Much has been accomplished but none of this
ANNUAL REPORT 2013
would have been possible without the tremendous leadership and commitment of our volunteers and staff.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
2013 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mark C. Reed
CHAIRMAN
Sedgwick County Zoological Society, Inc.
James B. Skelton, 5th District
PRESIDENT
David M. Unruh, 1st District Tim R. Norton, 2nd District Karl Peterjohn, 3rd District Richard Ranzau, 4th District James B. Skelton, 5th District
Scott Ochs
TRUSTEES
Jeff Ablah Kevin J. Arnel Ron Brunton William P. Buchanan Martha C. Buford Kelly E. Callen Mark C. DeVries John Dunlop III Allan Dunne Genevieve Farha Rhonda Fullerton Michael Herbert Ronald Holt Steven A. Houlik Dirk Jones Sarah Kauffman Don J. Knappenberger Dave Larson Buz Lukens Gayle Malone Sam Marnick Doug Neff Martin W. Park Sue Pearce Mary Lynn Priest Scott Redler Barry Schwan Jay Smith David M. Unruh Suzanne Vaupel Marty Wells Sheryl Wohlford
COUNTY MANAGER
William P. Buchanan
ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER
Ronald Holt
MISSION
To inspire discovery, appreciation, and respect for animals and nature.
VISION
With passion, leadership, and foresight, the Sedgwick County Zoo will be the best zoo possible for our animals and guests.
DEAR FRIENDS: As I reflect back on 2013 at Sedgwick County Zoo, one of my favorite quotes comes to mind:
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. —Margaret Mead Without a doubt, these words summarize the life of Sedgwick County Zoo and the powerful force of the people who believe and have passion for its mission. Through challenges, obstacles and opportunities, we have made tremendous strides forward to ensure a continued world-class zoo for this community and the state of Kansas to enjoy for generations to come. Much business was accomplished: • A new five-year funding agreement was reached with our valued Sedgwick County partners. This will allow more intensive planning for future needs at the Zoo including infrastructure, staff resources and delayed building enhancements. The total funding agreement amounts to strong growth in funding starting at $5.3 million in 2014 to nearly $6.9 million in 2018. Thank you committed citizens and Sedgwick County partners for helping us change the future. • With the funding agreement in place, the Zoo board of trustees quickly engaged in the development of an historic $10.6 million fundraising campaign to ensure the future of elephants at Sedgwick County Zoo. This decision comes with much faith and passion and it will prove to change the world as it pertains to the possible existence of African elephants in our life-time. • One of the most popular destinations of our guests is the Zoo’s Jungle Building. However, the building has shown signs of decay and plans are in place to begin a thorough renovation of this exhibit. During 2014, the exhibit will be closed for construction but will be opened in Spring of 2015 to the delight of our guests. Much has been accomplished but none of this would have been possible without the tremendous leadership and commitment of our volunteers and staff. Our achievements were made possible because so many have recognized the unique and valuable role the Zoo plays in environmental learning, wildlife conservation, as well as our important contributions to the quality of life and the economy of our community. On behalf of our board, staff and volunteers, thank you for your support today and for your support for the exciting times ahead. I will never doubt what can be accomplished and what we can do to save the world. Sincerely,
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2013 PROJECTS
APRIL
AUGUST
• Renovation of Australia and South America Transition area
• Construction of new office complex for the Maintenance Coordinator
MAY • Significant Renovation of Koch Orangutan and Chimpanzee Habitat building including a new roof and A/C • Addition of invertebrate exhibits in the Jungle Lobby • Renovation and expansion of camel yard • Moved security office to tram depot at entrance of the Zoo • New asphalt service road to The Downing Gorilla Forest • New way-finding at front of Zoo • New roof at black bear holding
OCTOBER • Removal of all brush and trees along the entire perimeter fence route • New asphalt roads at Koch Orangutan and Chimpanzee Habitat to Australia and South America
NOVEMBER • American barn kitchen facelift • Demolition of the quarantine building to make way for new quarantine facility
JUNE • Hippo viewing safety mesh installed
