A YEAR of FIRSTS 2007 Friends of the National Zoo Annual Report
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A <strong>YEAR</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>FIRSTS</strong> <strong>2007</strong> <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>
<strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> (FONZ) is <strong>the</strong> dedicated partner<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Smithsonian’s <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>logical Park. FONZ<br />
provides exciting and enriching experiences to connect people<br />
with wildlife. Toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>, FONZ is building a<br />
society committed to restoring an endangered natural world.<br />
FONZ STRATEgIc gOAlS<br />
GOAL 1<br />
Provide an<br />
Unsurpassed<br />
<strong>Zoo</strong> Visitor Experience<br />
GOAL 2<br />
Expand <strong>the</strong><br />
Partnership Relationship<br />
with <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
and O<strong>the</strong>r Partners<br />
GOAL 3<br />
Achieve<br />
Organizational Excellence<br />
and Financial Strength
As we celebrate FONZ’s 50th anniversary in 2008, we have <strong>the</strong> wonderful opportunity to reflect upon five decades <strong>of</strong> success in supporting <strong>the</strong><br />
Smithsonian’s <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>. It is also time to take stock <strong>of</strong> how we can do more to advance <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> and its animal care, conservation science, education,<br />
and sustainability mission in our next half century. In <strong>2007</strong>, we marked many firsts, from record revenues to new partnerships to <strong>the</strong> birth <strong>of</strong> our first giant<br />
anteater pup. And, we used <strong>the</strong>se opportunities to gain focus for <strong>the</strong> future: The FONZ Board <strong>of</strong> Directors began <strong>the</strong> year by devising a new Strategic Plan<br />
that includes <strong>the</strong> mission statement you see on <strong>the</strong> preceding page and <strong>the</strong> following strategic goals:<br />
1. Provide an Unsurpassed <strong>Zoo</strong> Visitor Experience<br />
2. Expand <strong>the</strong> Partnership Relationship with <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> and O<strong>the</strong>r Partners<br />
3. Achieve Organizational Excellence and Financial Strength<br />
We’re excited about what we’ve accomplished and what lies ahead. Through our close partnership with and support for <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>, we work to save<br />
wildlife and habitats—irreplaceable riches on our unique planet. This can only be done if we inspire people to join us and make a difference. As you will<br />
read in <strong>the</strong> following pages, we continued to advance on this front in <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
Meanwhile, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> continues its move toward meeting Director John Berry’s goal <strong>of</strong> becoming <strong>the</strong> world’s finest zoo within a decade. Our plan is to<br />
support this effort and in <strong>the</strong> process become <strong>the</strong> world’s finest zoo-support organization.<br />
We hope you will gain a sense <strong>of</strong> our progress while leafing through this report. But don’t just take our word for it: Come experience <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> on foot or<br />
online. Toge<strong>the</strong>r we will help protect our planet’s stunning wildlife not just today, but for future generations.<br />
Robert J. Lamb Executive Director, <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> Robyn S. Kravit President, <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>
A <strong>YEAR</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>FIRSTS</strong><br />
It seems only fitting that FONZ—one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> first conservation organizations founded in <strong>the</strong> nation’s capital—and<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> celebrated so many firsts in <strong>2007</strong>. These achievements marked a year in which FONZ prepared to celebrate<br />
its 50th anniversary—a milestone we will commemorate in 2008.<br />
In <strong>2007</strong>, FONZ posted ano<strong>the</strong>r strong year, with revenues from operations and fundraising <strong>of</strong> $21 million. This<br />
success enabled FONZ to fund education programs, exhibit improvements, and science and conservation programs<br />
for species as diverse as giant pandas, migratory birds, and endangered coral.<br />
Among <strong>the</strong> many FONZ and <strong>Zoo</strong> firsts in <strong>2007</strong>:
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gROuNdbREAkINg<br />
on ElEphANT TRAIlS<br />
gROuNdbREAkINg on ElEphANT TRAIlS, a state-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>the</strong>-art, sustainably designed, expanded home for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s Asian elephant herd.
FIRST wINTER<br />
lIghT ShOw<br />
OuR FIRST ZOOlIghTS EvENT, a 25-night winter light show with animal-<strong>the</strong>med light displays studded with thousands <strong>of</strong> energy-efficient LED<br />
bulbs. This new event sold more than 42,000 tickets.
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REcORd hiGh<br />
mEmbERShiP FUNdS<br />
GENERAtEd<br />
A REcORd hIgh $2.8 mIllION in REvENuE gENERATEd by membership and related programs.
thE FiRSt<br />
mARdi GRAS<br />
cELEbRAtiON<br />
ThE FIRST cARNAvAl, a Mardi Gras celebration for young pr<strong>of</strong>essionals that grossed about $25,000 in ticket sales and ano<strong>the</strong>r $11,000 in its auction.<br />
Proceeds supported <strong>Zoo</strong> scientists’ efforts to study and conserve endangered golden lion tamarins in Brazil.
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REcORd-bREAkiNG<br />
FUNdRAiSER<br />
AttENdANcE<br />
REcORd-bREAkINg ATTENdANcE at FuNdRAISERS <strong>Zoo</strong>Fari, Brew at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>, and Boo at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>.
thE FiRSt<br />
EARth dAy tREE<br />
PLANtiNG<br />
ThE FIRST EARTh dAY TREE plANTINg at <strong>the</strong> ZOO, during which hundreds <strong>of</strong> volunteers helped plant more than 1,000 native saplings along<br />
<strong>the</strong> banks <strong>of</strong> Rock Creek to reduce carbon dioxide in <strong>the</strong> atmosphere, improve water quality, reduce erosion, and promote biodiversity.
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A NEw<br />
PARtNERShiP to<br />
dOcUmENt hiStORy<br />
A NEw pARTNERShIp with <strong>the</strong> NATIONAl muSEum OF AFRIcAN AmERIcAN hISTORY ANd culTuRE to document an Easter Monday<br />
community tradition at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> that spans more than a century.
REcORd<br />
cORPORAtE<br />
SPONSORShiP<br />
SUPPORt<br />
A REcORd AmOuNT RAISEd through EvENT SpONSORShIp, including donations from The Coca-Cola Company, Pepco, GEICO, and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
corporations totaling more than $630,000, and $500,000 <strong>of</strong> in-kind support provided by M&M/MARS, EU Services, Comcast, and o<strong>the</strong>r sponsors.
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NAtiONAL<br />
StOmP OUt cARbON<br />
cONtESt<br />
A NATIONAl STOmp OuT cARbON cONTEST—promoted in partnership with Whole Foods stores—that reached more than 50 million people<br />
and drew more than 1,400 entries from children across <strong>the</strong> United States.
