Fall 2012animal chatter

. . . @ the Zoo

Spring 2013

a note from the director

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Officers and Board MembersLake area ZooLogicaL SocietyDonna Schoenbeck PresidentDale Christensen Vice PresidentSteve Hageman Secretary/TreasurerBrian DeBoer Board MemberJeanne Flaherty Board MemberDean Gackstetter Board MemberGeorgia Fishman Board MemberLorraine Rittmann Board MemberSusan Munger Board MemberDave Todd Board MemberWill Morlock Board MemberMike Vener Board Member

Park and recreation directorTerry Jorgenson

Park and recreation BoardJean Doyen Jim StoutDennis Murphy Kim Bellum

BramBLe Park Zoo StaffDan Miller Zoo DirectorJim Lloyd General CuratorJohn Gilman ZookeeperLeAnn Stavig ZookeeperBill Gallagher ZookeeperMichelle Miller ZookeeperJoe Jipp MaintenanceKim Konrad Office/Visitor

Services ManagerJaime Stricker EducatorBarb Struwe Roots & Shoots

Coordinator

Heidi StoickMike DanforthScott Johnston

Dear Members,

The beginning of a new year is an exciting time, full of promise and plans. We have a lot to look forward to in 2013 @ the Bramble Park Zoo.

We are fortunate to have the Upper Sioux River Watershed Project office at the Bramble Park Zoo. Another exciting project that was completed this year is the constructed wetland at the Zoo. With a design by the SDSU agriculture engineering students, the project will re-circulate surface water from the duck ponds and filter it through a 500-foot-long constructed wetland. This bio-filter will allow suspended solids to fall out and the plants will use the excess nutrients in the water. With signage to highlight the process, this is a great demonstration site to showcase the importance of wetlands and encourage the use of natural systems.

The Studio 3 Landscape Architecture Class from SDSU, was proud to present the new Wild Faces Wild Places exhibit designed for the Bramble Park Zoo. The new exhibit will include 14 animals native to the northern plains, with several other animals suggested for future expansion. There will be cultural and regional themes throughout the exhibit, including a Prairie and Homestead Plaza, Badlands Adventure, Black Hills Plaza, Native American Plaza and Canine Plaza. The design was created over the course of a semester by ten third year Landscape Architecture students. With teamwork, and collaboration with the zoo, the master plan for Wild Faces Wild Places was produced. The hope is to make this plan a reality at the zoo in the next five years.

Other exciting projects taking place this year are the construction of the AWC Family Foundation KidZoo and the Watertown Community Foundation Otter Town, with opening planned for 2014. Both of these exhibits will transform open areas at our facility, and I’m looking forward to seeing them take shape. This year we will also continue with further enhancements to the zoo, including replacing all waterlines and expanding the visitor services area.

An ongoing goal for Bramble Park Zoo is to maintain sustainable, healthy and thriving animal and plant collections, and our staff has plans in the works to further these efforts with innovative programs in 2013. We are well known for our animals, but few people are aware that the Zoo has an extensive prairie plant collection, and we will continue this year to raise the profile of our extraordinary plant species and horticultural expertise. Bird of prey rehabilitation is also an important conservation project for the Bramble Park Zoo, and you may have seen coverage of success stories in the Public Opinion recently.

2013 promises to be a fantastic year for the Bramble Park Zoo. I hope your new year is off to a great start, and look forward to sharing more about our progress with you during the months ahead.

See you at the Zoo!

Dan Miller, Zoo Director

zoo hoursWinter Hours

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. DailySummer Hours

Memorial Day-Labor Day10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Daily

admission fees2 and under – Free

3-12 years old – $5.00 + tax13 and over – $7.00 + tax

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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Roots & Shoots Day @

the Zoo

Housekeeping - Zookeepers and maintenance staff have been working hard to care for the animals despite all of the snow and cold temperatures. Walkways have to be cleaned daily, doors and locks thawed, and ice chipped away. This adds to their daily routine and workload. Even when there are snow days and late starts for the rest of the community, the animal care staff must get in to work to care for the animals!

Hoofstock – The camels, bison, reindeer, and long-horn steer have been enjoying the colder temperatures and the snow. You can often see them running, galloping, trotting, sprinting, and dashing around. Many visitors are surprised to see these animals out in the middle of winter, but the climate

commentshere in South Dakota is actually very similar to their natural range.

