ISSUE 41

ISSUE 41

Summer / Fall 2011

WALK IN THE WILD

VET PET TIPS

UPCOMING EVENTS

TRIP TO KENYA

OTTER PUPS

THE ZOO AFTER DARK

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Director’s Message

Board of Trustees

Steven E. KanePresident

Thomas P. BritanikVice President

William L. MarchantSecretary

James C. JohnstonTreasurer

Joel J. Parrott, DVMExecutive Director

Thomas J. BjornsonDaniel Boggan, Jr.Lewis E. ByrdLawrence S. CahnSebastian DiGrandeJonathan M. HarrisCassady M. HudsonJustin J. HurdMark McClureAlison McDonaldRobin B. ReynoldsSteven SchwimmerCharles H. SeamanB. Reid Settlemier

Lora R. TaborFong WanJohn Woolard

Foundation Board

Skip RhodesPresident

JoAnn Harley Vice President

Stacey BarsemaPeter BernhardKenneth R. BettsWarren A. “Chip” BrownGinny L. HairJason M. KnightGreg Lassonde, CFRECornell C. MaierJack McAboyRobert L. MontgomeryEleanor MooreGerald D. OveraaJon Q. ReynoldsA. Horton ShapiroPhillip H. TagamiJames A. VohsJim WundermanGeorge A. Zimmer

This issue, we have some exciting news to share with you: The Oakland Zoo’s expansion plans have been approved by the Oakland City Council! In

July, we broke ground on a new Veterinary Medical Hospital, which we hope to have completed in the next eighteen months (on page 18, you can read a great article by Dr. Goodnight that explains more about this new facility). After the hospital is completed, we will move forward with building the California Trail, a wild animal park which, once completed, will make the Oakland Zoo one of the largest zoo’s in California.

The California Trail exhibit — designed to promote conservation and environmental stewardship with exhibits underscoring the delicate balance among plants, animals, and humans and the impact of change on all three — will greatly expand the Zoo’s leadership role in urban-rim conservation and education. The exhibit — created to tell the story of California’s wild life — will feature once-native animals, including the grizzly and the black bear, the wolf, mountain lion, and bald eagle. Through expanded and enhanced education programming and exceptional animal and botanical exhibits, the California Trail will connect and inspire a new generation to care for their community.

Two projects — the California Trail, supported by Proposition 84, a Nature Education Facility Grant through California Parks and Recreation, and Acorns to Oaks, funded by a ‘Leafing Out’ grant from CAL FIRE — are aiding the Oakland Zoo’s mission of connecting our surrounding community to the natural world. The projects enable us to highlight the importance of the care of the natural environment both at the Zoo and in the surrounding Knowland Park.

Acorns to Oaks addresses science education, urban ecology, and land management through active programs that actively engage students in activities with long-term horticultural, urban forestry, and environmental benefits. Gathering acorns and planting trees to restore oaks to the Oakland Hills tells a compelling story about the importance of these fire-resistant native trees.

We believe that the outdoors belongs to everyone; however, getting children interested in being in the outdoors often requires mediated experiences as a gateway. Our goal is to break down barriers to the outdoors and create environments that are a welcoming experience for all children. New programs like Acorns to Oaks join ongoing programs here at the Zoo like Zoo-to-Community, ZooMobile, Creek Keepers, and ZooCamp.

Our programs support the promise of a future. We need to educate people about where they are, where they live, and with whom they share the world. The Zoo is a community resource; a place where people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds can come together to understand, appreciate, and care for the native world.

Cover photo: Annie, chimpanzeePhoto credit: Nancy Filippi

Joel J. Parrott, DVM Executive Director,

Oakland Zoo

75YEARS

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Executive Editor Nancy Filippi

Managing Editor Nicky Mora

Art Director Brian Dennis

coNTRIbUToRS

Victor AlmErica CalcagnoSarah CramerAndrea DougallAmber FrisbieGreg GilbertAndrea Goodnight,DVM

Amy GotliffeCarey HoffmanColleen Kinzley

Kelly McDonaldEric MaulBeth NeedelLisa O’DwyerJoel Parrott, DVMMargaret RousserEmma Lee Twitchell, CFRE

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(IN THIS ISSUE)

chimpanzee Facts

• Due to poaching, the bushmeat trade, and destruction of their habitat, chimpanzees are endangered in the wild. Their only real predator is man.

• Chimpanzees communicate

with each other through gestures, facial expressions, and vocalizations. Humans can recognize about thirty-four of these vocalizations.

• Chimpanzees make and use a

wide variety of tools, more than any other primate except for man.