PARtNERShiP<br />
with<br />
UNitEd AiRLiNES<br />
A NEw $500,000 pARTNERShIp with uNITEd AIRlINES that allowed FONZ to send <strong>Zoo</strong> scientists to conduct <strong>the</strong>ir research and take part in<br />
collaborations with colleagues <strong>the</strong> world over. In <strong>2007</strong>, about 100 tickets were issued under this FONZ-negotiated agreement.
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NEw SiGN<br />
LANGUAGE cLASS<br />
NEw and INNOvATIvE clASSES, including one taught in sign language for infants and toddlers.
FiRSt NEw<br />
RESEARch FAciLity<br />
at cRc in 22 yEARS<br />
A chEETAh ScIENcE FAcIlITY at <strong>the</strong> ZOO’S cONSERvATION and RESEARch cENTER (cRc) in FRONT ROYAl, vA—<strong>the</strong> first new<br />
research facility at CRC in 22 years. This nine-acre facility will serve as <strong>the</strong> center <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s international cheetah research and conservation efforts.
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hiStORy-mAkiNG<br />
biRth and<br />
hAtchiNG<br />
ThE FIRST-EvER bIRTh <strong>of</strong> a gIANT ANTEATER and <strong>the</strong> FIRST hATchINg <strong>of</strong> a wATTlEd cRANE at <strong>the</strong> ZOO.
thE REVitALiZAtiON<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> cURAtORiAL<br />
iNtERN PROGRAm<br />
ThE SElEcTION <strong>of</strong> ERIkA bAuER, ph.d. as <strong>the</strong> first Fujifilm Curatorial Resident. Bauer’s two-year assignment, overseen by a <strong>Zoo</strong> mentor, is made<br />
possible through a generous Fujifilm grant. The revitalized curatorial intern program will help nurture <strong>the</strong> next generation <strong>of</strong> conservation leaders.
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twO AdditiONAL<br />
yEARS with tAi ShAN<br />
A NEw AgREEmENT with <strong>the</strong> chINESE gOvERNmENT to allow <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> to keep famed giant panda cub Tai Shan for an additional two years.
FONZ STRATEGIC GOALS<br />
<strong>Zoo</strong> Director John Berry has outlined a plan to make <strong>the</strong> Smithsonian’s <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> <strong>the</strong> world’s finest zoo by<br />
2016. In support <strong>of</strong> this ambitious goal, in <strong>2007</strong> FONZ developed a strategic plan that charts a complimentary<br />
course to becoming <strong>the</strong> world’s finest zoo-support organization. The mission statement at <strong>the</strong> beginning <strong>of</strong> this<br />
report and <strong>the</strong> following strategic goals will serve as guideposts for <strong>the</strong> journey.<br />
GOAL 1<br />
Provide an Unsurpassed <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
Visitor Experience<br />
FONZ strives to connect people with wildlife<br />
by providing visitors an exciting and enjoyable<br />
experience and access to outstanding guest services,<br />
facilities, and staff—whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y visit <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s<br />
163-acre park or its award-winning website.<br />
•<br />
•<br />
Connecting People with Wildlife<br />
Providing an Exciting and Enriching<br />
<strong>Zoo</strong> Experience<br />
GOAL 2<br />
Expand <strong>the</strong> Partnership Relationship<br />
with <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> and<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r Partners<br />
FONZ’s partnership with <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> is so<br />
integral to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s mission that <strong>the</strong>re are few<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s work—including its animal<br />
care and conservation-science programs—that<br />
FONZ doesn’t support.<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
Supporting <strong>Zoo</strong> Science and Conservation<br />
Advancing <strong>the</strong> Welfare <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> Animals<br />
Engaging <strong>Zoo</strong> Supporters and Partners<br />
GOAL 3<br />
Achieve Organizational Excellence<br />
and Financial Strength<br />
At FONZ, organizational excellence means<br />
incorporating effective business practices that<br />
are financially and environmentally sound and<br />
foster <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong> its next generation<br />
<strong>of</strong> leaders.<br />
•<br />
•<br />
Becoming More Sustainable<br />
Sources <strong>of</strong> Funds
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CONNECTING PEOPLE with WILDLIFE<br />
The Smithsonian’s <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> is a place like no o<strong>the</strong>r—one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world’s finest zoos and one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> few that<br />
opens its gates for free to millions each year. With a fascinating array <strong>of</strong> animals and programs, <strong>the</strong> opportunities to<br />
educate, entertain, and inspire are endless.<br />
GOAL 1<br />
Provide an<br />
Unsurpassed<br />
<strong>Zoo</strong> Visitor Experience
VISITATION<br />
•<br />
•<br />
The <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> welcomed more than 2.6 million visitors, one <strong>of</strong> its<br />
best years <strong>of</strong> attendance.<br />
The <strong>Zoo</strong>/FONZ website registered nearly 25 million visits.<br />
EDUCATION<br />
•<br />
FONZ’s education initiatives expanded in <strong>2007</strong> to accommodate<br />
demand. An estimated 1.5 million people participated in <strong>the</strong>se<br />
programs. FONZ reached educators and students via <strong>the</strong> following<br />
outlets:<br />
-<br />
-<br />
Here are a few highlights <strong>of</strong> our efforts to connect people with wildlife in <strong>2007</strong>:<br />
An estimated 25,000 students and teachers from around <strong>the</strong> world<br />
downloaded and used, for free, our <strong>Zoo</strong>- and conservation-related<br />
activity and curriculum guides.<br />
FONZ also reached students and educators via classes, summer<br />
camps, and school partnerships, including a summer day camp<br />
for students in kindergarten through 5th grade and an overnight<br />
camp at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s Conservation and Research Center for 5th<br />
through 10th graders.<br />
-<br />
-<br />
-<br />
FONZ’s volunteer-led exhibit-interpreter programs reached more<br />
than 1 million visitors.<br />
Ecotourism opportunities for adults, families, and teens, including<br />
<strong>the</strong> Eco-Explorers teen travel program, provided firsthand<br />
educational adventures in Alaska, China, and o<strong>the</strong>r far-flung<br />
locales.<br />
Many o<strong>the</strong>rs were reached via pr<strong>of</strong>essional training, workshops,<br />
and fellowships, including courses in wildlife conservation and<br />
management, biodiversity monitoring and assessment, and<br />
zoological medicine.<br />
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
•<br />
•<br />
FONZ organized and ran a host <strong>of</strong> free events that brought people to<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> and closer to wildlife. These included <strong>the</strong> African-American<br />
Family Celebration on Easter Monday, <strong>the</strong> Sunset Serenades concert<br />
series, and Fiesta Musical, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s Hispanic Heritage Month<br />
celebration highlighting Latin American cultures and wildlife.<br />
The number <strong>of</strong> Snore & Roar sleepovers and available classes grew in<br />
response to heavy demand.
