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2009 Officers: 2009
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President excit
Page Chancellor Marks for th
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Vice President We h
Jeff Baymor Exec
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Secretary nam
Marla Endicott Park
Socie
Treasurer and c
Jack Forsythe extensive remodel to our offices. We
$2.5 Million in pledges and gifts for
Immed. Past President Tanzania capital campaign. We gain
Denice Shepherd new outstanding Board members. A
very sad note, we lost to cancer a ve
member of our Board – Linda Hinds
As I prepared to write this letter, I
letters from past presidents. It is am
things are the same yet so different.
that stood out to me was 1995, that
we welcomed a new Executive Dire
our new ED, Nancy Schlegel. She ha
Society to a whole new level. Nancy
our new office building (the Linda J.
Park Zoological Society office buildi
and built. Before, we had staff mem
in closets and a kitchen, but now ea
employees is in an actual office. It is

Message

9 was quite a In 1995, the Board was excited to announce a
with many very $100,000 gift from the Society to the Zoo that
ting changes provided the additional funds needed to allow
he Tucson our Zoo to build the South America exhibits. This
logical Society. year, in a very challenging economy, I am thrilled
hired a new to announce that we raised 25 times that amount
cutive Director. ($2.5M). Soon, we will be building a state-of-the-
changed our art elephant facility.
me to the Reid We have a new web page. We are on
Zoological Facebook, with over 1,000 “fans.” We experienced
ety. We began a 13% growth in our membership.
completed an Our Zoocson Feast for the Beasts was
e raised over another success, raising $57,000. We also held
our Expedition several other events: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day,
ned several MonZOOn Madness, Ice Cream Safari, Howl-o-
And, on a Ween, and Zoo Lights. In September, Jack Hanna
ery valuable visited our Zoo, and greeted over 1,000 people.
s. Our Society is one of the most successful and
I reviewed respected non-profit organizations in Tucson.
mazing how Working with the Society has been a very
. One year rewarding experience, and our future promises to
t year, as this, be even brighter.
ector. We love I will be your President for another year. I
as brought our am extremely proud of this organization. I look
y helped us get forward to 2010, and invite you to visit our Zoo.
. Hinds Reid Truly,
ing) planned
mbers officed Page Chancellor Marks
ach one of our
s beautiful.

Reid Park Zoological Society Administrat

2009 Directors: The Z
Socie
Barbara Baume spec
Pat Bonavia and s
Sandy Burton Zoo.
Donna Ellington year
Mike Halle both
Linda Hinds (deceased) term
Sheldon King and I
Steve Larsen agre
Wendell Long chan
Todd Marble been
Gina McRostie encouraging. Nancy Schlegel took t
Sam Robison Society and has shown herself to be
Joan Russell and effective leader – plus she is ent
Donna Warfield passionate about the Zoo (my first c
Jim Zarling Schnormeier, our new General Cura
Terri Zarling east to Tucson from a long time pos
Sacramento Zoo. He has quickly be
integral part of the Zoo team, well-r
well-liked by staff and colleagues.
It is always interesting to listen to
members as they bring their differen
to the table. Both Nancy and Jim ha
new ideas and ways of approaching
that have led us to make organizatio
Although you will probably not see

inistrator’s Message

Zoological differences, I am confident that you will experience
ety has had a greater efficiencies and better customer service.
ctacular year, If you haven’t been to the Zoo in the past year, you
so has Reid Park are overdue for a visit. Enjoy lunch or a snack in
. It has been a the greatly enhanced Zoofari Market …you won’t
of change for recognize the old “snack bar”! Be sure to stop
h organizations in and admire the new zebra foal as he explores
ms of leadership, his habitat with Mom. The Lee H. Brown Family
I think both will Conservation Learning Center continues to fulfill
ee that those its promise as a unique venue for self-directed
nges have learning, and has become an anticipated stop
n positive and for guests as they enjoy the Zoo. Kenya Get Wet
the helm at the has been brightened up and is open daily as
e an efficient soon as the weather permits. King vulture flight
nthusiastic and demonstrations, otter “shows”, keeper talks at
criteria!). Jim elephants, giraffe encounters, and various other
ator, migrated surprises are available as families move through
sition at the the Zoo.
ecome an Its been quite a year – and it is only going to
respected and get better!
o new staff
ent perspectives Susan Basford, Zoo Administrator
ave brought
g problems
onal changes.
visible

Education

Reid Park Zoo offers a variet
and children as a key part of
conservation of biological div
people. Here are just a few w
Classes, programs and camps
Programs included Zoo Caper Summ
Little Critters programs for preschoo
Explorers programs for 6-12 year old
Programs for Families including beh
tours and flashlight Zoo tours in the
Teacher Workshops
Programs for teachers included wor
tailored to address specific topics or
These included an early childhood l
curriculum, “Pablo Python Looks at
the younger children. For the older
grade teachers, the “Habitat Ecology
Program (HELP)” was offered as an e
interdisciplinary curriculum encoura
to use language arts, life sciences, so
and math to explore the richness of

ty of educational opportunities for teachers, students, adults
f the Zoo’s mission to “encourage human commitment to the
versity”. In 2009, 432 programs were held serving 12,574
ways our education department serves the community:

mer Camp, Docent Program
olers, Young We couldn’t do what we do at the Reid Park
ds and Zoo without our docents! Docents are volunteer
hind the scene educators. They work on Zoo grounds, educating
e evening. our guests about wildlife and conservation issues.
In 2009 96 docents volunteered 11,520 hours of
service.