JULY • New retaining wall at Big Bear Plaza • New viewing window at black bear • The Downing Gorilla Forest Nganda Village thatch replacement • New Kea exhibit Asian moat cleaning 4
Australia and South America Transition area renovation
New automatic doors at Koch Orangutan and Chimpanzee Habitat
New asphalt service roads
New way-finding signage
New kea exhibit 5
FINANCIALS
ATTENDANCE 1971 – 2013 1971 1973 1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 3005 2007 2009 2011
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
2013
Total Memberships sold in 2013: 12,630 Total Attendance for 2013: 511,306 6
OPERATING SUPPORT:
Sedgwick County Donations & Grants Other Contributions
$4,958,185 $372,707 $129,347
Other Income 12.7%
Sedgwick County 45.1%
Memberships 13.1%
OPERATING REVENUE:
Admissions $1,831,023 Concessions $866,825 Memberships $1,434,855 Other Income: Zoobilee $940,789 Promotional Events $190,789 Education Programs $150,032 Investment Income $1,030 Miscellaneous $113,801
TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE $10,989,383
Concessions 7.9%
Admissions 16.7% Other Contributions 1.2%
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Salaries & Benefits $6,650,982 Repairs & Maintenance $390,462 Utilities $521,191 Other: Promotions & Advertising $374,085 Animal Food $519,853 Other Supplies $557,215 Professional Services $17,955 Animal Purchases $48,105 Insurance $96,045 Contractual $349,965 Miscellaneous $541,632 Infrastructure & Equipment $614,294
TOTAL EXPENSES & INFRASTRUCTURE $10,681,784 TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE OVER (UNDER EXPENSES)*
Donations & Grants 3.4%
Infrastructure & Equipment 5.8% Salaries & Benefits 62.3% Other 23.4%
Utilities 4.9%
Repairs & Maintenance 3.7%
$307,599
*This reflects the amount of expense from 2013 carry over funded for infrastructure and small capital projects in 2014.
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EDUCATION
14.4%
EDUCATION Students Programs 19,394 Onsite School Group Programs 11,698 Offsite Group Programs (Zoo reach) 10,584 Onsite Classes 1,086 Overnights 832 Birthday Parties 393 Tours 772 Other 7307 Events 2260 Backpack Program and Zoo Trunks 1657 Catch a Keeper 9484 Informal programs
29.6%
2.5% 3.5%
11.2% 1.2% 1.3%
.6% 1.7%
17.9% 16.1%
Total Programs for the year: 3,487 Total people: 65,467
MARK C. REED SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2013 Recipients Congratulations to the 2013 Friends University recipients of the Mark C. Reed Zoo Science Scholarship. Each year students are selected for this scholarship based on their career goals, college activities and grade point average. The Mark C. Reed Endowed Scholarship was the first major scholarship given to the Friends University Biology Department. The Zoo Science degree is a four-year bachelor’s degree program hosted by Friends University in conjunction with Sedgwick County Zoo. Students attend general biology classes at Friends University as well as classes held at Sedgwick County Zoo and taught by Zoo professionals, enabling students who plan on a zoo or aquarium career to obtain hands-on experience as well as academic experience. Taylor Baker Lilia Kott Eden Rucker
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Abigail Harper Blake Little
Karl Rand Sarah Burnett
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2013 Sedgwick County Zoo would like to recognize Lou Perrier with the 2013 Volunteer of the Year award. Mr. Perrier has volunteered in the Veterinary Department since 2001 and has given a total of 2,092 hours of service. During his 13 years at the Zoo, Lou has worked on a multitude of different projects. He has shoveled snow, painted lines in the parking lot and emptied ashes from the incinerator. Most recently, Lou has worked on touching up and painting areas of quarantine, the tissues lab and the Vet Hospital. These painting projects have extended the use of the mesh and other areas in these buildings. Dr. William M. Bryant, Senior Veterinarian, said this about Mr. Perrier in the nomination information,
“If ever there was a person who put their expertise, talents, free time, great personality, and best foot forward to help, it is surely Lou Perrier.” Mr. Perrier has also volunteered his time to help out with many of the Zoo’s special events. His willingness to help out where ever he is need and do any task that is asked of him has earned him the award of Volunteer of the year. Thank you Lou for you selfless dedication to the Zoo. In 2013 Sedgwick County Zoo had the privilege of working with a total of 990 volunteers who donated 38,500 hours. Volunteers help the Zoo by giving their time which in turn saves the Zoo money. The cumulative hours donated by the Sedgwick County Zoo volunteers in 2013 were equal to 19 fulltime employees. Thanks to all of the volunteers for what they do to help make the Zoo the No. 1 outdoor family tourist attraction in Kansas.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