Primates – Due to the snow, wind and cold air, the primates must remain inside until spring arrives. We have had some changes in the primate areas over the winter. A black and white colobus monkey was born; we named it Jo after an employee here at the zoo. Also, the smaller golden lion tamarins and Goeldi’s monkeys will be leaving when the weather permits. They will move to other zoos to make room for two new species…coming soon!

Birds – Since many of our birds are from tropical areas, or would migrate in the spring and fall, they have to be placed in “winter housing”. Zoo staff spends a lot of time cleaning, disinfecting and feeding in these

areas. Many of the birds, such as the cockatoo, macaws, and conures need constant attention and stimulation, so they are given enrichment items to keep them active and attentive every day.

discovery center and terry redlin environmental center – Yes, these areas are also open in the winter months! If you are looking to get out of the house (and let the kids get some fresh air and exercise) stop by the zoo for a few minutes or more and visit the mammals, fish, insects, amphibians and reptiles indoors. We do charge regular admission for this portion of the zoo, but if you have a membership it can be very affordable to make multiple short trips until the days become longer and the temperatures rise.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 23rd! This is the FREE admission day at Bramble Park Zoo celebrating Roots & Shoots through the generosity of the Watertown Community Foundation’s Youth Council. You will visit stations that explore what Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots is all about and have the opportunity to meet R&S members ranging in age from 1st grade through college. Stop by and see how much the new tigers, wolves and snow leopard have grown…it will be a fun day! The event lasts from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Take a walk on the wild side!

So far this year, snow has been the story @ the zoo!

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Zoo Parent(s) “Wild child”John & Sarah Lunzman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow LeopardRoosevelt 5th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow LeopardFite & Pierce Law Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black BearNatascha McGinley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger CubsMary Kvam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger CubsJodi & Karen Hansen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger CubsChad & Sara Foust Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger CubsJodi & Karen Hansen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black & White Ruffed LemurJayna Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger CubsAddi Jester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger CubsSydney Rosenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger CubsHarlan & Judy Konrad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bactrian CamelMarian West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger CubsBrayden Kleinsasser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger CubsRoosevelt 4th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black-footed PenguinRoosevelt 4th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . European FerretRoosevelt Kindergarten AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ChinchillaRoosevelt Kindergarten PM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black-footed PenguinNathan Shoup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger CubsSeth Shoup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger CubsJefferson 4th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black-footed PenguinJefferson 4th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black-footed PenguinJefferson 4th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black-footed PenguinMellette 5th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow-naped Amazon ParrotMellette 5th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow-naped Amazon ParrotLeRoy & Lorraine Beaudry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger CubsAddie Mittelstedt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger CubsRumble Tumbles Daycare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Umbrella CockatooRumble Tumbles Daycare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red KangarooArdella Hahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Bengal Tiger Cubs

animal sponsors @ the zoo

tigers

wolves

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3.2.1 = 3 males, 2 females, and 1 unknown sex.

To save space when communicating with other zoos, we use this

system to indicate the number and sex of each group of animals.

animal update

acQUiSitionS1.0 African pygmy goat0.2 Ring-tailed lemurs1.0 Snow leopard

diSPoSitionS1.0 Sicilian donkey11.7 Peafowl1.1 African crowned cranes (loan returned to Minot)0.2 Trumpeter swans2.3 Red kangaroos0.0.3 Red-footed tortoises

deatHS1.0 Turkey (unknown)0.0.1 African millipede1.0 Black-footed penguin (Aspergillosis)1.0 Silver beaked tanager (killed by cage mate)0.1 Sicilian donkey (complications due to old age)1.0 Freshwater stingray0.0.1 Red-footed tortoise (cloaca prolapse)1.0 Black-footed penguin (untreatable inner eye infection)

BirtHS & HatcHeS1.0 Colobus monkey

reHaB BirdS StatUSSnowy owl Euthanized: head trauma/hit by carBald eagle Euthanized: possible lead poisoningGolden eagle Pending: severe concussion/hit by carWhite pelican Non-releasable: Sent to Omaha ZooRed-tailed hawk Euthanized: compound fracture-humorousLong-eared owl Euthanized: compound fracture-humorousSnowy owl Euthanized: compound facture-radius & ulnaRed-tailed hawk Pending: fracture to radius