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PROVIDING an EXCITING<br />
and ENRICHING ZOO EXPERIENCE<br />
FONZ supports <strong>the</strong> care and well-being <strong>of</strong> both animals and <strong>the</strong> visitors who appreciate <strong>the</strong>m. Not only do we want<br />
people to connect with wildlife and our conservation messages—we want <strong>the</strong>m to have rewarding experiences that<br />
inform and enrich <strong>the</strong>ir lives. FONZ employees and volunteers are <strong>of</strong>ten <strong>the</strong> face <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> for <strong>the</strong> nearly 3 million<br />
people who visit each year. From information aides who greet visitors to volunteer interpreters who help educate<br />
<strong>the</strong>m, FONZ plays a critical role in providing an exciting and enriching experience to <strong>Zoo</strong>-goers <strong>of</strong> all ages.<br />
GOAL 1<br />
Provide an<br />
Unsurpassed<br />
<strong>Zoo</strong> Visitor Experience
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
Here are just a few ways in which FONZ helped <strong>Zoo</strong> visitors enjoy <strong>the</strong>ir experiences in <strong>2007</strong>:<br />
FONZ volunteers engaged and assisted visitors as exhibit interpreters<br />
and tour guides, among o<strong>the</strong>r public-support roles. Interpreters and<br />
guides explain <strong>the</strong> natural history and status <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s animals, raise<br />
awareness about efforts to study and conserve endangered species, and<br />
share animal artifacts, such as bones, fea<strong>the</strong>rs, and fur.<br />
Visitors enjoyed refreshed gift shops and more diverse food choices<br />
from our concessions, including fat-free, sugar-free frozen yogurt and<br />
apple slices.<br />
Food service was also faster thanks to <strong>the</strong> opening <strong>of</strong> additional points<br />
<strong>of</strong> sale at <strong>the</strong> Mane Restaurant and Panda Plaza Grille.<br />
Visitors received greater assistance from information aides thanks to<br />
improved training, increased staffing, and <strong>the</strong> placement <strong>of</strong> aides at <strong>the</strong><br />
Connecticut Avenue entrance, where <strong>the</strong>y greeted incoming visitors<br />
and <strong>of</strong>fered <strong>the</strong>m maps for sale.<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
In return for <strong>the</strong>ir dues and continued support, FONZ members<br />
enjoyed special benefits, including free parking, <strong>Zoo</strong> store discounts,<br />
and informative publications including <strong>the</strong> magazine <strong>Zoo</strong>Goer and<br />
newsletter Wildlife Adventures, as well as <strong>the</strong> chance to enroll in<br />
members-only classes, trips, birthday parties, and camps, and attend<br />
<strong>the</strong> annual early summer <strong>Zoo</strong> Morning open house.<br />
The award-winning <strong>Zoo</strong>/FONZ website helped guests plan <strong>the</strong>ir visits<br />
and expand <strong>the</strong>ir horizons, providing not only directions, hours, and<br />
event details, but also educational materials and extensive information<br />
about <strong>Zoo</strong> animals and <strong>the</strong> work done by <strong>Zoo</strong> scientists and keepers.<br />
Through grounds-keeping, landscaping, and horticulture services,<br />
FONZ staff and volunteers helped clean and beautify <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>,<br />
contributing in <strong>2007</strong> to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s designation as a public garden by <strong>the</strong><br />
American Public Gardens Association.
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SUPPORTING<br />
ZOO SCIENCE and CONSERVATION<br />
The Smithsonian’s <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> is an international leader in science and conservation. <strong>Zoo</strong> scientists work not only<br />
at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s facilities in Washington, D.C., and Front Royal, Va., <strong>the</strong>y are involved in field projects and training<br />
programs around <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
GOAL 2<br />
Expand <strong>the</strong><br />
Partnership Relationship<br />
with <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
and O<strong>the</strong>r Partners
Through its fundraising events, membership activities and programs, and o<strong>the</strong>r efforts, FONZ supports much <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Zoo</strong>’s work, including <strong>the</strong>se groundbreaking science programs in <strong>2007</strong>:<br />
ANTARCTICA<br />
•<br />
AFRICA<br />
Studies <strong>of</strong> nutrition and lactation in Weddell seals at Ross Island.<br />
• Algeria—Desert<br />
antelope surveys.<br />
• Niger—Establishment<br />
<strong>of</strong> a protected area for addax and o<strong>the</strong>r Saharan<br />
wildlife, in partnership with <strong>the</strong> Sahara Conservation Fund.<br />
SOUTH AMERICA<br />
• brazil—Ongoing<br />
efforts to breed, reintroduce, and study golden lion<br />
tamarins.<br />
ASIA<br />
• china—Giant<br />
panda population management and reproductive<br />
biology, and <strong>the</strong> training <strong>of</strong> panda reserve personnel.<br />
• myanmar [Burma]—Population surveys and studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> movement<br />
and dispersal, habitat selection, and feeding ecology <strong>of</strong> Asian elephants.<br />
• Sri lanka—Ongoing<br />
study <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> distribution and ecology <strong>of</strong> wild<br />
fishing and rusty spotted cats.<br />
• Thailand—Reproductive<br />
studies, captive breeding, and field surveys <strong>of</strong><br />
clouded leopards.<br />
NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA<br />
• Nicaragua —“Bridging <strong>the</strong> Americas” program, a cross-cultural<br />
environmental education initiative that taught elementary students<br />
about Neotropical migratory birds.<br />
• puerto Rico/united States—Research,<br />
propagation, and future<br />
reintroduction <strong>of</strong> elkhorn coral.<br />
• united States [west, <strong>of</strong>f coast <strong>of</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn California]—Studies <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> endangered island gray fox and <strong>the</strong> life history <strong>of</strong> an endemic<br />
subspecies <strong>of</strong> orange-crowned warbler in <strong>the</strong> Channel Islands.<br />
• united States [east]—Pinpointing declines in rusty blackbird<br />
populations and monitoring populations <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> rare coastal plain<br />
swamp sparrow.<br />
• united States [east]—Supporting infrastructure for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s<br />
Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Va.<br />
• united States—Studies<br />
<strong>of</strong> cheetah reproduction in<br />
North American zoos.<br />
• united States [Texas]—Studying range expansion <strong>of</strong> subtropical birds<br />
and <strong>the</strong> possibility that recent distribution changes might be due to<br />
climate change.
