Keepin' it Wild July - Sept. 2018

Keepin’ it Wild!

July-September 2018

A digital publication of Zoo Miami Foundation and Zoo Miami.

OUR MISSION: We share the wonder of wildlife and help conserve it for generations to come.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: - Orangutans Debut at Zoo Miami - Summer Events and Programs - More New Animal Arrivals

Keepin’ it Wild

is a quarterly digital publication of

Zoo Miami Foundation that provides information for the friends, supporters and Members of Zoo Miami.

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 We share the wonder of wildlife and help conserve it for generations to come.

Zoo Miami Foundation Board of Directors: Chairperson: Jim Kushlan, PhD. Chair-Elect: Jose C. Romano Treasurer: Patricia Siles, CPA Secretary: Susan Kahn Past Chairperson: Ana VeigaMilton, Esq. Kimberly Kalkus George Leser Daniel J. Licciardi Frank Lopez Kathy McDonald Scott Maddox Maria I. Nardi Marc A. Osheroff Aliette D. Rodz, Esq. Dr. Michael Rosenberg Eric J. Stephens Merrett R. Stierheim Christopher Walters

Mary Barley Dr. Jose Fransisco Barros Sandy Batchelor Jacey Birch Luis E. Boué, CPA Jose Felix Diaz Diane Dickhut Eric Eikenberg Larry Feldman, PhD Armando Fernandez Diana L. Fitzgerald, Esq. Robert Furniss-Roe Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez Michael Heithaus, PhD 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 Daniel J. Licciardi Jack Lowell Manny J. Rodriguez, P.E. Edward Soto Eric J. Stephens Merrett R. Stierheim Lawrence O. Turner, Jr. Diana Udel 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: Nathalie Batista, Cindy Castelblanco, Sarah Chapman, Sara Greene, Yvette Jones, Heather Keenan, Jamie Lassonde, Ron Magill, Bill Moore, Andrea Obregon, Jessica Parks, Carlos Simoes, Katy M. 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.

LETTER FROM THE CEO Summer has officially arrived at Zoo Miami, and it’s easy to tell by the flood of excited Zoo Campers on our walkways, guests cooling down in our water play areas and of course, our upcoming $10 Days! Every year, we’re thrilled to celebrate both our country’s independence, and Zoo Miami’s anniversary by offering our community discounted admission and kicking off the summer with music, giveaways and so much wildlife to see. This year, $10 Days will be held July 4 – 8, and we’ll be celebrating our 38th anniversary!

Meanwhile, a sold-out Summer Zoo Camp is a terrific example of how our education programs have been shining over the past year! Our awardwinning camp gives kids the opportunity to explore, learn and embark on adventures, all while connecting with nature and wildlife. We are also truly grateful to The Batchelor Foundation for providing scholarships and support to Zoo Camp year-round, giving even more kids the opportunity to experience this unique adventure.

Throughout each year, education is a huge focus and component of our mission. Thanks to sponsors like The Peacock Foundation, Carnival Foundation, Shepard Broad Foundation, Coral Gables Community Foundation and Whole Foods Market, we can impact students in schools across South Florida, by providing STEM programs and opportunities for them to connect and commit to conserving wildlife.

Of course, our animal residents are what truly makes Zoo Miami. We’ve been lucky and happy to welcome many new members to our animal family, including healthy babies like a giant eland, sable antelope and Somali wild ass. Plus, a pair of orangutans named “Kumang” and “Bella” from New York and a 6,300-pound Asian elephant named “Ongard” all the way from Australia! These births and successful arrivals are a true testament to the hard work of our team at Zoo Miami, as they continue to put our animals’ well-being above all else.

Zoo Miami Foundation’s dedication to our mission, sharing the wonders of wildlife and helping to conserve it, have earned us a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator for the third consecutive year. This prestigious award verifies that our organization exceeds industry standards, adheres to best practices and executes our mission with financial efficiency. We could not be more proud of our work, and the people who dedicate themselves to it.

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Inside This Issue

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Celebrating Elephants & Tigers

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New Orangutans at Zoo Miami!

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Senegalese Black Eyed Pea Salad Recipe

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ZooRun5K is Back!

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Powered by the Sun

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Notes for Members

New Arrivals See who’s new to our Zoo Miami animal family!

Adventures in Learning Check out our upcoming education programs

Quarterly Zoo Miami Foundation Donors

School Program Sponsors What’s in Bloom?

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On June 9, 2018, we celebrated the birthday of our Asian elephant bull Dalip, who just turned 52!

