Keepin' it Wild July - September 2021

Keepin’ it Wild!

July - September 2021

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: - Tiger Cub Milestones - Baby Boom at the Zoo - Summer Activities

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 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: Eric Eikenberg Chair-Elect: Jose Felix Diaz Treasurer: John V. Chibbaro Secretary: Brittnie Bassant Past Chair: Jose C. Romano Alan Atkinson Mary Barley Jose Francisco Barros, DDS Brittnie Bassant Sandy Batchelor Alexander “Alex” Binelo Samantha Capparelli Mayor Daniella Levine Cava John V. Chibbaro Jose Felix Diaz Diane Dickhut Eric Eikenberg William “Will” Elgar Armando Fernandez Robert Furniss-Roe Michael Heithaus, PhD Kimberly Kalkus Philip Kushlan George Leser

Daniel J. Licciardi Sharon MacIvor DVM Kathy McDonald Alejandro “Alex” Mendieta William “Bill” Moore Maria I. Nardi Jorge L. Navarro Marc Osheroff Ann Pope Aliette D. Rodz, Esq. Jose C. Romano Katrina Daniel Rosen Michael Rosenberg, DDS Eric J. Stephens Merrett R. Stierheim Peter “Chip” Vendenberg, Jr. Christopher Walters Joseph Wieneke

EMERITI DIRECTORS Rodney L. Barreto Vincent L. Berkeley Jennifer Boin Getz Roger Carlton Harlan S. Chiron, MD Ambassador Sue Cobb Linda Coll William J. Gallwey, III, Esq. Robert W. Hudson, Esq. Sherrill W. Hudson

Bernard Klepach David Konfino James A. Kushlan, PhD Jack Lowell Manny J. Rodriguez, P.E. Edward Soto Lawrence O. Turner, Jr. Diana Udel Ana VeigaMilton, Esq. Andrew H. Weinstein, Esq.

President/CEO: Wiliam W. Moore Zoo Director: William Elgar Zoo Admission Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Last ticket sold at 4 p.m.

Editor: Rashielle Teape Contributors: Cindy Castelblanco, Sarah Chapman, Rob Lara, Jamie Lassonde, Ron Magill, Bill Moore, Andrea Obregon, Carlos Simoes, and Katy Wilhelm Layout & Design: Parrot Fish Studio

Photography: Ron Magill

LETTER FROM THE CEO Dear Friends, It’s always incredible to witness how much can change in just a year. Around this time in 2020, we were celebrating Zoo Miami’s 40th anniversary with closed doors, still navigating the uncertainty and challenges of the pandemic. Now, a year later, our doors are open and our walkways are being explored every day by our wonderful visitors. In fact, we’ve even introduced a new way to enjoy Zoo Miami, through an Audio Safari tour that guests can enjoy for free!

Summertime at Zoo Miami is truly special. With a sold out Summer Camp this year, our little explorers have taken over the zoo with eyes wide open, learning new things about animals, nature, and conservation that will inspire them for years to come. Kids and adults alike get to marvel at the early stages of life for our Spring babies, including our tiger cub, “Ndari,” an addax calf, three baby giraffes, three red river hogs, and more. And of course, every summer, we celebrate another year’s worth of adventure at Zoo Miami – this year, we turn 41!

Just as in the world of nature, there is an ebb and flow to life.

Sometimes there are challenges, but on the other side of that are triumphs and moments of pride. Thanks to our loyal and generous supporters, Members, visitors, and partners, we know that there are always bigger and better things on the horizon. Currently, Zoo Miami is looking forward to the opening of a new Sea Turtle Hospital that will help to care for and rehabilitate sick and injured sea turtles!

This wouldn’t be possible without your support.

As we are now halfway through this year, we look forward to what the rest of 2021 has in store for us, and we can’t wait to see where we are another year from now! As always, on behalf of Zoo Miami and Zoo Miami Foundation, thank you for your endless support. See you at the zoo.

Special thanks to Ana VeigaMilton and the Zoo Miami staff, for without these people, this publication would not be possible.

