Keepin’ it Wild!
January-March 2020
A digital publication of Zoo Miami Foundation and Zoo Miami.
OUR MISSION: The Zoo Miami Foundation fosters community pride and involvement with Zoo Miami and secures financial support for the zoo.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: - Dinosaurs LIVE! at Zoo Miami - Baby Flamingo Hatches - Valentine’s Day Gifts
Keepin’ it Wild
is a quarterly digital publication of
Zoo Miami Foundation that provides information for the friends, supporters and Members of Zoo Miami.
LETTER FROM THE CEO Happy New Year Zoo fans! We are so excited to be starting off a whole new decade with you in our corner, and I believe we have a lot in store for the years ahead. Just in the last year, we’ve seen many accomplishments and milestones that remind us of the incredible progress we are making toward our mission.
For more information, please contact: Zoo Miami Foundation 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177 (305) 255-5551 / www.zoomiami.org Zoo Miami Foundation’s Mission Zoo Miami Foundation fosters community pride and involvement with Zoo Miami and secures financial support for the zoo. Zoo Miami Foundation Board of Directors: Chair: Jose C. Romano Chair-Elect: Eric Eikenberg Treasurer: Kathy McDonald Secretary: Armando Fernandez Past Chair: Jim Kushlan, PhD. Sharon MacIvor, DVM Alejandro “Alex” Mendieta Maria I. Nardi Marc A. Osheroff Ann Pope Aliette D. Rodz, Esq. Katrina Daniel Rosen Dr. Michael Rosenberg Patricia Siles, CPA Eric J. Stephens Merrett R. Stierheim Peter “Chip” Vanderberg, Jr. Christopher Walters Joseph “Joe” Wieneke
Alan Atkinson Mary Barley Dr. Jose Francisco Barros Brittnie Bassant Sandy Batchelor Jose Felix Diaz Diane Dickhut Larry Feldman, PhD Diana L. Fitzgerald, Esq. Robert Furniss-Roe Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez Michael Heithaus, PhD Kimberly Kalkus George Leser Daniel J. Licciardi
EMERITI DIRECTORS Rodney L. Barreto Vincent L. Berkeley Jennifer Boin Getz Roger Carlton Harlan S. Chiron, MD Ambassador Sue Cobb Linda Coll Ron Esserman William J. Gallwey, III, Esq. Robert W. Hudson, Esq.
Sherrill W. Hudson Bernard Klepach David Konfino Jack Lowell Manny J. Rodriguez, P.E. Edward Soto Lawrence O. Turner, Jr. Diana Udel Ana VeigaMilton, Esq. Andrew H. Weinstein, Esq.
President/CEO: William W. Moore Zoo Director: Carol Kruse Zoo Admission Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Last ticket sold at 4 p.m. Editor: Rashielle Teape Contributors: Samantha Capparelli, Cindy Castelblanco, Sarah Chapman, Patricia Fernandez, Julia Klumb, Ron Magill, Matt McHale, Bill Moore, Andrea Obregon, Jessica Parks, Carlos Simoes, and Katy Wilhelm Layout & Design: Parrot Fish Studio
Photography: Ron Magill
Special thanks to Ana VeigaMilton and the Zoo Miami staff, for without these people, this publication would not be possible.
In 2019, we celebrated several animal births, welcoming new members to our wild family. In January, a litter of endangered African painted dogs was born at the Zoo, starting the year on an exciting note! In April, we welcomed a greater one-horned Indian rhino calf – the first successful birth of her species anywhere in recorded history to be the result of induced ovulation and artificial insemination. This calf – named Akuti – captured the hearts of so many worldwide as she was quite the media sensation! Then, in July, the birth of a two-toed sloth made history again, as the first to be born in Zoo Miami history. The list goes on, and includes several giraffes, zebras, hoofstock, and recently – a flamingo chick! In the years that lay ahead of us, Zoo Miami & Zoo Miami Foundation are committed to strengthening our efforts to conserve and protect wildlife around the world and educate our community to do the same. To begin this year, we’ll be opening the popular Dinosaurs LIVE! exhibit, bringing several life-sized replicas of these prehistoric creatures to Zoo Miami. This exciting exhibit is a fun and interactive way to reflect on the past to save species for tomorrow. Of course, our achievements each year are only possible with the continued support of our community. As we’ve just celebrated our most successful Give Miami Day to date, we are more confident than ever in the power and dedication of our supporters. We are incredibly grateful and look forward to the strides and impacts we will continue to make together.