Zoo Miami guests came out to watch Dalip enjoy his “Deck of Cards” themed party, complete with gifts like giant popsicles, hay, browse and large barrels!

MAS STRIPEZ September 1 – 3, 2018 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Did you know that there are only around 3,500 tigers left in the wild, and all remaining subspecies are listed as endangered, or critically endangered? Learn more about tigers during our 6th annual MAS STRIPEZ event! There will be fun activities in front of the tiger exhibit at Zoo Miami, and you can help by purchasing baked goods, lemonade, buttons and more!

Come out and help us raise money and awareness in support of tiger conservation.

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New Arrivals

at Zoo Miami

Giant Eland

Sable Antelope

Babirusa

A female calf was born at

A female calf was born at

Zoo Miami on April 16th!

Zoo Miami on April 23rd!

Weighing in at 35 lbs at birth, the calf went through a neonatal exam before settling into her new exhibit.

“Watson” the male babirusa was born at the Saint Louis Zoo on February 8, 2014 and came to us at Zoo Miami on a loan from the Bronx Zoo in New York. He’s the first babirusa ever

Weighing in at 62 lbs at birth, the calf bonded off exhibit with her mom before making her public debut.

on exhibit at Zoo Miami!

Somali Wild Ass A male calf was born at Zoo Miami on June 17th!

This highly endangered equid is the 8th born at Zoo Miami!

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Zoo Miami has been celebrating many new additions to our animal family!

Asian Elephant Ongard, a 7-year-old, 6,300 poud male Asian elephant arrived at Zoo Miami all the way from Australia! By way of a new breeding loan with San Diego Zoo Global, Zoo Miami was chosen as his new home because of our commitment to elephant care, favorable South Florida climate and the amount of land we can dedicate to provide him a home.

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Welcome

Kumang & Bella!

Zoo Miami is proud and excited to welcome 40-year-old “Kumang” and 5-year-old “Bella”, a beautiful mother-daughter pair of orangutans from The Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, New York.

Both arrived at Zoo Miami on May 16th this year, coming to us on an exhibit loan from The Seneca Park Zoo. Their arrival is part of the Orangutan Species Survival Plan (SSP) and the hope is to find a suitable male to pair Kumang with in the near future.

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Kumang and Bella cleared quarantine on June 20th, recently making their exhibit debut! They are now settled in their new home for guests to visit.

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Adventures in Learning Wild Nights Join us for a walk on the wild side! Our guided evening tours include unique behind-thescenes experiences with the zoo’s night-loving animals.

Join us for some fresh air and skillbuilding! Learn how to safely snorkel and camp in a nearby Miami-Dade park and awaken your sense of adventure!

Upcoming Dates:

Upcoming Dates:

August 11, 2018: “Eat or Be Eaten”

September 8, 2018: Snorkel Clinic @ Crandon Park at 2 – 3:30 PM September 22, 2018: Snorkel Clinic @ Crandon Park at 2 – 3:30 PM

September 8, 2018: Asian Odyssey”

Snorkeling clinics for ages 8 and up only.

CLICK HERE to Register

CLICK HERE to Register

Fishing Derby Come out to Zoo Miami, enjoy some breakfast, and help us clean our lakes of invasive fish species. Plus, you’ll get a private animal encounter experience!

We provide the rods and bait, and you reel ‘em in!

Admission to Zoo Miami is included.

Upcoming Date: Sunday, August 26, 2018 7 – 10 AM Ages 4 – 12 $50 per non-Member; $40 per Zoo Member

CLICK HERE to Register

Want to join our pride? Check us out at zoomiami.org/volunteers, education@zoomiami.org, or 305-255-5551!

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Thank You! To the Peacock Foundation for a very generous $35,000 grant to Zoo Miami Foundation.The funds will provide meaningful learning experiences to high school students through the Conservation Teen Scientist (CTS) and ZOOM Ahead programs.

ZOOm Ahead

Our CTS and ZOOM Ahead programs aim to promote informal education, build life skills and offer STEM career-focused learning opportunities for high school age students. The CTS program gives 9th – 12th graders the opportunity to develop practical life skills, including public speaking and team building, and to increase their knowledge of environmental sciences at Zoo Miami. Teens learn to interpret at animal exhibits and assist with customer service and events while networking with experts in their field, receiving community service hours and animal handling training.

ZOOM Ahead is a new education initiative at Zoo Miami Foundation that will impact hundreds of high school juniors at Title I schools. This program will focus on providing an educational opportunity and greater understanding of what options are available locally, emphasizing the importance of practical skills, hands-on learning, scholastic achievement and networking. ZOOM Ahead intends to increase awareness of zoological park careers like animal science, veterinary medicine, business operations, horticulture, and more!

