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columbus Zoo and aquarium Giving catalogue 2010 – 2011

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Exceptional Animal Care .............................................. 3Supporting the Hometown Zoo .................................... 13 Conservation ................................................................ 15Making the Best Zoo in America Even Better ............... 26Giving is Their Family Tradition ..................................... 27Education ...................................................................... 29Greening the Zoo ......................................................... 30Zoofari and Wine for Wildlife ...................................... 31Adopt ............................................................................ 32Donor Clubs .................................................................. 35Ways of Giving ............................................................. 36

Every day, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomes visitors, supports conservation projects, creates once in a lifetime memories, and saves wildlife. We are the doorway to the natural world for our guests. We make lifelong, deep connections between people and wildlife, providing unique experiences that create indelible and delightful family memories. We support projects and programs around the world that uplift people and save the world’s most endangered animals. We touch lives, touch hearts, and teach minds. And we do this all through our animals, our habitats, our conservation work, and the experiences we offer.

Without the generous support of our members, donors, guests, neighbors, and community, we wouldn’t be able to do it. Your support helps us to help salamanders in Ohio streams, children in Rwanda, and snow leopards in Pakistan. When you give to the Zoo, you become a part of a community of people who care passionately about wildlife, wild places, and people around the world. Donate today and expand your horizons by helping us to inspire hope and conservation.

Your gift, big or small, will be a big help to any area in the Zoo - animals, habitats, conservation, or experiences.

Thank you!

DedicationThe 2010-2011 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Giving Catalogue is dedicated to our late executive director, Jeff Swanagan. He coined the phrase “Touch the heart to teach the mind” to encapsulate all we do at the Zoo and it is his vision that continues to guide us.

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MissionWe exist to enrich our community’s quality of life and to inspire a greater appreciation of wildlife for the advancement of conservation action.

excepTional aniMal careThe Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a world leader in animal care and husbandry. Your gift will support our groundbreaking animal care programs, ensuring that our animals lead healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. siGnaTure proGraMsA Signature Program is a cornerstone program in animal care — one that has set the standard worldwide for professionalism and expertise in husbandry, veterinary care, and conservation. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is proud to have several recognized Signature Programs within its animal care and conservation programs; we’ve chosen five to feature here. Choose your favorite species (or all five) to support the daily care of these exceptional animals.

Western Lowland Gorillas We know gorillas. Since the birth of Colo in 1956 — the first zoo-born gorilla in the world — the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has become a world recognized leader in gorilla care and husbandry. We pioneered the gorilla surrogacy program that allows orphaned or abandoned infant gorillas to be raised by one of our specially trained female gorillas. This means that instead of being raised by humans, the baby gorilla gets to grow up with a surrogate mother and within a gorilla troop. And that means a happier, healthier baby who will grow into a happier, healthier adult. $275 $2,000 $8,000 $100,000 Day Week Month Year

Manatees As one of only three institutions outside of Florida that assists in rehabilitating and releasing manatees back into the wild, the Zoo has proven itself to be a leader in manatee care. We recently rescued four orphaned manatees who lost their mothers to the unexpectedly cold winter in Florida in early 2010. These manatees will be housed for about a year, regaining strength and stamina before being re-released back into the wild.

$550 $4,000 $17,000 $200,000 Day Week Month Year Elephants Our commitment to excellence in elephant care has become the model for other zoos around the country. Our specially-designed pachyderm building creates an optimal environment for elephants — so much so that we often host elephants from other zoos as those institutions improve their facilities. And when other zoos design new elephant facilities, they often emulate ours to ensure the best environment for their elephants. Our elephant care staff has instituted a managed breeding program that, as it grows, will create a naturalized, matriarchal herd for our elephants. In addition to keeping our elephants healthy and happy, we also support elephant conservation programs in Africa and Indonesia. $800 $6,250 $25,000 $300,000 Day Week Month Year

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Coral Climate change and pollution have made coral one of the world’s most at-risk animals. Coral reefs are among the most diverse and important ecosystems in the ocean, serving as a habitat for thousands of different ocean animals. If the corals disappear, so will all of the animals that depend on the reefs for food and shelter. People will be affected too, as coral reefs protect coastal communities from erosion. At the Zoo, we partner with SECORE, an international coalition of researchers working to advance coral reef restoration, to rear coral at the Zoo for eventual release back into the wild.

$15 $100 $400 $5,000 Day Week Month Year

Mussels The most imperiled animals in North America aren’t what most people would guess. They’re not mammals or birds or even fish – they’re freshwater mussels and they’re rapidly disappearing from our waterways and ecosystems. Why is this a big deal? Freshwater mussels help maintain the water quality of Ohio’s waterways and are a vital part of the food chain within their ecosystems. Because these animals are among the most endangered in the country, the Zoo helped to create the Freshwater Mussel Conservation and Research Center (FMCRC) — one of the top mussel centers in the country. Since 2002, the FMCRC has pioneered research in mussel reproduction, health, and conservation and has released mussels back into the wild. With your help, we’ll pull these incredible — if little known — animals back from the brink.