MERITRUST PRESENTS: EARTH DAY KANSAS
Thursday, April 25, 2013 Total Attendance: 8,938 Meritrust
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, March 30, 2013 Total Attendance: 4,934 BOB FM 97.1, 100.5 FM the Wolf and The CW
MOTHER’S DAY
Sunday, May 12, 2013 Total Attendance: 5,182 BOB FM 97.1 and 100.5 FM the Wolf
FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW
Sunday, June 16, 2013 Total Attendance: 6,500 Cars Magazine & Entercom (KEYN 103.7)
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MONKEY BUTT POKER RUN
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013 Total Attendance: 1,733 Alefs, Bank of America, Piping & Equipment, Westland Corp, Pepsi, Mandalay Bay/Shark Reef Aquarium, The Inn at Tallgrass, Journal (104.5 the Fox and T-95) & KSAS (Fox KS/My TV Wichita)
NIGHT OF THE LIVING ZOO
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Oct. 25, 26 & 27, 2013 Total Attendance: 6,424 Black Hills Energy, QuikTrip, Learning Quest, KSAS (Fox Kansas/My TV Wichita) & Clear Channel (B98, 96.3, KZSN, 107.3 the Brew)
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ZOOBILEE
ZOOBILEE: WICHITA’S WILDEST FUN-RAISER The Sedgwick County Zoo’s annual fundraising gala, Zoobilee, held Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight was a success! Zoobilee patrons spent the evening sampling food and drink, dancing under the stars and bidding on great silent and live auction items. A variety of area restaurants served samples of their best dishes and drinks, from old favorites to exotic new delicacies, Wichita’s eateries put on their best for Zoobilee. Following the live auction Zoobilee guests danced the night away to the sounds of The Mudbugs Cajun & Zydeco Band. Zoobilee is the Sedgwick County Zoo’s largest fundraising effort, and is one of the most successful events of its kind. Proceeds from the event go to support daily Zoo operation and help keep Zoo daily admission prices affordable. As part of the Zoo’s commitment to conservation, a portion of this year’s funds will go to support Friends of the Zoo. Thanks to everyone for making our Zoo and this years’ Zoobilee a success. We couldn’t do it without your continued support.
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ZOOBILEE STEERING COMMITTEE
Zoobilee Steering Committee Marvin O. Long - Chair Susan Bowers Cathy Brady Martha Buford Cindy Burgess Heather Denker Genevieve Farha Suzy Finn Bryan Frye Brandon Hathaway Pam Irish Sue Pearce Mary Lynn & Frank Priest Al Sanchez Marty Wells James Woods
SPONSORS & FRIENDS
Bank of America Capitol Federal Cargill Chris Parks Clear Channel Outdoor Clear Channel Radio Commercial Trade Services Cox Communications Cox Media Entercom Fidelity Bank Fox Kansas Fred Berry Glazer’s of Kansas Great Plains Imaging, Inc. House of Schwan Journal Broadcast KAKE Media Partners Mel Hambelton Ford Meritrust Pepsi Bottling Group Pratt Standard Beverage Corp. The Bar’s Open The Wichita Eagle White Beverage Co Wonderful Wichita Billboards Worldwide Wine & Spirits, Inc.
PAVILION & HOSPITALITY AREA PATRONS
A-OK, Inc Aeroflex Wichita, Inc. Jeff Bloomer Boeing Capitol Federal Cargill Meat Solutions Cessna Commercial Trade Services Cornejo Cox Communications Delta Dental of Kansas Digital Office Systems EMC Insurance Emprise Bank Foley Industries Fugate Enterprises GLMV Architecture Inc House of Schwan IMA of Kansas, Inc. Jimmy John’s Kelly & Jon Callen Koch Industries LC Enterprises Martha & Bob Buford Meritrust Credit Union Midwest Kia Carole & Scott D. Ochs OFG Financial Services, Inc Piping & Equipment Co., Inc. Pratt Industries Preferred Health Systems Printing Inc. Pro Kem Reiloy USA Sirius Computer Solutions Spirit AeroSystems Sue Pearce Daniel J Taylor The Inn at Tallgrass Wells Fargo Commercial Banking Westar Energy YPW
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2013 CONSERVATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Thanks to Zoo members and guests the Sedgwick County Zoo is able to contribute to many conservation organizations around the world. Each time someone renews their membership or pays admission they are helping contribute to the Quarters for Conservation (Q4C) program that allows the Zoo to support these worthwhile causes. The following are just a few of the conservation stories we are able to tell and groups we are able to support because of the Q4C program.