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10 14 THANK YOU! On November 21, 2019, Zoo Miami had its most successful Give Miami Day EVER, raising a total of $75,097 thanks to 157 generous supporters. These much-needed funds will help us fulfill our mission of wildlife education and conservation.
We are so grateful for the support of our community!
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New Year Resolutions
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Dinosaurs LIVE!
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Wild Valentine’s Gifts
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Here’s a list of commitments you can make to help wildlife & nature!
Prehistoric creatures are taking over Zoo Miami – are you ready for a dino adventure?
Tickets to “Sex & the Animals” plus other ways to say “I’m wild about you!”
Baby Flamingo Hatches at Zoo Miami Adventures in Learning Award-winning camps, overnight campouts and more! Check out all the ways you can learn and volunteer with our education programs
Kiwi Naming Ceremony 2019 ZooRun5K Recap Zoo Miami Foundation Quarterly Donors Notes for Members
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS TO CONSERVE & PROTECT WILDLIFE The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to re-commit yourself to something you are passionate about, like the conservation of wildlife. Here are a few ways you can have a positive impact on wildlife worldwide.
SHOP SUSTAINABLE Every purchase you make can have an impact on the future of the world we live in and share with wildlife. Did you know that the use and production of unsustainable palm oil is destroying tropical rainforests around the world? These forests are home to orangutans, tigers, and more!
ACTION:
Download & consult the Sustainable Palm Oil Shopping app
RECYCLE SUPPORT CONSERVATION PROJECTS When you contribute to a local or global conservation initiative, you are helping to further the work and impact. Did you know that Zoo Miami has conservation & research projects dedicated to helping Florida flamingos, harpy eagles, Florida panthers, and more? CLICK HERE to learn more about our programs.
ACTION:
Donate to one of Zoo Miami’s conservation initiatives or our general fund HERE
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We’re not just talking about your plastic water bottles. Did you know that recycling your cell phone can help wildlife? Mining for minerals like coltan, which is found in cell phones, impacts the habitats of animals like mountain gorillas.
ACTION:
Recycle your old electronics at the E-Waste Recyling Rally on January 18 at Zoo Miami
REDUCE FAST FASHION Nowadays, much of the fashion industry focuses on being fast, trendy and cheap. But did you know that fast fashion is a big contributor to ocean pollution and our world’s carbon emissions?
ACTION:
Cut back on buying tons of new “trendy” clothes, and focus on clothes that will last longer.
SUPER BOWL LIV
SPONSORED BY Come out to Zoo Miami to help with the “greening” of Super Bowl LIV! Bring your e-waste* to Zoo Miami to be recycled responsibly and kept out of landfills.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM NORTH EAST PARKING LOT - ZOO MIAMI
The first 250 families bringing in items will receive a FREE gift bag which includes a discount for Zoo Miami admission along with other goodies. Plus, Miami-Dade Park’s Million Trees initiative will give away trees to the first 500 participants requesting them!
FOR MORE INFO, VISIT ZOOMIAMI.ORG *Accepted items include cell phones, laptops, monitors, printers, TVs and more. Visit our website for a complete list. 5
Walk amongst life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs at this zoo-wide Jurassic adventure. Embark on this journey through time with us as we learn from the past to save the species of tomorrow. 6
These Dinosaurs will soon take over Zoo Miami January 18 - June 14, 2020 • Apatosaurus • Coelophysis • Compsognathus • Deinonychus • Diabloceratops • Dilophosaurus • Edmontonia • Megalosaurus • Pachycephalosaurus • Pachyrhinosaurus • Quetzalcoatlus • Stegosaurus • Suchomimus • Triceratops • Tyrannosaurus Rex • Utahraptor
VISIT OPENING WEEKEND!
