JUNE, 2016 VOLUME 19, ISSUE 1

P U B L I S H E D F O R F R I E N D S O F R O G E R W I L L I A M S P A R K Z O O

INSIDE: 2016 Season Features2015 Gratitude ReportMaster Plan Update

April 15 – Labor Day With the discount for RWP Zoo members, tickets are $2 per

person age 2+.

Carousel Village News Our second season of operation at the Village is underway, with

members receiving a discount on bundles of 12 carousel rides.

Plus, you’ll enjoy all the new offerings: pony rides, a bounce

house, festivals, Food Truck Friday, Monday Classic Car Nights

and more.

Camel Rides Don’t miss this memorable experience, $5 per person with the

RWP Zoo member discount.

NEWSZOOThere’s always an adventure when you visit the Zoo, and that’s especially true this year!

Giraffe Feedings A limited number of tickets will

be available each day, first-come

first-served, 11:30am – 12pm. $5 per

participant ages 3+.

Download the free RWP Zoo mobile app! Available in the Apple App Store and Google Play store

By Jeremy Goodman, DVMExecutive Director, RWP Zoo and RI Zoological Society

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ZOO GUARDIANS

Individuals who contribute annual dues of $250+, providing essential support for our work year-round.

Founder’s Circle ($10,000+)Sophie F. Danforth

Roger Williams Circle ($5,000 - $9,999)AnonymousBill & Sue MacyJane S. NelsonDebbie & Bob Slotpole

Chairman’s Circle ($2,500 - $4,999)David & Jennifer CloutierKaren, Bryan & Justin CooperAlmon & Suzanne HallFrank & Liz Mauran

Trustee’s Circle ($1,000 - $2,499)Nancy J. AllenAnonymous (2)Eleanor & Joel DainSarah DenbyThomas P. & Lorraine S. DimeoRuth & Jonathan FainMeg FergusonJocelin HamblettDr. & Mrs. James S. Harper, IIIIan C. Hyatt & Roberta J. RibeiroDavid & Betsey KilmartinElaine C. MasiJoseph L. Migliori, M.D.John & Gail PalumboMr. & Mrs. Eric R. C. SmithChristopher & Pamela ThomasMaribeth, Abby & Sam Williamson

Director’s Circle ($500 - $999)Christine & Timothy M. AdamsMr. David Altshuler & Dr. Sharman AltshulerVincent & Barbara BernardoBarbara R. Binder & David KatzenAmy S. & Joshua S. BogerDavid Cloutier & Beth RyderRobin & James EngleJames F. GendronDr. Jeremy & Marina GoodmanNorma H. & Warren M. HagistPaula J. & Frederic A. HooperJanis & George KortynaNancy A. LaPosta-Frazier & Michael V. FrazierBryan & Leslie LorberJan & Rob MarianiJohn & Elaine MayerRichard NadeauLaura & Eric NymanDanielle E. & Richard C. ScottBarbara & Philip A. Segal, Jr.Kevin Tarsagian & Ann FioreThe Wilcox Family Foundation

Patron’s Circle ($250 - $499)Rebecca N. & Richard F. AlbergPatricia M. AlmonteJames Alves & Carole MessierD. Angiolilli & H. PerreaultAnonymous (5)Ash & Danielle AtkinsKaren A. Baldyga & Mark D. BoudreauSamantha & Daniel BeckerHolly & Michael BellucciBrian & Michelle BerkovitzJean & Joel BernsteinMark & Ellen BorrelizAngela Boulay & Sandra AlmeidaMary Beth Boyce & Jack MarshallJeffrey A. & Barbara Horovitz BrownRodney M. Brusini & Ashley Pattie

As we are gearing up

for another great year

at the Zoo, we also are

planning for an even

greater future. Our

new master plan was

completed last year

with the help of our

specialized zoo master planning consultants,

GLMVZoos. They helped us incorporate

information from a year of research,

surveys, planning meetings and analysis,

with input from over 1,000 individuals

including staff, board members, volunteers,

officials and our guests and supporters to

create a comprehensive plan for the future

of your Zoo. It details the development

of the Zoo over the next 20 years in three

phases to include not only new exhibits,

but visitor amenities and much needed

infrastructure as well.

We are currently completing the design

for the first major phase one project, a

new South American Rainforest that will

include a number of exciting new species in

a significantly larger space than our current

Tropics facility. We will begin construction

in late fall.