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ADVANCING <strong>the</strong> WELFARE<br />
<strong>of</strong> ZOO ANIMALS<br />
FONZ supports <strong>the</strong> care <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s 2,000 animals in a variety <strong>of</strong> ways, from recruiting volunteer keeper<br />
aides to providing funds for medical equipment, animal enrichment items, and exhibit improvements. In <strong>2007</strong>, <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Zoo</strong> broke ground for its next sweeping phase <strong>of</strong> renovation, Elephant Trails, celebrated its first giant anteater birth<br />
and wattled crane hatching, and announced a new agreement with <strong>the</strong> Chinese government to keep giant panda cub<br />
Tai Shan at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> for two additional years.<br />
GOAL 2<br />
Expand <strong>the</strong><br />
Partnership Relationship<br />
with <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
and O<strong>the</strong>r Partners
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
During this pivotal year, FONZ supported <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s tenet <strong>of</strong> excellence in animal care in many ways,<br />
including <strong>the</strong>se highlights:<br />
FONZ’s Adopt a Species program raised $160,000 for <strong>the</strong> care <strong>of</strong><br />
animals at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> and its Conservation and Research Center.<br />
FONZ received a $1 million pledge from longtime friend <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
Bill McClure, which allowed for <strong>the</strong> construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> nine-acre<br />
Cheetah Science Facility at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s Conservation and Research<br />
Center, which opened in October.<br />
FONZ volunteer keeper aides provided more than 32,000 hours <strong>of</strong><br />
assistance to <strong>Zoo</strong> staff in caring for animals and exhibits by helping<br />
clean enclosures, prepare food and enrichment items, and conduct<br />
feeding demonstrations, among o<strong>the</strong>r keeper duties.<br />
FONZ recruited and trained more than 100 behavior-watch volunteers,<br />
who contributed more than 9,600 hours helping <strong>Zoo</strong> keepers and<br />
scientists track animal behaviors, a key component <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> animal care,<br />
breeding programs, and scientific studies.<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
FONZ funded one veterinary and one pathology resident, along with<br />
eleven trainees who assisted in various fields <strong>of</strong> study at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>,<br />
including nutrition and genetics.<br />
For <strong>the</strong> second year in a row, FONZ hosted a holiday Giving Tree<br />
initiative that encouraged donations <strong>of</strong> enrichment items and funds<br />
in support <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s animal-enrichment program. Enrichment<br />
includes <strong>the</strong> introduction <strong>of</strong> objects and o<strong>the</strong>r stimuli that encourage<br />
<strong>the</strong> animals’ natural behaviors and provide stimulation and exercise. In<br />
<strong>2007</strong>, <strong>the</strong> effort raised $19,000 and brought in a wide variety <strong>of</strong> items,<br />
such as boomer balls, Kong toys, and cholla wood for animals, plus<br />
tools animal keepers use to fashion enrichment objects.<br />
FONZ volunteers contributed about 1,000 hours preparing animal<br />
diets in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s commissary.
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ENGAGING ZOO<br />
SUPPORTERS and PARTNERS<br />
FONZ rallies support for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> from a dedicated community <strong>of</strong> supporters and partners who share a commitment<br />
to saving <strong>the</strong> world’s endangered wildlife—and who demonstrate that commitment through donations <strong>of</strong> funds and<br />
services and many o<strong>the</strong>r efforts.<br />
GOAL 2<br />
Expand <strong>the</strong><br />
Partnership Relationship<br />
with <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
and O<strong>the</strong>r Partners
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A snapshot <strong>of</strong> such community involvement in <strong>2007</strong> illustrates <strong>the</strong> wide-ranging support FONZ receives<br />
from its members, volunteers, and o<strong>the</strong>r partners:<br />
A near-record 40,000 households held FONZ membership in<br />
<strong>2007</strong>, representing more than 100,000 people. Members are <strong>the</strong><br />
organization’s backbone, providing a major source <strong>of</strong> contributions and<br />
spreading <strong>the</strong> word about FONZ and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>. They are also <strong>the</strong> most<br />
frequent participants in programs and events.<br />
More than 1,800 FONZ-recruited and -trained volunteers—<strong>the</strong> largest<br />
volunteer corps <strong>of</strong> any Smithsonian unit—contributed more than<br />
105,000 hours educating visitors, assisting animal keepers, recording<br />
animal behavior, and providing many o<strong>the</strong>r services.<br />
FONZ’s events raise important funds for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> and its programs<br />
and attract thousands <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>- and wildlife-supporters, including key<br />
corporate partners. In <strong>2007</strong>, <strong>the</strong>se included <strong>the</strong> children’s event Guppy<br />
Gala, <strong>the</strong> culinary extravaganza <strong>Zoo</strong>Fari, <strong>the</strong> Brew at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> beer<br />
tasting, a Halloween trick-or-treating event called Boo at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> inaugural <strong>Zoo</strong>Lights winter lights celebration. In addition to<br />
engaging new supporters, <strong>the</strong>se special events produced a net income <strong>of</strong><br />
more than $1 million in support <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s animal care, conservation<br />
science, education, and sustainability programs.<br />
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New and varied partnerships in <strong>2007</strong> included FONZ’s first<br />
collaboration with an outside arts organization. FONZ worked<br />
with Imagination Stage to develop an educational program that<br />
complemented <strong>the</strong> musical production <strong>of</strong> “The Jungle Book.”<br />
Safari Sleuths, a joint promotion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mandarin Oriental,<br />
Washington, D.C. and FONZ, set visiting families on a scavenger hunt<br />
at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s Asia Trail as part <strong>of</strong> a travel package. This effort brought<br />
hotel guests to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> and allowed FONZ to put education and<br />
fundraising materials into <strong>the</strong>ir hands.<br />
Through FONZ media outreach—via print, web, radio, and<br />
television—<strong>the</strong> public was informed <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> organization’s events,<br />
programs, and accomplishments.<br />
FONZ’s major annual fundraiser, <strong>Zoo</strong>Fari, is made possible through<br />
<strong>the</strong> time, talent, and great food and beverages donated by local<br />
restaurateurs, chefs, and vintners. In <strong>2007</strong>, a record 115 restaurants and<br />
20 wineries helped make “Savanna Soirée” FONZ’s most successful<br />
<strong>Zoo</strong>Fari ever.
