ZooTracks: Summer 2012 by Sedgwick County Zoo

MEMBER’S MAGAZINE

JUNE  JULY

INSIDE

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO APE AWARENESS WEEKEND ZOOTRACKS SURVEY RESULTS

SUMMER 2012

FEATURE STORY

ZooTracks

A Sedgwick County Zoological Society magazine for members Publisher Sedgwick County Zoological Society, Inc. © 2012 All rights reserved. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mark C. Reed PRESIDENT 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 Steve Harris 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 John Walker Marty Wells Sheryl Wohlford

MAGAZINE COMMITTEE Schaneé Anderson Joe Barkowski Karen Bates Christan Baumer Melissa Graham Steve Onken ON THE COVER— Children's Farm

A DAY IN THE LIFE AT SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO:

FROM DAWN TO DUSK

6:00 A.M. WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? If that is a hard question for you to answer every morning, imagine providing breakfast for all the animals at Sedgwick County Zoo. The Zoo Commissary van is loaded up with all kinds of tasty treats and delivered to each animal area every day. Everyone knows breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The same is true in a day in the life of the Zoo. A variety of food items are needed to feed the many kinds of animals at the Zoo. Grains, vegetables, fruits, meats, and even spices are used to encourage animals to explore their habitat. As a fun treat, during the summer the Zoo’s Commissary will prepare fun frozen treats for the animals as enrichment to help them cool down.

7:30 A.M. ROLL CALL Breakfast is a good time to count all the animals. This might seem easy when you think about lions, hippos, or gorillas. But when you’re counting spoonbills, sun conures and other free-flight birds it’s a little more time consuming. Amy, Sr. Zookeeper in the Australian & South American area of the Zoo, counts the birds as she and Zookeeper Kay put out breakfast trays. Of course some birds are easier to find and count than others as they are always first in line for breakfast.

8:00 A.M. MEMBERS GET IN EARLY An extra 30 minutes may not seem like much but if you’re looking for a way to get a little more exercise, a brisk 30-minute walk around the Zoo is a great way to get started this summer. Volunteers clock in and make their way to the assigned department. Of course no two days begin the same at Sedgwick County Zoo, and volunteers check in every morning with Zookeeper staff just in case they need to shift gears. Volunteers in animal areas help clean animal spaces or change bedding if necessary. Volunteers help Zookeepers with regular routine items allowing keepers more time to take on

additional projects that can enrich the lives of the animals. Volunteers help staff get more done than we could possibly get done alone.

8:30 A.M. ZOO OPENS, ANIMALS OUT ON EXHIBIT Many of our animals start their day much later than the staff as they venture out of their night areas into freshly prepared exhibits. Zookeepers and volunteers have removed the mess from yesterday and placed fun surprises for the animals to find, such as food or new enrichment items. As visitors continue to trickle in, they are treated to the eager explorations of animals, such as the gorillas, as they check every corner of the enclosure to see what the Zookeepers and volunteers have been up to in their home.

9:30 A.M. REGULAR VETERINARY CARE Our veterinary staff is hard at work ensuring that the animals are in the best health possible, but it isn’t as simple as a trip to your doctor. Wild animals can find veterinary procedures stressful, so the staff is always hard at work trying to prevent illness. Zookeepers and veterinarians monitor the animals for signs of ill-health. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians also provide preventative health care like vaccines and take various samples to test for potential problems. When an animal does visit the Oliver Animal Hospital, the vet staff might take an x-ray or do a physical exam to gather more information about its health.

the paths swept, and the windows washed. Throughout the day, the Guest Services department continues to provide visitors with the best possible experience by maintaining restrooms, running the boat rides, providing first aid, and overseeing giraffe feeding opportunities.

10:45 A.M. VELDT—Elephant training Training is important to keep our elephants active and happy. It is one of many enrichment activities our elephants receive, and also happens to be an amazing sight for Zoo guests. Cinda and Stephanie have learned a variety of exercises to help keep them mentally stimulated and to allow Zookeepers to see every angle of their bodies. Many animals at the Zoo are trained, just like the elephants, to keep them stimulated and to allow veterinary treatment from the comfort of their own home.