I am very excited about our future and

the impact we can have in the areas of

conservation, environmental education

and animal welfare. I am equally thrilled

that this plan will help put people in

Rhode Island back to work and will be very

instrumental in improving tourism in the

State, thus improving the state’s economy.

Of course, in order for the Zoo to achieve

these plans, we will need your continued

support. Together we can do great things!

As always I hope to see you at the Zoo

real soon!

Jeremy Goodman, DVM

ZOOKEEPERS’ CIRCLE

Nancy J. AllenB Street FoundationKaren A. Baldyga & Mark D.

BoudreauJohn & Donna CarrollJudith C. CroweSophie F. DanforthSarah H. Denby

The Felicia FundMeg FergusonPeggy A. GormanDonald HaydenMs. Joyce A. Hindle-

KoutsogianeMelinda H. KnightLisa J. & Patrick Koelle

Janis & George KortynaPatrick Lebeau & Meghan

RawsonThe Little Family FoundationRichard & Nancy LoseyEstate of Helen L. LyonsFrank & Liz MauranJohn & Elaine Mayer

Joseph L. Migliori, MDElizabeth A. MorinJane S. NelsonJonathan M. Nelson Family

FoundationRhode Island Zoological SocietySachem FoundationMr. Rodney Weiss, Sr.

Master Plan News

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Zoo friends in this exclusive group have made endowment gifts to assure the longevity of Roger Williams Park Zoo.

Reflects gifts made 1/31/2015 – 12/31/2015

Ann-Marie BucciLori & Chuck BurridgeAlison & David CameronDonna Cameron-GricusMartha & David CapaldiEdmund & Elizabeth CapozziThe Cardanha FamilyKathleen Carney-Godley, MD & Frederick A.

Godley III, MDJohn & Donna CarrollMargaret M. & David CarrollWilliam & Pauline CashoreNila N. CedergrenLaurie & Juan ChajJill & Ronald B. CharbonneauPatricia & William CiesielczykDeborah & Kelly CiomborErnest L. CrivelloneJudith C. CroweChris & Scott CrowleyWylie DassieDr. & Mrs. Ronald A. DeLellisJeff M. Dill & Susan M. CohickShelly & Anthony DiPaolaLisa & Michael DiSalviaTom DiSantoRichard Dittman & Shelia AwaltThe Doberstein FamilyCheryl Domenici & Kelly ClardyMajid & Nilofar DudhaChris and Bridget EisenhartThe Feit FamilyMichael S. FitchMr. & Mrs. Travis W. FlintJennifer L. & Brett H. FosterJanci FoundationTim & Lisa FrenchAshley & Evan GalkinEllen B. & David G. GalkinFrances A. & Robert L. GalloAnn Garant & Kristina OliveiraThomas E. & Leslie A. GardnerGCB

Nicholas GiardinoNanette & Randy GiffordJoan S. & Jason M. GoloboyJose & Carolina GonzalezPhilip B. Gould & Athena Poppas, MDAndrea K. & Glenn S. GreeneMichael & Gayle GuayJenifer Haley-Corry & Robert CorryMark F. HarrimanMark HaskinsRand & Marcia HerronDavid Hill & Jennifer HaddonHope & David M. HirschGail & Donald HolderJames & Maureen HowardMichael & Christina HudonMr. & Mrs. Nathan HunterRebecca M. Hunt-Kasarjian & Ian A. KasarjianDevan & Patrick IarossiMatthew Insana & Judy LancellottaMarie & Robert IriyeNicole Jardin & Bonnie RobinsonThomas & Teresa JeffersonRebecca & Bryan JohnsonAnne & Richard JordanJudy Jorge and Justine RuaMoriah King and Jesse BoulayJames Kirschner & Anne HutchinsChase & Jessica KurinskasRichard & Leanne LaBancaLynette Labinger & Ross EadieMr. & Mrs. Reynolds LakeDanielle & Andrew LauriePatricia & David B. LeaGeorge & Heather LeeRose-Marie & Mathew LennoxFred R. & Margaret M. LevyCarol A. & Paul LindbergErma V. & Leon C. LiseeMargaret A. LutzScott & Dawn CummingsDavid & Anu LyngEmanuel & Irene Makiaris