Online tickets redeemed January 18 - 19, 2020 will receive a Dinosaurs Live! souvenir cup and a $5 credit toward purchases of $20 or more inside the Gift Shop! Also, make sure to visit our presenting sponsor Metro by T-mobile booth to pick up some goodies while supplies last! 7
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Back by popular demand, Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill will present his critically-acclaimed presentation at the Sami Family Amphitheater this Valentine’s Day! Enjoy wine, cheese and laughs as Ron takes you on a wild exploration of the courtship and breeding behaviors found in the animal kingdom. You may be surprised to learn a bit about yourself, too!
Tickets & more info available at
zoomiami.org
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Wild Valentine Gifts Adventures for Two
Nothing says romance like endless adventures together. Treat your loved one to a whole year’s worth with a Dual Membership to Zoo Miami. Save $14 when you use promo code VALENTINE20. Promotion is valid 2/7/20 – 2/14/20. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Set it in Stone Show your commitment by engraving a special message into a commemorative brick at Zoo Miami. Your brick will be featured on our Walkway of the Wild, so you can visit it for years to come. Throughout the month of February, include heart artwork for free!
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CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Show Them You’re Wild About Them For the animal lover in your life, you can symbolically adopt an animal in their name. Your gift will help us care for our animal residents here at Zoo Miami. CLICK HERE TO ADOPT
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Flamingo Chick Hatches AT ZOO MIAMI
by Matt McHale, Breeding/ Propogation Animal Care Coordinator
For the first time in over ten years, Zoo Miami has hatched and raised a baby flamingo! This bird was very lucky and wouldn’t be here if not for the keen observation from the Florida Everglades staff and the front office staff, who helped with egg sightings. The egg this flamingo hatched from was found in the water adjacent to its nest. Flamingos build tall nest mounds shaped like cones, with a small indent where the egg sits. This flock was recently moved to its new exhibit and sometimes, disagreements over nest sites and eggs can occur, resulting in some physical aggression. During these fights, the eggs often fall out of their nests. This is how our egg found its way into the water.
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Keepers quickly got the egg to the Breeding Center, where the staff set the egg in an incubator. They weren’t holding out much hope since this was the 11th egg they had set this year with no luck in fertility. Sure enough, after six days, the keepers could start seeing the embryo develop! After 31 days (on September 25, 2019), the flamingo hatched inside the breeding center’s brooder box. The hatched egg shell was sent to a lab for DNA sexing and within a week, the lab informed us that we had a male flamingo chick. This was the beginning of a lot of work for the breeding center staff and the zoo nutrition center. Zoo Miami’s nutritionist, Dr. Treiber, painstakingly put together a formula and a plan for the flamingo as it developed. The nutrition staff made all of the chick’s formula, helped with the transition to pellets, and made the whole process easy so that the breeding center could focus on the chick. Breeding center keepers had the awesome responsibility of feeding this flamingo using a gavage tube and a syringe. With a squirming flamingo, this was not the easiest job! As they grow, flamingos are walked around all day by their parents to develop muscles and learn how to be a flamingo. So, breeding center keepers walked the flamingo many times a day to ensure the legs would develop properly. The flamingo chick follows the keepers close because he has imprinted on them. The breeding center was even adapted for this flamingo’s needs. One of our more construction-savvy keepers, Terry Casanova, constructed a 20’ x 4’ sand box for the little guy to walk and run around in.