10:00 A.M. DAILY DELIVERIES TO COMMISSARY After the day’s meals have been delivered, it is time for the Commissary to stock up. Shipments of fresh fruit and vegetables arrive throughout the day. Fish, meat, dry food, and all sorts of other delicious items are also on the menu.

11:00 A.M. CARGILL LEARNING CENTER Each day, many different learning opportunities occur both inside and outside the Cargill Learning Center. Animal encounters, classes, and group programs are only a few that the Zoo offers. Educators spend countless hours creating the perfect program for the occasion, fitting the age, interests, and needs of guests. Chaille, an Education Specialist, teaches students about marine creatures while they are at the Zoo for a school field trip.

1:00 P.M. HORTICULTURE

10:30 A.M. GUEST SERVICES

The Zoo Horticulture staff stay busy all day taking care of the trees and plants on grounds. Ponds are cleaned, gardens are weeded, sprinkler systems are maintained, and trees are trimmed in a typical day.

It takes many Guest Service staff to keep the Zoo looking neat and tidy. Each morning, the exhibit signs are cleaned, 2

1:15 P.M. AFTERNOON TREATS IN VELDT, SOUTH

AMERICA, AND THE DOWNING GORILLA FOREST As the day progresses, many animals receive special enrichment activities to keep them stimulated. For the elephants, a bath is a mid-day treat. Zookeepers use water from a fire hose to remove caked-on mud. Birds in both the Jungle and the Australia/South America exhibits must search for different varieties of food hidden around their habitat. The gorillas sometimes receive food in barrels which have holes in them. The gorillas must create tools to retrieve the food. These activities are fun for the animals, and are also great fun to watch!

the animals tricks. It’s about exercise, routine care and daily observation of the animals. It’s much easier to check an animal's foot if he is willing to hold it up for a short time before receiving a treat. It’s also easier to administer medication if an animal is trained to present a shoulder or hip for an injection. This reduces stress not only on the animal, but the staff as well.

3:45 P.M. CESSNA

1:45 P.M. ASK A DOCENT Docents are highly trained education volunteers who help interpret the Zoo for our guests. Chances are you have met one of our docents out and about the Zoo talking about the animals while using some cool animal artifacts. If you ever have a question about the animals while visiting the Zoo, a docent is a great person to ask!

PENGUIN COVE See eye to eye with the penguins as they waddle around the rocky beach and catch a glimpse of the Inca terns as they fly here and there. Talk to the keepers during the afternoon feeding. 4:30 P.M. NIGHT PREPARATIONS As the day winds down, it is time for the animals to get back to their night holding areas. At night, all of the animals in the Children's Farms move towards a shared pasture, where they find additional food and company to last them the night. The penguins proceed into a night holding area of their exhibit as well, where they are kept safe from the weather and other possible disturbances. In good conditions, many animals are given access to both their indoor and outdoor habitats, so that they can sleep wherever they like.

5:00 P.M. ZOO CLOSES

2:45 P.M. SNAKE ENCOUNTER Catch-A-Keeper opportunities throughout the day are excellent chances to meet Zookeepers face-to-face. Stephanie, an Amphibians and Reptiles Zookeeper, brings a snake along to meet guests while discussing her job and other fun topics. Opportunities such as the Catch-A-Keeper chats are essential in continuing to educate our guests with every visit.

3:30 P.M. TIGER TRAINING Every day at 3:30 keepers at Slawson Family Tiger Trek conduct a training demonstration for Zoo guests. This training isn’t just fun and games. It’s not about teaching

Summer Learning Adventures • Classes meet Monday through Friday. • Classes are held at the Cargill Learning Center. For your child’s safety, please enter the building for drop off and pick up. Sorry, parents are not allowed to join the fun! • Limited Summer School T-shirts will be available for only $10. • Go to www.scz.org and click on learning adventures to find out about scholarships. • Call 266-8213 to pre-register for classes. Education Fees: • 1.5 hour classes • $55 for members • $70 for nonmembers • 3.5 hour classes • $90 for members • $105 for nonmembers • 8.5 hour classes • $155 for members • $170 for nonmembers * Sign up for three or more classes and receive $5 off your total.

Age

Play Care ages 4+

Date

Topic

3 Year Olds 4&5 Year Olds

6&7 Year Olds

Date

10:00 a.m.– 10:30 a.m.