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BILL MOORE ZMF CEO/ President

If you would like to support Zoo Miami’s mission, please give what you can.

Thank you!

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Inside This Issue

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At Zoo Miami, There is so much to be discovered.

Unleash your curiosity and experience something new.

Tickets at ZooMiami.org

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Summer Activities at Zoo Miami

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The Ron Magill Conservation Scholarship

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Animal Birthday Celebrations

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Zoo Miami Helps Discover New Spider Species

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Baby Boom at the Zoo

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Adventures in Learning

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Ndari’s Milestones

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Otter Pups Debut

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Keeper Corner

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Notes for Members

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Zoo Miami Foundation Quarterly Donors

WINGS DOWN UNDER

R E T N U ENCO EW OUR N FARI A S O I D AU NOW - AUG 31 Audio guide can be downloaded to your smart phone and is included with zoo admission.

Phone, earbuds or headphones are not included.

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Visit the Wings Down Under parrot feeding to experience a free-flight aviary house filled with brightly colored lorikeets – parrots native to Australia. These friendly birds will fly and perch on guests’ arms, hands or heads to drink sweet nectar!

Open 11 AM - 4 PM daily $5/cup of nectar

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Please check individual attraction websites for hours, reservation requirements, or if there are any park amenities that may have been temporarily affected by COVID-19.

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Enjoy a two-hour golf cart tour amongst lushly landscaped public walkways with your own personal tour guide! As a VIP, your guide will give you the inside scoop on our incredible animals. This tour includes a certificate for food and drink.

Book your VIP experience today at: zoomiami.org/special-tours

TIMES: 10:30am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Restrictions: Minimum of two guests are required. One paying participant must be at least 18 years old.

Virtual Greetings from the Zoo

Koalas, elephants, and giraffes… oh my! Have your favorite Zoo Miami animal make your next special occasion a WILD one! Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or just because; our personalized pre-recorded virtual greetings will be sure to have that special someone talking about it for years to come! We’ll create a 20-second personalized greeting, just for you!

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The Ron Magill Conservation Scholarship at Zoo Miami Now accepting applications!

CALLING ALL FUTURE CONSERVATIONISTS! The Ron Magill Conservation Scholarship is an annual award of $5,000 given through the Zoo Miami Foundation each December. Its purpose is to inspire and support the development of young adults who choose to major in the life sciences with a goal of establishing a career in wildlife conservation.

To qualify, applicants must: • Reside in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe Counties • Be a high-school senior with proof of admission to a college or university OR a college/ university undergraduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a career objective in the wildlife conservation field • Submit an application by September 30, 2021, including: - A statement in 500 words or less as to why you are choosing a career in wildlife conservation - A current Curriculum Vitae or High School Resume - A letter of acceptance from the college/university you will be attending OR a current transcript from your college/university with your GPA - One letter of reference

APPLICATIONS MUST BE MAILED TO: Zoo Miami Foundation C/O Ron Magill 12400 SW 152 Street Miami, FL 33177

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Happy Birthday!

Dalip the Asia n elephant tu rned 55 years old on June 8, th e oldest Asian bull ele phant in Nort h America!

Yam Yam the meerkat turned 10 years old on June 3!

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Bella the orangutan turned 8 years old on April 29!

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Zoo Miami Helps Discover New Spider Species!

Zoo Miami’s staff helped to discover a brand new species of large spider in the critically endangered pine rockland forest surrounding the zoo! The Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider (Ummidiarichmond) was first found by a zookeeper who was checking reptile research traps all the way back in 2012.

The keeper shared a photo of it with the Zoo Miami Conservation and Research Department for identification but it didn’t match any existing records for known spiders in the region!

More than two years later, another spider was found and sent out to experts for an evaluation. Eventually, it made its way to Dr. Rebecca Godwin of Piedmont College in Georgia who was in the process of looking at this group of spiders, which are related to tarantulas, and making detailed classifications and descriptions of the members of this Genus Ummidia found in North America. Dr. Godwin confirmed that it was a previously undescribed species.