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BECOMING MORE SUSTAINABLE<br />
At <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>, habitat conservation means not only working to preserve land and resources for giant pandas<br />
and dama gazelles, but also incorporating environmentally sound materials and practices in its own operations. In<br />
promoting ec<strong>of</strong>riendly, sustainable practices to its visitors, FONZ and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> strive to lead by example.<br />
GOAL 3<br />
Achieve<br />
Organizational Excellence<br />
and Financial Strength
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Here are highlights <strong>of</strong> FONZ’s efforts to practice and promote sustainability in <strong>2007</strong>:<br />
FONZ reached out to <strong>the</strong> public to help make <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> a recycling site<br />
for cell phones, laser and toner cartridges, and disposable batteries.<br />
Thousands <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se items were recycled.<br />
FONZ increased its use <strong>of</strong> ec<strong>of</strong>riendly products, including cups,<br />
utensils, and plates made from sugar cane and corn in its food-service<br />
operations.<br />
The Earth Day tree-planting highlighted our commitment to<br />
sustainability and generated awareness <strong>of</strong> ways to help slow <strong>the</strong> pace <strong>of</strong><br />
global climate change, starting with this act-local, think-global action.<br />
FONZ <strong>of</strong>fset carbon emissions from <strong>the</strong> flights for <strong>the</strong> Stomp Out<br />
Carbon contest winners by purchasing a renewable-energy pass from<br />
TerraPass, a company that supports renewable-energy projects such as<br />
wind farms.<br />
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Sustainable design is being incorporated into <strong>the</strong> new Elephant Trails,<br />
including <strong>the</strong> recycling and re-use <strong>of</strong> materials from <strong>the</strong> construction<br />
site, geo<strong>the</strong>rmal heating and cooling, filtered and re-circulated water<br />
for <strong>the</strong> elephants’ pools, and operable skylights that will provide<br />
natural air flow and cooling as well as natural light.<br />
FONZ Nature Camp won <strong>the</strong> Environmental Education Program<br />
Award from <strong>the</strong> American Camp Association.<br />
<strong>Zoo</strong>Lights’ energy-efficient LED lights used about 90 percent less<br />
energy than traditional incandescent bulbs.
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CONCESSIONS<br />
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A key source <strong>of</strong> funds that support <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>, FONZ’s merchandise,<br />
parking, and food-service concessions raised $3.5 million for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
in <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
MEMBERSHIP AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS .<br />
As education programs expanded in <strong>2007</strong>,<br />
so did revenues:<br />
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Revenues from classes increased from $66,000 <strong>the</strong> previous year to<br />
almost $86,000, an all-time high.<br />
Revenues from <strong>the</strong> Snore & Roar sleepover program increased from<br />
$82,000 in 2006 to $136,000 in <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
Nature Camp revenues reached a record high <strong>of</strong> $155,000 in <strong>2007</strong><br />
from 134,000 <strong>the</strong> previous year.<br />
SOURCES <strong>of</strong> FUNDS<br />
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP<br />
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In <strong>2007</strong>, corporate members Anheuser-Busch, Miller Brewing<br />
Company, Siemens, Velsor Properties, Lyondell, Baker, Donelson,<br />
Berman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, Booz Allen Hamilton, Omni<br />
Shoreham Hotel, and Whole Foods provided FONZ with $65,000 in<br />
revenue.<br />
<strong>2007</strong> DONATIONS<br />
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FONZ received a $1 million pledge for construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> new<br />
Cheetah Science Facility at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s Conservation and Research<br />
Center.<br />
General contributions totaled more than $318,000.<br />
In <strong>2007</strong>, FONZ raised more than $160,000 for <strong>the</strong> Giant Panda<br />
Conservation Fund.<br />
FONZ’s year-end appeal raised more than $86,000 for cheetahs and<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir conservation.<br />
GOAL 3<br />
Achieve<br />
Organizational Excellence<br />
and Financial Strength
EVENTS<br />
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•<br />
<strong>Zoo</strong>Fari, Brew at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>, and Boo at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> drew record numbers <strong>of</strong><br />
participants in <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
In <strong>2007</strong>, FONZ fund-raising events raised more than $1 million for<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> and its programs, including:<br />
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Guppy Gala, which produced a net income <strong>of</strong> $68,400.<br />
<strong>Zoo</strong>Fari, which produced a record-high net income <strong>of</strong> $436,500.<br />
Brew at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>, which produced a net income <strong>of</strong> $59,500.<br />
Boo at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>, which produced a net income <strong>of</strong> more than<br />
$242,000 (<strong>the</strong> second most since <strong>the</strong> event began in 1999).<br />
A first-time event, <strong>Zoo</strong>Lights generated extensive publicity and<br />
netted more than $200,000—a remarkable figure for a first-year<br />
event.<br />
SPECIAL CAMPAIGNS<br />
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A FONZ-initiated cell phone recycling effort generated enough<br />
revenue to send five scientists from Gabon to <strong>Zoo</strong>-run conservation<br />
training courses.<br />
The FONZ Giving Tree program raised $19,000 in support <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
animal care and enrichment.<br />
THE FONZ AFFINITY CARD<br />
•<br />
The FONZ Visa Affinity Card Program raised more than $38,000 to<br />
support FONZ efforts to raise funds for <strong>Zoo</strong> exhibits and programs.
A BRIGHT FUTURE<br />
On its 50th anniversary, FONZ will work even harder to support <strong>the</strong> Smithsonian’s <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> as it continues<br />
to stride toward <strong>the</strong> goal <strong>of</strong> being <strong>the</strong> world’s finest zoo by 2016. In 2008, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> will complete a new facilities<br />
master plan. The enhancements and projects drawn up in this plan will require FONZ to raise funds to help carry<br />
<strong>the</strong>m to fruition. Already, we are helping develop resources needed to build Elephant Trails, refresh and renovate<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r exhibits, and support education and conservation programs. Slated for completion in 2011, Elephant Trails<br />
will provide a cutting-edge facility for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s Asian elephants, as well as a fascinating chance for visitors to see<br />
elephant interactions in expanded, enriching indoor and outdoor settings.<br />
To support <strong>the</strong>se and o<strong>the</strong>r exciting <strong>Zoo</strong> endeavors, we will follow our own new strategic plan to make FONZ one<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> finest zoo-support organizations in <strong>the</strong> world. Our staff, board members, and volunteers will work to meet<br />
<strong>the</strong>se goals, but also must continue to rely upon <strong>the</strong> critical support provided by individuals, families, foundations,<br />
and corporations that share our commitment to <strong>the</strong> Earth’s wildlife and its future.
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JOIN FONZ<br />
•<br />
Receive exclusive benefits, including free parking, shopping discounts,<br />
special invitations to events, and publications such as <strong>Zoo</strong>Goer and<br />
Wildlife Adventures.<br />
MAKE A DONATION<br />
•<br />
With your support, we can build new facilities, support education<br />
programs, and fund research to conserve endangered species like Asian<br />
elephants, giant pandas, and cheetahs. Your employer may even match<br />
your donation, and your gift is tax deductible to <strong>the</strong> extent allowed<br />
by law.<br />
USE A FONZ CREDIT CARD<br />
•<br />
FOR ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY,<br />
GIVE FONZ your GIFT <strong>of</strong> SUPPORT<br />
When you use <strong>the</strong> FONZ credit card, a percentage <strong>of</strong> your net<br />
purchases is donated to <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> animal programs. Get your card<br />
today by calling 1-866-438-6262 (priority code QD9N).<br />
VISIT THE ZOO<br />
•<br />
Admission is free. When you park, shop, and attend special events at<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>, proceeds benefit our global conservation efforts.<br />
ATTEND AN EVENT<br />
•<br />
More than a dozen special events held throughout <strong>the</strong> year make a<br />
well-timed trip to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> a great excuse, a great escape, and a fine way<br />
to support <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s wildlife-conservation efforts.<br />
VOLUNTEER<br />
•<br />
Engage visitors with our conservation messages and help with <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
education programs, animal care and behavior watches, special events,<br />
and more.