Start–End Time

Topic

May 28–Jun 1 Animal Myth 8–10 Busters Year Olds Jun 25–29 Gorilla Gang

Jun 25–29 Jul 30–Aug 3

Aug 6–10 Aug 6–10

8:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Asian Odyssey 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Asian Odyssey 8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Run, Jump, & Fly 8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Zoo Detectives 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

10 Years Old & Up

Chicken IS Chicken! 8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Winged Wonders 8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Winged Wonders 8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Chicken IS Chicken! 8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Jul 30–Aug 3 The Backbone Five 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. age 10 Jun 4–8 Art with the Animals 8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Jun 4–8 Junior Zoo Keepers 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Jun 11–15 Jun 11–15 ages 10–12 Jul 16-20 Jul 23–27

(North America)

Jul 2–6 Art with the Animals 8:30 a.m. –10:00 a.m. July 2–6 Junior Zoo 10:30 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Keepers (Farms) Jul 11–15 Junior Zoo Keepers 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Start–End Time

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Early drop-off/lunch —or— time: $35.00 each session – 1:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. per child for five days Between classes: $18.00 each session per child for five days

Class

(North America)

Jul 16–20 Junior Zoo 10:30 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Keepers (Farms) age 11 Jun 25–29 Junior Zoo Keepers 8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. (Amphibians & Reptiles)

Jun 18–22 Jun 18–22 Aug 6–10 Aug 6–10

Zoo Safari Shapes Alive Shapes Alive Zoo Safari

8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Jun 4–8 Jun 4–8 Jun 18–22 Jun 18–22 Jun 25–29 Jun 25–29 Jul 2–6 Jul 2–6 Jul 9–13 Jul 9–13 Jul 23–27 Jul 23–27 Aug 6–10

Growing Up Wild Wardrobes Animals A–Z Three Little Pigs Creature Count Cat Tails Cat Tails Creature Count Wild Wardrobes Growing Up Three Little Pigs Animals A–Z Kindergarten Critters

8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. May 28–Jun 1Your Big Backyard 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Jun 11–15 Animal Super Senses 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Jun 11–15 Claws, Paws, & Jaws10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Jul 2–6 Claws, Paws, & Jaws 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Jul 2–6 Animal Super Senses10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Jul 9–13 Your Big Backyard 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Jul 9–13 Dig It 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. July 16–20 Lemurs, Baboons 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. & Chimps, Oh My! July 16–20 Bare Necessities 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Jul 30–Aug 3 Bare Necessities 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Jul 30–Aug 3 Lemurs, Baboons 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Chimps, Oh My!

Jun 25-29 Junior Zoo 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Keepers (Jungle) Jul 9–13 Junior Zoo Keepers 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 pm. (Amphibians & Reptiles)

Jul 23–27 Junior Zoo Keepers 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. (Australia/South America Mammals)

Jul 30–Aug 3 Junior Zoo Keepers (Jungle)

10:30 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Aug 6–10 Junior Zoo Keepers 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. (Australia/South America Mammals)

age 11 +

age 12

Jul 9–13 Art with the 8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Animals II Jul 23–27 Art with the 8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Animals II Jun 4–8 Junior Zoo Keepers 8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. (Veldt)

Jun 4–8 Junior Zoo Keepers 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. (Australia/South America Birds)

Jun 11–25 Junior Zoo Keepers 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. (Australia/South America Birds)

Jul 23–27 Junior Zoo Keepers 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

May 28–Jun 1Dig It

(Veldt)

age 12+ Jun 18–22 Natural Wonders 8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Jul 16–20 Natural Wonders 8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. age 13 Jun 18–22 Junior Zoo Keepers 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. (Veterinary Care)

Jul 16–20 Junior Zoo Keepers 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. (Veterinary Care)

Classes M–F Members $165 Nonmembers $180

Jul 11–29 Zooniversity July 2–20 Zooniversity Jul 23–Aug 10 Zooniversity ages 14 & 15 Jun 11–29 Zoo Crew Jul 2–20 Zoo Crew Jul 23–Aug 10 Zoo Crew

8:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. FULL 8:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. FULL 8:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Visit scz.org for more information.