$15 $100 $400 $5,000 Day Week Month Year

VeTerinary needsOur veterinary staff provides the finest care for our animals — from preventative check- ups to more specialized care. Help our world-class animal healthcare by choosing to donate for one month or one year.

Stocking the Medicine Cabinet The Zoo has more than 5,000 animals to keep healthy with medicines, supplies, and lab tests. Quality medications are essential for the unique needs of our animals.

$2,500 $30,000 Month Year

Vet Residency Program This two-year residency program provides clinical training in the field of zoological medicine under the mentorship of Columbus Zoo and Aquarium staff veterinarians. Residents gain comprehensive experience in zoo medicine, administration, conservation projects, and other areas surrounding wildlife medicine.

$4,200 $50,000 Month Year

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Freshwater mussels rely on fish to reproduce. The Zoo is part of the team studying how exactly this happens — and

finding the fish that will help mussels survive in the wild.

enrichMenTEnrichment is what our keepers provide our animals to encourage species-specific behavior (like rolling in scents for wolves). It’s a vital part of animal care, giving our animals new experiences and providing our animals both mental and physical exercise. From our Aldabra tortoises to our gorillas, each animal is given a variety of foods, activities, toys, and experiences to keep them busy. Enrichment also allows our animals to make choices and have some control over their world — which is key to ensuring happy animals.

$70 $525 $2,100 $25,000Day Week Month Year

brinGinG new aniMals To The ZooAlong with other AZA zoos and aquariums, the Zoo participates in coordinated Species Survival Plans (SSP) for many of our animals. The SSPs help to ensure the best future for endangered wildlife through creating breeding plans and coordinating the movement of animals between zoos. By actively participating in SSPs for our animals, the Zoo is helping to create a vibrant future for wildlife.

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daily care - norTh aMerica Polar Bears Brown Bears $500 $2,000 $25,000 $500 $2,000 $25,000 Week Month Year Week Month Year Arctic Foxes Moose $7 $50 $200 $2,500 $40 $300 $1,250 $15,000 Day Week Month Year Day Week Month Year

River Otters Timber Wolves $40 $300 $1,250 $15,000 $25 $200 $800 $10,000 Day Week Month Year Day Week Month Year Pumas Goats at My Barn $40 $300 $1,250 $15,000 $15 $100 $400 $5,000 Day Week Month Year Day Week Month Year

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Some cats love water — Amur tigers (also known as Siberian tigers) love to swim and will cool off on hot

summer days in water. They also seem to love the snow!

daily care - african foresT Bonobos $275 $2,000 $8,000 $100,000 Day Week Month Year African Forest Aviary $15 $100 $400 $5,000 Day Week Month Year

Red River Hogs $25 $200 $800 $10,000 Day Week Month Year Colobus Monkeys $65 $500 $2,000 $25,000 Day Week Month Year

Okapis $15 $100 $400 $5,000 Day Week Month Year

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daily care - ausTralia and The islands Gibbons $65 $500 $2,000 $25,000 Day Week Month Year

Komodo Dragons $25 $200 $800 $10,000 Day Week Month Year

Asian Small Clawed Otters $40 $300 $1,250 $15,000 Day Week Month Year

Orangutans $275 $2,000 $8,000 $100,000 Day Week Month Year

Koalas $130 $1,000 $4,000 $50,000 Day Week Month Year

Kangaroos $15 $100 $400 $5,000 Day Week Month Year

Nocturnal House $130 $1,000 $4,000 $50,000 Day Week Month Year

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daily care - asia QuesT Amur Tigers $65 $500 $2,000 $25,000 Day Week Month Year

African Lions $65 $500 $2,000 $25,000 Day Week Month Year

Markhors $40 $300 $1,250 $15,000 Day Week Month Year Sun Bears $55 $400 $1,500 $20,000 Day Week Month Year Fruit Bats $15 $100 $400 $5,000 Day Week Month Year Silver Leaf Langurs $15 $100 $400 $5,000 Day Week Month Year

Cranes, Muntjacs, and Tufted Deer $40 $300 $1,250 $15,000 Day Week Month Year

daily care - shores/repTiles American Alligators $40 $300 $1,250 $15,000 Day Week Month Year