• Chimpanzee’s arms are ten

percent longer than their legs. • Like humans, an adult

chimpanzee has thirty-two teeth.

• By about four years of age,

chimpanzees can recognize their own reflections.

• Because they have a larger

proportion of muscle to fat, chimpanzees cannot swim.

Director’s Message 2

Chimpanzee Facts 3

What’s the News 4–5

Wallaroo Joeys 5

Celebrating Elephants Recap 6

The Zoo After Dark 8

Board Member Spotlight 9

Earth Day 2011: What an Adventure! 10

Our Palm Trees 10–11

Walk in the Wild 2011 12–13

Saving Wildlife with Each Visit 14

Otter Pups 16–17

ZooCamp Recap 16–17

Breaking Ground for Zoo Veterinary Care 18

Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 21

Adopt a Chimpanzee 22

Book Page 7Travel Page 15Pet Page 19Upcoming Events and Summer Hours 20 Game Page 23

IN EVERY ISSUE

FEATURES

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ThEoAKLAND Zoois home to Seven

chimpanzeesthree malesfour females

Our newest babies, the otter pups (also called kits) and wallaroo joeys, are now exploring their world away

from the protection of their mothers. In the wild, they might end up as food for raptors (birds of prey), foxes, coyotes, crocodiles, alligators, bobcats, or feral cats and dogs. Here at the Oakland Zoo, they can fearlessly investigate their environment in safety. In fact, their biggest danger may be the loss of their “cuteness” as it becomes difficult to tell the baby from the adult! Animal babies grow fast. While this is a critical survival strategy, especially in animals that may fall prey to hungry predators, it’s disappointing to those of us that may have been too busy to see them at the height of their charming and endearing baby stage. Fear not! There are many more opportunities to experience “Wow!” moments at the Zoo.

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NEWS

Habari Gani (What’s the News?) / Baby Otters / Wallaroos / Summer / Fall / 2011

Erica Calcagno Animal Keeper

Otter pups take their first swim

with their motherPhoto credit: Adam Fink

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Instead of coming just to look at our new animals, why not come to take a new look at all the animals. You may have missed something the last time you were here. Summer hours start early for

members. Before the gates are officially opened, members are allowed to enter and be a part of our “Wake Up Zoo” experience. During the early hours of the day, keepers are busy checking animals and exhibits. We try to create new opportunities for the animals to explore and investigate their areas; think of it as redecorating your house. But, think twice about asking one of our zookeepers to do it for you: you might find them spreading elephant manure on your floor, hanging popcorn filled boxes from your chandelier, or dabbing peanut butter and mustard all over your furniture!

However, if you were a lion, tamarin, or elephant you would think these are worthy and enriching activities. Keepers try to stimulate all the senses

of the animals, encouraging them to act naturally in their habitats. Elephant manure is like catnip to a lion: our eleven-year-old lions roll and roll in it, jump quickly up and flop down into it. They do this over and over again. Many of our primates large and small — including the cotton-top tamarins — forage through the branches, open and peel back layers of paper, and investigate boxes or toys, hoping to discover something edible. The elephants are highly motivated by their olfactory sense of smell. Peanut butter and mustard are just two of the many scents and tastes they look for throughout their exhibit. They just follow their nose; after all, it is pretty big!

There is a lot of early morning activity at the Zoo. Come early, check in at the membership booth, and sneak around and watch the Zoo wake up. You’ll have a great time!

New joey makes an appearancePhoto credit: Lorraine Levy

Wallaroo Joeys

Summer is the perfect time to come out and ride the Outback Express

Adventure Train. Our two wallaroo joeys continue to thrive, and our older joey has now transitioned out of the pouch; he can be regularly seen throughout the exhibit. However, this doesn’t mean he is completely independent of his mother — he will continue to spend regular time nursing with his mom for another three to four months.

Wake Up Zoo!

Habari Gani (What’s the News?) / Baby Otters / Wallaroos / Summer / Fall / 2011

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Thank you to the following individuals and companies who generously donated items for our Silent Auction at Celebrating Elephants.