ADOPT A SPECIES<br />
•<br />
The <strong>Zoo</strong>’s endangered animals need you! Help support <strong>the</strong> care <strong>of</strong><br />
2,000 animals at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> by adopting one today. Adopt packages make<br />
great gifts for those you love, or just for you.<br />
KIDS’ ADOPT<br />
•<br />
Your $50 donation helps support <strong>the</strong> Giant Panda Conservation Fund<br />
and provides your child with a packet <strong>of</strong> fun panda-<strong>the</strong>med items.<br />
PLAN FOR THE FUTURE<br />
•<br />
In 2008, FONZ will celebrate 50 successful years <strong>of</strong> partnership with <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>.<br />
Help us make <strong>the</strong> next 50 years as fruitful as <strong>the</strong> first.<br />
Designate FONZ as a beneficiary <strong>of</strong> your life insurance, IRA, or estate.<br />
These gifts generally avoid probate and may also reduce estate and<br />
capital-gains taxes. Charitable trusts and gift annuities can also provide<br />
income and reduce taxes during your lifetime.<br />
SPONSOR AN EVENT<br />
•<br />
Through event sponsorship, corporations capture <strong>the</strong> attention <strong>of</strong><br />
thousands <strong>of</strong> Washington metro-area families. Sponsor contributions<br />
also support <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s important wildlife-conservation and education<br />
programs.<br />
HOST YOUR OWN EVENT<br />
•<br />
Corporations, associations, and o<strong>the</strong>rs who give unrestricted gifts to<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> get to cosponsor a special event such as a dinner, reception,<br />
picnic, or similar activity.<br />
Go to www.fonz.org/support.htm or call (202) 633-4470 for details.<br />
FONZ is a 501(C)(3) nonpr<strong>of</strong>it organization.
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<strong>2007</strong> FONZ REvENuES and EXpENSES<br />
REvENuE<br />
<strong>2007</strong> 2006<br />
THOUSANDS<br />
Visitor Services 11,931 13,152<br />
Membership 2,860 2,185<br />
Gifts and Grants 2,800 4,467<br />
Events 2,677 1,867<br />
Investment Income 521 513<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r 104 164<br />
total Revenue 20,893 22,347<br />
EXpENSE<br />
THOUSANDS<br />
Visitor Services 8,466 9,215<br />
Fundraising and Membership 1,933 1,691<br />
Education and Communication 1,739 1,531<br />
Events 1,387 913<br />
Direct Support to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> 3,839 5,124<br />
Management Support 2,137 1,993<br />
total Expense 20,327 21,161<br />
Excess <strong>of</strong> Revenues 566 1,186
57%<br />
REVENUES<br />
Visitor Services<br />
Membership<br />
Gifts and Grants<br />
Events<br />
Investment Income<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r<br />
14%<br />
13%<br />
13%<br />
2%<br />
1%<br />
42%<br />
EXPENSES<br />
Visitor Services<br />
Fundraising and Membership<br />
Education and Communication<br />
Events<br />
14%<br />
Direct Support to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
Management Support<br />
10%<br />
8%<br />
19%<br />
7%
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<strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> completed ano<strong>the</strong>r strong financial year in <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
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Visitor Services recorded a second strong year <strong>of</strong> revenues in <strong>2007</strong>,<br />
which included new food choices, new store displays and merchandise<br />
choices, and improved customer services.<br />
Membership revenues exceeded $2.8 million from <strong>the</strong> generous<br />
support <strong>of</strong> our many members and participation in exciting <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
programs, including Nature Camp, Snore & Roar overnights, and<br />
ongoing educational classes for children <strong>of</strong> all ages.<br />
Donors contributed an additional $2.8 million in <strong>2007</strong> and $4.5<br />
million during 2006 and allowed FONZ to fund important programs<br />
like <strong>the</strong> construction <strong>of</strong> a cheetah breeding facility at CRC, animal<br />
enrichment, and critical medicine and veterinary support to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>.<br />
An additional $2.6 million and $160,000 in support was raised by<br />
our development staff for <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> but given directly to <strong>the</strong><br />
Smithsonian for <strong>the</strong> benefit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>’s various projects.<br />
Our new winter event <strong>Zoo</strong>Lights, helped bring in record revenues for<br />
our Events department in <strong>2007</strong> by attracting about 40,000 visitors<br />
during a traditionally slow time <strong>of</strong> year.<br />
Investment income was successful in contributing more than $1<br />
million dollars to <strong>the</strong> financial position <strong>of</strong> FONZ over <strong>the</strong> last<br />
two years.<br />
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For <strong>the</strong> second straight year, <strong>the</strong> generous support <strong>of</strong> members, donors,<br />
and visitors helped FONZ record revenues in excess <strong>of</strong> $21 million.<br />
Visitor Services departments continue to enhance customer services at<br />
a lower cost than in 2006.<br />
Education and Communication expenses supported our 1,800<br />
volunteers effort, innovative learning opportunities for schools and<br />
<strong>the</strong> general public, and <strong>the</strong> publication <strong>of</strong> FONZ’s premier magazine,<br />
<strong>Zoo</strong>Goer.<br />
FONZ has provided almost $9 million in direct cash support to<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>, including its active capital projects, over <strong>the</strong> last<br />
two years.<br />
In total, FONZ spent more than $40 million on various important<br />
FONZ and <strong>Zoo</strong> programs during <strong>2007</strong> and 2006.
<strong>2007</strong> FONZ cONTRIbuTORS cONTRIbuTORS/dONORS and dONORS OF FINANcIAl <strong>of</strong> FINANcIAl SuppORT<br />
THANK YOU.<br />
FONZ values your<br />
contributions and appreciates<br />
your support.<br />
Thanks to you, we can<br />
continue to connect<br />
people with wildlife and help<br />
<strong>the</strong> Smithsonian’s <strong>National</strong><br />
<strong>Zoo</strong> care for animals at <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Zoo</strong> and save <strong>the</strong>m in <strong>the</strong> wild.