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tHe Zoo after HoUrS Join a zookeeper for a fun-filled trip through the Bramble Park Zoo af-ter hours. You will have the opportunity to see animals up-close as well as check out the various birds during spring migration. “Come Closer” to Bramble Park Zoo and examine the fish, birds, cats, primates, plants and more that call the Zoo home.fee: $5 time: Tuesday, May 7, 6:00-7:30pm

teddy Bear tea PartyParticipants can bring their favorite teddy bear and join us for a very special PICNIC! Zoo Crew Vets will be on hand for free medical check-ups for your bear. Children will help a zookeeper prepare breakfast for the bears and watch the bears eat. fee: $12 times: Choose Wednesday, June 5, 9:30-11:30am; or Friday, June 7, 9:30-11:30am

tot-Zoo ScHooL An exciting parent-participation program for toddlers and a trusted adult. During each program you and your child will meet real animals up-close, hear stories, sing songs, play games and participate in activi-ties that will make your little one wiggle and giggle. once Upon a time – June 10, 11, or 14dawdle duckling – June 17, 18, or 21monkey mania – June 24, 25, or 28Barnyard Buddies – July 8, 9, or 12Puppet Safari – July 15, 16, or 19Something’s fishy! – July 22, 23, or 26fancy feet – July 29, 30 or aug 2fee: $13 for each class or $91 for all seven classes which includes a camp T-shirt!times: Choose Mondays, 3:30-5:00pm; Tuesdays, 9:00-10:30am, 11:00am-12:30pm; or Fridays, 9:00-10:30am

Pre-Zoo ScHooL A fun-filled educational experience where children have the opportu-nity to participate in hands-on activities, animal visits, observations, crafts, games and zoo tours. We ask that parents do not accompany children.Hares a fuzzy Story – June 10, 12, or 13Pond Pals – June 17, 19, or 20do animals Play Hide and Seek? – June 24, 26, or 27cats & dogs – July 8, 10, or 11down on the farm – July 15, 17, or 18Sensational Senses – July 22, 24, or 25animal Wrappers – July 29, 31 or aug 1fee: $12 for each class or $84 for all seven classes which includes a camp T-shirt!times: Choose Mondays, 1:30-3:00pm; Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30am, 11:00am-12:30pm; or Thursdays, 9:00-10:30am, 11:00am-12:30pm

Zoo ScHooL Dig a little deeper into animal and environmental topics through hands-on investigations, animal observations and encounters, zoo tours and fun activities designed for kids wanting to explore more of the zoo. We ask that parents do not accompany children. Bones, no Bones? – June 12, 13, or 14make Way for duckling – June 19, 20, or 21animal artists – June 26, 27, or 28Super Survival Skills – July 10, 11, or 12Positively Primates – July 17, 18, or 19Beautiful Butterflies – July 24, 25, or 26Jump, Shout, knock yourself out! – July 31, aug 1, or 2fee: $12 for each class or $84 for all seven classes which includes a camp T-shirt!times: Choose Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30pm; Thursdays, 2:00-3:30pm; or Fridays, 11:00am-12:30pm

ages 9 +

ages 4-5

ages 6-8

ages 3-10

1.5 Hours

1.5 Hours

1.5 Hours

2 Hours

1.5 Hours

ages 2-3 + Parent

@ the zoo

aLL ProgramS are HeLd at BramBLe Park Zoo.

• Eight participants are needed to hold each session.

• Check in with staff before each class. • Students must wear close-toed shoes.

• All program fees include daily admission.

Pre-registration is required. Ages are calculated as of June 1, 2013, no exceptions.

Online registration for all Zoo Programs and Roots & Shoots Programs begins april 5th at www.watertownparkandrec.com

For questions about programs, please contact Jaime Stricker, Zoo Educator at Bramble Park Zoo, 882-6269 or jstricker@brambleparkzoo.com

All programs will close online 2 weeks before the program starts. Registration for available spaces after this time will be at the Zoo only.

education programs

yoUng exPLorerS This program is designed to promote rich learning experiences that en-gage children to be creative and curious. Through fun and interactive lesson planning and inspiring activities, the Young Explorers program provides the perfect place for your child(ren) to have fun learning about our wild world through tours of the Zoo, up-close animal encounters, crafts, exciting activities and more. BPZ Stars – June 11eggcellent animals – June 18Better Beaks – June 25animal extremes – July 9inside Look – July 16fun in the Sun – July 23What’s for Lunch? – July 30fee: $13 for each class or $91 for all seven classes which includes a camp T-shirt!times: Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00pm

Zoo adventUrerS Just like Young Explorers, but for the older children. To stimulate every-one’s curiosity, the topics will be more in depth.BPZ Stars – June 11eggcellent animals – June 18Better Beaks – June 25animal extremes – July 9inside Look – July 16fun in the Sun – July 23What’s for Lunch? – July 30fee: $13 for each class or $91 for all seven classes which includes a camp T-shirt!times: Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm

a grand cLaSS What’s more rewarding than cultivating your love of lifelong learning? Teaching a youngster to love it too! Share your passion for education and nature with a grandchild and create memories that will last a life-time. Grandparents + Grandchildren = Sharing a Common Love for Ani-mals.