Elaine GeffenMary SmithersSusan GilbertTana MontgomeryCheryl MatthewsSandy MalloyLynn JohnsonLaura DoughertyGenny and Bob GreeneJeff and Carolyn BonzonMax and Doug AshcraftLaura DoughertySharon Calcagno

Petfood ExpressFolkmanis PuppetsPhoenix Rising Salon and Day SpaMonterey Bay Aquarium Marine Mammal CenterCommonwealth Club MembershipCharles Schulz Museum UC Berkeley Hyena Project A Great Good Place for Books Montclair Sports Hula Clothing Store Crossroads Trading Mountain Yoga Southwest Airlines Healthy Life Vitamins Someone’s in the Kitchen Safari WestThe Tech Museum Aquarium of the Bay Elephant Bar San Francisco Zoo Healing Hut El Torito RestaurantPerforming Animal Welfare Society

On May 14, 2011, Oakland Zoo guests participated in the Zoo’s

annual Celebrating Elephants Day — visiting information stations, making treats for the elephants, enjoying the animal-free circus performers, and other fun activities. Many families also took advantage of the special behind-the-scenes tour of the elephant barn, with the rare opportunity to be face-to-face with an elephant! The keepers demonstrated how elephants are cared for, including the daily pachyderm pedicure.

This year, our featured speaker at the evening event was Winnie Kiiru, a Kenyan-born, wildlife ecologist. She spoke passionately about her work in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, supporting elephant conservation and managing human-

elephant conflict. Kiiru generously donated her time to speak to our audience, and we truly appreciate her taking the time to visit the Oakland Zoo.

With the help of our Zoo members, volunteers, and community supporters, we raised more than $18,000 for elephants in the wild. All of the funds raised will be donated to the Amboseli Trust for Elephants. Find out more information online at www.elephanttrust.org. We would also like to thank the staff, docents, Zoo ambassadors, and volunteers who put in extra hours to plan and execute this very important annual event at the Zoo.

Thanks for Your Support of Elephant conservationColleen Kinzley,Curator

Mark Your Calendar for Next Year’s Celebrating Elephants Events:

• May19,2012:CelebratingElephantsEveningReceptionwithCynthia Moss, world famous elephant researcher and founder of the Amboseli Trust for Elephants.

• May26,2012:CelebratingElephantsDayatOaklandZoo

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After DarkSeveral years ago, a night keeper

position was created to better meet the needs of the ever-growing collection of animals found at the Oakland Zoo.

The original intent of the position was to make it possible for elephants to spend warm nights outside. Over the years, the night keeper duties have expanded: today, the night keeper is a part-time chef, part-time animal keeper, and part-time security officer.

A typical night requires preparation for the next day’s meals, which include special diets for fifteen major species. Throughout the course of the evening, over three hours are spent solely preparing animal diets.

The night keeper’s next major task is feeding and shifting animals from their “on exhibit” space to their “off exhibit” night areas. As the days grow longer, it is the Zoo’s intent to allow animals to have access to outdoor spaces for as long as possible. Both the giraffes and elands receive two evening feeds prior to settling into their barn for sleep. The same is true for the elephants, which are fed at 8:00pm and 11:00pm. As soon as the ground is dry enough and the overnight temperatures are accommodating, the elephants sleep outdoors. Typically, this averages about eight months out of the year.

Greg Gilbert, Primary Night KeeperPhoto credit: Brian Dennis

The Zoo After DarkGreg Gilbert,Primary Night Keeper

“The Oakland Zoo’s commitment to the welfare of our animals is an around-the-clock, seven-days-a-week endeavor.”

Throughout the course of the evening, several security rounds are scheduled to check on the well-being of the animals and general state of the facility. Sound carries extremely well at night and often tells the night keeper when something may be bothering animals—these vocalizations often trigger a visit to the affected area: our lemurs love to alert call to let us know there is a skunk somewhere near their exhibit! In most cases, the evening sounds are nothing more than what one would hear on safari: the howling hyena, the roar of lions, the trumpeting of elephants, and bugling of elk are just part of the nighttime symphony being played at the Zoo.

The night keeper position is unique and rewarding, as one gets to see things that seldom happens during daylight hours. Often times, the only display we witness at night are by animals who are simply enjoying the warm summer evenings.

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After Dark SpotlightSpotlightJustin Hurd, East Bay Zoological Society Board of Trustees

Editor: What Made You Join the EBZS Board?

Justin Hurd: I hit a point in my life where I was ready and able to start helping others and do the clichéd “give something back” on a larger and more meaningful scale than I had previously been doing. My friend and boss at the time, Riley (Etheridge Jr.) discussed options, and we chose the Zoo. I picked up the phone and called, found about the “California Trail” and instantly knew that I wanted to be a part of that upcoming project. The fact that we could help show California as it was, showcasing some of our native animals and an interpretive center — was a perfect fit for me.

Editor: What do you gain from being a part of the Zoo Family?