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Celebrate our nation’s birthday with Zoo Miami and enjoy entertainment and goodies from our sponsors.

Save time, buy your tickets online!

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Adopt a

Rhino

Help support our local Zoo Miami AAZK chapter by buying this limited edition Adopt a Rhino package! Your purchase will include a donation to our AAZK chapter for their support of global rhino conservation efforts.

$50 Keeper Package* Includes: • Rhino Plush • Personalized certification of adoption • Rhino fun facts • Rhino photo by Ron Magill • Subscription to Zoo Miami’s e-newsletter “Keepin’ it Wild” *$38 tax-deductible

4 th of July

Brick Program Show your patriotism this Independence Day by purchasing a commemorative brick at Zoo Miami! Buy now through the end of July 2018 and you can get an American flag or eagle artwork added for free!

CLICK HERE to Buy a Brick

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Senegalese Black Eyed Pea Salad with Mango and Avocado

Serves 4 Ready in 15 minutes

West Kendall Baptist Hospital’s Executive Chef Rod Knight

This recipe is inspired by the West African nation Senegal. This particular dish can be found along the coastal cities, and easily pairs with fish, shellfish, or grilled chicken. The addition of sliced mango and avocado gives it a special South Florida spin!

Nutritional Information

Instructions:

276 Calories / Serving Fat 101 cal Carbs 144 cal Protein 31 cal

1. Combine black eyed peas, mango, avocado, parsley, bell pepper, habanero pepper in a bowl and toss.

2. Add lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly 3. Refrigerate until ready to serve (if planning to use the salad at a much later time, do not add the avocado in step one, wait until it’s time to serve and then mix in the avocado)

Ingredients: • 1 can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed • 1 medium size mango, peeled and sliced • 1 avocado, sliced • 1 cup parsley, chopped • 1 bell pepper, chopped • 1 habanero pepper, minced, to taste • 1 lime, juiced • 1 Tbsp olive oil • Salt, to taste • Pepper, to taste 14

With summer right around the corner, lighter meals are in demand. Pairing a protein with a well-balanced salad is always a quick and easy choice.

Join Us

Go Wild, Get Healthy at Zoo Miami!

OCTOBER 6, 2018 @

Participants get a race shirt, finisher medal, access to the Finish Festival and free zoo admission on race day.

It’s a 5K for cheetahs, tortoises and every speed in between.

Let your kids run wild at Zoo Miami in this fun race for kids ages 2-9.

BENEFITING

Discounted Registration

General Registration

Race Day

6/20-7/20

7/21-10/5

10/6

$30

$35

$45

$15

$20

$25

#ZooRun5k

#ZooKidsDash

TO REGISTER:

ZooMiami.org/run

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We would like to recognize and thank those who contributed to Zoo Miami Foundation between March 25 and June 20, 2018.

Your generosity helps us fulfill our mission of wildlife education and conservation, and we are truly grateful for your support.* $10,000 - $24,999

$100 - $499

Charlotte Mather-Taylor and Carl Taylor

Stacy Arbelo Anisha Arouza Mary Barley Jose F. Barros, D.D.S. and Helen Torres Sandy Batchelor Daniel Berton and Maria Aristizabal Cindy and Michael Bowyer Jennifer and Steven Brooks Representative Jose F. Diaz and Therese Diaz Tonya and Eric J. Eikenberg Lawrence S. Feldman, Ph.D. and Avis C. Feldman Sady Felipe Analia and Armando Fernandez Diana L. Fitzgerald, Esq. Tina and Robert P. Furniss-Roe Carmen Gonzalez Carol R. Green Madlyn Hecht Grace Iudica Farrokh Jhabvala and Margarita Gutierrez Kimberly and Olen A. Kalkus Carol and Karl R. Kruse James A. Kushlan and Kirsten Hines Sharon and Daniel J. Licciardi Elizabeth Mahaffey Ashley Mayes Bonnie and Stuart Michaels Roger G. Misleh Terry J. Mraz Courtney Muro Maria I. Nardi Jessica and Frederick Parks Ann E. Pope Odalys Ramil Nathalie Ramos Gavin Ravens Rebecca Roby Aliette and Adrian Rodz Diane and Michael Rosenberg Sheila and Ira Shapiro Scott Steinberg Sandy and Eric J. Stephens Merrett R. Stierheim and Judy Cannon Stierheim Birkleigh and Christopher A. Walters Miles Warlick Betty and Ward B. Whitten

$5,000 - $9,999 Fay P. Aronson

$1,000 - $4,999 Nicola Gelormino The Honorable Sally A. Heyman Katharine and David McDonald Marco Gamez

$500 - $999 Pamela J. Garrison Diane and Dennis M. MacInnes Robert M. McClelland Frances and Herbert Tobin Ana Veiga Milton and Cecil Milton Ben Walker, Jr.