SeSSion 11, 2 counting the Zoo – June 10animal Homes – June 17it’s all relative – June 24crazy about cats – July 8fee: $12 for each class (per grandchild) or $48 for all 4 classes which includes a camp T-shirt for child! Grandparents are free. times: Mondays, 8:30-10:00am

SeSSion 2tall tails – July 15the Scoop on Poop – July 22Who Lives in a tree? – July 29going Buggy! – aug 5fee: $12 for each class (per grandchild) or $48 for all 4 classes which includes a camp T-shirt for child! Grandparents are free. times: Mondays, 8:30-10:00am

Zoo creW Are you a hard worker? Dependable? Do you love animals? Working with the public? Then this program is for you! You can assist with special events, act as an interpreter, help with Zoo education programs and go on outreach trips. Pick up an application at the Zoo or online at www.brambleparkzoo.com. Mandatory training will be June 4th. Program is limited to 25 participants with preference given to current Zoo Crew members. Enrollment is first come first serve and you will be required to volunteer at least 8 hours per week. For more information contact Jaime at jstricker@brambleparkzoo.com.fee: $55 includes Zoo Crew T-shirt, materials and insurance!times: June, July and August (and occasionally throughout the school year)deadline for application: May 17

Party WitH tHe PrimateS Participants can bring their favorite stuffed animal and join us for a very special PARTY! Zoo Crew Vets will be on hand for free medical check-ups for your posh plush! Children will also help prepare a treat for the monkeys, apes and lemurs and watch them play and eat. fee: $12 times: Saturday, June 22, 1:30-3:30pm or Tuesday, July 2, 9:30-11:30am

P iS for PengUin Dress in black and white clothing and practice your “waddle” for this delightful program about penguins. There are many myths surround-ing these feathered friends and we’ll “wade” through them to get to the facts.fee: $12 time: Saturday, July 27, 9:00-11:00am

ZookeePer for a day It’s all in a day’s work for a zookeeper and now visitors can give “the best job in the world” a try too. Here is your chance to work behind the scenes with a Zookeeper and discover this rich and rewarding career. You will experience how to prepare animal food, clean up, and interact with the animals. Learn about animal husbandry techniques and much more about the inner workings of a zoo. Please wear old clothes and close-toed shoes/boots.fee: $25 times: Choose Wednesday, July 3, 8:30-12:00noon or Saturday, August 3, 8:30-12:00noon

Second natUre camP This wildly popular summer program lets kids have fun, hands-on learning at the Zoo! Campers build and create enrichment items for Zoo animals, take special tours, observe animal behaviors up-close, and so much more! This memorable zoo camp will focus on keeping cap-tive animals healthy and the role of zoos as conservation organizations. Come to the zoo and learn how you can help. fee: $50 includes camp T-shirt!times: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday August 6, 7 & 8, 9:00am-12:30pm

fLaSHLigHt fUn for famiLieS Families can come to Bramble Park and take a special after-hours flash-light tour of the zoo. Many of the animals at the zoo are nocturnal, so they will just be waking up when you arrive. Bring a flashlight and your sense of adventure! fee: $25 per immediate family time: Monday, August 19, 8:00-10:00pm

1.5 Hours

ages 4-7

ages 6-10

ages 12-17

2 Hours

2 Hours

ages 3-10

ages 5+

ages 9+

ages 9+

aLL ages

2 Hours

2 Hours

3.5 Hours

10.5 Hours

2 Hours

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www.brambleparkzoo.com@ the zoo

ages 3+ +grandParent

PengUin encoUnter Your mission: call to schedule a private 1-hour tour in which you will learn about the daily adventures of the penguins living in Watertown’s Bramble Park Zoo. fee: $15 time: Call to schedule a time that works for you. (We must have at least two weeks advance notice. Tours are subject to staff avail-ability. Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 people. Participants under 13 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Walking is required.)