APE TAG
People like to eat. Sometimes our love of food can be bad for not only our health but also for the world in which we live. One way our eating habits cause harm is the case of palm oil.
Things Sedgwick County Zoo is doing to help: • In 2013, Sedgwick County Zoo donated $5,000 to the Ape Taxon Advisory Group (TAG) conservation initiatives to help conserve the wild populations of ape, including orangutans. • The Zoo has also made a conscious effort to provide treats at events that are on the Palm Oil Shopping Guide: Current Best Choices List.
Palm oil is the most widely used edible vegetable oil. It comes from the fruit of the African oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis). Palm oil is found in many of the foods we eat: cookies, candies, crackers, etc. It’s also found in many household products as well: shampoos, cosmetics, etc. The African oil palm tree is not originally found in the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo in Southeast Asia, but was brought to the islands as a crop. Because the demand for this crop is so high, the rainforests of these islands have been cleared and turned into agriculture lands. These rainforests happen to be the only home of wild orangutans. Borneo and Sumatra are the only places in the world that wild orangutans can be found. The clearing of the natural habitats are pushing this already endangered species to the brink of disappearing from the planet. There are ways that palm oil can be produced responsibly and without destroying the vital rainforests for orangutans. There are many companies making the commitment to support sustainable palm oil production.
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AMPHIBIAN ARK
Getting a fungus is never fun, especially when there aren’t any doctors handy! Amphibians around the world are contracting a fungus and scientists aren’t sure from where it is coming. Chytrid is a type of fungus that lives almost totally in water or moist environments. Other chytrid fungi are parasites that live on plants or invertebrates. In 1999, a new chytrid fungus was discovered. This one, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis or “Bd” for short, was found that only infects the skin of amphibians. If an amphibian is infected with large numbers of the Bd fungus, its skin becomes very thick. Once this occurs, the skin will not allow the animal to absorb water and other nutrients like it normally would, making it sick or causing its death.
TURTLE SURVIVAL ALLIANCE
Turtles may not be on your shopping list, but in many parts of the world, especially in Asia, they are. The demand for turtles as food, medicine, or pets has resulted in a staggering decline in turtle numbers around the world. Many species of turtle are listed as endangered due primarily to unregulated collecting or poaching. Given how long a turtle can live and the low hatching rate of turtles, there have been potential crashes in the wild populations. Even national parks are feeling the effects from poaching. Once the population of turtles outside the national park diminishes, the poachers make their way to the park’s gates, some of which do not have the security to handle the poachers. There is hope of initiating programs that will help keep the forests intact and giving turtles more protection out in the wild.
Bd is thought to be capable of infecting the world’s 6,000 amphibian species and could continue to cause huge declines in amphibian species.
What Sedgwick County Zoo is doing to help: • In 2013, the Zoo donated $5,000 to the Amphibian Ark, an organization dedicated to ensuring the global survival of amphibians, focusing on those that cannot be safeguarded in nature.
What Sedgwick County Zoo is doing to help: • In 2013, Sedgwick County Zoo contributed $6,000 to the Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) to be directed to the to the TSA India program, and towards the Turtle Survival Center in South Carolina.
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2013 CONSERVATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
MARIANAS AVIFAUNA CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Accidents can happen. A perfect example of this is the introduction of brown tree snake to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNIM) during World War II. No one meant for the Australian snake to find its way to these islands and threaten the many native birds, but it happened. The end result was nine of the 13 native species of birds were gone. The threat of the brown tree snake is still prevalent on the islands, but luckily researchers have found that the snake has only inhabited the island of Guam. Saipan, Rota and Tinian are our reservoirs, but due to the fact they are inhabited, and likely will keep developing the birds will be under greater pressure and the snake risk will increase thru continued commerce…so the northern islands are the new safe havens, because they are uninhabited. This leaves several other islands, like Sarigan, Pagan and Agrihan, to establish insurance populations of the remaining native species.