FAMILY & FRIENDS

MEMBERSHIP

THDAYS R I B are a wild time at the Zoo

HAS ITS PRIVILEGES Sedgwick County Zoo exists because of our community and we cannot grow without your continued support. As we strive to inspire discovery, appreciation, and respect for animals and nature, we constantly question the services we provide and the manner in which we provide them. Membership has its privileges. One of which is a members’ magazine that is published four times a year. We try to print this magazine using FSC-certified paper, when available, from well-managed sources and recycled wood or fiber. We are doing our best to lessen our impact on the world as we deliver information to you about the Zoo and its programs, events, and conservation work. However, this is not always affordable. Recently Sedgwick County Zoo considered converting the printed ZooTracks you're holding in your hand to an electronic newsletter. So, we asked you, our members, what you wanted. It was nice to hear that many of you like the printed version because it gives you an opportunity to share it with family members, young and old. We like that this publication is something that many of you are proud to receive and pass on. For now, we will continue to print the ZooTracks Members' Magazine. However, we will also make it available online for those who like to have the information electronically. Member feedback is very much appreciated and to show our appreciation we randomly selected 20 member household responses to receive a one-year membership renewal free ... and the winners are: John D Cunningham Donald & Lisa Guermonprez Morgan Martinez Amy and Randy Osburn Larry and Linda DeBrot Damon and Amy DuPont Vanessa Best Ian Tate Crystal Bolen Ben and Lauren Pittman

Carmen Coniglio Mary & George Vance Jeffrey Hauge Larry & Patricia Eck Julie Ybarra Barbara Abrahams Erik & Tonia Lange Leo Schuckman Barbara Tabor Cathy & Richard Pringle

You’re invited to celebrate with some real party animals! Let Sedgwick County Zoo staff help you choose a fun birthday party package for your child. We’ll provide all the party basics. All you have to do is have fun! • Call 26 6 - 8252 to plan a Jungle Birthday Party in the Plaza Beastro (all ages) • Call 26 6 - 8213 to plan a Safari Birthday Party in the Cargill Learning Center (ages 3–9) Visit w w w. sc z .o r g for more information on all birthday party packages!

RED, WHITE AND YOU

JULY 5, 6, & 7: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Red, White & You is just around the corner. Donors can make an appointment by calling (800) Red Cross or online at redcrossblood org. Just look for the dates of July 5, 6, & 7. Donate during this Red, White & You event and you will receive free admission to the zoo during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Even better, when you donate and bring your family with you they will receive discounted admission as well! While Zoo members already enjoy unlimited FREE visits to the Zoo for a whole year, this is a great opportunity for you to ask friends to donate with you and they will receive FREE admission that day.

Child care will be provided while you are donating!

RED WHITE & YOU

ADVENTURE

Father’s Day Car Show SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2012: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Dads, grab your crew, put the pedal to the metal and cruise on out to the Sedgwick County Zoo for Father’s Day. See cool classic cars, antique autos and vintage hot rods while exploring your favorite animal exhibits at the Zoo. Dads are admitted free when accompanied by a paying child. To register a car visit scz.org and look for the registration form under Visitors & Tickets Menu, Signature Zoo Events, Father’s Day Car Show.

Creature Campout Saturday, June 23: 5:30 p.m. Come celebrate National Backyard Campout Day —join us for an overnight outdoor adventure! All campers need to bring their own tents, sleeping bags and flashlights. The adventure includes

Sedgwick County Zoo is open 364 days a year, closing only one day in preparation

dinner, breakfast, and guided tours and activities

for the biggest fun-raising event in Wichita—

and is designed for families with children ages 5

Zoobilee. Sorry for any inconvenience this

and older.

may cause you. MARK YOUR CALENDAR: ZOOBILEE IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,

The cost is $30 per person for members and $35 per person for nonmembers. Space is limited, so sign up now! For more information or to register, please call the Education Department at 266-8213. If you can’t make this

6PM TO MIDNIGHT. TICKETS FOR WICHITA’S WILDEST FUN-RAISER WILL GO ON SALE JULY 1. Plan to join us for this fun-raising event.

one, look for more campout dates this fall.

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DISCOVERY

Education Program Schedule All classes are held in the Cargill Learning Center unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.scz.org for program information and brief class descriptions of individual classes. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for classes. Please call 316-266-8213 to register. Classes take place rain or shine. For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, no older or younger siblings, including infants, are allowed in age specific classes unless otherwise noted.

