. Joshua Roth
Michele Ryan
Susan Schortmann & Chad Nagle
Ben Sibielski
Donna & Dennis Somerville
Brian Theyel & Elizabeth Sullivan
Dorothy J. Thornley
Jon & Jeanette Towles
Leslie & Bobbi Jo Van Alstine
Karen Weavill & Mike Proulx
Rhett & Kathryn Wessel
David & Jill Wolff
Ina & David Woolman
Patron’s Circle
Rebecca Alberg
Jeff & Susan Allen
Deniece Angiolilli & Conrad Janssen
Anonymous (3)
Leslie & Christopher Apple
Amanda Armbrust-Asselin & John Asselin
Ash & Danielle Atkins
Cassandra Aubin & Matthew LaMountain
John & Ellen Avellino
Laurie Avilla-Machado & Matthew Machado
Daniel & Lisa Bache
Meggan & Chris Bailey
Cynthia A. & Robert E. Ball, Jr.
Kerry Barber & Dorothy Barber
Josephine Barnds-Brown & Warren Brown
Diane & Chris Baxter
Benjamin Beaudoin
Daniel & Samantha Becker
Jordan Benson & Robert Smookler
Lisbet & Andrew Bent
Karen & Sarah Beraha
Jean & Joel Bernstein
Steve & Rachel Biron
Natalie & Steven Blair
Christopher Bloom & Shareen Holly
Justin Borges
Scott & Bethany Boucher
Rebecca & William Boulay
Angela Boulay & Sandra Almeida
Terry & Barbara Breslin
Christopher & Brittany Brown
Courtney & Michael Cambio
Zoo Guardian Society
Samantha Canesi
Valerie & David Carnevale
Claire N. Carrabba
Jessica & Peter Chaffee
Jo Cobble
Susan Cohick & Jeff Dill
William & Sara Cole
Gina & Andrew Cole
Nicholas Coleman
Jason & Carrie Conforti
Michael & Juliann Corey
Theresa & Robert Corlett
Jill & Robert Cormier
Bhaktivedanta Corporan & Aurora Ortega Fleté
Todd Costa
Ronald Crompton
Jacqueline & Michael Cummings
Cheston & Joanne Cunha
Constantinos Dafoulas & Dadriana Lepore
Lynn Daigle & Amanda Dumont
Terry De La Paz & Robert Smith
Anthony & Alexis Del Signore
Dr. & Mrs. Ronald A. DeLellis
Sharlene & Joseph Denommee
The Doberstein Family
Sabrina Dombal & Brandon Moniz
Natalia & Patrick Downes
Aurelia C. & Joseph P. Drolet
Daniel & Tracey Ducharme
Mary & Scott Eastman
Chris and Bridget Eisenhart
Melanie Eldridge & Timofey Zhukov-Khovanskiy
Jossmill Estevez & Mirtha Rodriguez
Kevin Fielding
Robin W. & Budd Fisher
Theresa & Dennis Flanagan
Suzanne & Katherine Fowler
Manny & Courtney Francis
Brian Frankovic & Cathy Medeiros
Megan & James Gibbons
Lisa & Jessie Gillis
Jessica Glass & Ariana Berryman
Emily Gloss & Eric Walz
Barry & Linda Greene
Bryan & Cassandre Grote
Paula Guarino & Steven Palin
Joseph & Debbie Hancock
Hugh & Linda Hanson
Laura L. Hawkins & Roy O. Brady, Jr.
Vito Hazard & Dan LeBlanc
David Hennessey & Amanda Bezanson
Desirae & Ashley Heys
Heidi & Jeffrey Hill
David Hill and Jennifer Haddon
The Holt Family
Jeffrey A. & Barbara Horovitz Brown
Katherine & Jason Hovanec
Carolina & Lewis Howland
Kristy & James Jeffrey
Benita & Levester Jones
Mr. Richard R. Jordan
Veena & Vasant Kamath
Michael Katz & Elinore McCance-Katz
Charles Kelley & Sharon Rounds
Terri & Bart Kelsea
Jacqueline & Denali Kikuchi
Craig & Jillian Kilroy
Trevor Kimball & Jean Resnevic
James Kirschner & Anne Hutchins
Jessica & Jeremiah Knowles
Holly LaConte & Kelsea Faucher
Lisa B. & Rene Lafleur, Jr.