Ellen S. MaraJoyce MarabelloPaul MarchandMarjorie MartiesianElizabeth MatthewsFrederick R. MattisMr. & Mrs. Neil McCullochMr. and Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr.,

Trustees/McAdams Charitable FoundationAlison & Donald McNaughtonVirginia A. & Richard Key Mead, MDDebra Meringolo & Courtney MenardMr. & Mrs. Timothy MessierJustine Metz & Ekaterina LevkovaDoreen & William M. MilazzoBarbara G. MilettaMaureen J. & William R. Miller, Jr.Susan & Jon MillerErin & Joshua MontellaAnnmarie Mumm & Robert C. KerstingSharon & Brian MunroJohn Murray & Lynn MorganLaurie A. MurrayNancy & Ken MuserlianMichael Neveu & Tracy Trusty-NeveuDeborah Obalil & James Olick, Jr.Roe O’Brien & Ken MoldowRita & Adam R. OstroskiMs. Pamela A. OuelletteCalvin E. Oyer, MDPatricia & Mark PagliariniCarolyn & Steven ParkerDr. & Mrs. John R. Payne and FamilyRichard & Paula PhillipsWayne & Marie PiadadeMr. Paul R. PicardMr. Robert C. PiresMeghan & Stephen G. PolitanoCarole A. & Joseph PontoThe Gibson-Prugh FamilyMary & Paul A. PyneRalph QuattrucciSteve and Ellie Rappaport

Kathleen & Keith RaymondJulia & Curt RichardsonMrs. Marcia RiesmanLynn & Kevin RileyJessica & John RoachAndrea & Branden RodriguesAndrea & David RollinKimberly Rouisse & Brian RouisseThe Salvadore FamilyMatthew Sarasin & Manon PittmanLionel R. Savaria & N. Peter LaMoriaElizabeth Schenck & Jen LaCavaWilliam & Louise ScottCathleen Sears & Christine ForsythMichael & Deborah SevegnyLynne & Stephen SheehanLinda Silveira & Joe MurrayErica Martell-Simo & Stephen SimoRichard A. Sinapi & Laurie A. CianciJill & Tony SiplaMaggie & Jack SkenyonMr. and Mrs. William M. SloanKathleen A. SmithChris Soffayer & Toni ManzonSharleen P. & Peter W. SouleThomas & Nancy SteinmeyerCharles & Victoria StengelPeggy & Donald SweitzerMary M. & Alan S. SwerdloffLinda & Donald ThibeaultJohn & Patricia ThompsonDiana L. & Keith W. ThompsonMs. Dorothy J. ThornleyJennifer Turner & Keith JacobsonMs. Jeanne L. VetterJill & John VitkoLynne Wade & FamilyKaren L. WeavillAnne P. & Andrew C. WertRhett & Kathryn WesselDenise & Ted WinstonDavid & Ina Woolman

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GIFTS AND GRANTS

Individuals, foundations, trusts and corporations that support ongoing development of new exhibits animal care improvements and our education, research and conservation programming.

A.B. Munroe Dairy, Inc.Alex and Ani / Charity by DesignAssociation of Zoos & AquariumsThe Brandon Michael Austin Memorial

FundBank of AmericaBank Rhode IslandThe Howard Bayne FundThe Boston GlobeCBS Boston’s WBZ-TVCBS Radio BostonThe Champlin FoundationsThe Children’s WorkshopCitizens BankClif Bar & CompanyCollette Travel Service, Inc.Convention Authority of the City of

ProvidenceCox CommunicationsCVS Caremark Charitable TrustDel’s Lemonade & Refreshments, Inc.

Fun 107 WFHNThe Barbi N. Gracie Fund of The Rhode

Island FoundationHasbro, Inc.Launch Trampoline ParkThe Little Family FoundationLittle Rhody FoodsMr. and Mrs. Bryan LorberMcDonald’sNational GridPepsi Beverages CompanyPrince Charitable TrustsThe Estate of Mrs. Constance G. PutnamRhode Island Comic ConShaw’s - Albertson’sEdwin S. Soforenko FoundationSolarCityTarbox ToyotaTwin River CasinoUnited Natural Foods, Inc.Verizon

ZOO GUARDIANS (continued)

In memory of by donor

Brandon Michael AustinThe Brandon Michael Austin Memorial Fund

Dorothy Barney Michael S. Quigley (2)