Discovery Reef Animals $65 $500 $2,000 $25,000 Day Week Month Year

Humboldt Penguins $100 $700 $3,000 $37,000 Day Week Month Year

Aldabra Tortoises $40 $300 $1,250 $15,000 Day Week Month Year

Flamingoes $25 $200 $800 $10,000 Day Week Month Year

Snakes, Turtles, and Lizards of the Reptile House $40 $300 $1,250 $15,000 Day Week Month Year

‘‘‘‘As lifelong residents of Columbus, Dave G. and his family know this

area. They’re also lifelong members and supporters of the Zoo; many visits were planned each year and the family loved watching their hometown zoo grow and emerge as one of the leading zoological institutions in the world. It meant even more to Dave and his family when, in 2009, the Zoo was named the number one zoo in America by USA Travel Guide — though, to be honest, after supporting the Zoo and watching its remarkable growth, Dave wasn’t surprised when we won that honor. Dave notes, “The whole community should be extremely proud of what [the Zoo] has achieved over the years. It makes my whole family happy to be able to contribute to the Zoo’s success.”

When asked why he supports the Zoo and gives so generously to our organization, Dave replied that the reason his family gives to the Zoo is because the Zoo gives so much back to its community and its guests. His response echoed the first principle of our mission — we exist to enrich our community’s quality of life. As a place where families, friends, and loved ones gather, we strive to help them create memories and experiences that will last for years.

When the Zoo began planning to bring polar bears back to the Zoo, Dave and his family knew immediately that they wanted to be a part of it. They presented the Zoo with a generous gift to ensure the bears would have the best environment possible for their new home. In fact, Dave’s own words sum up his family’s support better than we ever could:

We have always loved the majestic polar bears, and were disappointed when they left [the Zoo] many years ago. At that time, their habitat was not the best. Now we can say that their home is fantastic – probably the best in the world.

But it wasn’t just Dave’s and his family’s love of polar bears that made them want to be a part of making Polar Frontier a reality. Dave’s sense of community – of how much the Zoo means to Central Ohio and how much Central Ohio means to the Zoo — was the true impetus behind his family’s gift. They wanted to be a part of bringing an experience to the Zoo that every family can enjoy and make a part of their family memories.

Because, in the end, Dave and his family know that our memories and experiences with our loved ones are the most important gifts of all.

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Conservation is central to our mission at the Zoo and we make sure we walk the talk. We support conservation projects and programs around the world – from salamanders right here in Ohio to snow leopards in Central Asia.

in our backyard Saving animals doesn’t always take place half a world away. Often it’s right here in Central Ohio, helping the wildlife that’s native to Ohio’s habitats. Eastern Plains Garter Snakes To help protect these Ohio endangered snakes, the Zoo partners with the Cleveland Zoo, Westerville North High School, and the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Through this program, 271 live neonates have been bred in captivity, with 175 released at Killdeer Plains. $400 Month; $5,000 Year Hellbenders What do Ohioans have in common with giant salamanders? We both need clean streams. Listed as endangered in Ohio, you can join the Zoo and its partners as we continue research on how to save these amazing, ancient amphibians. $1,700 Month; $20,000 Year

Songbirds The Zoo works with bird rehabilitators from all over the Eastern U.S. to rescue and rehabilitate injured songbirds. Many of these birds may not be released back into the wild and will make their homes at the Zoo. $400 Month; $5,000 Year

The Wilds The Zoo is proud to have a close working relationship with the Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio. Located on nearly 10,000 acres of reclaimed mineland, the Wilds works to conserve some of the world’s most endangered animals while researching how to restore local habitats and ecologies that have been devastated. To learn more about the Wilds and what they do, visit www.thewilds.org. $1,700 Month; $20,000 Year

conserVaTionin norTh aMericaFrom polar bears in the northernmost parts of our continent to sea turtles in the southernmost parts, the Zoo is dedicated to preserving North America’s beautiful wild heritage. Polar Bears The Zoo is a proud partner of Polar Bears International (PBI), a research and conservation organization that is passionate about polar bears. Sharing their collective knowledge and considerable talents, PBI connected the Zoo with top researchers and projects in Alaska. From community projects to bear research, PBI works night and day to save the magnificent ice bears. $2,000 Month; $24,000 Year

Sea Turtles Since 1987, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has been a part of the Sea Turtle Head Start program, helping to rescue, rehabilitate, and, when possible, release sea turtles back into the wild. In that time, our Zoo has rehabilitated 75 sea turtles, including individuals from four of the seven known species of sea turtles (Loggerhead, Green, Kemp Ridley, and Hawksbill). The Zoo was also one of the first institutions to use positive reinforcement to train sea turtles for medical examinations and other husbandry efforts, making these procedures less stressful for the turtles! $15 day; $100 week; $400 month; $5,000 year Happy Trails for Western Wildlife National parks and wildlife refuges are as wonderful as they are important. But when these core pieces of habitat become pretty islands in a sea of manmade obstructions like developments or highways, wildlife suffer in their quest to find food, mates, and shelter. The Zoo supports organizations like American Wildlands and Keystone Conservation to help their outstanding efforts to conserve western habitats and wildlife. $1,250 Month; $15,000 Year