Jeanne & Jessica Langford
Allison & Ryan LeBlanc
David LeBlanc
Susan Lee & Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Letourneau & Anthony Marcello
Christina & Brandon Lew
Leanne & Roald Llado
Wanda A. & William Loynds
Tom Lukaszewski & Cindy Klaja
Ms. Veronica Mackenzie
Brittney Manzi
Paul & Holly Marchand
Raymond & Atny Martin
John Meara & Kelly Rafferty Meara
Caleb & Karen Messier
Susan & Jon Miller
Kristen Minsky & Brian Oakley
Paul & Elizabeth Morrisroe
Bill & Judith Morrissette
Deborah Moshier-Dunn & Michael Dunn
Laurel Murray
Michael Neveu & Tracy Trusty-Neveu
Beatrijs & M. Peter Nightingale
Jennifer O’Connor & Stephen Koehler
Ellen & James O’Donnell
James & Ashley Ostendorf
Donna & B. Page
Mark & Patricia Pagliarini
William Pardoe
Steven & Sheryl Parente
Sally & David F. Pasquantonio
Stacey & Gary Pazienza
George & Doris Perras
Diane & Brian Pflomm
John & Jillian Phillip
Richard & Paula Phillips
Russell Picozzi & Robert Santos
Martha & Jack Piemonte
Mr. Robert C. Pires
Anthony Pirri & Daniela Dimova
Blessin Premy
Robert Rannin & Kevin Farrell
Nina Rathbun & Steven Steinmetz
Zoo Guardian Society
Theresa & Eric Raymond
Kevin & Susan Reardon
Aaron & Amanda Richardson
Crystal Rivera
Kara & Matthew Robenhymer
Robert Roderick & Theresa Williams
Kevin Rolando & Molly Jacobson
Janis & Carlos Rosa
Candida Rose & Scott Lucrkut
Audrey & Thomas Ross
Larry Runkle
Melanie & Mark Salmon
Elizabeth & Kurt Santiago
Andrew & Bonnie Schwerin
Thomas Scott & Stacey Carnevale
Zachary & Brooke Seely
Michael & Deborah Sevegny
Timothy Sieben
Linda Silveira & Joe Murray
Maggie & Jack Skenyon
Lori & Keith Small
Makayla & Barbara Soares
Chris Soffayer & Toni Manzon
Amanda Squires & James Landry
Thomas & Nancy Steinmeyer
Caitlin & Michael Swanson
Mr. & Mrs. Donald P. Sweitzer
Mary & Rosalia Tarbox
Kevin Tarsagian & Ann Fiore
Anthony & Cheryl Ann Tedeschi
Ralph Thomas
Diana L. & Keith W. Thompson
John & Patricia Thompson
King To & Colleen Cavanaugh
Heang Try & Justin ONeil
Tanya Turan and Marc Chimowitz
Allison & Michael Uttley
Jason & Jennifer Valinski
Raymond & Patricia Vilnit
John Vitko & Kate Louth
Thomas Walden
Mary Brooks Wall
Leanna Warren & Larry Berger
Denise & Francis Wehner
Jeffrey Weiss & Nancy Freeman
Keegan & Gerald Willette
Denise & Ted Winston
Crystal & Andrew Wysong
Paula & Christopher Yole
Aziza Zaman & Purandar Dasgupta
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 and legacy 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-LeBeau
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
donor impact
A beautiful giraffe sculpture was commissioned and generously donated to the Zoo by Sarah and Charley Denby. The sculpture was created by artist Joseph Fichter. This magnificent giraffe sculpture is a welcome addition to the grounds of Roger Williams Park Zoo, located in front of the giraffe yard.
Thanks to the generosity of longtime supporters Sarah and Charley Denby, a stunning new giraffe sculpture joined our herd! In fall of 2023, a life-size baby giraffe sculpture crafted by renowned artist Joseph Fichter, was dedicated at the Zoo.
For Sarah and Charley, the love of animals and art intertwined beautifully. Long-time admirers of Fichter’s work, they saw a perfect fit in his expertise with welded and forged sculptures and the idea for a magnificent giraffe sculpture took root.
With the Zoo’s 150th birthday looming in 2022, the Denbys saw a unique opportunity. They connected with Fichter, sparked a conversation about the similarities between giraffes and horses, and voila! The perfect artist for this magnificent project was found.