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<strong>2007</strong> FONZ cONTRIbuTORS and dONORS <strong>of</strong> FINANcIAl SuppORT<br />
$1,000,000 +<br />
The J. Willard and Alice S.<br />
Marriott Foundation<br />
Mr. William P. McClure<br />
$200,000 +<br />
Pepco<br />
$100,000 +<br />
Fujifilm<br />
$75,000+<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mars<br />
Ms. Mara Strock<br />
$50,000+<br />
Anonymous<br />
GEICO<br />
The Nature Conservancy<br />
The Summit Fund <strong>of</strong><br />
Washington<br />
United Airlines<br />
$20,000+<br />
AZA Conservation<br />
Endowment Fund<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Block<br />
The David Bohnett Foundation<br />
Booz Allen Hamilton<br />
Chevy Chase Bank, FSB<br />
Coca-Cola Company<br />
CVS/pharmacy<br />
Decade Lead Annuity Trust<br />
ExxonMobil Corporation<br />
Fort Worth <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Linke<br />
The Estate <strong>of</strong> May L. Brook<br />
The Ohrstrom Foundation<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Owen<br />
Rosenthal Jaguar/Land Rover<br />
<strong>of</strong> Tysons and Chantilly<br />
SunTrust Bank<br />
Wallace Genetic Foundation<br />
Whole Foods Market<br />
$15,000+<br />
Amstel Light<br />
Arcana Foundation, Inc.<br />
Mrs. Ann H. Bissell<br />
Giant Food<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Clinton Kelly<br />
Lyondell Chemical Company<br />
Mr. Thomas Laco<br />
Shared Earth Foundation<br />
Siemens Building Technologies<br />
Verizon Wireless<br />
Wrigley’s<br />
$10,000+<br />
Ms. Marcie Bane<br />
Mr. and Mrs. W. Clark Bunting<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher<br />
Capuano<br />
Naomi & Nehemiah Cohen<br />
Foundation<br />
Mr. Eldon Crowell<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Raul J. Fernandez<br />
Mr. Erwin M. Gudelsky<br />
The Mark and Carol Hyman<br />
Fund<br />
Ms. Shelley Kay and<br />
Mr. Al Policicchio<br />
B.J. Killian Foundation<br />
The Maren Fund <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Philanthropic Collaborative, Inc<br />
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus<br />
Foundation<br />
Mr. Philip D. Reed<br />
The Roth Family<br />
Starbucks C<strong>of</strong>fee Company<br />
T.I.G.E.R.S.<br />
Mr. James Weinberg<br />
$5,000+<br />
Allied Advertising<br />
Anonymous<br />
Anonymous<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Arundel<br />
Baker, Donelson, Bearman,<br />
Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC<br />
Mrs. Louise R. Beale<br />
Ms. Patricia Bradley<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Burka<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Callen<br />
Chartered Health Plan, Inc.<br />
Columbus <strong>Zoo</strong>logical Gardens<br />
Comcast<br />
DC Chartered Health Plan, Inc.<br />
Mr. Russell Frey<br />
Mr. Cary Frieze<br />
Ms. Virginia Fulton<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gaffney<br />
Mr. Lloyd Howell<br />
International Business Machines<br />
Corporation (IBM)<br />
Jungle Book<br />
The Estate <strong>of</strong> Genevieve Lipinski<br />
Martin’s Herend Imports, Inc.<br />
Mead Family Foundation<br />
Ms. Suzanne L. Morgan<br />
Mr. Fables Wildlife<br />
Conservation Fund “Footsteps”<br />
Mr. Thomas Nides<br />
Panda Express<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest S.<br />
Rosenberg<br />
The Honorable and Mrs. Ronald<br />
Rosenfeld<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mat<strong>the</strong>w V.<br />
Roswell<br />
Mr. David Smith<br />
Mr. and Mrs. George Stone<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Sveda<br />
The China Society<br />
Truland Systems Corporation<br />
United States Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Agriculture<br />
White & Case<br />
Ms. Susan Yarnell<br />
<strong>Zoo</strong>logical Society <strong>of</strong> San Diego<br />
$2,500+<br />
Alhambra School District<br />
N0. 68<br />
Allstate Insurance Company<br />
American Bird Conservancy<br />
American Trucking Associations<br />
Anheuser Busch Companies<br />
Bailey Law Group<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bartlett
Mr. and Mrs. Everett H. Bayliss<br />
Mr. Thomas K. Berger<br />
Mr. Gunnar Bergstrom<br />
Ms. Ruth Berman<br />
Mr. M. John Berry<br />
Ms. Rita Burke<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Colby<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Peter E. Dunn<br />
Mr. Steven A. Elmendorf<br />
Fannie Mae<br />
Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund<br />
Mr. James F. Hinchman<br />
Ms. Laura H<strong>of</strong>fman<br />
Ms. Nettie A. Horne and Mr. S.<br />
Haynes<br />
Johnson Lambert & Co. LLP<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon T. Katz<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kriendler<br />
Mrs. Amanda Leiter<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lynch<br />
Miller Brewing Company<br />
Nashville <strong>Zoo</strong>, Inc.<br />
Ms. Audrey L. Newton<br />
Ms. Anne O’Rourke<br />
Point Defiance <strong>Zoo</strong> &<br />
Aquarium<br />
Puerto Rico Tourism<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Ring<br />
Ms. Toni A. Ritzenberg<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Rivers<br />
Roger Williams Park <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
Mr. Samuel Rubenstein<br />
Science News<br />
The Abe and Kathryn Selsky<br />
Foundation, Inc.<br />
Mr. Andrew Shore<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Smith<br />
Smithsonian Publishing<br />
Ms. Sheila Stinson<br />
Ms. Carol Kay Stocker<br />
Tamagotchi<br />
TowPath Renewable Ventures<br />
Truland Walker Seal Joint<br />
Venture<br />
Ms. Monique Van Stiphout and<br />
Mr. Justin Connealy<br />
Velsor Properties LLC<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ladislaus von<br />
H<strong>of</strong>fmann<br />
Mr. David Webber and Ms.<br />
Joelle Faucher<br />
Mr. Eric Weiss<br />
Ms. Leslie S. Wilkes and Ms.<br />
Marzanne Claiborne<br />
$1,000+<br />
Mr. Terry Albertson and<br />
Ms. Kathy Blackburn<br />
Mr. William Alcorn<br />
Mr. Eric Alexander and<br />
Ms. Cristina Arumi<br />
Anonymous<br />
Mr. William Askey<br />
Ms. Eleanor Balaban<br />
Ms. Laura Beauchamp and<br />
Mr. Chris J. Feldmann<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Tyson Becker<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Harold<br />
Bengeyfield<br />
Ms. Christine Bibler<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mat<strong>the</strong>w Bishop<br />
Ms. Sarah R. Bogdanovitch<br />
The Bradley Family Fund<br />
Shirley Brownrigg Charitable<br />
Trust<br />