After another few weeks, the breeding center had a lanky grey flamingo about two feet tall that was ready for his next adventure over in a holding pen in the zoo’s Florida: Mission Everglades! He will grow adult flight feathers that will remain gray for the first year before the caretenoids from his food will start to turn the feathers pink. For now, the little guy gets walked from his holding pen to the adult pen where he gets to spend some time learning the sounds and sights of a flock of flamingos. Very soon, he will be integrated into the flock so next time you are at the zoo, look out for the only grey flamingo in the flock. That’s him! Caribbean flamingos are common in the wild but they are closely monitored by zoos and aquariums for genetics and breeding as part of a special program. This program, the Species Survival Plan (SSP), ensure the pairs that breed successfully are genetically diverse so that we can keep a sustainable population in Zoos. These programs are great conservation measures that make it possible for zoos to maintain populations without pulling birds from the wild.
Special Thanks to
Joshua Randle, Susanne Gigler, Susan Kong, Nicolle Mierisch, Dolora Batchelor, Caroline Kistler, and Ezequial Bugallo for the successful hand-raising and many walks you guys helped with.
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Adventures IN LEARNING
SPRING CAMP
Spring is in the air! Campers will experience a unique adventure during their Spring Break, learning about what is hopping, hatching, blooming or buzzing this season.
March 23 – 27, 2020 Zoo Members: $180 per child Non-Members: $225 per child
MINI CAMP
During Teacher Planning Days, our one-day camps have got you covered. Each mini-camp explores a different theme through hands-on activities, animal encounters, and more!
UPCOMING DATES: January 20, 2020: “Project Zoo” February 17, 2020: “Prehistoric Adventures” Zoo Members: $40 per child Non-Members: $50 per child
Fishing Derby Come out to Zoo Miami and help us clean our lakes of invasive fish species. We provide the rods & bait, you reel ‘em in!
March 8, 2020 Zoo Members: $40 per person Non-Members: $50 per person
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WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! TEEN VOLUNTEERS
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This program is an opportunity for 9th - 12th graders to join our zoo team to develop practical life skills like public speaking and team building, while increasing their knowledge in environmental sciences. Network with experts in the field, receive community service hours, go on field trips, assist with customer service, and more. After one year of participation, students may receive animal handling training with ambassador animals! Applications are due April 15, 2020 SPRING CAMP TEEN VOLUNTEER Do you have a teen that’s looking to fulfill those community service hours? Why not do them at Zoo Miami where they will be surrounded by over 3,000 animals? Sign up to volunteer for Zoo Camp over spring break, assisting counselors as we provide the best zoo experience and build eco-warriors. Applications are due January 15, 2020
ADULT VOLUNTEERS
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Do you want to be a part of a zoological organization that seeks to connect guests to wildlife providing the opportunity for guests to care and support conservation? Then Zoo Miami is the place for you! Volunteers play an important role in creating engaging guest experiences and supporting zoo staff. Join our zoo family and be a part of the team! Applications are due January 15, 2020
Roars, S’mores, and Snores Campout February 22 – 23, 2020
Zoo Members: $52 per person I Non-Members: $65 per person
Dinosaurs have taken over Zoo Miami for a limited time, so take this opportunity to camp out overnight! This annual tradition will feature a dinosaur safari adventure, animal encounters, a campfire with s’mores, enrichment making and more!
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A Very Special Kiwi Naming Ceremony!
On November 4, 2019, Zoo Miami welcomed Her Excellency Rosemary Banks, New Zealand Ambassador to the United States. Along with a special delegation, she traveled from Washington, D.C., for a special naming ceremony for the first kiwi ever to hatch in the state of Florida! Ambassador Banks was accompanied by Mr. Chris McKenzie and Mr. Paora Haitana, both iwi leaders of the indigenous Maori people, who traveled from New Zealand to perform the official naming ceremony, as well as Nancy Gilbert, New Zealand Honorary Consul to the State of Florida. The historic kiwi was named “Paora� in honor of the iwi leader who has dedicated himself to wildlife conservation in New Zealand. 14
This special kiwi was hatched on April 9, 2019, from a fertilized egg that was received from the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. The egg was sent to Zoo Miami as part of a special loan agreement between the Smithsonian National Zoo and the Government of New Zealand, which is where kiwis are naturally found. Kiwis are the unofficial symbol of the country and the nickname given to its citizens. Every kiwi that is found outside of the country remains the property of New Zealand and the indigenous Maori people there. Kiwis are listed as Vulnerable by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Join us on an after-hours walking tour, as our safari guide takes you on a journey to discover over 10 of these prehistoric creatures. Wear comfy shoes in case we have to make a quick getaway!