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What Sedgwick County Zoo is doing to help: • In 2013, Sedgwick County Zoo contributed just over $4000 to the Mariana Avifauna Conservation Program (The MAC Program). • For the past four years the Zoo has sent Scott Newland, Curator of Birds, to participate in the fieldwork and translocation of several bird species to the snake free islands.
INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION
A horn is not really a useful medicine. If it were, then your fingernails and hair could be used to make you feel better. Rhino horns and our fingernails and hair are made of the same thing, keratin. However, there are parts of the world that still think that a rhino’s horn is a good cure for all kinds of things, from toothaches to epilepsy. This belief is leading poachers to kill wild rhinos for their horns. Though it is illegal to buy and sell rhino horns in parts of the world, enforcing that is hard to accomplish and prosecution for smuggling horns is rare. Despite the increase in poaching incidents, the wild populations of black and white rhinos are still considered stable, but just barely! This could all change quickly if the poaching cannot be stopped.
What Sedgwick County Zoo is doing to help: • In 2013, the International Rhino Foundation received $5,000 from the Sedgwick County Zoo as our commitment to the conservation efforts for the black rhino.
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NOTABLE NEW ARRIVALS *indicates born or hatched as Sedgwick County Zoo
MAMMALS:
AMPHIBIANS, REPTILES & FISHES:
Gorillas Black Rhinoceros Warthog Jaguars Reticulated giraffe Black-tailed prairie dogs* Ancient white park calf* Milking devon calf* Karakul sheep* Navajo-churro sheep* Amur tigers* African painted dogs*
Eastern hellbender Asian giant centipede Bornean forest scorpion Dusky scorpion Brazilian salmon pink birdeater Sapphire ornamental tarantula Tail-less whip scorpion Okinawa newt* Kaup’s Caecilians* Jamaican iguanas*
BIRDS:
Blue crowned pigeon* Eastern white pelican* Chinese hwamei*
COLLECTION CHART Invertebrates Pisces Amphibia Reptilia Aves Mammalia Total Orders
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9
3
3
20
11
53
Families
9
25
17
22
48
31
152
Species
11
50
38
69
151
68
387
408
514
460
214
900
363
2859
Specimens
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SIGNIFICANT BIRTHS AMUR TIGER BIRTH BY ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
The Sedgwick County Zoo and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Lindner Center for Conservation & Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) announce the birth of the first Amur tiger conceived using a new Laparoscopic Oviductal Artificial Insemination (LO-AI) technique. The birth of the cub on February 24, 2013 also marks the first Amur tiger to be born at Sedgwick County Zoo and the first cub for the mother, Talali. The cub appeared vigorous at birth and was being cared for by the mother, but passed away 36 hours after birth, likely due in part to an inexperienced mother. Records show that single cub litters have lower survival rates than average-sized tiger litters of two to four cubs. Approximately 40 percent of single cub litters do not survive to 30 days.
AMUR TIGER BIRTHS
On July 6, 2013 two Amur tiger cubs were born! The cubs, a male and female, were conceived naturally by Talali. The cubs thrived and were a joy to watch grow, mostly through social media updates and a TV monitor setup in the Slawson Family Tiger Trek building. Tsar and Natasha made their public debut in late September. The response from our members was overwhelming! On one of the member preview nights we had thousands of our faithful members out to see these adorable tigers.
JAMAICAN IGUANAS
The Sedgwick County Zoo announces the hatching of six critically endangered Jamaican iguanas in early September 2013. These hatchings are a first for Sedgwick County Zoo and only the fourth hatching outside of Jamaica. The Sedgwick County Zoo has been active in the conservation of this species since it was rediscovered in 1990 helping with the head start program at the Hope Zoo in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1996 the Zoo received our first group of Jamaican iguanas as part of an effort to establish an ex situ population of these iguanas in the United States. Also, in 1999 the Zoo teamed with Nike to develop a vest that would hold radio transmitters to track repatriated reclusive iguanas once released. 24
The Sedgwick County Zoo is home to eight Jamaican iguanas. This species was feared to be extinct until a male iguana was captured in 1990 by a pig hunter’s dog. That male was the first iguana to be seen alive since the 1940s. Wild populations in Jamaica are now estimated near 200 iguanas.