Considering only about 1.5% of the pine rocklands outside Everglades National Park are left in Miami-Dade County, it is likely that this endemic and elusive spider is already imperiled. Zoo Miami staff is grateful to Dr. Godwin for years of work in confirming the identification of this new species and are inspired that discoveries like this can still be made, even in the middle of a large developed region like the Greater Miami Area.

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Baby Boom at Zoo Miami!

Let’s meet some of the newest members of the Zoo Miami family!

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ORINOCO CROCODILES

GIRAFFES

Just in time for Mother’s Day weekend, a set of critically endangered Orinoco crocodile eggs began hatching at Zoo Miami! 45 eggs were laid on February 5th and the first egg pipped on May 2nd, eventually fully emerging as other began following suit.

This past April, Zoo Miami welcomed three new baby giraffes! The first was born on April 2nd to 14-year-old mom, “Mia,” and made his exhibit debut just a few days later. Then, on April 5th, another calf was born to 6-year-old mom, “Zuri,” and a little over a week later, a male was born on April 15th to 10-year-old mom “Sabra.”

RED RIVER HOGS On May 17th, “three little pigs” were born to Zoo Miami’s 12-year-old red river hog, “Binti.” This experienced mom has successfully raised several litters before. This one was sired by 9-year-old dad, “Pua.”

ADDAX CALF In early June, a critically endangered addax calf was born at Zoo Miami, weighing in at just over 15 pounds. A neonatal exam confirmed the calf to be a healthy female! She is now doing very well and can be seen in her public habitat.

ZEBRA On June 22, an endangered Grevy’s zebra was born at the zoo. Zoo Miami staff has not yet been able to separate the baby from its mother to verify the sex of the foal, but it appears to be healthy and has been observed nursing frequently.

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Adventures IN LEARNING ZOO TO YOU!

Zoom with Zoo Miami! These programs are designed to bring the fun of the zoo to your kids groups, camps, libraries, or other organizations! Kids will enjoy a 30-minute, interactive educational experience with one of our knowledgeable educators. Sessions include fun activities through Zoom and one recorded animal encounter.

VIRTUAL OUTREACHES OPEN TO ALL AGES

AVAILABLE TOPICS INCLUDE: Sensational Senses: Let’s explore the 5 senses! Did you know that predator and prey have different eye positions? There is so much to discover in the sensory world.

Creature Feature: Want your students to learn about adaptations and how they help animals survive in their habitats? This program will explore physical, behavioral, and functional adaptations in the animal kingdom. Let’s get wild!

Animal Jeopardy: This game of Jeopardy is sure to entertain as we test our knowledge of animals and explore what Zoo Miami does for conservation. Categories include Zoo Miami history, conservation at Zoo Miami, mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Story of the Florida Panther: Join us for the story of the Florida panther, a silent predator in Florida that almost went extinct and is slowly making a comeback through conservation efforts!

THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY:

The Animal Fun Factory, presented by the José Milton Foundation, is now open once again for our guests to enjoy creating hands-on animal enrichment items. Visitors can make items like paper-mâché “prey” and birthday “cakes” for a variety of species to enjoy.

Open weekends 11 AM – 3 PM

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Each program is $80 with a max of 50 participants (including adults and children).

Payment is due 7 days prior to program date.

BOOK NOW

Visit our Conservation Action Center, an indoor interpretive exhibit!

Learn what you have in common with a polar bear and crawl through a larger-than-life python while learning about the impacts of invasive species. See how fast you can scoop the “poop” into compost bins and whack out environmental threats in Habitat Whack-a-Mole. Explore the Shared Habitat house to see how the things you do everyday in your own home can impact the ecosystem around you and experience how environments come to life as you pledge to take action on behalf of wildlife.