Tour Dates
JURASSIC Night
Adventures $15/person ($12 for Zoo Members)
JAN 24 & 25 FEB 1 & 29 MAR 27 APR 3 & 4
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FEB 8 MAR 21 APRIL 18 7–10pm
Bring the whole family for a night filled with dino-themed fun! Enjoy a Jurassic Expedition, Dino Disco, animal encounters, dinosaur trivia & dig pit, and extra surprises through the night!
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Spinach & Bean Coconut Curry Ingredients: • 0.25 cup green onion, chopped • 1 cup red pepper, diced • 1.5 tbsp. blended oil • 1 cup chickpea, canned and rinsed • 1 cup red beans, canned and rinsed • 1.5 cup coconut milk • 6 oz. broccoli • 6 oz. spinach • 1 lime, juiced
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1 tbsp. cumin seeds 1 tbsp. coriander 1 tbsp. garlic, minced 0.5 tbsp. ginger, minced 1 tsp red chili 1 oz. cilantro steams & leaves, chopped 0.5 tsp paprika 1.5 tsp salt 0.5 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp. tomato puree 1 cup tomato, chopped 1 tsp garam masala
Instructions: 1. In a dry sautee pan, place cumin and coriander and toast on high heat until the cumin seeds start to pop, shake pan regularly. 2. To make the paste: blend the garlic, ginger, chili, cilantro, smoked paprika, garam masala, salt, tomato puree, toasted cumin, coriander seeds, and chopped tomatoes in a blender until smooth. 3. Sautee diced pepper in a pan over high heat, approximately 5 minutes. Add the beans, chickpeas, coconut milk, and paste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add spinach and lime juice just before serving. This dish pairs well with whole long-grain rice, roti, naan, cauliflower, zucchini, and/or eggplant.
THANK YOU! On October 5, 2019, over 4,000 community members flocked to Zoo Miami for the 2019 ZooRun5K & ZooKidsDash benefiting Zoo Miami Foundation and West Kendall Baptist Hospital BENEFITING
Thank you to our participants and to our generous sponsors:
IN-KIND SPONSORS
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Zoo Miami Foundation’s Premier Membership is an elite Donor Club that supports the annual fund, which enhances all aspects of animal care, wildlife conservation and learning experiences. Through a Premier Membership, you give an invaluable gift to yourself, your family, and the community, forging an amazing connection to the species that roam within Zoo Miami’s boundaries.
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We would like to recognize and thank those who contributed to Zoo Miami Foundation between September 21, 2019 and December 19, 2019. Your generosity helps us fulfill our mission of wildlife education and conservation, and we are truly grateful for your support.* INDIVIDUALS
$500 - $999
Richard Deutch, Jr.
Helen Torres & José Francisco Barros
Jeanette & Remy Dou
$50,000 +
Kenneth Bloom
Amanda Douglas
Marc & Robin Osheroff
Sarah Chapman
Avis & Dr. Larry Feldman
Betsy & John Chibbaro
José L. Fernandez
$25,000 - $49,999
Sandra & Kevin Davis
Amelia & Arthur Finkle
Alejandro Mendieta
Jackie Larkin
Gina D. Flamm
Lourdes & Gonzalo Le Batard
Christine & Thomas Flanagan
$5,000 - $9,999
Sharon & Daniel Licciardi
Veronica Flores
Mary L. Barley
Leopoldo Llinas & Tana Martin Llinas
Nancy & Robert Frehling
Therese & José Felix Diaz
Robert M. McClelland
Vivian & Hershell Gill
Susan M. Lewis & Michael A. Keister
Martha H. Rabbitt
Ann Goldman
James A. Kushlan & Kirsten N. Hines
Ryan A. Rodriguez-Mena
Molle Grad
Jill & William Moore
Mary L. Sanford
Stephanie E. Gradford Carol R. Green
Diane & Michael Rosenberg
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$100 - $249
Jeremiah R. Harrison
$2,500 - $4,999
Claudia Aiman-Smith
Rita Hernandez
Richard R. Glass
Patricia & Abdulwahab Aldousany
Richard L. Holladay
Kimberly & Oren Kalkus
Evette Alexander
Joyce I. Kory
Ariel Penzer Milgroom
Jesus Armas, Jr.