$250 - $499 Arturo Luis Alamo Elisa Alfonso Dr. David M. Cohn Richard R. Glass Eyler Mendoza Jill and William W. Moore Sherry O’Neill Mariana Andrea Rosales Reid Ronald K. Stayton Valerie R. Stern

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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Corporate Partners $25,000 - $49,999 Assurant

$5,000 - $9,999 Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics

$1,000 - $4,999 United Property Management Walmart

$500 - $999 Florida Center for Allergy and Asthma Care Little Swimmers

$250 - $499 Gables Engineering, Inc.

Foundation Partners $25,000 - $49,999 Peacock Foundation, Inc. The Batchelor Foundation, Inc. Florida Panthers Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999 Wells Fargo Foundation

$1,000 - $4,999 The Allen Family Foundation Denver Zoological Foundation, Inc. Everglades Foundation Sara H. Woodruff Foundation

Government Support $50,000 + Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

$10,000 - $24,999 Florida Department of State-Division of Cultural Affairs

Powered by the Sun! We’re putting all of this South Florida sunshine to good use at Zoo Miami! We recently celebrated a new addition: FPL SolarNow trees and a large FPL SolarNow canopy, made possible through Florida Power and Light Company’s SolarNow program. In total, 200 solar panels were installed!

These solar arrays generate zero-emissions energy, provide shade for our guests, and inspire them to learn more about solar energy. Our installation is now the largest FPL SolarNow project in Miami-Dade County!

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NOTES for Members Make a Summer Splash!

All online Membership sales during July 2018 will automatically be entered to win a FREE week of private swimming lessons with Little Swimmers (valued at $145) along with a free rash guard!*

For more information, visit www.littleswimmers.net

* Promo valid for new or renewing Members. Winner will be contacted directly via email.

Everyone’s a winner! Even if you don’t win the raffle, all Zoo Miami Members are eligible for $15 off a private swimming lesson at any Little Swimmers location.

Valid through the end of August with a valid Zoo Miami Membership.

GET 50% OFF A ZOO MEMBERSHIP JULY 4 - 8, 2018!

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a bang (we’re not just talking about fireworks!).

Get half-off any Zoo Miami Membership when you visit July 4 - 8! Promo valid in-park only.

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M E M BE R SE RV I C E S • ( 3 05) 255- 5551 • M BR@zo o miami .org

S c h oo l S p o n so re d Pro g ra ms

Special Thank You’s Education programming at Zoo Miami Foundation is a crucial component in working toward our mission. Through our school programs, we are able to reach more children, fostering their appreciation for wildlife and conservation. We are truly grateful to our partners and sponsors that have supported school programming at Zoo Miami.

Impacted 780 students in 4th & 5th grade with a STEM environmental science program, taking many kids to Everglades National Park for their first time!

Brought Zoo Miami to over 500 students in Coral Gables!

Provided a STEM environmental science program to 4th and 7th grade students at Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center.

Facilitated project-based learning for 500 students through an exciting enrichment recycling competition for our American black bears Libby and Laurel.

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WHAT’S IN Bloom ?

Common Name:

Queen’s Wreath

Common Name:

Botanical Name: Petrea volubilis

Western Sword Fern

Botanical Name: Polystichum munitum

Common Name:

Yellow Hibiscus

Botanical Name: Hibiscus brackenridgei

Show YOUR Garden Love with the Most Exotic Compost in South Florida!

Zoo Doo is an exotic compost, made from herbivore animal waste from Zoo Miami’s elephants, rhinos and bantengs, mixed with recycled debris found at our zoo. Through this green initiative, Zoo Miami is reducing its landfill footprint, while saving on the purchase of soil!

Purchase your Zoo Doo online or at the Zoo Miami Ticketing Building from 10 AM to 4 PM. Zoo Doo Bucket (5 gal): $12.95 + tax Zoo Doo Scoop* (1 cubic yard): $30.00 + tax

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Click Here for More Info * Must come with an empty pickup truck in order to load the scoop.

Zoo Miami staff will load the truck for you.