The Conservation Action Center is the proud recipient of The National Association of Counties (NACo) 2021 Achievement Award winner in the category of Parks and Recreation as well as the 2021 Innovative Programming award for Environmental Resiliency and Sustainability from the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA). For more information on the CAC, visit www.zoomiami.org/exhibits 13

Ndari's MilEstonEs

Zoo Miami’s adorable Sumatran tiger cub is growing up fast and continues to make strides in her development and milestones! This critically endangered cub, born on January 5, 2021, has spents lots of time behind-the-scenes with her mom, “Leeloo,” but she is now exploring her habitat at the zoo daily.

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Passed her swim test On April 8, this brave tiger took a big step (and splash) by passing her first swim test! As the tiger exhibit is surrounded by a moat of water, she was gently dropped in to test her instincts – which quickly kicked in as she paddled her way to the ledge of the pool.

She even took it upon herself to leap back in for another swim!

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Got a new name During the spring, we called on our Zoo Miami community to help us name our cub by voting online and on May 3, we announced the winning name: “Ndari” which is an Indonesian name that means “full moon.” This naming campaign raised $2,000, and all contributions were dedicated to tiger conservation.

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Exploring her new habitat Now, Ndari and Leeloo are incrementally building up their time spent in their public habitat. They are given access and the ability to go back into their dens as they wish. This slow process is important to ensure their comfort and confidence. Hopefully, you’ll get to see them during your next zoo visit!

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Otter Pups Debut On April 28, 2021, our new North American river otter pups made their public debut! These babies were born on February 5 and in the months following, they stayed with their mother in a den behind the scenes, where they were slowly introduced to a shallow pool to develop their swimming skills.

Now, after some encouragement from their mom to explore their habitat in the Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit, they are using those swimming skills to visit with zoo guests!

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Keeper Corner

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MIami �erkat Mania

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Joe Did you know that observers from all over the world tune in to the live Meerkat Cam (affectionately known as the “Meerkam”) at Zoo Miami? People from New Jersey and Canada to Germany and Australia write and call to tell us they love them, ask questions, or alert us to when there is a pesky spider web blocking their view.

“It is really heartwarming for us to get the personalized messages about how our meerkats are loved from all over the world and it’s nice to know that other people love them as much as we do!” says Animal Care Coordinator Kristen Kendrick.

Our family of five meerkats consists of the 10-year-old mom, “Yam Yam”, the seven-year-old boys, “Joe”, “Diego”, and “Gizmo”, and our youngest little boy “Yuca,” who is one-and-a-half years old. You may see all five or as few as one or two at a time occasionally, as we regularly give them access to their back areas during the day so they can choose where to hang out or nap. One of Kristen’s favorite things to do is rearrange the logs that are in

their space to give them new places to explore, dig under, and stand on.

We typically feed our meerkats three times daily; twice as part of training sessions and once from small bowls that look like rocks. The bowl feedings provide them with their carnivore chow as well as some chopped produce like carrots. During the training sessions, we give them meat and bugs (their favorites!) and ask them to do many different behaviors such as line up together, separate, target, and even allow us to touch and hold them for small periods of time (which is very helpful for monitoring their health).

These meerkat training sessions occur usually between 9AM and 10AM and between 12PM and 1PM, though we like to keep the meerkats guessing too by switching it up!

Yuca

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for a sound clip of our meerkat mob in their habitat!

“It feels incredible to realize that our meerkats are bringing so much enjoyment all over the world” says Gabe Rodriguez, a meerkat keeper.

Click here to watch our Meerkat Cam

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#ZooRun5K

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7/26 - 8/1

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

The ZooRun 5k and ZooKids Dash will take place outside at Zoo Miami following the most up to date COVID safety guidelines established by Miami- Dade County, Baptist Health South Florida and the CDC. Currently mask wearing is recommended, but not required. All vendors, and exhibiting sponsors will be required to comply with all host organization COVID policies at the time of the event.

ZooMiami.org/run * Visit website for virtual package options.

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BENEFITING

Summer Watermelon Salad Serves 4

Ingredients:

Instructions:

• 3 cups watermelon, diced or balled

1. In a large bowl add watermelon, baby spinach, and cucumber.

• 1 cup baby spinach • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn into small pieces

2. Tear the mint leaves into small pieces and add to the bowl.

• 1/2 cup English cucumber, diced

3. Cut a lime in half and squeeze juice into the bowl.

• 1 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled • 1 lime • Pinch salt and pepper

4. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Toss to mix all ingredients.

6. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

7. Eat and Enjoy!

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NOTES for Members SAVE ON SUMMER ADVENTURES! Little Swimmers If your little ones are ready for their own swim test like our cub Ndari, sign them up for lessons this summer! Little Swimmers is South Florida’s premiere swimming school, and they are offering Zoo Miami Members $15 off lessons!

Must be an active Zoo Miami Member to qualify. Members must contact Little Swimmers directly.

Click here to learn more.

A Sea Turtle Hospital is Coming!

Summer Savings Pass Zoo Miami Members save $25 on Summer Savings Passes, giving you unlimited visits to Miami Seaquarium, Lion Country Safari, and Zoo Miami, now through August 31, 2021. That’s only $35.99 for adults and $24.99 for children ages 3 – 12!

As past of Zoo Miami’s commitment to protect and conserve sea turtles, construction is almost complete on a new Sea Turtle Hospital that will play a major role in the care and rehabilitations of sick and injured sea turtles – with the goal of releasing them back into the wild! We want to thank our Zoo Miami Members and donors for making this possible!

Your Membership must be valid through August 31, 2021, to be eligible for the discounted rate and you must purchase your Summer Savings Pass at Zoo Miami. Also, only named guests on your Membership are eligible for the discounted rate.

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JOIN TODAY Wild Bunch is a group of like-minded young professionals dedicated to championing wildlife conservation and bringing community awareness to the mission of Zoo Miami. Join our committee of up-and-coming community leaders and receive special access to networkers, exclusive volunteer opportunities, unique animal encounters, priority access to Zoo Miami events, adventures and more! Help Wild Bunch make an impact!

Zoo Miami Foundation’s Premier Membership is an elite Donor Club that provides you, your family and friends unique animal experiences, Zoo Miami in-park perks and more! Your support enhances aspects of animal care, wildlife conservation and learning experiences, engaging the community and forging an amazing connection to the more than 400 animal species from all over the world that reside at Zoo Miami.

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Congratulations to El Car Wash on its grand opening of the largest car wash in the state, just west of Zoo Miami! We also thank them for their generous $15,000 gift to Zoo Miami Foundation in support of our Flamingo Exhibit!

Make Wildlife a Part of Your Legacy If you want to make a lasting impact at Zoo Miami, one of the easiest ways is to name Zoo Miami Foundation as a beneficiary of one of your assets, such as your retirement plan, life insurance policy, bank account or donor-advised fund. Check out our planned giving page here, and download our FREE Estate Planning Guide. This tool is available to help you protect the people and charities you love, impacting generations to come.

Already included ZMF in your estate plans?

Please let us know, so we may acknowledge you as a member of the Josephine Wolf Legacy Society! Contact William “Bill” Moore, President and CEO with any questions at 305.255.5551.

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AdoptAn Animal In celebration of Zoo Miami Foundation’s 65th Anniversary this past June, all Adopt an Animal Keeper Packages will include Ron Magill’s “Take Home the Zoo” 3D Album! This offer is valid now through July 15, 2021, while supplies last.

SHOP ADOPT PACKAGES

Buy a Brick Are you celebrating your own anniversary or special occasion?

Commemorate your milestones with a custom engraved brick at Zoo Miami!

Your brick will line the Walkway of the Wild at the entrance of Florida: Mission Everglades.

SHOP BRICKS

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We would like to recognize and thank those who contributed to Zoo Miami Foundation between March 20th - June 17th, 2021.

Your generosity helps us fulfill our mission of wildlife education and conservation, and we are truly grateful for your support.* INDIVIDUALS $25,000 + D. Diane Dickhut

$10,000 - $24,999 Richard L. Holladay * Cynthia W. Knight Libby and Jack Madden

$5,000 - $9,999 Sanford B. Miot * Kyle Nagy Pat & Chip Vandenberg and Lauren Manley

$2,500 - $4,999 Lourdes E. Gomez & Marcelino Miyares, Ph.D.