But the Denbys aren’t just animal and art lovers, they’re also local advocates. Sarah’s a dedicated community
volunteer and Zoo board member, while Charley is a champion of public art. They envisioned this sculpture as a gift to the public, a chance for everyone to enjoy a little whimsy, a touch of steel-forged wonder amidst the reallife wonders of the Zoo.
The unveiling of the reused metal sculpture took place this past November with a gathering of local officials, the artist and his family, the Denbys themselves, and a whole zoo-full of press, community members, Zoo volunteers and staff. This is just one example of how the Roger Williams Park Zoo continues to grow and evolve, thanks to the dedication of supporters like Sarah and Charley Denby.
Now, our metallic marvel stands proud outside the giraffe habitat, greeting visitors. So, the next time you visit the Zoo, keep your eyes peeled for this charming new resident.
annual fund
You are always willing to support the areas in most need, including animal care, conservation and education programs.
$10,000+
Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper
Kaman’s Art Shoppes, Inc.
Zoe Oemcke
$5,000-$9,999
Barbara T. Fahey
Steven Troy
$2,500-$4,999
Ross & Pam Buchmueller
Donna Cameron-Gricus & Paul Gricus
Edith & Anthony Kubica
Mr. & Mrs. J. Terrence Murray
Virginia & Alan Nathan
Isabella Porter & Edward Levine
$1,000-$2,499
Dr. Sharman Altshuler
Anonymous
William J. Burdge
Susan Callori & Nancy Field
Judith & Murray Danforth
Mary Hillstrom & Kenneth Olsen
Frederick Mattis & Sandra Williams
Jessica Miranda
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
Nancy J. Allen
Patty & Melvin G. Alperin Fund
Sandra & Frank Ansuini
Jonathan Bell
Robert Bixby
Linnea K. Cedergren
Jessica & Peter Chaffee
Delmyra Kennels, Inc.
Dinusha & John Dietrich
Dennis & Diane Dion
Nancy Dutra
Elizabeth Ebright & Kathy Robinson
William Farrell
Barbara & James Findley
Mrs. Ana C. Flood
Ms. Barbara B. Frueh
Sue Fuhrman
John J. Gomez
Michael Harty
Denice Hicks
Hope & David M. Hirsch
DongKyu Kim
Alissa & Ronald Labonte
Jane Linden & Betsy Grenier
The John & Karin
McCormick Foundation
Mrs. Dorothy McCulloch
Heather Picerne
Russell Picozzi & Robert Santos
Carole Ponto
Charles Rardin & Jane Sharp
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ross
Rosalind Rustigian
Barbara Schepps Wong & Richard Wong
Susan & Geoffrey Sewall
United Way of Rhode Island
Leslie & Bobbi Jo Van Alstine
Teresa Zinser
$250-$499
James Alves & Carole Messier
Deniece Angiolilli & Conrad Janssen
Anonymous (2)
Ann E. Archambault
Jeannine R. Audet
Richard Audette
Jean Betkowski
Amanda Blair
Mr. Robert Boss
Ebony Bridwell-Mitchell
Patrice M. & Gary A. Brierty
James Buckley
Lori Caputo
John & Donna Carroll
Michael & Nancy Carufel
Kathleen M. & Joel W. Cassola
Joseph & Joan Cembrola
Marina & Frank Chiello
Robin Chorlton
Cherry & Scott Chun
David Cloutier & Beth Ryder
Michelle Denault & Mark Palmer
Louise Denault
Susan & Antiego Dirado
Barbara Emmons
Melanie & James Fagan
Jeffrey E. Fear
Jeanne Foisy
Tim Giguere
Gladys Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation
Joseph Godlewski
Jean C. & David J. Golden
Roberta & Luke Gosselin
Ms. Nancy V. Hansen
Kathy Haronian
Jill C. Henley
Victoria & Morgan Holland
John & Carol Howland
Family Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation
Thomas & Teresa Jefferson
John & Mimi Karlsson
Judith Kennedy
Cheryl A. King & Bernard Zimmermann III
Sally E. Lapides
Paul Lotito
Joanne Lynch
Juan Mariscal
Elizabeth Matthews
Gretchen Maurer
Kara & Nicholas McKamey
Andrew Mckenna-Foster
Robert & Jane Mead
Debra Morris
John & Madeleine Mullen
Dennis & Linda Murray
John Murray & Lynn Morgan
Lindsay Neagle & Anne Pearson
Bert & Donna Neales
Maureen Neira
Birgit Neumann
Christopher Noelte
Lisa & Matthew Otto
Mary-Elizabeth & James Perry
John & Janet Przygoda
Richard Rockhill
Kathleen Rorick & Dave McNichol
Martha Ryan
Lisa Sampson & Nicholas Palermo
annual fund gifts and grants
Sharpe Family Foundation/
Julie & Henry Sharpe III
Catherine Sheehan & Hendrik Bogaars
David & Christy Sherman
Jodie Sinclair
Sarah Sinclair & Peter B. Scoliard
John & Margaret Skenyon
Ms. Mila A. Skowron
Nancy & Steven Spirito
Stacey Sternberg
Arlene Wagner
Warwick Neck Elementary School
Mattie & Michael Wells
Julie & Antonio White
Marin Wilkerson
Individuals, foundations, trusts, and corporations that support ongoing development of new exhibits, animal care improvements and our education, research and conservation programming.