Class

Wee Wigglers

Age: 12–23 mo. Members: $4 Nonmembers: $6 Additional person: $2 +Siblings up to four years of age may also attend these classes for an additional $2

Start–End Time

Class

Tues 6/5 Ape*

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Tues 6/5 Ape*

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Sunset Safari

Wed 6/6 Ape*

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Wed 6/6 Ape*+

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Wed 7/11 Sounds

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Wed 7/11 Sounds+

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Thur 7/12 Sounds

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Date

Thur 7/12 Sounds

*Class will meet inside Tues 8/7 the tent room at the Downing Gorilla Forest Tues 8/7 **These classes will meet inside the American barn

Topic

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cow**

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Cow**

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Wed 8/8 Cow**

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Wed 8/8 Cow+**

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Owlet

Tues 6/19 Ape* Age: 2–3 Tues 6/19 Ape* Members: $6 Tues 6/19 Ape* Nonmembers: $8 $ Additional person: 3 Wed 6/20 Ape*

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Wed 6/20 Ape*

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Wed 6/20 Ape*+

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Wed 7/25 Sounds

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Wed 7/25 Sounds

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

+Siblings up to four years of age may also attend these classes for an additional $3

*Class will meet inside the tent room at the Wed 7/25 Sounds+ Downing Gorilla Forest **These classes will meet inside the American Barn

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Family of up to 5 members, children ages 0–K

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Thur 7/26 Sounds

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Tues 8/21 Cow**

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Tues 8/21 Cow**

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Tues 8/21 Cow**

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Wed 8/22 Cow**

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Wed 8/22 Cow**

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Wed 8/22 Cow+**

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Sat 7/7 Members: $17 Nonmembers: $19 Additional person: $5 Fri 7/13 Sat 8/4 Fri 8/10

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Age: 3–5 siblings welcome

Tues 6/26 Apes are Not 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monkeys Tues 7/24 Zookeepers 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

NO COST

Tues 8/28 Farms

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

ZOOper Kids

Grades: 1–5 Members: $8 Nonmembers: $10

Sat. 6/16 Amazing Apes 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sat 7/14 A Zookeeper's 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Day Sat 8/18 Vanishing 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Domestics

ZOOper Stars

Sun. 6/24 Orangutan

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sun 7/22 Zookeepers

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sun 8/26 Horse

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Grades: 1–5 Members: $6 Nonmembers: $8

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Fri 6/8

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Thur 7/26 Sounds

African Forest Dwellers African Forest Dwellers Amazing Australia Amazing Australia South America is Super South America is Super

Start–End Time

Tot Tuesdays

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Thur 7/26 Sounds

Sat 6/2

Topic

Tues. 6/12 Ape Age: 12 mo.–6 years Tues 7/10 Sounds Members: $6 Tues 8/14 Cow Nonmembers: $8 Additional person: $3

Homeschool Expeditions

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Wed 8/15 Down on the 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Farm

Grades: 1–5 Members: $15 Nonmembers: $17 Includes up to five family members. Additional person $5

NEW!

Farm Families Pajama Party

Date

Families of all ages

Mon 6/4– Session One Sun 8/5

Members: $15 per Mon 8/6– Session Two person Sun 10/7 $ Nonmembers: 20 per person **Go to scz.org for more information**

Varies Varies

Class

Date

So You Want to Be a Zookeeper Teens Members: $10 Nonmembers: $12

Topic

Start–End Time

Thur 6/14 Education Animals*

3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Thur 8/16 Farms*

3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Class

Date

Topic

Start–End Time

Cultural & Environmental Adult Adventure Series In September (date to come) Ages: 18+ Members: $25 Nonmembers: $30

Mauritius— presented by Disha Ramdenee Presentations by the Cultural Ambassadors Program at WSU

* close-toed shoes required

Coffee Connections

Backstage Pass

Includes up to five family members, ages 5+ Members: $17 Nonmembers: $19 Additional people/ Individual fee: $8

Wheeling Wild Club

Sat 7/14 Australia/South10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. America