BeHind tHe SceneS Enjoy this unique 1 ½ hour program in which visitors spend time touring with a zoo biologist. This tour allows participants to go behind the scenes, get face-to-face with exotic animals in off-exhibit areas, prepare meals and feed the animals at Bramble Park Zoo.fee: $20time: Call to schedule a time that works for you. (We must have at least two weeks advance notice. Tours are subject to staff avail-ability. Minimum of 4, maximum of 8 people. Participants under 13 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Walking is required.)

BreakfaSt WitH tHe BeaStS A one of a kind program that will be specifically tailored to the participants. Enjoy this unique 2 hour program in which visitors will have breakfast amongst the prairie gardens and animal exhibits and then spend time touring the zoo with a zoo staff member. This tour allows participants to go be-hind the scenes, get face-to-face with exotic animals in off-exhibit areas, prepare meals and feed the animals at Bramble Park Zoo. fee: $25time: Call to schedule a time that works for you. (We must have at least two weeks advance notice. Tours are subject to staff avail-ability. Minimum of 4, maximum of 10 people. Participants under 13 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult.)

ages 4+

ages 4+

ages 4+

1 Hour

rootS & SHootS Prairie Smoke Dr. Jane Goodall says, “Only if we understand will we care, only if we care shall we help, only if we help can they be saved.” Roots & Shoots is a global, environmental and humanitarian education program. Kids will participate in service learning for animals, people, and the environment. It’s about knowledge, compassion, and ACTION…sign up today!fee: $55 includes R&S T-shirtdates: Tuesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 9:00-11:00am; or 1:00-3:00pm

rootS & SHootS dakota SkiPPerS This group is named after a rare butterfly in SD. The “Skippers” are active in service projects that benefit animals, people, and the environment. A favorite activity is taking Zoo animals on outreach. If you are a kid that wants to make a difference…Dakota Skippers is for you!fee: $55 includes R&S T-shirttimes: Choose Wednesdays, June 12, 26, July 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 9:00-11:00am or 1:00-3:00pm; or Thursdays, June 13, 27, July 11, 18, 25, and August 1 from 9:00-11:00am

rootS & SHootS yoUtH coUnciL This group of young leaders will initiate projects, work on youth-driven campaigns, and provide support for younger Roots & Shoots groups. It is service learning at its greatest! You will communicate with other global youth council members from Tanzania, Africa to Watertown, SD. If you like animals, people, and the environment, this council will give you the knowledge and compassion to take ACTION!fee: $55 includes R&S T-shirttimes: Thursdays, June 13, 27, July 11, 18, 25, and August 1 from 1:00-3:00pm

ages 5-8

ages 9-11

ages 12+

12 Hours

12 Hours

12 Hours

1.5 Hours

2 Hours

PROGRAMS

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#2 traditional Zoo Birthday Party includes admission to the Zoo for 12 youth and 2 adults, private party room for two hours, a special animal encounter, zooper zoo games and $5 off coupon for a cake at the Hy-Vee bakery. You will be responsible for ordering and picking up the cake, food, decorations, clean up and chaperoning the participants during the entire party. Two parents or guard-ians must attend (there must be one chaperone for every 6 children).fee: $135 (maximum of 12 children, 12 years and under, and 2 adults) additional guests: $7 eachadd a Backpack: $17

This party is staffed for approximately 1 hour.

Wild Birthday PartiesCelebrate your birthday at the Bramble Park Zoo.

Please call the zoo at 882-6269 (at least 2 weeks in advance) to arrange your party.#1 Birthday in a BagParty includes admission to the Zoo for 12 youth and 2 adults, a special backpack for the birthday child containing: a t-shirt or stuffed animal of your choice; food for the donkeys, goats and waterfowl; scavenger hunt; and a $5 off coupon for a cake at the Hy-Vee bakery. You will be responsible for ordering and picking up the cake, food, decorations, clean up and chaperoning the participants during the entire party. Two parents or guardians must attend (there must be one chaperone for every 6 children).fee: $110 (maximum of 12 children, 12 years and under, and 2 adults) additional guests: $7 eachThis party is unstaffed. Picnic tables are available on grounds on a first come, first serve basis.