Justin Hurd: The Zoo family and its extended family allow me to interact with people whom I don’t necessarily meet on a regular basis. The Zoo professionals are in an area where their training and expertise levels and passions are dissimilar from mine in some ways. I can learn so much from them, as they approach the world from a point of view, which is science-and-education driven. Most of us can read about conservation or zoology, but these people live it, practice it, and teach it, all first-hand.

Editor: How does your service and the Board’s oversight of the organization benefit the community?

Justin Hurd: We are beholden to a few different pools of interest here, as representatives of the East Bay

Zoological Society. We represent over 25,000 member households, the public, our donors, and the recipients of the product itself, which includes school children, teachers, and moms and dads with their young children in strollers. We have public land, some public money, private donors, and member and visitor money. All of these people expect us to manage what we have in the interest of the public and the Zoo. Our job is to provide direction, and in some cases, levels of expertise that the Zoo staff does not have on its own, and complement or supplement what they do have.

Editor: What opportunities do you see for the Zoo?

Justin Hurd: A few years ago, we had a strategy meeting in which we decided to be three things: A regional destination point, a place known for its animal care and policies, and achieving a goal of diversifying our

revenue streams so that we could be financially very stable. We are well on the way to achieving all three of those objectives. For the future, we have to deliver on not only those three objectives, but provide an excellent product in all facets of the business here. We need to contribute to conservation worldwide, in a way that is consistent with our goals and mission. As we approach our building phases of both the new animal hospital, and the California Trail, we have an opportunity to be a world class zoo. That is certainly possible, and what this community deserves.

Editor: What is your favorite animal?

Justin Hurd: My first thought is the elephants, because they are so smart and so powerful and large. The space they have is incredible, and the care they have is world class, without question.

”I hit a point in my life where I was ready and able to start helping others and do the clichéd ‘give something back’ on a larger and more meaningful scale than I had previously been doing.”

Justin Hurd, East Bay Zoological Society Board of TrusteesPhoto credit: Brian Dennis

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Eric Maul,Membership Manager

Amy GotiffeConservation Manager

On April 17, 2011, the Oakland Zoo celebrated another fantastic Earth Day

event. With over forty-five earth stations and a grand show by EarthCapades, everyone learned a lot and had a ball while doing so.

We would like to thank the following groups for joining us: The House Rabbit Society, Berkeley East Bay Humane Society, Spreadkindess.org, Kids for the Bay, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, KQED’s QUEST, Bay Nature Magazine, Ventana Wildlife Society, Action for Animals, In Defense of Animals, Stopwaste.org, Marshall’s Farm Honey, Animals Asia, Roots & Shoots, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Bay Area Wilderness Training, Sulphur Creek Nature Center, Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Green Tortoise Travel, Felidae Conservation Fund, the Mountain Lion Foundation, and KBLX.

EARTh DAY 2011

Canary Palms, like so many palm trees, are happy to be center stage or simply a part of the background landscape. Fortunately for the Oakland Zoo, we have the best of both worlds. When entering the Zoo, one of the first sights that welcome you is a long row of Canary Palms – many estimated to be approaching 100 years in age! These trees once lined a long driveway leading to the mansion of Frederick Talbot (Talbot and Pope Lumber Company) and later Cliff Durant (automobile manufacturer). The mansion was destroyed by fire in1921.

You’ll find Canary Palms located throughout the Zoo – most notably across from the African Veldt. Learn more about the Zoo’s botanical holdings, you may purchase our Docent’s Guide to Oakland Zoo Plants, available for just $8. This is a simple field guide that is used by our docents to help identify and learn more about many of the common plants located on Zoo grounds. For additional information, including how to order your own Docent’s Guide to Oakland Zoo Plants, contact mygreenzoo@oaklandzoo.org.

The Palm oil crisisPalm oil is an ingredient found in many products, from crackers to soap. The oil palm grows mainly in Borneo and Sumatra, home to tigers, sun bears, elephants, and orangutans. Sadly, the industry poses a threat to these species, as it uses deforestation practices that greatly threaten their delicate habitats. The oil palm can produce more oil per acre than any other plant; it’s therefore worth exploring sustainable means of growing it.

You can help by looking at labels when you shop: Choose products that don’t use palm oil, or opt for products that use sustainable “orangutan-friendly” palm oil. You can also support companies that are part of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). To learn more about this complicated conservation issue, check out the Oakland Zoo blog: www.oaklandzoo.org/blog.