$1,000 - $2,499 Ruby M. Bacardi Mike Chambers Pablo DeRitis Lisa and David Desmond Justin Feld Dennis Finken Lorena and James Hartenstein France-Marie and Sheldon Jordan Michael Labinski & Joseph DeMasi Tai and Tom Mendoza Michael A. Nuzzo, Esq. Maylin and David John Prevé Elaine Klein and Leonard C. Roberts Andrew Rockey Andrew Rockey Naylon Silva Adelaide J. Skoglund and Bill Legg Dan Stebbins Josh Weinstock

$500 - $999 Chris Berry Brad Buchanan Jorge Calle and Elizabeth Cruz Lissette and Javier Del Rio Therese and Jose Felix Diaz Darren DiMarco Tonya and Eric Eikenberg

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Jeanette A. Fousek Ellen S. Gall and Joe Penchansky Karen Gomez Heath Greaud Carol R. Green Armando Hernandez Diane and Dennis MacInnes Christopher Miller Edith M. Pearson Evangelia and Carlos Prevolis Sam Rigby Susan Rutrough Diana and Rafael Saldana Morgan Saliny Neil Saunders Sharon and Stephen Simpkins Ronald K. Stayton Benjamin Stemrich Robert Stevenson Logan Szwed Sean Thweatt Francine and Herbert Tobin

$100 - $499 Farhan Abdullah Richard Alderman Cynthia Amar Ken Bach Sybil and John Barkett Andrew Bartholomew Bill Bassett Bryan Battles Sarah Beck Emanuel Belen Brian Benge James Birdsong Michael H. Block Justin Boisvert Ryan Brennan Geo Brown Ross Bunchek William P. Burke Jason Burket Cory Campbell Irma Carballo John K. Carlson Elizabeth Carper Karen and Drew Cashmere Gina and Paul Castronovo

Philippe J. Cayanni Carole J. Cholasta Michael Chorne Jennifer Christensen Andrew Clark Christopher Clines Thomas Coffren Joshua Cook Joshua Cook Russell Copp Christopher Couture Laura Creel Ramon Crego Richmond Culp Shelley B. Daniel-Rutherford & J. Larry Rutherford Andrew Davis Craig De La Uz Astrid Delgado and Russell L. Van Baush Desiree Deliz Richard DeLizza Nadine DeMarco Matthew Demaske Amy and Richard Deutch Scott Diamond Angel Diaz D. Diane Dickhut Steven Doar David Dotter Jeanette and Remy Dou Joe Dwight Jeremy Edmonds Neil L. Eisenberg Lynn and Robert Entrekin Eugene Examitas Randy Feliz David J. Finger Brendan Fisk Judy R. Flayderman Irina Ford Mary K. Gagen and Michael Bowman Adam Gallion Kent Garbee Tammy and Pedro Garcia Gina D. Garrett-Jackson & Joseph E. Jackson, Sr. Angelica Garzon

Michelle Gay JoAnn Geise Rebekah Goldenholz John Goodman Jeff Goyer Rebecca Griffith Sheila and Barry Halpern Justin Hamm Peter Harney Jean and Maurice Hawa Anne C. Henderson Maria Henriquez Linamarie Hernandez Rita K. and William Hernandez Dan Hess Helen and Ransom Hill Chris Hoff Linda and Edward Holden Jeff Hoobin Matt Howell Stone Hudson Joseph Johnson Betty and Steven Jones Ameer Juman Laurie and Keith Keister Mike Kepler Jon Kindzerski Gabe King Lynn B. Kislak Carly Kitchens Joan and Donald Kohl Kim Kooyers Todd Koudelka J. Carol and Karl R. Kruse Brad Kunze Mary and Robert Kunzler James P. Kvetko Brian Lambertz Will Lawrence Huy Le Andy Leal Lynn Liddell Eric Lofstrom Judy Loft & Joe Reid Nora A. Loftis Nikali Luke Ryan Lynch Bianca Mack Garmanne Mack