AFRICAN PAINTED DOG
On the evening of October 31 Mica, 4 year-old African painted dog, gave birth to 11 puppies. At the time of the birth Mica showed normal maternal behaviors but did not appear to be producing milk. On the morning of November 1, 10 surviving puppies were removed for evaluation and supportive care while Mica was examined, under anesthesia, to verify that she was not producing milk. Once it was determined that Mica was not producing milk the decision was made to remove the puppies from the nest box. Zoo Staff began round the clock care and initiated a call to animal shelters, humane society and dog rescues for a lactating domestic dog that was close to weaning her puppies that could be used as a surrogate. Surrogate domestic dogs have been used successfully by other AZA zoos to foster other wild canine species, including African painted dogs. On Sunday, November 3 a surrogate was found and Sparkles, a pit bull, began her role as a surrogate mother to the eight surviving puppies. The puppies remain in veterinary intensive care. When the puppies reach an age appropriate for socialization we will be able successfully reintroduce the puppies to their parents. Editors note: Five puppies were successful reintroduced to their parents in 2014.
KAUP’S CAECILIANS
On December 12, 2013 eight Kaup’s caecilians were born on exhibit at the Sedgwick County Zoo during operating hours. The births are believed to be the first captive reproduction of this poorly known and virtually unstudied species. The pinkish youngsters were born with large, sac-like gills which quickly detached from their bodies during the birthing process. Unlike the gills of other amphibians, the gills of Kaup’s caecilians are thought to serve a placenta-like function while in the mother’s body and are not used for respiration after birth. Caecilians are by far the least familiar group of amphibians for zoo visitors. Ranging throughout the tropics of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, most caecilians are blind and live entirely underground. However, a few Amazonian species are aquatic, such as the Kaup’s caecilian. 25
DONORS & MEMBERS
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Tim & Lou Alexander Kathleen G. Anderson Ann Beck Fred & Suzanne Berry Jeffrey & Susan Bloomer Kelly & Jon Callen Georgia Chandler John & Sue Dunlop Richard Egelhof Max & Barbara Frazier Larry & Dana Fugate Bruce & Amanda Gabel Ann Garvey Martin & Eric Hansen Lora L. Heit Barbara & Jim Hoppins Travis & Diane Hubin Jeff & Corey Johnson Robert & Jean Jones George & Cindy Jones Mary Logan-Hinners & David Hinners Larry & Jeanine McKee Marque Peer & Tonya Carson Eugene & Stephanie Reif Karen Shope BENEFACTOR MEMBERS Tim & Lou Alexander Richard Egelhof Larry & Dana Fugate Robert & Jean Jones Mary Logan-Hinners & David Hinners
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CONTRIBUTIONS $5,000+ Bombardier Aerospace LearJet Braden Trust Robert Buford Capital Federal Foundation Commerce Bancshares Foundation Cox Communications Jim Delong Delta Dental of Kansas Dillons Dwane and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation Fidelity Bank Friends University Rhea Hartley House of Schwan David Keeton Koch Industries Dave Larson Learning Quest Midwest KIA Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company Louis Perrier Piping & Equipment Co., Inc. Pratt Industries QuikTrip Ray Richards Trust Reiloy Westland Corporation Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. Standard Beverage Corp. The Boeing Company Vaupel Foundation