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in The worldIn his award-winning book Eye of the Albatross, author and conservationist Carl Safina writes, “To believe that things can get better, then not act on that belief, reduces us to mere wishing. One must have hope — and one must act.” The Zoo acts everyday on behalf of endangered animals across the globe through our conservation grants program. You, too, can help us to secure a future for our planet’s precious wildlife and wild places! Amur Tigers With nearly two decades in the Russian Far East (home to 95% of the world’s surviving Amur tigers) — the Amur Tiger Project addresses human-tiger conflict, trains the next generation of biologists and conservationists, and conducts critical research to unlock the secrets of the lives of wild tigers. $834 Month; $10,000 Year

Sun Bears The world’s smallest bear needs our help — and bear biologist Siew Te Wong is leading the effort. He is the founder and director of the first center to rescue and rehabilitate sun bears and promote conservation of wild bears in Borneo. $834 Month; $10,000 Year

African Apes and Monkeys Every day in Africa, the lives of hundreds of young chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, and monkeys are cruelly interrupted when their mothers are killed in the illegal bushmeat trade. That is why the Zoo is a founding partner of the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance, made up of 18 primate sanctuaries (such as Lola Ya Bonobo, the world’s only bonobo sanctuary) located throughout Africa. These sanctuaries take in orphaned primates — who are often physically and emotionally traumatized — and help to heal and rehabilitate them. However, many sanctuaries are over capacity and the orphaned animals keep coming. Conservationists are working with governments to strengthen laws on the front end, but care for these animals can’t wait. Funds are needed for additional enclosures, educational programs, local capacity building, and where possible, reintroduction programs. $1,000 Month; $12,000 Year

Okapis The Zoo is a long-time supporter of the Okapi Conservation Project — an organization that has significantly contributed to the establishment and security of the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, an area of incredible wildlife diversity. In addition to protecting habitat for okapis, forest elephants, chimps, and a wide variety of birds, this area is home to the Mbuti pygmies. They are among the few true forest people living traditional lifestyles. Help okapis and you help the people of the forest. $1,250 Month; $10,000 Year

Humboldt Penguins The endangered Humboldt penguin is right at home in the warm coastal waters of Peru and Chile. Although perfectly adapted for the challenges of their half-land-half-water lifestyle, they are less able to cope with environmental degradation due to commercial fishing, pollution, and coastal development. To save these beautiful penguins, the Zoo partners with Pro Delphinus to promote environmental awareness and protect critical nesting habitats for Humboldt penguins. $834 Month; $10,000 Year Amphibian Ark One third to one half of all amphibian species are threatened with extinction. Addressing this crisis represents the greatest species conservation challenge in the history of humanity. The mission of Amphibian Ark is ensuring the global survival of amphibians, focusing on those that can’t currently be safeguarded in nature. $1,000 Month; $12,000 Year International Rhino Foundation (IRF) The surviving five species of rhinos are precious representatives of the glorious heritage and history of the rhino family on our planet. All species are under threat of extinction. The Columbus Zoo is a founding member of IRF — providing support for their work in Asia and Africa. $500 Month; $6,000 Year

Photo by Jonathan Kolby

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Tree Kangaroos In 1996, Dr. Lisa Dabek launched the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP) as a focused research study to determine the conservation status of the Matschie’s tree kangaroo in Papua New Guinea. The TKCP’s community-based strategy helps improve the standard of living for indigenous people by encouraging them to participate in all aspects of conservation. Dr. Dabek is one of the most respected scientists working in conservation today and the Zoo is proud to have been with her since the beginning. $1,250 Month; $15,000 Year

Orangutans Based in the village of Sukau on the Kinabatangan River in Malaysian Borneo, the resourceful team of the Kinabatangan Orangutan Conservation Project (KOCP) works at every level to protect the rich and irreplaceable island biodiversity and improve the lives of people who share the river with wildlife. Beginning more than a decade ago with important research on orangutans, the project has blossomed to include elephants, crocodiles, a wildlife warden program, wildly popular environmental education classes, and special events that draw hundreds of people. The Zoo has supported the KOCP since the beginning. $1,700 Month; $20,000 Year

ARCAS The staff and volunteers for the Association for the Rescue and Conservation of Wildlife (ARCAS) work throughout Guatemala to preserve wildlife and teach the importance of conservation. In the heart of the Mayan Biosphere Reserve, the ARCAS group works to rescue and rehabilitate species native to the Central American rainforest, including scarlet macaws, parrots, howler monkeys, ocelots, and spider monkeys. If it weren’t for the staff on the South Coast of Guatemala, the Olive Ridley sea turtle would not hatch in the wild. Staff and volunteers work with the local community to collect egg donations and take them to the ARCAS hatcheries. Once the eggs hatch, the next generation of sea turtles are released on the beach and return to the ocean.