rkshops Teen Volunteer Program
r concepts. Another important group of volunteer educators
life science are our teen docents. In addition to educating
Animals” for our guests, they also raise funds for conservation
r 4th to 6th projects through the sales of items such as glow
gy Learning in the dark necklaces at events. In 2009, 41 teen
exciting volunteers donated 3,572 hours of service to the
aging children Reid Park Zoo.
ocial studies
f ecology.

Conservatio

One important way that Reid Park Z
commitment to support conservatio
conservation projects around the w
Park Zoo through the Reid Park Zoo

Project C
Foley’s Elephant Collars
Kibale Fuel Wood Project
Tangire Elephant Research Projec
The National Elephant Center
Elephant Conference
Polar Bears International
Conservation Endowment Fund
Humane Society

on Support

Zoo meets its is committed to continuing efforts to preserve
on is to support and protect endangered and threatened species
world. The Reid worldwide through support to the following
ological Society conservation organizations and projects.

Country Species Involved
Tanzania, Africa Elephants
Uganda, Africa Many primate and bird species
Elephants
ct Tanzania, Africa Elephants
United States Elephants
United States Polar Bears
United States/Canada General Conservation
United States Stray Animals found in Zoo
United States (Tucson)

Events

Jack Hanna
Jumpin’ Jack Hanna made an exciting visit to the
Reid Park Zoo! Hundreds of children and adults
got to meet animal expert and media star Jack
Hanna and get an autograph during his visit on
September 29, 2009. Jack Hanna visited with
Reid Park Zoo staff, inspiring all with his message
on the importance of zoos, and attended an
exclusive reception, where he spoke about the
importance of conservation to preserve our wildlife
and the important roles zoos play in that effort.
Zoo Lights
Over 25,000 people enjoyed Zoo Lights!
Howl-O-Ween
Pirates and more thrilled guests at Howl-o-ween!
Ice cream social
Fun at the annual Members Ice Cream Social

Expedition Tanzania, the largest
the 45- year history of Tucson’s R
reached out to the community t
dollars needed to begin constru
Since 2006, the Reid Park Zoolog
private non-profit organization t
zoo, has been working in partne
of Tucson to raise the $8.5 millio
Expedition Tanzania.
The seven acre expansion will fe
Elephant Care Center named by
Foundation and an Education G
is supported by the Foundations

t expansion in the Lohse Family. The Zoo has received major
Reid Park Zoo, contributions from the Kresge Foundation,
to raise the final Bernadine Shirley, Tucson Electric Power, the John
uction. M. Simpson Foundation and numerous private
gical Society, the donations.
that supports the Expedition Tanzania is a seven acre expansion of
ership with the City the Zoo, which includes a three-acre habitat for
on needed to build the Zoo’s elephants. The planned new elephant
area includes pools and streams, mud wallows
eature an and space for additional elephants in the future.
y the Click Family Construction is expected to begin early fall 2010,
Galley which with an expected opening in the Fall of 2011.
s directed by

Financials

Revenues 2008-2009 Statement of Financial Pos
Cash and equivalents
Special Events Memberships Investments
$239,010 $395,481 Accounts and pledges receiv
Prepaid expenses and other a
Bequests Education Property and equipment
$13,100 $207,119
Zoo Rentals Total Assets
Grants Other Revenue $178,597
$19,246 $140,842 Liabilities and Net Assets
Liabilities
Contributions Accounts payable
$474,356 Accrued and other liabilities
Deferred revenue
Expenditures 2008-2009
Total Liabilities
Management Fundraising Education and other
and General $112,852 program services Net Assets
$732,674 Unrestricted
$404,883 Temporarily restricted

Direct Zoo Support
$518,700

sition as of June 30, 2009 2008
$671,400
$636,041 $1,800,243
$315,125
$1,852,024
$7,923
vable $196,995 $35,458

assets $6,191 $2,830,149

$34,688 $51,667
$13,838
$2,725,939 $220,267

$285,772

$436,517
$30,981 $2,107,860
$13,174
$238,845

$283,000


$613,333

$1,829,606

REID PARK ZOO

We are extremely grateful to the following donors for their support. These gifts were received between