CORPORATE CAMPAIGN PARTICIPANTS Bank of the West Bombardier Learjet Employees Club Cargill Meat Solutions Cessna Employees Club Coleman Company Commerce Bank Cox Communications Emprise Bank Fidelity Bank Grant Thornton LLP Horizon Milling LLC IMA of Kansas, Inc. Intrust Bank Koch Industries Martin K. Eby Construction NETApp Inc. Occidental Chemical Corporation Pioneer Balloon Southwest National Bank Utility Contractors Inc. IN KIND CONTRIBUTIONS Opal Baker Samuel C. Bass Blooming Impressions Christi Budiger John Dandurand Sharon Eberspach Mike Everhart Helen Galloway Ruthie Gillespie Lynne Greenberg Curtis Harshfield Robert Howard Sandy Hurst
Mary Hutton John Deere Landscapes Johnson’s Center Roger Kezar Carmela Leach Debi Mansch John Morgan Timothy Reimer Kenton T. Ruse G. C. Sandberg Roxann R. Schreiner Lenora Schuldt Bob & Mary Ann Schwan Kiel Snyder Tropical Designs Ron Vaupel Dick Ward Norman Warminiski John Wright LIFETIME MEMBERS Jean Angle Jacqueline Bailey Linda & Robbin Barnett Roger & Debra Blurton Bruce & Sharon Brown Britt & Lynn Brown H.B. “Britt” Brown Jennifer Brown Cindy & Jim Burgess Daniel & Gayla Carney Scott & Carole Childs Amy Cole & Bruce Shelton Bruce & Sarah Cooper D.B. & Nancy Dailey Kimberly Davis Marjorie Dearmore Richard DeVore William & Alta DeVore Paula & Barry Downing Shirley Froome Martha Fulco Robert & Maura Geist Jarold & Traci Harrison
Edward & Helen Healy Cathy Hedlund Gloria Hempstid Robin Horton Kathy Johnson Missy Knight & Carolyn Nellans Eldon Lakey Jim Marlett John Morse & Kay Morse Betty Mull Trey Oliver Mary Lynn & William Oliver Ron & Rachel Parker Dean & Mary Rickman Sandy & Janet Roberts Frank Rollins Paul & Dorothea Seymour Paul III & Helen Seymour Daniel & Lori Simon Judy Slawson Charles Stamm Eddie Stegall William Stoker Merlin & Robby Suderman Fred Taylor Harold & Gevona Wahl William Whipple
ZOO PAL CONSERVATION SUPPORTER Maize Elementary Derry Larson LouAnn Rose Allison Ross 2013 MEMORIALS In Memory of Donald L Benton In Memory of John LeBosquet In Memory of Betty McCulley In Honor of Mary Lynn & Frank Priest In Memory of Theodore H. Reed In Memory of Sheila Rogers In Memory of Alice B. Boris w
PATRON MEMBERS Ann Beck Jeffrey & Susan Bloomer Georgia Chandler John & Sue Dunlop Bruce & Amanda Gabel Martin & Eric Hansen Larry & Jeanine McKee Karen Shope
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EMPLOYEES
Full-time, Part-time and Seasonal
Stephanie Kelley Heather Kellogg Cody Kemp Christopher Kennedy Matthew Kerr Miguel Acosta Tamara Denney Andrew Kiker Patrick Adams Kayzia Denning Ginny Kilgore Rachel Adams Rachel Dickerson Brenda Kill John Allen Alexis Dorn Catherine Kimble Milo Anderson Judy Dotson Alan King Schanee Anderson Lindsay Duncan Jourdan King Heather Arens, DVM Joell Dunham Kara King Weston Arnel Jami Dyer Laura King Casey Ashcroft Alexis Esparza Aletha Kinser Sara Augsburger Haley Espinoza Benjamin Klausmeyer Kelsey Aylor Bryan Evans Jacquelyn Kleinhoffer Devin Bailey Steven Fairchild Mary Kloefkorn Michael Baker Anne Feldkamp Missy Knight Ryan Baker Michael Forbes Sally Knofflock Joyce Balderas-Esparza Kimberly Forrester Cody Knudsen Jakoe Barnes Andrea Fortner Andrew Koehler Courtnie Barr Rachel Foy Emma Koehn Conner Barragree Julie Fritz Kathryn Kopper Karen Bates Timothy Gaskill Jeffrey Landers Zaine Baughn Rachel Geer Scott Laplante Bridget Beckler Lula Geis Steven Larson Lynn Behnke Megan Gerken Charlsye Laster Mary Behnke Elizabeth Getsay Cameron Lawrence Joshua Bell Norma Gheen-Garcia Blake Little Linda Bell Molly Goltl Bethany Livengood Noelle Beougher Ashley Govin Donald Loghry Karen Bercaw Wendy Graber Peter Logsdon Jeremy