Carol “Wendy” CrossleyAnonymous (3) Maureen Dodge Dianne Gocawski Paula Hilton Kathleen Kates Marie L. Kojian & Ann Senerchia Debra Lanoue Mary & Fred McNulty Pamela C. & Edward J. Morschauser Sanford Neuschatz Barbara M. O’Connell Sheila Orlowski

Ann M. & Sean Pendergast Patricia E. & Paul E. Riecke David & Leatrice Shippee Alice Silva

Max Meller Ms. Fannie M. Shore

Joseph ViveirosDeborah & Robert Barrett Marsha & William Cereto Durkee Brown Viveiros & Werenfels Architects Inc. John & Margaret Gibbons Janet I. & James E. Lovegreen Nancy & Marc Schwartz Barbara Shanno Paula Sollitto Nancy & Ralph Vaughn

James WilliamsonJane S. Nelson

MEMORIAL GIFTS

In honor of by donor

Grace CollinsJudith Walker

Sophie DanforthJane S. Nelson

Carol Hills Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Hollmann

Catherine Oemcke Zoe Oemcke (3)

Nancy Poutray Allison Aguilar Sally Orme

TRIBUTE GIFTS

Reflects gifts made 1/31/2015 – 12/31/2015

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

recognized RWP Zoo for our

contributions to the recovery of

the New England cottontail rabbit.

Our captive breeding program

produces offspring that are adapted

to the wild and then released in Rhode Island and New

Hampshire by our partners. We have released 129 rabbits

since 2011, and there now is a robust new population

established on Patience Island in Rhode Island.

In early summer we were faced

with an unexpected expense:

The lower viewing window and

wall of the seal exhibit was found

to be unsound and needed to

be completely rebuilt. Our boys

Bubba and Action were sent to

“summer camp” at an aquarium

in upstate New York while we

raised funds through a grassroots campaign to collect

the necessary funds for the repair. The community

responded resoundingly with generous support. Over

8,000 people made gifts ranging from $1 and up, along

with five companies and foundations.

Tropics keeper Jen Hennessy

and Peanut, our golden lion

tamarin, were featured in

last year’s annual appeal.

Thanks to support from

our members and annual

donors, Peanut’s medical

regimen is managing her

diabetes successfully.

SEAL APPEAL

$25,000+AnonymousVirginia B. Butler Fund of The

Rhode Island Foundation

$10,000-$24,999Island Foundation, Inc.

$1,000-$9,999George and Barbara H. Sage

Fund of The Rhode Island Foundation

The Brandon Michael Austin Memorial Fund

Sophie F. Danforth

$500-$999Nancy J. AllenAlmon & Suzanne HallFrank & Liz MauranBarbara & Philip Segal

$250-$499AnonymousPamela & John EvansBenilda Seballos & Eric Goldlust

Over 8,000 people donated a total of $132,474.26. This made it possible for us to repair Bubba and Action’s pool, improve their indoor housing area and improve the public viewing spaces. Gifts of $250+

In early summer, we welcomed cheetah

sisters Abbey, Becca, Janga and Johari

to our Zoo family. Born at Fossil Rim

Wildlife Center in Texas in late 2013, they

have quickly become visitor favorites,

frequently approaching the viewing

windows. Cheetahs are ranked as a

vulnerable species in their native Africa,

due primarily to human encroachment

into their habitat and poaching.

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North American river otters Nkeke and

Mishontoo, both two year old females, arrived in

spring 2015 from Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn,

NY. They were placed in what might seem like an

unlikely place, on the outdoor pathway across from

our Binturong behind the Australasia building

(now known as the Adaptations building). There

they have a wonderful setting with a pool that

allows them to swim right up to the window and

interact with visitors. It’s a favorite tot spot!

OUR THANKS to you!As we enjoy the excitement of the new season, we pause to reflect with gratitude on the inspiring support we received from our community in 2015. Because thousands of members like you provided essential backing, we were able to achieve much and meet new challenges successfully.

Over 364,767 visitors engaged in fun

and dynamic education activities and

programs at the Zoo. Another 4,380

children and teachers participated in

228 programs at schools. Our youngest

students may make mud pies or meet an

animal ambassador up-close for the first

time. Older students, including adults,

are challenged to think about wildlife and resource conservation, and to become

a part of the solution. Through it all, we work to inspire our audiences toward

stronger conservation behaviors.