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Benefactor - $5,000 Yellow Book – Alan AntonReliabank Dakota – David Johnson

Lifetime - $1,000 Don & Christine Walraven

SUStaining - $150 Dr. Roger & Shirley Carter Bruce & Colleen Hestad Rosalie Stone Barkley Truck Lines McFleeg Inc. Pro-Tec Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. Sanford Clinic - Watertown Trav’s Outfitter Inc. Watertown Dental Care

donor - $100 Irving Hinderaker Rebecca & Judd Lindquist Darren & Whitney Renville Orville Taecker

famiLy - $65 Mary & Tom ArensJoy Arndt Aimee & Kendall Beld

Brian & Nichole BerkenhoffDan & Chris BosmaKelsey BoucherJoel & Schuyler BoydDawn & Monte BundyDon & Chontel BurgerRandy & Stacey BusskohlChad & Sara ByerShawn & Christine Cameron Ethan CampbellShannon Stemwedel & Judy DahlMike & Laurie DanforthDean & Melissa DarlingKyle & Betsy DebertinShane & Erica DeBoerTyler & Katie DeBoerMelissa & Joel EggenaLeAllen & Julianne EndresJim & Stephanie FeltSamantha & Donald FieberNathan & Anita FischbachDustin & Jennifer FlattenAndy & Danielle FlisrandDanny & Toni FritzBrant & Julie HackerKelly HaischKurt & Misty HemmingsonKyle & Julie HendricksonJason & Michelle HimmerichJesse & Jessica HurkesHarlan & Judy Konrad

Jesse & Michele LindnerMitchell & Lisa MaloneBrent & Betsy MatsonDaren & Rhonda McKeeverAutumn Miller Jana & Mike MillsBenjamin & Kayla MooreMatthew & Jenny NavratilBruce & Sarah PetersenMalinda PetersenPaul & Julie PetersenBailey PetersonHeather Weik & Tony PlanteKyle & Kenna ProutyBrian & Janice QuestadJason & Valerie RoehrichLisa & Aaron RomineMike & Andrea RustCarrie SchoeszlerChris & Susan Scipione Ann & Michael Shoup Luke & Barbara Smith Bob & Jennifer Stalley Christina & Divan Steenkamp Chris & Carol SteinAaron StingleyBooker TieszenBlair & Nancy TitzePatricia & Scott Walker Shara & Justin Wallick Daniel Weidenbach

Derek & Bobbie Wensel Andy & Holly Wookey Andy & Michelle York Jared & Jocelyn Zimprich grandParent - $65 Brian & Pamela Bard Gary & Paulette Cotten Chris & Mike Donovan Jean DoyenSharon & Ernest Ellis Doug & Teresa Engels Joan & Kevin HakemanSharon & Ken HejlLarry & Sandra Keyes Steve & Connie Lundholm Bob & Dorothy Nichols Jon & Brenda Promersberger Keith & Betty RaitzDon & Janet Roehrich Ryan & Beverly Scriver Dick & Fe StricherzJohn & Janice TateSteve & Debbie Vetter Marlin & Chris West individUaL - $40 Kim BellumDavid GaikowskiBarb HoweyBetty Schiley

zoo membership list . . . These members have joined or renewed since the last newsletter. Become a Lake Area Zoological Society member today!

Thank you for being a Lake Area Zoological Society Member! We invite you to renew your membership for 2013/2014 and get to know

our animals on a deeper level through new programs, activities and events. LAZS member benefits include free and speedy admission to the zoo for one year,

free or reduced admission to over 100 participating zoos and aquariums, members’ only specials, and an evening picnic at the Zoo. An LAZS membership makes visiting

the Bramble Park Zoo affordable and fun every day of the year. And, as an LAZS member you are helping support the Zoo’s conservation and education missions locally and globally.

As a non-profit, the Bramble Park Zoo depends on your support to continue to add new things @ the Zoo!

laz memberships info

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BRAMBLE PARK ZOO RECIPROCITY LIST(SUBJect to cHange WitHoUt notice; revised 2/20/13)

no asterisk denotes free admission with your current LaZS membership card and photo id * denotes a free institution

** denotes 50% admission with your current LaZS membership card and photo id*** denotes discounted admission with your current LaZS membership card and photo id (Please contact for information)

Please note that the number of visitors admitted with a family membership may vary. it is always best to call ahead. thank you.