Australia/SA Birds

geared towards adults Mon 7/2 Mark C. Reed 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Zoo Director but all ages welcome Mon 8/6 Dillon Middleton 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. FREE, No advanced Farms registration required. Mon 9/3 No class due to Sponsored by holiday Starbucks

Wed 6/20 thru Wed 10/17

Family—must be on bicycle or attached wagon. Members: $30 1 ride per month Nonmembers: $34 1 ride per month

Mon. 6/4 Steve Larson 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Sponsored by House of Schwan

Registration Information:

1. Preregister by calling the Learning Center at 266-8213 between 8 a.m. and noon. 2. Pay over the phone by credit card OR fill out the form completely and mail with payment to 5555 Zoo Blvd., Wichita, KS 67212-1698. Registration is not complete until payment is received. 3. Payment must be postmarked no later than seven days after preregistration. We reserve the right to cancel any preregistration or to charge a $2 late fee to individuals whose payment is not received on time. NOTE: If a refund is needed, contact the education department by 4 p.m. the day prior to the scheduled class. After contact, we will be happy to refund a maximum of 75% of the original program fee. If we need to cancel class, we will notify registrants 48 hours in advance. For the safety and comfort of other participants, we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone with a fever or who is noticeably sick.

Education Registration Form Please enclose form with payment and mail after you have preregistered. Student Name Class Title Date Time Fee

Membership No:

Total:

Parent's Name:

Phone:

Address:

City:

Zip:

ANIMALS & NATURE Learn more about chimpanzees

5th Annual

APE AWARENESS WEEKEND

You can tell a chimpanzee from any other kind of ape by looking at its ears, which are unique among the ape family. They are big, hairless, and stick out from the side of the head. Baldness is common among both male and female chimpanzees. The male's bald spot is somewhat triangular and is located on the forehead; the female’s extends from the forehead to the crown of the head. Like humans, chimps use facial expressions to show emotion. Researchers have discovered that they have a wide range of expressions, conveying several different emotions: • Passive expression: Shows that the chimp is calm and at ease. • Aggressive expression: Teeth bared and mouth open shows anger or warning to a rival. • Friendly expression: Lips positioned between a kiss and a straight face shows a peaceful greeting. • Pleased expression: Just a smile, with only the bottom teeth showing, says, "This is fun!"

GO APE OVER APES!

1/2 PRICE ADMISSION June 22–24: 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. We will be celebrating all things ape during our 5th annual Ape Awareness Weekend! Join us at The Downing Gorilla Forest and Koch Orangutan and Chimpanzee Habitat to find out more about these fascinating animals. Activities for all age groups will include participating in keeper chats, learning about ape enrichment, discovering recycling opportunities, and investigating the struggles that apes face. There will also be ape merchandise available to purchase, with proceeds going towards ape conservation projects. Admission is half-price on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Of course, members get in free with a membership card and a photo ID.

Sumatran orangutans are really smart Orangutans are highly intelligent and adept at problem solving. They make tools to probe for food and use leaves to hold water or protect themselves from rain. An orangutan will make a nest of leaves and twigs 30 to 70 feet high in the trees. Each nest takes about five minutes to create and is generally abandoned after one use. The nest is often built with a roof structure to protect it from the rain. This is not normally seen in other great apes.

The palm oil crisis • The production of palm oil is one of the major issues facing Sumatran orangutans and other wildlife in Malaysia and Indonesia today. Palm oil is found in cookies, crackers, shampoo, lotions and many other products. Because of its relative low cost, supply and demand pressures have driven production of palm oil up to an all-time high. • Millions of acres of rainforest in Borneo and Sumatra, the only places orangutans are found in the wild, are cut down each year for palm oil plantations. These acres are first logged, destroying rainforest habitat. Then the area is cleared using uncontrolled burns that release carbon dioxide into the air. Finally, the planting of palm oil plantations leads to fragmentation of orangutan habitat and unwanted interaction between orangutans and people. Due to the increasing demand for palm oil it is highly unlikely that production will stop. What can we do to at least slow the rate of production and the destruction of the forests? Become an educated consumer by reading labels to determine what products contain palm oil. Look for palm oil and its derivatives on product labels of food, cosmetics and bath products. Look for ingredients such as: palm oil, palm kernel oil, palmitate, palmitic acid and stearic acid and avoid purchasing these products as much as possible. When purchasing products that you need but cannot find without palm oil, choose products from companies that use palm oil from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified plantations and mills. When checking labels in our own Plaza Beastro restaurant, Zoo staff realized that even the Animal Crackers contained palm oil. Your Sedgwick County Zoo has made a commitment to purchase concessions that are palm oil free. We have replaced about 90% of the items in question. If you don't see your favorite snack offered in the Beastro it might be that it is still being produced using palm oil. Being aware of the issues is the first step to preserving the habitat that supports so many unique species.