During the last week of May 2010, Guatemala was hit hard by hurricane Agatha and their sea turtle facility was destroyed. This facility housed volunteers from all over the world, staff members, and the important turtle hatcheries. The ARCAS team immediately responded with a fundraising plan to build a new facility to continue the sea turtle project. $1,700 Month; $20,000 Year

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Partners In ConservationFounded in 1991, Partners in Conservation (PIC) is the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s signature international conservation program. Established by gorilla keeper Charlene Jendry and docents Judy Hoffman Bolton, Barb DeLorme, and Jeff Ramsey, PIC collaborates with its partners in Central Africa to convert their ideas to action. The Columbus Zoo funds PIC’s annual operating budget which makes it possible for all money raised by PIC to equally benefit both people and wildlife in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Two of the major environmental concerns in Central Africa are the bushmeat trade anddeforestation, especially where gorillas and other great ape species are concerned. Poverty and a lack of jobs paying a liveable wage are also endemic to these areas. These seemingly distantly connected problems intersect and feed off of one another in a vicious cycle; often many of the most lucrative “jobs” involve illegal hunting and/or deforestation, and the resulting environmental degradation reduces the opportunities for families to escape from poverty. To help break this cycle, PIC approaches conservation holistically — helping save gorillas and other endangered Central African species by giving local people alternative means to earn wages that are conservation-friendly. PIC’s fundamental belief is that by helping local populations to better their lives and thrive without poaching or deforestation, these people then are empowered to conserve their wild places. By collaborating with conservation partners who provide local populations with education, skills, and liveable-wage jobs, PIC is able to help indigenous people become directly invested in saving their environment, which in turn, helps to conserve gorillas and other vulnerable wildlife in this area of the world.

Investing in Partnerships Working together, we can accomplish much more than working alone — that philosophy drives PIC’s partnerships with multiple, local non-profits and conservation organizations in Rwanda and the DRC. These partnerships enable PIC to broaden its impact on local people and directly affect conservation outcomes for gorillas and other endangered species. PIC partners with organizations like the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (DFGFI), the Pole Pole Foundation (POPOF), the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, and the Nyungwe Forest Project to help provide funds for salaries, education, job training, healthcare, veterinary costs, and other socio-economic needs of the people of Central Africa.

Salaries and Healthcare for Gorilla Trackers $100 $425 $5,000 Week Month Year

Cost of Smart Wool Socks for Gorilla Trackers $20 $200 $400 Pair 10 Pairs 20 Pairs Salaries for Orphaned Gorilla Caretakers $100 $425 $5,000 Week Month Year To prevent forest fires caused by traditional methods of beekeeping, PIC purchased modern beekeeping equipment for local beekeepers to use. These new hives have prevented forest fires and enabled participating beekeepers to collect 50% more honey and, therefore, protected the rain forest and economically helped beekeepers. The beekeeping project is being replicated in additional villages adjacent to the Nyungwe National Park.

Leather Gloves for Beekeepers $25 $250 $500 Pair 10 Pairs 20 Pairs

No two gorilla noses are alike — just like human fingerprints! Gorilla researchers will take pictures of each gorilla’s nose and use it to positively identify individuals.

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Investing in People Conservation starts with people — especially those who share the lands with endangered species. PIC also knows that helping local people is the best way to create a permanent change — one that helps save animals and create better lives for people. To that end, PIC provides funding for humanitarian, community projects in Rwanda, such as the Imbabazi Orphanage and the Ubumwe Community Center (UCC). PIC provides the annual operating costs for the Imbabazi Orphanage and tuition fees for children who are attending either secondary school or college. The UCC was established in 2005 as a center to provide education and job training for disabled adults and children in Rwanda, including an educational program to help deaf children. PIC supports the annual operating costs, a hot lunch program, and a braces/prosthetic program for children and adults attending the UCC.

Secondary School Tuition Fees for a Child at Imbabazi $500 Year Hot Lunch Program at UCC (feeds 50 children) $150 $600 $7,200 Week Month Year As part of its partnership with the Nyungwe Forest Project, PIC funds an energy-saving stove initiative for local people. Crafted from clay, sand, water, and the leaves from sweet potato plants, these stoves enable women to cook the same amount of food daily, while using 75% less wood. These stoves also produce less smoke and, since beginning this program, upper- respiratory infections have been reduced for families using the stove.