Enrichment is part of the daily schedule for all of

our animals, including the gibbons Ari (f), age 6,

and Ba-Hee (m), age 13. This can include the daily

diet placed inside puzzle feeders to replicate

foraging for food, a mirror, or as shown here, toys

that might look familiar to human toddlers, such as

stuffed animals (one of Ari’s favorites).

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ANNUAL FUND

Contributions support specific needs identified each year including animal care, conservation or environmental education programs. Gifts of $250+

$5,000+Bethany & Steven Napolillo

$2,000 - $5,000Gould Charitable Lead UnitrustFrances Waterhouse Richmond Fund of The Rhode

Island FoundationSharpe Family Foundation/Julie & Henry Sharpe III

$1,000 - $1,999AnonymousJames BoltonMartha BowerMr. & Mrs. Murray S. Danforth IIIBrooke FairmanFerguson Perforation & Wire Co.Robin W. & Budd FisherDr. Jeremy & Marina GoodmanDr. & Mrs. James S. Harper, IIIJean & Brad KoppFrank & Liz MauranJohn & Elaine Mayer

$500 - $999Patty & Melvin G. Alperin FundGussie BaxtDouglas BrownEugenia H. BurgessLinnea K. CedergrenDavid Cloutier & Beth RyderMr. and Mrs. Robert W. DalySusan A.V. & Michael G. FoxMary Hillstrom & Kenneth OlsenLisa J. & Patrick KoelleAnn S. & Robert W. LovegreenJan & Rob MarianiMarion & Michael MarinerLucy MetcalfJoseph L. Migliori, MDMark & Elaine GedermanKenneth & Denise MusketZoe OemckeMr. & Mrs. Irving C. SheldonMr. William A. Viall, IIAziza Zaman & Purandar Dasgupta

$200 - $499AnonymousNancy Cassidy & Jeffrey SchreckAnn CibulskyKaren, Bryan & Justin CooperMr. Michael CorcoranBarbara Cottam & John J. GarrahyClaire F. CournoyerJanet D’Agostino & Kevin GuilloryJessica H. & Jeff B. D’EntremontDinusha & John DietrichJeffrey E. FearDr. and Dr. Lloyd FeitThomas E. & Leslie A. GardnerJean C. & David J. GoldenMr. & Mrs. Samuel GourseLaura L. Hawkins & Roy O. Brady, Jr.Hope L. & David M. HirschDr. Robert J. HoweJoan KapowichRobert W. KenyonMr. & Mrs. Patrick KoelleAlissa R. & Ronald LabontePatricia F. & Edward M. LannonErma V. & Leon C. LiseeChristina S. & Kenneth P. ManoniElizabeth MatthewsHollie & Troy MellenCynthia Mitchell

Zoo keeper Kelly Froio works with the king

vultures, gibbons, wallabies, amphibians

in the Conservation Cabin by the Tropical

America building, and some smaller off-

exhibit animals including the emperor

scorpions. Her day begins at 8 am sharp with

a keeper meeting to hear general updates and

keeper talk assignments. Next, she reviews

reports written for each animal by the

previous day’s keepers, collects her charges’

morning diets from the area refrigerator,

and picks up any medications she needs to

administer.

After a quick round to check on her animals

to make sure all is well, Kelly gets down to

the nitty gritty. Even the obvious tasks like

cleaning enclosures relate to animal care. A

keeper needs to notice things like whether the

animals ate their diets, and if their feces look

normal. If not, she may need to notify the

veterinary team.

Kelly said that her favorite part of being a

keeper is the training. “It’s a chance to really

get to know each animal’s personality.”

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Our 2015 animal collection included over 466 individuals representing 126 species from around the world. Of these, 33 species comprise the Education collection and 32 represent our participation in efforts to save vulnerable, threatened and endangered species.

2015 Births and Acquisitions

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A KEEPER

Birds Dove, ring-necked 2Flamingo, Chilean 5Kookaburra, laughing 1Lorikeet 1 (hatch)Mynah, Bali 1

ReptilesCopperhead, Northern 3Tortoise, Aldabra 3

MammalsAoudad 1Babirusa 1Cheetah 4Gibbon, white cheeked 1Hedgehog, African 2Kangaroo, Matschie’s tree 1Muntjac, Chinese 2Opossum, Virginia 2Otter, River 2Pig, Guinea 2Porcupine, North American 1

Rabbit, Flemish giant 4Rat, Norway 2Skunk, striped 1

2015 DispositionsThere were dispositions of 46 individual animals representing 29 species. Of these, 15 animals were sent to new facilities and 31 died.