Birket Nella Gragert Brittany Long Chaille Blount Melissa Graham Idalia Loya Roger Blurton Michelle Greer Melissa Luce Bradley Boles Austin Greger Aubrey Lyman Michele Bollenback Jayson Guengerich Mandy Malone Alicia Boor Ryan Gulker Margaret Mann Carmen Bowen Keith Gutierrez Dexter Mardis Samuel Bowman Justin Haggard Joshua Marshall Stefanie Boyer Caroline Hall Katelyn Martin Carrie Branson Rebecca Hall Liano Martinez William Bryant, DVM Angela Harlan Kay Mathias Billie Bush Paul Harms Joshua Matthews Catherine Calderwood Nicole Harper Derek Maus Jennifer Callahan Natasha Harris Amanda Maxton Cole Campbell Brian Hashbarger Mackenzy May Charlotte Carlson Erika Hawley Meghan McCloskey Emily Carrillo Cody Headrick Katelyn McDonnell Kevin Carter Jodie Hearlson Joseph McDowell Michelle Carter Catherine Helms Robert McGee Scott Carter Brian Helten Addison McGill Barbee Castello Jennifer Hemmen Landon McQuilliams Devin Catt Rebecca Hogg Mikhail Mellott Mary Chavez Jessica Hoheisel Erin Melroy Scott Childs Matthew Honas Dillon Middleton Daryle Christensen Barbara Hoppins Kinna Middleton Cassandra Cieslak Rachel Horsch Kali Milleman Sharon Clark Phillip Horvey Jonathan Miller Gayle Clayborn Darah Howe Paige Miller Austin Clifton Hannah Hueston Raymond Miller Nicklas Cline Emily Jacobs Michael Montavon Shannon Coates Lori Johannes Brandon Montiel Amy Cole Annamarie Johnson Kellie Moore Kirsten Conley Matthew Johnson Maria Moore Sarah Covarrubias Sydney Johnson Vickie Moore Julie Crenshaw Eric Kaldenbach Gage Morgan Christopher Cullum Hannah Keating Shelby Morrison Lindsey Davis Ryan Keim Jayson Mullen Danielle Decker Andrew Keller Sara Mullen
Sierra Myers Diane Neal Elizabeth Neff Summer Neff Elizabeth Nelson Jan Nelson Nathaniel Nelson Deacon New Scott Newland Katelynn Nguyen Wilbur Nickel Sarah Nieman Vanessa Noble Anne Nystrom Catherine Odle Denise Oglesby Patricia Oleson Jordan Olivarez Kimberly Olsen Marsha Olson Steven Onken Haleigh Orand Emma Orth Randall Park Jorge Partida Kimberly Partlow Christopher Patton Shane Paulus Ronald Payne Lacey Penning Bertha Perez-Quezada Kelsey Perrymore Shannon Peterson Debra Phillips Emily Plaza Amber Ponce John Powell Joshua Price Matthew Pulaski Sarah Pulliam Alec Pullum Keith Pyle Michael Quick Maria Quintero Kali Rahman Callene Rapp Kelly Redmond Mark C. Reed Mary Reed Molly Reichenborn Cheryl Rice Kelly Rivera Anthony Rodriguez Becky Rohlman Jonathan Rold Lauren Rood Sarah Rose Ruth Rusher Kylar Salazar Benjamin Sanders Amy Schlereth Caitlin Schrag Emily Scriven Jody Sentel Bradley Sharpe Kenneth Shaw Landon Shupe Evan Silliman Mathilda Sipult Larry Slayton
Aaliyah Smith Belinda Smith Emily Smith Kirk Smith Nancy Smith Sean Smith Thaddeus Smith Amanda Snyder Joselin Soto Kylie Stamper Dylan Standley Kenneth Stephens Kyle Stephenson Samantha Stinson Diane Stolz Tempest Storey Ethan Storrie Kaylin Strausbaugh Julia Straut Jeanette Summers Ashley Suttles Katelyn Sweetin Sandra Tabor Abbra Tallman Aaron Tatman Jayden Tatman Fred Taylor Molly Taylor Micala Teetzen Angela Telford Mary Thiessen Monica Thill Alicia Thomas Donald Thompson Neira Torres Elyse Trego Matthew Turner Casey Tuttle Kent Tuxhorn Douglas Unruh Stacey Urbano Michael Vaught Michelle Vicari Natasha Voth Adrian Wagher Aundrea Wagher Jonathon Washabaugh Micah Waters Julie Watkins Tyler Weber William Weeks Megan Wells Brittany Westbrook Eric Westerfield Clayton White Lane White Caitlin Wiechman Sandra Wilson, DVM Lisa Wing Sebastian Wohlford Maverick Woodbridge Daniel Wright Tonya Wright Anika Wyant Keana Wyant Yang Zhao Peninnah Ziegler Teresa Zimmerman Jabez Zinabu