Costs for Energy-Saving Stoves $30 $150 $300 10 Stoves 50 Stoves 100 Stoves

Investing in Education Increasing education opportunities is critical to the future of the local populations and their stewardship of the endangered areas and animals that they live with. PIC initiated Education First — a program to provide college scholarships to men and women who work in a PIC partner project.

Annual Cost of Education First Scholarships $500 $1,000 $5,000 One Student Two Students Ten Students

Established in 1993, PIC’s Zoo Connection program offers holistic conservation education in 35 elementary schools in Columbus, OH, one elementary school in New York, two primary and two secondary schools in Rwanda, and a secondary school in the DRC.

Costs of Zoo Connection materials $30 $300 $600 One Program Ten Programs Twenty Programs

As part of its partnership with the Pole Pole Foundation, PIC helps to fund a school agro- forestry project at the POPOF Secondary Environmental School. This program teaches agro-forestry and involves communities in development initiatives, enabling communities to link environment management, conservation, and sustainable development issues in the area. Costs of POPOF Agro-Forestry Education Project $250 $1,225 $14,695 Week Month Year

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African Forest - Gorilla habitat improvements $25,000 or $2,500 per share - Bonobo habitat improvements $65,000 or $6,500 per share - Congo River Base Camp renovations $50,000 or $5,000 per share

Shores - Manatee lift $250,000 or $2,500 per share - Mangrove habitat and interpretive updates $15,000 or $1,500 per share - Humboldt penguin habitat improvements $30,000 or $3,000 per share Australia and the Islands - Koala habitat improvements $20,000 or $2,000 per share

North America - Interpretive upgrades $10,000 or $1,000 per share - Wetlands and North American river otter habitat expansion $80,000 or $4,000 per share

Animal Encounters Village - Building expansion and improvements for animal homes $100,000 or $5,000 per share

All Over the Zoo - Signage upgrades $75,000 or $7,500 per share

Freshwater Mussel Conservation and Research Center -Electrical upgrades to maintain mussel and fish habitats $35,000 or $3,500 per share

MakinG The besT Zoo in aMericaeVen beTTerIn 2009, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was named the number one zoo in America by USA Travel Guide. But that doesn’t mean we can rest easy — we now have the challenge to maintain that rating and become better than ever. Your gift towards one of our capital projects will ensure we stay the number one zoo in America for years to come.

Jack Hanna’s HeroesEmpowering people to save animals Over the last 30 years, I’ve had the opportunity to travel the world and learn about the Earth’s vast and awe-inspiring creatures. Throughout the years I’ve seen the “wild” shrink - virtually all animals are experiencing some sort of challenge due to habitat loss or environmental change. But there is good news! I’ve discovered that whenever you see an animal, there is almost always a hardworking person nearby looking out for its best interest (whether in a zoo, sanctuary, reserve, or the wild). Although animals definitely have an instinct for survival, they can’t do it without our help.

I’ve met so many passionate people who have dedicated their lives to the protection, rehabilitation, and conservation of animals. These animal advocates need financial support from people like you and me to continue their important work. The mission of Jack Hanna’s Heroes is to support the people and organizations that are working everyday to help make the world a better place for animals.

As I continue to travel around the world to film and visit conservationists, I’m always in search of heroes that are in dire need of resources and funding. I invite you to be a hero to these people and the animals they’ve dedicated their lives to and make a contribution today. $50 $250 $500 Friend Advocate Hero

Photo by Rick A. Prebeg, World Class Images, ©2010

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After serving on the Zoo Board and Zoofari Committee for the past 25+ years, Ed and Ellen Klopfer have proven to be dedicated, tireless volunteers and advocates for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Their passion for the Zoo stems from their belief that the Zoo is a community keepsake that not only helps to save animals and habitats around the world, but helps to forge deep connections between our community and the natural world.

When Ed first interviewed with the Zoo to become a board member, he spoke to the then-executive director Jerry Borin and board member Harvey Glick. Ed told Jerry and Harvey about an alligator — Buster — that his mother had donated to the Zoo while his father was serving in World War II. The next day, Ed received a picture of Buster swimming in his habitat at the Columbus Zoo. Right then, Ed knew he wanted to be a part of the Zoo and the team that was so enthusiastic about their animals and their care.

As a Zoo Board member, Ed quickly learned that maintaining a zoo involved a lot more than having animals and making sure people came through the park. It involved creating — and maintaining — healthy, engaging, natural spaces for the animals, especially for animals that are rapidly disappearing in the wild. Without zoos with great habitats, these animals will not be around for future generations.