The Teen Wild Guides and the bay Area Puma Project’s Mt. Lion have an Earth ball adventure at Earth Day 2011

our Palm Trees

Photo credit: Amy Gotliffe

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Photo credit: Eric Maul

Canary Palm

Chilean Wine Palm

Guadalupe Palm

California Fan Palm

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Zoologist ($1,000)Ken and Carla BettsDaniel and Jacqueline BogganChain Link Fence & Supply, Inc.Mary and Philip CharvetLaura and Derek de PetraGreat American Insurance-Specialty Human Services DivisionJoAnn and Alan HarleyLinda Hart HuberSteve and Jackie KaneMarianne LaouriJon and Megan LeutenekerLew Edwards GroupBob and Joan MontgomeryMorgan StanleyNoll & Tam ArchitectsPacific Bay ElectricPeterson SheetmetalPort of OaklandReliable Tree ExpertsSkip and Frankie RhodesGaile and Bill RussHort and Betty ShapiroBarbara and Tom SkellyEileen and Jim VohsMary A. WadeWells FargoWendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLPGeorge and Lorri Zimmer

Environmentalist ($500)Aliquot & Associates, Inc., Planners, Civil Engineers, SurveyorsSue and Dick BezmanSherri Stewart-Bunger and Brian BungerJoseph M. Brajkovich, PLS Surveys, Inc.Carol Osterberg Chesnutt and

Philip ChesnuttJeanie and Dan ChristopoulosPatricia CondranRichard and Vicki DavisSebastian and Tanja DiGrandeSandy and Dick Drew William M. EamesNeil and Diane GoodhueJanet and Murray GordonJim and May JohnstonSue and Ted KirschElfie LarkinBarbara and Lew LippardCarole and Jack McAboyJudy Mears and Bart LeeMargo MurrayJanet Y. NakaoThe Oakland AthleticsSusan and David OgdenNorman and Janet PeasePETCO Animal SuppliesMaria PracherGreg and Sonjia RedmondNicholas and Margherita SorciSandy Spring, East Bay Sotheby’s International RealtyLora Tabor and Ron JohnsonWalter R. TurnerEmma Lee and Gary TwitchellSan Leandro Mayor Emeritus

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2011 Walk in the Wild Sponsors

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Pantone 286C The Oakland Zoo’s 19th Annual FundraiserWalk in the Wild: An Epicurean EscapadeSaturday, June 25, 2011

Thank you to all sponsors, patrons, guests and the ninety-three restaurants, bakeries, wineries, and breweries whose participation in the 2011 Walk in the Wild helped raise over $188,00o to help support the Zoo’s education, conservation, and animal enrichment programs. Special thanks to our volunteer leaders: Carla Betts, Walk in the Wild Event Chair, and Laura de Petra, Vendor Chair.

The Board and Staff members of the East Bay Zoological Society would like to extend our gratitude to the corporate sponsors who provide the necessary support for Walk in the Wild. Their support has made Walk in the Wild a premiere event our patrons look forward to each year.

A) The patron party dancer entertains guestsB) Roberta Gonzales, CBS5 Meteorologist, Glen and Linda EllisC) Carla Betts, Dalton FineD) Marlene Settlemier, Nancy Scott, Liz Sussman, Ann Reynolds E) Jo Hoffmeier, University of Phoenix, and Skip Rhodes F) Alicia Bert, PG&E, Barbara Kong-Brown, Fred BrownG) Jim Vohs and Dr. Joel ParrottH) Carrie Barlow, Carry Starn, Kelly Barlow

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CONSERVATIONSAVING WILDLIFE WITh EAch VISIT! Amy Gotliffe, Conservation Manager

This summer, each time you visit the beautiful animals and lush grounds

of the Oakland Zoo, you will be helping animals in the wild. The Oakland Zoo is launching a new initiative we call Quarters for Conservation, which will dramatically enhance our ability to support wildlife conservation. You, our members and visitors, will be part of this exciting evolution in conservation.

THiS iS HoW iT WoRKS: Each time you visit the zoo a twenty-five cent conservation donation will be contributed in support of several Oakland Zoo conservation projects. You will then receive a special voting token. This token can be taken to the conservation station in Flamingo Plaza and used to choose a conservation project that inspires you.

THiS YEAR, YoU CAn VoTE To:Help protect chimpanzees in Uganda through the Budongo Snare Removal Project. This project provides a

solution to poaching by sponsoring forest guards, snare removers and educators, and by offering nanny goats to ex- poachers as an alternative source of food and income.

Help conserve African elephants in Kenya, through the Amboseli Trust for Elephants. This renowned program is aimed at increasing our knowledge of African elephants and ensuring their

long-term conservation. Through their efforts, every elephant in Amboseli National Park has been identified, named, and studied.