Richard Adduci
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Bank Newport
Bank Rhode Island
Barings
Edward J. and Gloria M. Barlow Fund at Rhode Island Foundation
The Howard Bayne Fund
Better Business Bureau East MA, ME, RI, & VT
Bird Rides
Martha Bower
Barbara Bowman
Suzanne Brunner
Canary Flooring
Centreville Bank
Citizens Convention Authority of the City of Providence
Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper
Hallie Costa, Friends and Family of Naia Pereira
Sarah Denby
Scott DeSalvo
Duffy & Shanley, Inc.
Family Service of RI
The Feinstein Foundation, Inc.
The Felicia Fund
FM Global Matching Gifts
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Goldfish Swim
The Barbi N. Gracie Fund of the Rhode Island Foundation
HappyNest Inc.
High Low Properties
Homegrown Distribution
Maxwell Jencks
Keller Williams Realty/Limitless Group
John Kelly
Jeanette Kogler
John and Elaine Mayer Fund at Rhode Island Foundation
Pamela Medeiros
Migliori-Cattabriga Fund at Rhode Island Foundation
MKTG, Inc./Diageo
National Guard
Natural Encounters International
NEC Solar
Norcom Mortgage
Nordson Corporation Foundation
Zoe M. Oemcke
Kira Palmer-Hardmon
John J. Palumbo
Patriot Subaru Paycor
Marcia Picard
Power Home Remodeling
Providence Country Day School
Renewal By Andersen
Rhode Island Energy
Rhode Island FC
Rhode Island Foundation
RI Department of Children Youth & Families: Friendship Street
Frances Waterhouse Richmond Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation
Trish Riecke
The Royal Little Family Foundation
SSA Group
The Stoico / FIRSTFED Foundation
Stonehouse Mountain Family Fund
Karen Tanner
Philip Tanner
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy
Treasury RI
Tufts University’s School of Veterinary Medicine
U.S. Coast Guard
zooper heroes
Your monthly donation meets unexpected challenges. You are our superheroes!
Charles Adler
Alexis Allen
Susan & James Allen
Emily Ambrose
Claire P. Amiot
Heather & Justin Andrews
Tracy Andrews-Mellouise
Ann E. Archambault
Patti Arkwright
Bridgett & Mark Arnold
Jeannine R. Audet
Mary Jane Badger
James Barrows
Stephanie & Jeremy Blais
Mary Jane & Robert M. Bohlen
Mr. Robert Boss
Sallymae & Ronald Bouvier
Patrice M. & Gary A. Brierty
Jeffrey & Addy Buffum
William J. Burdge
Kathleen & Robert Busch
Lorri Byrne
Susan Callori & Nancy Field
Lori Caputo
Carolann & Joseph F. Carr
Sarah Carr
Donna L. & John J. Carroll
Kathleen M. & Joel W. Cassola
Jessica Chace
Robin Chorlton
Samantha Clarke-Medeiros
Anne Condon & Nell Connelly
Kathryn Cooper
Mikayla Costa
Theresa Cote
Roger & Linda Coulombe
Jennifer Cullivan
Michelle Davis & Michael Curran
Louise Denault
Carol DePetrillo
Marjorie Diaco
Dinusha & John Dietrich
Robert Dupere
Barbara Emmons
Marianne Ferrara
Maria Franzen
Sue Fuhrman
Donald D. & Sharon M. Gainey
Jeanne Gecawich
Tim Giguere
Merriel A. Gillan
John J. Gomez
Celeste & Paul Greco Kotudy
Andrea Hallmark
Michael Harty
Kristen Hayes
Denice Hicks
Barbara Lindop Higgins
Victoria & Morgan Holland
Marilyn Hourihan
Amanda Howard
Olga & Christian Huber
Shannon M. Hurley
Tabitha Jaycox & Angel Irizarry
Tammy A. & Robert Joyce
Melissa Kearns
Judith Kennedy
Faith Kindle & Lynn Kindle
Alyssa Koerner & Harry Myers IV
Karen & Eric Kraus
Ruth P. & John F. Kronenberg
Deborah Lallier
Sally E. Lapides
Joanne Lynch
Stephanie Madan
Joanne McAfee
Mikayla & Thomas McKivergan
Lynn McLaughlin & Van Hudson
Amy Medeiros
Barbara Morgan
Amanda Moss
Dawn Mowry
Deborah Muldoon
Bert & Donna Neales
Lisa & Matthew Otto
Jeanne & Alison Perry
Barbara Pezzulli
Heather Picerne
Carole A. Ponto