J. Carol & Karl Kruse
Kay C. Baker
Barbara Larkin
$1,000 - $2,499
Diane Barrett
Matthew A. Levenson
Frederica & Ray Applebaum
Breanne Barzee
Roberta A. Liss
Ronnee & Dwight Chapman
Brittnie Bassant
Mike Lloret
Diane D. Dickhut
Christiana Carroll-Becerra & Robert Becerra
Liana Salas Lluch & Martin Lluch-Pardo
Diana L. Firzgerald
Sandi Bisceglia
Alexandra Marini
Lourdes E. Gomez & Marcelino Miyares
Michael Black
Carlos Martinez
Jane Goodman / Yablick Charities, Inc.
Carol Boersma
Kimberly McCallister
James C. & Lorena Hartenstein
Ana Carolina Brandao de Rezende
Dan McGillicuddy
Ilien M. & Dr. Keith S. Hechtman
Ted Caplow
Richard P. Melohn
Kathy & David McDonald
Beth & Roger Carlton
Rossana Mendez-Clay & Alejandro Clay
Jeanne & Robert Panoff
Carole Cholasta
Cheyenne Meredith
Miguel Piedra
David M. Cohn
Steven Meyers
Erik W. Rydholm
Richard Cole
Cheryl Mitchell
Martin E. Segal, LL.B., J.D.
Cassandra & Erik Conroy
Noemi & Paul Miyares
Ronald K. Stayton
Earleen & Gregory Cote
Peter Mosheim
Judith & Merrett Stierheim
Capt. Ed Davidson
Lee Mozes
Rusalka de la Campa
Terry Mraz
Alison C. DeStefano
Nancy & Kenneth Murray
Roshni Neslage
$5,000 - $9,999
$10,000 - $24,999
Jessica & Fred Parks
BB&T Corporation
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Edie Pearson
Quercus Films, Inc.
PNC Foundation
Laura Renzi
The William W. Spruance Foundation
Esta & Lewis Ress
$2,500 - $4,999
Bruce E. Richmond
Bauducco Foods, Inc.
$5,000 - $9,999
Joanna & José Romano
Escada America, LLC
The Shepard Broad Foundation, Inc.
Mariana A. Rosales-Reid
Eventbrite, Inc.
Dr. Moses and Beatrice Goodman Fund
Pauline Rosenblatt
Florida Blue
The MEJOR Fund of The Chicago Community Trust
Linda Sands
Groupon Merchant Services, LLC
Renée Schafer
OrangeTheory Fitness - Country Walk
$1,000 - $4,999
Kristyn Schwartz & Gregg J. Ormond
The Pat Riley Family Foundation
Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation
Kelly D. Sedano
Sage Dental Management, LLC
Miami Marlins Foundation, Inc.
Emily & Timothy Servin
Synovus Bank
Susan J. Paul Estate
Kimberly Sherman
Walmart, Inc.
Susan Sickel
Wawa, Inc.
Patricia & German Siles
$100 - $999 AmazonSmile Foundation
Barbara Singer
$500 - $999
AT&T Employee Giving/YourCause
Sean C. Smith
Citrus Health Network, Inc.
Sofia’s Hope, Inc.
Tina & Wendell Smith
Dippin’ Dots, LLC
Wells Fargo Foundation
Sandra & Eric Stephens
H&M Fitness, LLC
Elizabeth & Gary Stoor
Lundberg Family Farms
Kimberly & Trester
The Medical Center at Ocean Reef, Inc.