Anonymous donors Brenda Conley Joy and Robert Glasser
Absolon Foundation Dennis and Sevren Coon Mike Greenlees
Thomas and Avis Adkins Aaron and Cassie Crandell Gene and Violet Griffiths
Raynor and Patricia Dalrymple Peter Grylls
Frances Armstrong Jean A Daly Darlene Hagan
Nick and Judy Aronson Robert and Blanche Davis Michael Halle
Ashton Family Foundation John and Leslie Dickinson Theron and Judy Hallock
Utto and Otti Axen Paul Dietrich and Michael Hamant and
Theo and Sara Romero Lynnell Gardner
Gillian Badenhuizen Rich and Denise DiPietro Joshua and Lydia Hammond
Peter Badenhuizen Jerry and Eleanor Dodson Cheryl Hanley
Paula Bagby Marilyn Doe Rick and Kathy Hay
Gertrude Bailey Constance Doerty Edmund Holub
Susan Basford Kelly and Rana Doty Hervey Hotchkiss and
Jeff Baymor and Liz Cullen Wendy Dunham Susan Parker-Hotchkiss
Gaeel Beaham Gail Dunlap Maclay Hoyne
Mark and Lark Behrens Gene and Suzanne Jones
Bruce and Joyce Bellows Gretchen Edminster Julie Kasper
Sanford and Earl and Marceline Eidecker James and Carol Kautz
Sharlene Bennett Garrison and Lisa Ellam Louise Keane
Richard and Barbara Benson Donna and Dave Ellington Robert and Nancy Kersey
Thomas Bickley Marla Endicott Thabet and Victoria Khalidi
Spencer and Kerstin Block Chris and Robin Enos Sheldon and Xenia King
Edward and Ann Borseth Chang-Yun and Kenneth Koenig
Ray and Diann Boyd Tsung-Ying Fan Richard Koenig, MD
Mike Breslow Steve and Veronica Fenn Rosalie Koenig
Barbara Brooks Ellen Fisher Carol Korich
Linda Brooks Paddie and David Lapan
Sandra Burton and Catherine Flaherty Steve Larsen
Ron Costigan Jack and Louise Foley Robert and Jean Larsen
Calistri Foundation Cherry Frederick Gail Lawley
Gary and JoJo Campora Renee Freedman Chris and Heather Lentz
Georgeann Casey Rebecca Freeman Ellen Lewis
Susan & Mickey Cavender Sharon Friedman Joan Lionetti
Ryan and Dori Charles Mark and Valerie Friend Thacher Loring
Donna Cichocki Will and Kassie Gada Edward and Keiko Ludwig
Elon and Nancy Close Rita Gengler Sherman Lyree
Liz Coffey James and Rebecca Gill Pat MacGowan
Lynne Colombe and Gerald Giordano Diana Madaras
John T. Jones James and Louise Glasser Maggie Magee

OO DONORS

n July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. Elizabeth Myers Marian Svenheim
Frank Mallalieu Herbert Ploch Dorothy Swerdlove
Todd Marble Ephraim and Deborah Post Jason Tankersley
Jeff Mariotte and L. Sue Prete Trish Thayer
Mary Elizabeth Hart Ray Prinzing John M. and
Dr. Sheldon and Blaine Racine
Page Chancellor Marks Matthew Redekop and Barbara Thomas
George Mason and Paula Stamer Thompson
Lois C. Green Foundation Erika Kelly Bonnie Thompson
Timothy and Reid Park Zoo Docents John and Regina Todd
Eva McClaughry Ike and Sloveig Rhodes Thomas Todd
Thomas and Robert and Lisa Richardson Soo Yon Tompkins
Annette McCormick Richard and Susan Rodgers Christine Toretti
Neel and Fay Roos Dave and Chris Towne
Priscilla McCullough Wanda Roy Dale and Diane Tretschok
Brian and Christine Medower Kathy Russell Judith Van Meter
Robin and Frances Miescher Keith and Ruth Sanders Peter Van Peenen
Thomas and Heidi Miller Brent and Wendy Sandweiss Vernon and Linda Van Collie
Mark and Brooke Miner Debbie Schaefer Paul and Sonya Veverka
Leone Mohney Curt and Nancy Schlegel Elizabeth Vierling and
Terry Moore William E Schmidt
Cynthia Morgan John Laswick
Nancy Morgan Charitable Foundation Bette Vikupitz
Carolyn Morton Martha and Susan Seger Carla Wall
Agnes Moses Service Systems Associates Donna and T.K. Warfield
Barry Munro Barbara Shaul Bob and Jo Ann Wasko
Katherine Murray Denice Shepherd Marion Waudby
John and Bernadine Shirley Randi Weinstein
Rosemary Nabozny Sandy Simanton Ronald and Mary Weinstein
Kris Neifeld Donald and Bernyce Simon Aleta Whitehead
O’Malley - Cleary Family John Simpson Foundation Diana Whitman
Joshua and Christina Orosco Gail and Marlene Skinner Floyd and Elsie Willis
Sherry and Don Paris Jean Slama Steve and Helen Willoughby
Branden Paris Anne Snodgrass Alice Wilson
Dorothy Pellegrino George Stahler Christopher and
Carol Ann Perkins Jim and Bridget Stephenson
Lorie Perry Darrell Stewart Dolores Wogan
Chuck and Pat Pettis James Stewart Anna Woodward
Mary Jane Peyton Robert Stofft James and Terri Zarling
F J and Linda Phillips M.A. Stokes James and
George Pigg and Roger and Patti Studley
James Sullivan Rachel Zimmerman