Christopher & Joanne Provost
Allyson & Justin Quintanilla
Diane Rainone
Rico & Laura Razza
Matthew Record
Rae & William Renfrew
Carol & John Robinson
Richard Rockhill
Melissa Rodas
Kristalyn Roodbeen
Megan & Justin Rozzero
Martha Ryan
Lisa Sampson & Nicholas Palermo
Jonathan & Cyndie J. Seely
Stephanie Stanford Shaw
Suzanne & Richard Smith
Liana & Justin Smith
Deborah J. Smith
Stephanie Spardello-Pigeon & Jacob Pigeon
Tara Stanford
Laura S. Tanner
Beth & Richard Tasca
Joan Tracey
Anne Tremblay
Claire Warren
Mattie & Michael Wells
Howard Williams & Marianne Hadzima
Stephanie & Bryan Williams
Charles Zechel & Mari Snow
Tribute gifts
Gifts made in honor or memory of a loved one allow you an opportunity to celebrate an animal loving friend or family member in a truly meaningful way.
Tributes in Honor
In Honor of Robert & Maria Bareiss
Jacqueline Carrell
In Honor of Hendrik Bogaars
Lisa Foley
MFS Investment Management
In Honor of Nancy Carpenter
Arlene Wagner
In Honor of The Chan Family
Lynne Linden
In Honor of Kevin & Colin Christopher
Cheryl Wanless
In Honor of Coryn, Alexis, & Kellan
Sean & Ceara Therrien
In Honor of Elizabeth DuPont
Susan Hacker
In Honor of Anya, Alek, & Tintin Filikov
Ekaterina Filikova & David Rabinow
In Honor of Sarah & Colin Floody
Marilyn & Robert Moskol
In Honor of Susan McCoy Gibbons
Michael & Theresa Barcelona
In Honor of DJ Hill
Adeline Medeiros
In Honor of Eli Klem
Dennis & Bethany Klem
In Honor of Ian Kogler
Jeanette & James Kogler
In Honor of Clay Kozlowski
Dana Emmanouilidis
In Honor of Robert Laforge
Rosemary Garabot
In Honor of Dorothy Leland
Lesley Turechek
In Honor of Mitch Manning
Jill Sitkin
In Honor of Anne Matlin
Dianne & James Pratt
In Honor of Eloise Narrigan & Josh Chodorow
Susan Chodorow
In Honor of Leigh Picard
Marcia Picard
In Honor of Zachary Robin
Michele & Seth Robin
In Honor of Rick Rockhill
Kim Waltrip
In Honor of Sandy Rutkauskas
Debbie Rutkauskas
In Honor of Dr. Frederik Schockaert
Dawn & Emmanuel Lima
In Honor of Alison Sherman
Joseph Bassi
In Honor of Savannah Taylor
Karin Taylor
In Honor of Luca Ursillo-Lamarre
David Lamarre & Lyndsey Ursillo Lamarre
In Honor of Mason William
William Gaulin
In Honor of Dr. Kim Wojick
Tufts University’s School of Veterinary Medicine
In Honor of Zan, the red panda
Emily Chen & Jaxton Berrios
In Memory of Margaret C. Aitken
Heather Bee
In Memory of Lois A. Berghorn
Janet Cherms
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Magee
Susan & John McManus
In Memory of Elizabeth DeSalvo
Candyce Agbeblewu
Christine Contonio
Scott DeSalvo
Daniel Eberle
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John Kelly
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Glenn Peipert
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Ted Seman
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Amanda Herstam & Maria Hammond
Paul & Robin Kostak
Edith & Anthony Kubica
Linda & Alexander Lucini
Nicholas & Linda Principe
Therese Quigley & Robert Quigley
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Pamela Medeiros
Janet Noke
JoAnn Stevens
John & Laurie Ann Walsh
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Mark Bergeron
Mary Billington
Carmina Caloremoretti
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Edward Grady
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Debra Abeshaus
Ellen Bohn Gitlitz
Lewis Chase
Ruth Deignan
Ellen Doeren
Pamela Dunder-Mann
Joan Gordon
Holly Knight
Valerie Kossar
Susan Shapiro
Janet Simas
Toni Strazza
Lynn & Ross Trimby
Vicki Vinnitsky
Marianne Votta
Martha & Alan Weston
Kathleen Zambernardi
In Memory of Sha-Lei, the red panda