That’s why, when the Zoo announced its plans for Polar Frontier, Ed and Ellen knew they wanted be a part of it. Previously, they helped with building improved alligator and penguin habitats at the Zoo. In fact, the alligator area was particularly important to Ed, as it honored the memory of his father by giving Buster a new home. The Klopfers also knew how much the Columbus community missed polar bears at the Zoo — and Ed and Ellen both knew that the Zoo would only bring their bears back if they had an exceptional habitat to house the bears.

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Their decision to be part of making Polar Frontier a reality was cemented after they talked to Robert Buchanan, the head of Polar Bears International, and learned about the plight of polar bears due to climate change. Supporting Polar Frontier then became about more than bringing polar bears back to the Zoo — it was about saving them in the wild, too. Ed became a tireless advocate for Polar Frontier; he was instrumental in getting Battelle and Nationwide – Polar Frontier’s two biggest supporters — involved as sponsors of the new area.

Ed and Ellen didn’t just advocate for others to give to the creation of Polar Frontier, however. They also gave to the new area themselves, personally sponsoring and ensuring that Arctic foxes would also be a part of Polar Frontier. In fact, the Arctic Fox habitat is due to Ed and Ellen’s generosity.

The Klopfers’ dedication to the Zoo, our animals, and our natural world has had a lasting impact on our work and all that we do. From giving Buster the alligator a new home to helping us bring back

polar bears, the Klopfers have unwaveringly given of themselves and their time to make sure we have the best habitats in the world for our animals. They’re a living example that one family truly can make a difference to the Zoo and our community.

GiVinG is Their faMily TradiTion The Klopfer Family

The Klopfer Family with Tom Stalf, Senior Vice President of Operations

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educaTionFor children (and students of all ages!) throughout Central Ohio, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a living, breathing classroom where they deepen their connections to the natural world. From education programs for two-year-olds to ZooAides, a teen-volunteer program, the Zoo offers educational experiences that inspire and expand students’ knowledge and successes — inside and outside of the classroom.

scholarships - Bring One Class to the Zoo - $350 (includes transportation to the Zoo and workshop) - Zoo Overnights - $30 per child; $450 for a group of 15 - ZooAides - $50 per child; or sponsor the whole program for $15,000 (300 total ZooAides) - Summer Day Camp Experience (including before and after care) $55 for one child for one day; $275 for one child for one week; $1,375 for five children for one week - Polar Ambassador - $20,000 or $2,000 per share

ouTreach - Animal Encounters in Your School (including Amazing Adaptations, Totally Tropical Rainforest, etc.) - $250 for one program; $25,000 for a school year

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The Zoo is a conservation organization. As part of that, we recognize the need to be more sustainable in our operations and serve as a model for eco-friendly actions in our community. From placing extra recycling bins around the Zoo to replacing and upgrading outdated and inefficient equipment, we have several projects underway to reduce the Zoo’s environmental footprint. Recycle Bins $50,000 or $5,000 per share Maintaining the Zoo $200,000 or $2,000 per share Wetland Restoration/Greening of Safari Golf Club $150,000 or $1,500 per share Recycled Rubber Surface Replacements $30,000 or $3,000 per share Furnace Upgrade for Small Clawed Asian Otters $25,000 or $2,500 per share Animal Hospital HVAC $40,000 or $4,000 per share Animal Nutrition Cooler Replacement $40,000 or $4,000 per share

GreeninG The Zoo

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Zoofari and wine for wildlife (parTy for a cause)

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Zoofari – Celebrate Summer in ColumbusIt’s Central Ohio’s biggest and best summer party — and we should know because 2011 will be its 41st year! Featuring food and drinks from Columbus’ best restaurants and bars, Zoofari offers a night of summer fun — including live music to get your toes tapping. You won’t want to miss this chance to celebrate summer at one of Columbus’ favorite parties, so mark you calendars for June 18, 2011, and get ready for a night to remember. All proceeds from Zoofari benefit the Zoo’s conservation and education programs.

Wine for Wildlife – Taste, Bid, Win, Save WildlifeWine for Wildlife debuted October 2009, bringing 200 guests together for a wine tasting and exclusive auction — all of which raised nearly $100,000 for endangered wildlife around the globe. Now an annual event, Wine for Wildlife begins with a wine tasting and food pairing, featuring hors d’oeuvres and unique vintages from around the world. An exclusive and exciting live auction follows, where you can bid on rare wines, incredible travel packages, and much more. All proceeds benefit the Zoo’s Conservation Fund, which provides support to more than 30 projects in 70 countries around the world. For more information please call (614) 725-3570.

adopTEVERYONE HAS A FAVORITE – WHAT’S YOURS?Show your support for our animals here at the Zoo — adopt an animal today!