www.brambleparkzoo.com

in memory of: contributed by: Harvey Thayer Rick & Shana Stone

Doug Hartshorn Rick & Shana Stone

aLaBama Birmingham Zoo Montgomery Zoo

aLaSka Alaska SeaLife Center,** Seward

ariZona Phoenix Zoo** Reid Park Zoo, Tucson

arkanSaS Little Rock Zoo**

caLifornia Applegate Park Zoo, Merced Aquarium of the Bay,** San Francisco Big Bear Alpine Zoo, Big Bear City Cabrillo Marine Aquarium,* San Pedro Charles Paddock Zoo, Atascadero CuriOdyssey (Coyote Point Museum), San Mateo Feline Conservation Center, Rosamond Fresno Chaffee Zoo** Happy Hollow Zoo, San Jose Los Angeles Zoo** Micke Grove Zoo, Lodi Oakland Zoo** Sacramento Zoo** San Francisco Zoo** Santa Ana Zoo Santa Barbara Zoo Sequoia Park Zoo, Eureka The Living Desert,** Palm Desert

coLorado Butterfly Pavilion & Insect Center, Westminster Pueblo Zoo**

connecticUt Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport

deLaWare Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington

diStrict of coLUmBia Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park*

fLorida Brevard Zoo, Melbourne Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens,** Sanford Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens** Lemur Conservation Foundation,* Myakka City Mote Marine Aquarium, Sarasota Naples Zoo*** Palm Beach Zoo,** West Palm Beach St. Augustine Alligator Farm*** Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo** The Florida Aquarium,** Tampa Zoo Miami**

georgia Chehaw Wild Animal Park, Albany Zoo Atlanta**

HaWaii Waikiki Aquarium,** Honolulu

idaHo Pocatello Zoo Tautphaus Park Zoo, Idaho Falls Zoo Boise

iLLinoiS Cosley Zoo, Wheaton Henson Robinson Zoo, Springfield Lincoln Park Zoo,* Chicago Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington Niabi Zoo, Coal Valley Peoria Zoo Scovill Zoo,** Decatur

indiana Columbian Park Zoo,* Lafayette Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo** Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, Evansville Potawatomi Zoo,** South Bend Washington Park Zoo,** Michigan City

ioWa Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium,** Dubuque

kanSaS Clay Center Zoo* David Traylor Zoo of Emporia* Hutchinson Zoo* Lee Richardson Zoo,* Garden City Riverside Park & Zoo,* Independence Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure,** Salina Sedgwick County Zoo,** Wichita Sunset Zoo, Manhattan Topeka Zoological Park

kentUcky Louisville Zoological Garden**

LoUiSiana Alexandria Zoo BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo, Monroe Zoo of Acadiana, Broussard

maryLand Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo,** Thurmont Salisbury Zoo* The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

maSSacHUSettS Buttonwood Park Zoo, New Bedford Capron Park Zoo, Attleboro Franklin Park Zoo (Zoo New England),** Boston

maSSacHUSettS cont’d Museum of Science, Boston Stone Zoo (Zoo New England),** Stoneham

micHigan Belle Isle Nature Zoo* Binder Park Zoo,** Battle Creek Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw Detroit Zoological Society,** Royal Oak John Ball Zoological Garden, Grand Rapids Potter Park Zoological Gardens, Lansing

minneSota Como Park Zoo,* St. Paul Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth Minnesota Zoo,** Apple Valley Pine Grove Zoo, Little Falls

miSSiSSiPPi Jackson Zoo**

miSSoUri Dickerson Park Zoo, Springfield Endangered Wolf Center,** Eureka Kansas City Zoo** Saint Louis Zoo*

montana Zoo Montana, Billings

neBraSka Lincoln Children’s Zoo Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo** Riverside Discovery Center,** Scottsbluff

neW HamPSHire Squam Lakes Natural Science Center,** Holderness

neW JerSey Bergen County Zoo, Paramus Cape May County Park & Zoo* Cohanzick Zoo,* Bridgeton Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange

neW mexico Alameda Park Zoo, Alamogordo Albuquerque BioPark** Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park, Carlsbad

neW york Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park Buffalo Zoo** New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, WatertownRosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park,** Syracuse Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester Staten Island Zoo Trevor Zoo, Millbrook Utica Zoo

nortH caroLina Natural Science Center of Greensboro North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Atlantic Beach North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Manteo North Carolina Zoological Park, Asheboro Western North Carolina Nature Center, Asheville

nortH dakota Chahinkapa Zoo, Wahpeton Dakota Zoo, Bismarck Red River Zoo, Fargo Roosevelt Park Zoo, Minot

oHio African Safari Wildlife Park,** Port Clinton Akron Zoological Park Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden** Cleveland Metroparks Zoo** Columbus Zoo & Aquarium,** Powell The Wilds,** Cumberland Toledo Zoo**

okLaHoma Oklahoma City Zoological Park & Botanical Garden** Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum**

oregon Oregon Zoo,** Portland Wildlife Safari,** Winston

PennSyLvania Elmwood Park Zoo,** Norristown Erie Zoo Lehigh Valley Zoo, Schnecksville National Aviary,** Pittsburgh Philadelphia Zoo** Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium** ZOOAMERICA North American Wildlife Park, Hershey

rHode iSLand Roger Williams Park Zoo,** Providence

SoUtH caroLina Greenville Zoo Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia

SoUtH dakota Bramble Park Zoo, Watertown Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History, Sioux Falls

tenneSSee Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park Knoxville Zoological Gardens Memphis Zoo** Nashville Zoo, Inc.**

texaS Abilene Zoological Gardens Caldwell Zoo,** Tyler Cameron Park Zoo, Waco Dallas Zoo** El Paso Zoo** Ellen Trout Zoo, Lufkin Gladys Porter Zoo, Brownsville Houston Zoo San Antonio Zoo** Texas State Aquarium,** Corpus Christi Texas Zoo,** Victoria

UtaH Tracy Aviary, Salt Lake City Utah’s Hogle Zoo,** Salt Lake City Willow Park Zoo, Logan

virginia Mill Mountain Zoo,** Roanoke Virginia Zoo, Norfolk

WaSHington Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium,** Tacoma Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle

WeSt virginia Oglebay’s Good Zoo,** Wheeling

WiSconSin Henry Vilas Zoo,* Madison International Crane Foundation, Baraboo Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens Northeastern Wisconsin (NEW) Zoo, Green Bay Ochsner Park Zoo,* Baraboo Racine Zoological Gardens

canada Granby Zoo,** Quebec Toronto Zoo,** Ontario

mexico Parque Zoologico de Leon, Leon

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endowment fund Supports Progress

@ the ZooThe Lake Area Zoological Society established the Endowment Fund so that the growth and quality of Bramble Park Zoo programs will continue to expand well into the future. Funds are used to insure the Zoo’s continued success by upgrading and expanding exhibits and facilities to educate the zoo visitors about wildlife both here in Northeastern South Dakota and around the world.

Why Should i give to the endowment fund? Funds are necessary to insure that the quality and upkeep of the Zoo continues to move forward. The Zoo’s endowment fund relies solely on the generosity of people in the community, such as you, who have a genuine love, not only for the animals but also, for the environment in which they live.

How are funds Used? Gifts to the Endowment Fund will be protected for generations to come. The principle of any gift to the Endowment will not be spent, as long as the Zoo is in existence. The earnings from the Endowment Fund will be used for Zoo activities, and through this process they will protect the Zoo for many years.

The Endowment Funds are deposited and invested through the combined efforts of local investment institutions.

consider this…Funds given to the Zoological Society are used only for Zoo projects. Please consider making the Zoological Society a beneficiary in your estate.

Going GreenAnimal Chatter, the quarterly Lake Area Zoological Society Newsletter, is GREEN! If you would like to help us save money on printing and postage costs and help the environment, please drop us an email at bpz@brambleparkzoo.com with the words “It’s Easy Being Green” in the subject line and we will start sending your newsletter electronically. You’ll get the same information and pictures, without wasting paper and money. You’ll even get the news sooner if you choose to receive Animal Chatter via email! Note: some editions will still be mailed via the US Postal Service due to important inserts located in the newsletter.

Farm implements and memorabilia for placement in NEW KidZoo Complex

Please contact Dan Miller, Zoo Director at 605.882.6269 or dmiller@brambleparkzoo.com

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eventsDates, times and fees are subject to change

without notice. Please call 605-882-6269 for more information on these events and other

activities presented by Bramble Park Zoo

2013

event day date timeWcfyc roots & Shoots free day Saturday 23-Mar 10am-4pm (The Jane Goodall Institutes service learning free day)

World oceans day Saturday 8-Jun 1pm-4pm (Water activities and canned food drive)

conservation connections Saturday 27-Jul 11am-3pm (Organizations coming together to promote environmental awareness through hands-on activities )

LaZS member appreciation Picnic Tuesday 13-Aug 6pm (Food drive and members only grill-out donated by Hy-Vee and Coca-Cola)

midcontinent free day Thursday 15-Aug 10am-7pm (Free admission, pop, popcorn, giveaways and canned food drive)

Watertown radio chili cook-off Saturday 21-Sep 10am-4pm (Chili contest, music, prizes and canned food drive)

Zoo Boo Saturday 26-Oct 2pm-6pm (Trick-or-Treating in a fun and safe environment)

Breakfast with Santa Saturday 14-Dec 8am-10am (Breakfast provided by Burger King, photos with Santa, reduced zoo admission and canned food drive) @ THE ZOO