Reflects gifts made 1/31/2015 – 12/31/2015

EditorJan Mariani

DesignerSara Beatrice Falcone Communications & Design

Elaine Moy-GedermanJohn J. PalumboMartha Roberts

Ex-OfficioJeremy Goodman, DVM President, RI Zoological Society and Executive Director, Roger Williams Park Zoo

Wendy Nillson Superintendent of Parks

OfficersMaribeth Q. Williamson, ChairHoward Merten, Vice Chair Sandy Coletta, Treasurer Margaret Ferguson, Secretary

Board of TrusteesKristen AdamoNancy J. AllenDouglas CanigliaBarbara S. CottamSuzanne HallJames S. Harper III, VMDMark HaskinsLisa KoellePatrick LeBeauKimberley M. LittleLiz Rollins Mauran

Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For more information visit www.aza.org

Roger Williams Park Zoo is supported and managed by the Rhode Island Zoological Society and is owned by the City of Providence

2016 RHODE ISLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Printed on recycled paper

Chairman EmeritusSophie F. Danforth

Trustees EmeritusMargaret E. Curran, Esq. Thomas P. Dimeo Rosalie Fain Jocelin Hamblett Stephen Hamblett* Bradford B. Kopp Arthur D. Little Nancy G. R. Moger Richard Nadeau Jane S. Nelson Michael C. Noble Cate M. Roberts Michael A. Salvadore, Sr.* Philip A. Segal, Jr. Robert F. Stoico

* In Memoriam

Photo Credits:Bret Cortesi Karen Desgranges Charles Foley Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Sarah Holmes Anne McDonough Alex Weston

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ANNUAL FUND (continued)

Elizabeth A. MorinAnnmarie Mumm & Robert C. KerstingJane S. NelsonSally & David F. PasquantonioCynthia B. PattersonSharon A. & Marvin M. Pelser, Jr.Jodie SinclairMaggie & Jack SkenyonMr. and Mrs. William M. SloanThomas & Virginia SoutterMr. & Mrs. James E. ThorsenPatricia WatsonSheryl A. Wilson & Michael DeLutisis

MATCHING GIFTS

These companies matched a total of over $5,000 in in gifts from our members and donors. Please ask if your company has a matching gift program and double your gift to the Zoo.

Accu Rx, Inc.Amgen AMICA InsuranceBabson Capital Management LLCBank of AmericaCarnegie Corporation of New YorkCitizens BankExxonMobil FM Global Kresge FoundationMFS Investment ManagementPfizer UnumProvident Corporation

ANNUAL MEDIA SPONSORS

Cardi’s FurnitureThe Providence JournalRhode Island MonthlyWPRI/ FOX-RI/ MyRI-TV/ The Rhode Show

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Gibbon Ari, for example, was hand reared for a portion of her life, so she is very comfortable

with the public, while Ba-Hee, the male gibbon, is much shyer. “Ari is an attention grabber!” And

the youngest male wallaby is so friendly that he will eat out of Kelly’s hand. Often, training aims

at preparing the animals for health checks, teaching them to present different body areas to be

examined, open their mouths for inspection, or as in Ari’s case, prepare for ultrasound tests in

case she becomes pregnant (fingers crossed!).

Before the end of the day, Kelly will pick up diets for the next day from the commissary and

deliver them to the area refrigerator, set out the evening diet and complete the daily reports for

each animal. It’s a jam-packed day, and wilder than most of us will ever know.

King Vultures, Nubs (f) and Goofy (m) are 33

years old. Each day their building and outdoor

enclosure are hosed down. Then, Kelly visually

checks the birds to make sure all is well, including

inspecting the bottom of their feet to make sure

they are healthy.

Except on the coldest winter days our wallabies live

outside most of the time, with access to their barn

at night. Because this species is prone to lumpy

jaw disease, keeping them trained to have their

jaws gently palpated is important. Here Kelly works

with Joleen, one of our 9 wallabies.

Reflects gifts made 1/31/2015 – 12/31/2015

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