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Karen & Philip Tanner
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Deborah Lallier
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Jane Devlin
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Julie Newton & Sam Williams
In Memory of David Winslow
Scott & Maria Winslow
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In memory of Rose Iuliano
Thomas Brillat
Nancy Carpenter
Anthony DeLuca
Brian Hamilton
Gwendolyn Hamilton
Neil Hamilton
In memory of Rita Medeiros
Pamela Medeiros
In memory of Naia Mae Pereira
Hallie Costa
Nancy Iuliano
Erin L. Mahoney
Laura Mayer
Hope Pilkington
Patricia E. Riecke
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SUPPORT & REVENUE
After years of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to the mission of Roger Williams Park Zoo, longstanding Trustee Liz Mauran stepped down from her position on the Board of Trustees at the end of 2023. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Mrs. Mauran was honored with the distinguished title of Trustee Emeritus by the Rhode Island Zoological Society Board of Trustees, an honorary position reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to service.
Mrs. Mauran has been an integral part of the Zoo family as a member since 1999 and a trustee since 2002. Her passion for wildlife conservation and education has a left an indelible mark on the Zoo’s success and growth. Liz has been a driving force behind numerous initiatives, including chairing the Development Committee, Co-Chairing the 2006 Capital Campaign, Co-Chairing the 150th Gala Committee, and serving as a member of the Executive Committee.
Liz Mauran Recognized for her distinguished service with Emeritus Appointment
“Liz completes her term as a Board member, leaving a legacy of leadership and generosity that will be hard to match. Her transition to trustee emeritus will allow us to keep her close as a permanent member of the Zoo family.” Said Patrick LeBeau, Chairman of the Rhode Island Zoological Society Board of Trustees.
In addition to this recognition, Roger Williams Park Zoo has installed a plaque at the Sophie Danforth Administration Building, recognizing all Trustee Emeriti for their outstanding years of service. The entire Zoo family is grateful to Mrs. Mauran for her many years of dedication to conserving wildlife and wild places.
In 2023, the Zoo paid tribute to Nancy Derrig, superintendent of Providence Parks from 1985 to 2003 with this dedication plaque. The “Derrig Overlook” plaque lies within the bricks at the overlook between the giraffe and elephant habitats at the Zoo.
(L-R, Stacey Johnson-executive director RWPZ, Liz Mauran, Patrick LeBeau, chairman of the board of trustees
2023 RHODE ISLAND
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
Patrick T. LeBeau, Chair
Nancy Allen, Vice Chair
Sandra L. Coletta, Vice Chair
Margaret Ferguson, Secretary
Maribeth Q. Williamson, Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Martha Bower
Douglas Caniglia
Claire Carrabba, Esq.
Cheryl Cohen
Barbara S. Cottam
Sarah Denby
Cindy Erickson
Pamela W. Heffernan
John Igliozzi, Esq.
Liz Rollins Mauran
Howard Merten, Esq.
Damaris Messina
John H. Mullen
John J. Palumbo
Steven M. Parente
Karen Silva, Ed.D., CHE
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Sophie F. Danforth*
TRUSTEES EMERITI
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
EX-OFFICIO
Stacey Johnson, Executive Director
Wendy Nilsson, Superintendent of Parks
*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.