Get to know our gorillas Gorillas are most active in the morning. They wake up just after sunrise to search for food, and eat for several hours. During midday, adults usually nap while the young wrestle and play games that may resemble games played by human children, such as follow the leader. After their midday nap, gorillas search for food again. Before dusk each gorilla makes its own nest bed on the ground. Gorillas can see, hear and smell as well as humans. Their arms are longer than their legs and their thumbs are longer than their fingers. These adaptations assist with locomotion.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF APE AWARENESS ACTIVITIES:

FRI., SAT., SUN., 22–24 JUNE:

8:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. PICK UP A PASSPORT: Near Zoo Entrance • Learn about apes and how to help save them! And while you’re here, get to know the incredible apes that live at your Sedgwick County Zoo. While you enjoy the rest of the Zoo, you can learn about other primate species such as lemurs and Colobus monkeys too. PURCHASE APE MERCHANDISE: with proceeds going to ape conservation projects. ADDITIONAL KEEPER CHATS: 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m., & 2:30 p.m. The Downing Gorilla Forest indoor area 1:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. KOCH chimpanzee indoor area 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. KOCH orangutan indoor area FRI., JUNE 22 ONLY: • A Day in the Life of Sedgwick County Zoo's Apes Presentation: 10:00 a.m, 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Cargill Learning Center : Cool off inside the auditorium and find out how the apes spend their day. SAT., JUNE 23 ONLY: • Fun in the Sun themed enrichment: 8:30 a.m. KOCH chimpanzee area 9:00 a.m. KOCH orangutan indoor area 10:00 a.m. The Downing Gorilla Forest indoor area 10

PLEASE RECYCLE To inspire discovery, appreciation, and respect for animals and nature

PLANNING YOUR VISIT: Visit scz.org to purchase tickets or

There is no better way to get through those scorching hot Friday afternoons

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this summer than by cooling off at

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Plan a trip to the Zoo with family and friends! Speed up your rate of entry by purchasing any additional tickets online at scz.org for family or friends who don’t have a membership. You can print tickets at home and everyone can enjoy the Zoo adventure that much quicker!

during the afternoon and enjoy other fun

Enjoy a FREE narrated tram tour of the Zoo! You can hop on or off at any of the five designated tram stops. Using the tram to get around the Zoo allows you to see more of the Zoo during your visit! And it’s FREE! All aboard! (Weather permitting.)

Boat Tours

Enjoy a whole new view of the Zoo. Purchase tickets for a round-trip tour at the boat dock behind Big Bear Watering Hole. Cost is $3 per person. Tours are now running weekends. (Staff & weather permitting.)

Wheelchair Rental:

Push wheelchairs: $5 per visit Electric wheelchairs: $25/3 hours, $5 each additional hour

membership card and photo ID. For more information call 316-660-WILD (9453) or visit scz.org.

1:00– 4:00 pm

Regular Admission

FREE Tram Tour

applies; members get in free with

June 8, 15, 22, & 29 July 6, 13, 20, & 27 August 3

Summer Hours: Winter Hours: March–October November–February 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Adults (ages 12+) $13.95 Senior Citizens (62+) $11.95 Children (ages 3–11) $8.95 Children ages 2 and under Free

throughout the Zoo! Regular admission

Fridays

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JUNE

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JULY

Hats

Plush

(regular priced items only)

15% off 15% off

Stroller Rental:

Single stroller: $6 Double stroller: $9

Giraffe Feeding Station:

Open 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00–2:00 p.m.

One Coupon per person/per purchase. Must have membership ID and coupon to redeem.

valid from 6/1/12 to 6/30/12

valid from 7/1/12 to 7/31/12

(staff & weather permitting)

Just $1 per person/per feeding