Greg Marcoux Justin Marcum Scott Marshall Marjorie Masters Harry McClish Brad McDonald Jim McMullen Susana Mendizabal Susana Mendizabal Jamie Milanese Benjamin J. Miller Kyle Mirk Kevin Moberg Regina Morales Ben Moy Jordan Mrvos Erin D. Muir Aaron Mutschler Andre Nguyen Ryan Niemann Kirk Nieveen Nelson I. Novack Tina M. Nuccitelli Joshua Oklan Josh Olmsted Anthony Osborne Helen and Robert Ostlund Liliam and Kristoffer Palacios Jesse Pantuosco Serge S. Papatakis David Patterson Edith M. Pearson Derek Pederson Erik Phinney Kimberly Pile-Demps and Dwayne Demps Amanda Pinto Nicholas Portelli Troy Powell Adrian Preciado Thomas Proctor Lucas Qualmann Judith R. Rabkin Hella Rader Jacob Ramos Luis R. Ramos Espinoza and Mayra Saez Joyce A. Rechtien Victoria Rharmili Donna J. Rich Sandy Rivera Alec Robbins Michelle and William Roberson

Michelle and William Roberson Aaron Rose Willy F. Rothman Nicholas Roweton Lori Ryan Adel and Steven Sarnoff Roger Schlie Jay Schneider Regan Schoengarth Regan Schoengarth Gwendolyn B. Scott Eric Sears Jeff Shandy Jeremy Shultz Ashley Sierra Noelle Silver Jason Simkins Matthew Simko Sarvan Singh George A. Skokan Tina and Wendell Smith Laurel Smith Victor Smith Todd Smith Jim Sorrells Elaine and Dan Specht Karen and Grant Spellerberg Chad Stemper Sandra and Eric Stephens Patrick Steward Endre Stogard Dave Stoll Felix Suarez Betty and Mike Sweeney Kendell Sweeney-Thomas George M. Tayar Kyle Theige Josh Thibodeaux Betty A. Thomas Karen D. Thompson and Jay Calkins Logan Tomokiyo Mary Jo and Ivan Trabal Barbara H. Traeger Andre Travis Deborah and Michael Troner Christopher Tuccitto Francisco Tudela Adalberto Valle Brad Van Dyne David B. Van Wert H. James Vickers, Jr. Mary and Gabriel Vidal

Theresa Volpe Matthew Vrabec Teresita and J.D. Wagner James Walker Rachel Watkins Rogers Cody Westerhouse Doug Whitehorn Ward B. Whitten Richard Wilkinson Lisa Bragunier Wilson Kevin Zidlick Justin Zumstein Marilyn Zuniga, O.D.

$10,000 - $24,999 Marie McCandless Foundation PNC Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999 Dr. Moses and Beatrice Goodman Fund Sara H. Woodruff Foundation The Allen Family Foundation The Clinton Family Fund The Everglades Foundation, Inc. The Goldsmith Family Foundation

$2,500 - $4,999 *Bequest

CORPORATE PARTNERS $10,000 +

Association of Zoos & Aquariums The Laura Gene Coulter-Jones Foundation

$1,000 - $2,499 Westminster Barrington Foundation

Metro® by T-Mobile

$2,500 - $4,999 Assurant, Inc. El Car Wash

$1,000 - $2,499 Brevard Zoo Dba/East Coast Zoological Society of Florida Comcast Corporation Road Man Films

$500 - $999

$100 - $499 Sofia’s Hope, Inc. AmazonSmile Foundation

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS $10,000 - $24,999 FNational Science Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999 Florida Division of Cultural Affairs

Holland & Knight, LLP

$100 - $499 Facebook LANDSCAPE DE LLC Morgan Stanley Gift Fund Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP Network for Good Road Man Films RodTec Engineering, Inc. Universal Studios

$2,500 - $4,999 National Science Foundation Florida Division of Cultural Affairs

FOUNDATION PARTNERS $25,000 + Anthony R. Abraham Foundation NextEra Energy 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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