Why Adopt? It’s a unique, rewarding, and fun way to share your love of animals by helping us to provide the best food, care, and enrichment for our Zoo animals. Your adoption contribution goes directly to the animals — helping us provide items like fresh eucalyptus for koalas or floating toys for our polar bears. Plus, your symbolic adoption creates an instant and deep connection between you and your favorite animal at the Zoo. There’s nothing quite like knowing that your contribution plays an important part of the health and happiness of your favorite animal. See the following pages for a complete list of animals you can adopt, then go to our website at contribute.columbuszoo.org or call (614) 724-3491 to adopt your favorite animal today!

Koalas live on eucalyptus leaves — but did you know there are more than 600 kinds of eucalyptus? Koalas can tell varieties apart by smell and will avoid those that are too toxic or don’t taste good to them. Koalas can also be picky eaters, even if they’re chomping on their favorite type of eucalyptus, they only eat the tender tips of the leaves!

Polar Bear

West IndIan Manatee

alaskan BroWn Bear

north aMerIcan rIver otter

Bald eagle

huMBoldt PenguIn Bonnethead shark

PanaManIan golden Frog

koala

koModo dragonaFrIcan lIon

Western loWland gorIlla

Black rhIno

coloBus Monkey

FlyIng FoxasIan elePhant

aMur tIgerretIculated Python

suMatran orangutan

haWksBIll sea turtle

Our AdOPtAble AnimAls...

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donor clubs ways of GiVinG

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Get closer and more connected to the Zoo and our mission than ever before — become a donor member today and receive a family membership to the Zoo, exclusive benefits, and the inside track to the Zoo’s happenings. Your donor member gift also will directly impact the work we do on grounds and around the world. Explore the different giving levels and discover how you can become an integral partner in our mission to save wildlife and wild places while strengthening our community. Donor memberships start at $150 a year and offer exclusive and exciting benefits. Even better — each giving level builds on the one before it, so the more you give, the closer you’ll get to the Zoo! Visit our website at contribute.columbuszoo.org or call (614) 645-3558 to learn more!

There are many ways you can make a gift to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium:

- By check or credit card You can use the enclosed envelope or make a secure online gift at contribute.columbuszoo.org.

- Make a pledge Pledges allow you to make a larger gift and spread the payments over a period of time. Call the Zoo’s Philanthropy Department at (614) 645-3558 to learn more.

- Become a Donor Member Starting at $150, becoming a donor member gives you a Zoo membership, plus amazing benefits that put you on the insiders’ track at the Zoo. Learn more at contribute.columbuszoo.org or call (614) 645-3558.

- Stock transfer To make a gift through a stock transfer, please call us at (614) 645-3558 for more information.

- Planned/Taxwise giving Contact Joe Bull at (614) 645-3545 to make a planned gift or provide for the Zoo in your will or living trust. It’s a unique and powerful way to ensure a vibrant future for the Zoo through your legacy.

- Honor and memorial gifts A gift to the Zoo is a wonderful and touching way to honor or memorialize a loved one or to mark a special occasion. Please call (614) 645-3558 for more information.

- Matching gifts Your gift may be doubled or even tripled! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Please ask your employer for details or call (614) 645-3558 for more information.

Lead Writer and Editor: Cassie Barnes

Lead Coordinator and Writer: Nicole Weaver

Lead Designer: Samuel Ballinger

Photography: Grahm Jones, Michael Pogany, Rick Prebeg, and Jonathan Kolby

First and foremost, we thank our president and CEO, Dale Schmidt, for his leadership and dedication to the Zoo.

All of the information in the Giving Catalogue was gathered and compiled thanks to the efforts of Zoo staff from all departments. Special thanks go to Becky Rose, Dusty Lombardi, Jennifer Compston, Rebecca Nellis, Danielle Ross, Terri Kepes, Barb Revard, Greg Bell, Charlene Jendry, and too many others to name for their extraordinary expertise and bottomless patience as we gathered and compiled the information from their departments. We also extend a heartfelt thank you to Dave G., Ed and Ellen Klopfer, and Mary Rose for their assistance with their biographies and their tireless dedication to making the Zoo the best it can be. Last, but certainly not least, we thank all of our donors, members, the Franklin County voters, and our guests who support the Zoo and our work everyday. We could not do all that we do without your support.

DON’T RECYCLE THIS CATALOGUE!It’s unusual for us to encourage to not recycle something, but this catalogue is different! Throughout the coming year, sit down with your family and pick out a project (or several) you’d like to support. Use it as a gift catalogue for special occasions. Use it to learn the Zoo’s stories and then spread the word about what we do. It’s a great tool to inspire involvement in the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

When the Zoo built Polar Frontier, we wanted to make the new habitat as eco-friendly as possible. To do this, we

added a geothermal heating system — it helps to keep the polar bears’ water cool and heat and cool the bears’ indoor

areas. It also helps the Zoo to reduce its carbon footprint and save on its utility bills!

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