Help keep the California condor alive and in the wild through the Ventana

wildlife Society Condor Project. This innovative project collects thin-shelled eggs laid by ill condors, and replaces them with viable captive-bred eggs, treats lead-poisoned birds, and monitors the safety and health of each condor through radio telemetry.

A remarkable shift in the role zoos play in the world of conservation is emerging as Quarters for Conservation

takes the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) by storm. With over fifteen zoos already in motion and many more planning to launch, saving wildlife is indeed possible!

QUARTERS FOR CONSERVATION

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Kenya SafariNovember 2011

Join Oakland Zoo’s Senior Animal Keepers, Elizabeth Abram and Adam Fink, on a Kenyan safari! The safari will begin in the Amboseli Game Reserve, famous for its well-studied herds of African elephants. Next, you will

travel to Northern Kenya, where you will stay in a luxury tented camp along the banks of the Vaso Nyiro River in Samburu, a unique acacia woodland well-known for their large herds of reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, leopards, and an overall abundance of wildlife. A special visit to a Samburu Village will allow you to observe the customs and traditions of a local tribe. Before leaving northern Kenya, you will travel into the deep forest of Mt. Kenya, and stay at the Mountain Lodge, home to many forest dwellers, including several rare species of birds.

Your final days on safari will be spent in Masai Mara, the jewel of Kenya’s game reserves. The endless savannahs of Masai Mara are home to all of Kenya’s magnificent animals: lions, cheetahs, leopard, elephant, hippo, rhino, and many more. Your stay will coincide with the peak of the annual wildebeest migration, and you will witness large herds gathering on the vast plains preparing to cross the Masai River. For more information on this amazing journey,contactOaklandZoo’sCurator,ColleenKinzley,atcolleen@oaklandzoo.orgorcall(510)632-9525ext161.Reserve your spot now as space is limited!

KENYASan Francisco -KenyaDistance: 9,584.65

Flight Time:18 hours and 53 min.

capital city:Nairobi

country Size:4,336 sq. mi.

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WEEK 1 - 3

2/15: Two pups are born. Eyes and ears are closed but they are very mobile.

2/16: First veterinary check-up: we have one male and one female.

3/7: During veterinary check-up, we notice the pups’ teeth are coming in.

3/17: Their eyes are starting to open.

3/21: They start playing. The male is too heavy to be weighed on the 1kg scale.

oTTER TIMELINE

For twenty-five years, the Oakland Zoo’s ZooCamp has been teaching

children about animals. Each summer, over one thousand Bay Area kids come to the Zoo and participate in our program, in the process, they gain a deeper understanding of animals, and how we can help protect wild things and wild places.

In 2008, we started selecting a specific conservation organization for ZooCamp to support. We put

the organization’s logo on T-shirts, host an all-camp assembly to teach participants about the organization, and send letters home to parents explaining the partnership. The Zoo also donates one dollar per registration to the conservation organization; so far, we have raised over seven thousand dollars!

This year, we hope to push the cumulative total above ten thousand as we raise awareness and money for

the Budongo Snare Removal Project. Located in a relatively untouched block of forest in Uganda, this program employs ex-poachers to remove illegal animal traps. The traps are meant to catch small antelope or wild pigs but instead often ensnare chimpanzees, resulting in them missing digits or limbs. For more than ten years, the Oakland Zoo has been the sole funder of the snare removal team, and ZooCamp is very excited to help support their efforts.

Photo credits : Adam Fink

ZoocAMP: 25 YEARS oF coNNEcTING chILDREN WITh WILDLIFESarah Cramer, ZooCamp Director

O Margaret RousserLead Keeper

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WEEK 9 -10

4/27: Pups enter exhibit for approxi-mately one hour to explore and swim in the big pools. The adventure causes them to sleep the rest of the day.

4/28: Pups are outside again and able to dive to the bottom of the pools.

5/10: The pups have continued to go on exhibit daily and are awake for more time each day. They are eating quite a bit of fish, although it appears that they have not been completely weaned yet.

WEEK 7 - 8

4/18: Female pup goes into the night house pool for the first time.

4/19: Pups go into the exhibit for a few minutes.

4/22: They are swimming with their heads underwater.

4/27: Pups are able to get into night house pools on their own and are able to eat fish halves.

WEEK 4 - 6

3/24: Eyes are fully open but not focus- ing. The female is too heavy to be weighed on the 1kg scale.

3/31: Eyes are focusing.

4/3: They are seen out of the nest box and crawling on floor.