Deborah S. Troner
Moroch Holdings, Inc.
$10,000 +
DeDee Van Horn
MVP Fountain Square, LLC
Florida Department of State - Division of
Ward B. Whitten
Tropical Anglers Club, Inc.
Cultural Affairs
Shonte Williams
U.S. Century Bank
Bonnie L. Wilson-Colombo & Mark R. Colombo
Univista Insurance
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
Marylynne Winstead Bryan P. Winters
$100 - $499
Chris Wittyngham
Baptist Health South Florida Bunch Farms, LLC
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Kumon Math & Reading Center of North Kendall, LLC
$50,000 +
MultiRace, LLC
Carnival Cruise Line
Temple Zion Israelite Center, Inc.
Go Run Brickell Corporation
FOUNDATION PARTNERS $10,000 - $49,999 Devoted Health Plan of Florida, Inc.
$25,000 +
Esserman International
Peacock Foundation, Inc.
Main Street Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics,
The Wildflower Foundation, Inc.
*We are deeply grateful to our donors for their support. If your name has been accidentally omitted or listed incorrectly, please contact the Development department at 305-255-5551.
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WELCOME! Zoo Miami Foundation would like to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors
Alejandro Mendieta is the Managing Partner of Coastal
Wealth, a MassMutual firm. He serves his team of advisors and clients through holistic financial planning, custom tailored insurance solutions, disciplined investment strategies and proactive personal service. Alejandro has received countless accolades, including the 2017 Coastal Wealth Managing Director of the Year Award. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, American Friends of Shalva, and Boy Scouts of America.
Brittnie Bassant is the currect Executive Director for
ChamberSOUTH, the Chamber of Commerce serving the communities of South Miami, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Kendall. As the youngest Executive Director in the Chamber’s history, Brittnie champions small businesses and community pillars alike, through building connections that contribute to the overall economic development of the community. Prior to joining ChamberSOUTH, she worked for local organizations such as The Everglades Foundation, The Deering Estate Foundation and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners. Brittnie is now a member of Zoo Miami’s Wild Bunch, the Frost Museum of Science Young Patrons, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities Red Shoe Society.
Joseph “Joe” Wieneke joined Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD
in 2015. He is the Vice President of HR Total Rewards and has spent over 25 years in the Compensation, Benefits and HRIS areas. He has experience in the manufacturing, services, retail and leisure/ hospitality sectors. Before Royal Caribbean, Joe was the VP of Total Reward & eCrew at Wal-Mart. In his most recent role, Joe is responsible not only for the Compensation & Benefits functions, but also for the facilities which encompass eight buildings in the Silicon Valley. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Wyndham Resorts Cypress Palms property in Kissimmee, FL for the last ten years, and served as the president for the last three.
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NOTES for Members New Year, New Adventures CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Dino-MANIA!
Make this the year you make more time for getting more fresh air, exercise and nature! Buy or renew a Zoo Miami Membership for 15% off using promo code ZOOYEAR20. Valid now through January 31, 2020.
We’re celebrating the arrival of dinosaurs at Zoo Miami with limited-edition items for our Members! Stay tuned on how you can get your hands on these artifacts before they go extinct.
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SEE YOU AT THE ZOO ON
MARCH 13, 2020
VIP BEASTKEEPER $500/PERSON 7:00PM TO 9:00PM
FEASTER MAIN EVENT $250/PERSON 8:00PM TO MIDNIGHT
Enjoy a premier tasting event with delectable bites, open bars, animal encounters, live entertainment, a Hookah Lounge, a special animal feeding and a silent auction with a chance to win a VIP Behind the Scenes Tour. Celebrate in style and party until midnight at our Jurassic Jungle and Feast with some of our prehistoric Beasts! FOR MORE INFORMATION, TICKETS, OR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES VISIT WWW.FWTB.ORG OR CALL 305-255-5551. 24