4/4: Pups are able to climb in and out of the nest box on their own.

4/12: Pups are climbing in and out of the water tubs. Male is carried into larger night house pool to practice swimming.

4/14: They become interested in fish.

Photo credit: Liz Low

YEARS

REGISTER NoW FoRZoocAMP

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A s I began writing this, I couldn’t help but

think back to some of my professors from veterinary school. They reminded me and my fellow students that as part of the privilege of being veterinarians, we were committing ourselves to a lifetime of learning in order to provide the best patient care possible. I thus anticipated reading about new medications, new treatments, different diseases — but architectural plans, D&D, and HVAC systems?

Those and more building-related terms have recently become standard vocabulary for the veterinary staff at the Oakland Zoo. After years of dreaming, drawing, and

consulting, we broke ground on a state of the art, 17,000 square foot Veterinary Medical Hospital!

The challenge was to design a hospital to treat and accommodate a variety of animals and their specific needs — from sun and humidity-loving reptiles, to tiny birds, to cold-adapted grizzly bears. Marathon brainstorming sessions ensued and no detail was considered too insignificant. We spent hours deciding such things as the best direction for doors to open, which size sinks are most appropriate, and which types of counter tops are most resistant to scratches and stains. One interesting find: Sharpie

brand pens make permanent marks on almost every surface.

The immediate benefit to the healthcare of animals in the Zoo’s collection is only the beginning of the hospital’s applications. This facility will be utilized in fulfilling the Oakland Zoo’s mission — educating veterinary students and animal health professionals and supporting scientists in their conservation endeavors — and will truly be a center for lifelong learning.

bREAKING GRoUND FoR Zoo VETERINARY cARE

Andrea L. Goodnight, DVMAssociate Veterinarian

The Veterinary Medical Hospital

Executive Director Dr. Joel Parrott, surrounded by friends, supporters, volunteers, and staff hosted the long-awaited ground-breaking of the Zoo’s new 17,000 square-foot Veterinary Medical Hospital on July 13, 2011.

The new hospital will become a model veterinary care center for best practices in animal care by incorporating green and sustainable construction.

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YoUR DoG AND cAT’S ANNUAL VET EXAMYou, as pet owners, are more like zookeepers than you may think! here at the Oakland Zoo, the keepers are our “eyes and ears” for changes that may indicate health problems in the collection animals. Similarly, your pet’s veterinarian relies on YOU to be an integral part of your animals’ healthcare. we recommend that your pet visit a vet annually for a check-up and health review. Such an appointment establishes a bond between you, your pet, and the veterinarian, allowing your vet to create a healthcare plan to best fit your pet’s lifelong needs. – Dr. Andrea Goodnight, DVM, Associate Veterinarian

below are some examples of services your vet may suggest during an annual exam for your cat or dog.

• Physical exam • Dental exam and prophylaxis • Heartworm testing (dogs) • Vaccinations • Fecal parasite exam • Nutrition counseling • Parasite control (example – fleas) • Baseline bloodwork • Urinalysis

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AUGUSTFamily Sundown SafariAugust 6 5:00pm – 10:00pm

Family Sundown SafariAugust 13 5:00pm – 10:00pm

Second Annual Oakland Senior Summer Free DaysAugust 15 10:00am – 4:00pm

Arroyo Viejo Creek Crew WorkshopAugust 17 10:00am – 1:00pm

Arroyo Viejo Creek Crew Work DayAugust 20 10:00am – 1:00pm

SEPTEMBER Member “Wake up Zoo” EndsSeptember 5 9:30am–10:00am

Summer Hours EndSeptember 5 10:00am–5:30pm Grandparents DayFree Train Rides for Grandparents September 11 10:00am–3:00pm

Arroyo Viejo Creek Keeper Work DaySeptember 17 10:00am – 1:00pm

Second Annual Oakland Senior Summer Free DaysSeptember 19 10:00am – 4:00pm

OCTOBERArroyo Viejo Creek Keeper Work DayOctober 15 10:00am – 1:00pm

Boo at the ZooOctober 29–3010:00am–3:00pm

NOVEMBERArroyo Viejo Creek Crew Work DayNovember 19 10:00am – 1:00pm

Zoo Closed – ThanksgivingNovember 24

DECEMBERZooLights - Dates to Come

CA Revels – Yule at the ZooDecember 31:00pm

Arroyo Viejo Creek Keeper Work DayDecember 1710:00am - 1:00pm

Zoo Closed – ChristmasDecember 25

OAKlAND ZOO SUMMER hOURSNow – September 5, 2011

Monday – Friday10:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays10:00am–5:30pm

oakland Zoo’s Upcoming Events and Summer hours

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Annual Volunteer Appreciation DinnerLisa O’Dwyer,Volunteer Programs Manager/Asst. Dir. of Education

OnApril23,theOaklandZoocelebratedthesevolunteers at the 2011 Annual Volunteer

Appreciation Dinner. This year’s event — in which we formally thank them for all they do for the Zoo —included a catered dinner, flowers, live music, speeches, awards, gifts, and prizes. Over the last year, our programs and volunteers have shown growth, great enthusiasm, boundless energy, and amazing dedication. Our volunteer numbers reached 551, with eighty-two new volunteers added thisyear;throughtheirservice,anastounding56,160hours of service were donated to the Zoo. That is the equivalent of twenty-seven full-time employees. When we say we couldn’t do it without our volunteers … we really mean it. Their dedication and passion are an inspiration to us all. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, share your knowledge with others, and make a difference. If you like helping people, working with animals, meeting new people, and having fun, the Oakland Zoo has a place for you. To learn more about our volunteer opportunities, visit our website at: www.oaklandzoo.org and click on “volunteer,” or send an e-mail to our Volunteer Programs Manager, Lisa O’Dwyer, at lisa@oaklandzoo.org.

L to R - Debbie Grace, Zoo Ambassador, Cassady Hudson, EBZS Board Delegate,Sidney Simpson, Docent, Loretta McRae, Docent President

Photo credit: Chantal Burnett

The following award-winning volunteers and

docents were given special recognition at the event:

Docent of the Year:

Cassady Hudson

First Year All Stars: Jay and Jonah Cochran

Volunteers of the Year: Maddy, Marlissa, and Sal Zamora

Lifetime Docents:

JoAnn Harley, Vera Dickie, Bonnie Killip,

Ernie Chann, Georgia Edlund, Elfie Larkin,

Jean Mackenzie, Ruth Leth, Ruby Tilley,

Barbara Greenwood, and Harry Santi.

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Name ____________________________________________________________Address __________________________________________________________City / State / Zip ________________________________________________Animal ___________________________________________________________Is this a gift sponsorship? Yes □ No □ (If yes, please fill out the form below)Name ____________________________________________________________Address __________________________________________________________City / State / Zip _______________________________________________

Please mail this form with your payment to:Oakland Zoo, Adopt an Animal, 9777 Golf Links Road, P.O. Box 5238, Oakland, CA 94605.

You may also take advantage of this offer by calling (510) 632-9525 ext. 152, or by visiting www.oaklandzoo.org/adopt and selecting ‘Chimpanzee’ as your adopted animal.

Adopt a chimpanzeeAdopt one of our chimpanzees – or any Oakland Zoo animal – and help provide funds for animal care,

conservation programs, education, and research.

For $40, you’ll receive a personalized certificate, fun animal fact sheet, and a small chimpanzee plush animal.For a complete list of our animals, visit: www.oaklandzoo.org/adopt. If you choose to adopt an animal

other than a chimpanzee, your adoption will be fulfilled with an elephant plush.

Please note: all adopted animals remain at the Zoo.

Send package directly to: Me Gift RecipientPayment Information ($40)Check □ MasterCard □ Visa □ AMEXCard Number ___________________________________________________Expiration Date _________________________________________________Name on Card _________________________________________________

Signature ________________________________________________________Please make check payable to: East Bay Zoological Society

ADOPTA Chimpanzee

Don’t Forget to Follow the oakland Zoo online:Find us on facebookFollow tweets: twitter.com/oakzooRead our blog: www.oaklandzoo.org/blogCheck out our website: www.oaklandzoo.org

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Oakland ZOO is raising the rOOf

RAISE THE ROOF

We have a herd of eight gentle, graceful giraffes and a progressive, innovate, award-winning program. Our herd is growing and they need a new barn. Your gift will help our giraffes move into their much needed new home.

Make Your Gift Now and Help Us Raise the Roof• Mail: send a check to Giraffe Barn, the Oakland Zoo, P.O. Box 5238, Oakland, CA 94605• Call: Emma Lee Twitchell, (510) 632-9525, ext. 153• Text: Text “OZ” and your email address to 41519 and donate $10 right now.• Online: go to www.oaklandzoo.org/giraffe barn

“We have a very serious responsibility to provide these animals with the best care in the best facility. It’s the least we can do to repay them for all they give to us every single day.”

– Giraffe Keeper Amy Phelps

Please remember Oakland Zoo in your will and trusts.