Col. A.G. Burbank, (Ret.)<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burdett<br />
Mr. and Mrs. B. Bernei<br />
Burgunder<br />
Ms. Roxana Burris<br />
Ms. Cheryl J. Calhoun<br />
Capitol Services Inc.<br />
Mr. Tim J. Cass<br />
Mr. Peter Caylor<br />
Ms. Anne Chiapella and<br />
Mr. John Frye<br />
Ms. Nicole Chestang<br />
Mrs. Doro<strong>the</strong>a Clark<br />
Ms. Ruth Compton<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Keith A.<br />
Courshon<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Cowan<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Cowles<br />
The Embassy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Czech<br />
Republic<br />
Dean S. Edmonds Foundation<br />
Denver <strong>Zoo</strong>logical Gardens<br />
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Didden<br />
Ms. Susan Fant<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton A. Fields<br />
Ms. Lauren Freeman<br />
Graduate Management<br />
Admission Council<br />
Ms. Linda George<br />
Mr. Paul Green and Ms. Patricia<br />
A. Watson<br />
Mr. Robert Gruhl and<br />
Ms. Stephanie Stone<br />
Dr. J. Alex Haller and Dr. Emily<br />
Haller<br />
Ms. Cassandra Hanley and<br />
Mr. Marc Cumerlin<br />
Ms. Susan Hendrickson and<br />
Mr. Robert S. Kohn<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Vico E. Henriques<br />
Mr. Stephen Hersey and<br />
Ms. Jessica Cook<br />
Ms. Maria Ho<br />
Honolulu <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
Mr. William L. Hopkins<br />
Mr. and Mrs. K. Adrian<br />
Hunnings<br />
The Isberg/Glenn/Freese Family<br />
John Ball <strong>Zoo</strong>logical Society<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Johnson<br />
Reverend Earl Johnson and<br />
Dr. Douglas Ward<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Kessler<br />
Mr. Peter B. Kibbee<br />
Ms. Deborah Knuckey<br />
Mr. Jeffrey Lande<br />
Ms. Sarah Lawson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert LeDoux<br />
Ms. Joanna Lehmann<br />
Mr. James Lintott and<br />
Ms. May Liang<br />
Mr. Timothy Lunsford and<br />
Ms. Lynn Litchy<br />
Ms. Linda MacLachlan<br />
Ms. Ann T. Maiatico<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John W.<br />
Marriott, III<br />
Mr. Gregory Melanson and
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<strong>2007</strong> FONZ cONTRIbuTORS and dONORS <strong>of</strong> FINANcIAl SuppORT<br />
Mr. Daniel Anderson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney H. Mills,<br />
Jr.<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Roscoe Moore<br />
Ms. Vanessa Morgan<br />
Ms. Pamela Murphy<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J.<br />
Newberry<br />
Mr. Randy A. Noranbrock and<br />
Mrs. Elizabeth W. Beaty<br />
Ms. Liesly Okuda<br />
Omni Shoreham Hotel<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Carl K.<br />
Oppenheim<br />
Mr. Dave Paintor<br />
Mr. Paul L. Peck<br />
Mr. Terry Peel<br />
Pittsburgh <strong>Zoo</strong> and PPG<br />
Aquarium<br />
Precision Management Solutions<br />
Mr. Charles P. Price<br />
Mr. Douglas L. Price<br />
Prospect Waterpro<strong>of</strong>ing<br />
Company<br />
Mr. Purvi Rajani<br />
Ms. Marie Ridder<br />
Ms. Laura Roth<br />
Ms. Sue Ruff<br />
Ms. Hattie Ruttenberg and Mr.<br />
Jonathan Molot<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Salas<br />
Margaret & Richard Schmidt<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Schneck<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Vince Sedwick<br />
Ms. Roberta L. Seymour<br />
Shorb Land and Development<br />
Company, Inc.<br />
Mr. David W. Slingerland and<br />
Ms. Mary B. Chor<br />
Ms. Christine V. Somers<br />
Mr. Paul Sprenger<br />
Mr. Sidney Stolz and Mr. David<br />
Hatfield<br />
T. Rowe Price Associates<br />
Foundation, Inc.<br />
Tell Foundation<br />
Ms. Jacqueline Thomas<br />
TowPath Renewable Ventures<br />
Mr. and Mrs. George Tsantes<br />
The United States Trust<br />
Company<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Urbano<br />
Utah <strong>Zoo</strong>logical Society<br />
Mr. Wouter K. Vanderwal<br />
The Walden Trust<br />
Ms. Pheny Weidman<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Weiss<br />
Jack and Kathi Wells<br />
Mr. John Whitaker<br />
Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Wilfong<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Williams<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wilshere<br />
$500+<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Byrle M. Abbin<br />
Dr. John P. Andelin and Dr.<br />
Virginia C. Ge<strong>of</strong>frey<br />
Anonymous<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Avery<br />
The Baltimore <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
Jennifer M. Barlament & Family<br />
Mr. and Mrs. A.G. W. Biddle III<br />
Ms. Carolyn Bassin<br />
Dr. Janice M. Beaverson and<br />
Mr. Michael C. Buckler<br />
Ms. Caroline Blydenburgh<br />
Ms. Jenny Brown<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Buchanan<br />
Dr. Deborah L. Callanan and<br />
Mr. Neal R. Wagner<br />
Ms. Kathryn T. Campbell<br />
Mr. David Ca<strong>the</strong>y<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Wiley A.<br />
Chambers<br />
Mr. Sui Cheng<br />
Dr. and Dr. Heidi Chua<br />
Mrs. P.J. Clay<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Clem<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Collier<br />
The Community Foundation for<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>National</strong> Capital Region<br />
Mr. Kent Conrad and Ms. Lucy<br />
Calautti<br />
Conservation International<br />
Linda A. Corey<br />
County <strong>of</strong> Loudon, Virginia<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Crosier<br />
Mr. Steven M. Crutchfield and<br />
Ms. Eloise Hatfield<br />
Mr. Christopher B. Cyrway<br />
Mr. Steven Davidson and Ms.<br />
Claudia Callaway<br />
Mr. Philip J. De Amelia<br />
Betsy B. DeLong<br />
Ms. Tamsen G. Dewitt<br />
Ms. Judith T. Dolan<br />
Ms. Jennifer Donovan<br />
Liam & Jack Donovan<br />
Mr. Thomas Ede<br />
Eleanor L. Emch<br />
Fannie Mae Foundation<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Farling<br />
Fea<strong>the</strong>rs MC<br />
Dr. Lorry Fenner<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Craig Fields<br />
Ms. Isabel Fox<br />
Frank W. Brown Elementary<br />
School<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gelman<br />
George Mason University<br />
Ms. Alisa Goldstein<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A.<br />
Gottschalk<br />
Mrs. Lillian Hagener<br />
Patty Hankins & Bill Lawrence<br />
Ms. Anne Herbster<br />
Ms. Emma Hom and Ms.<br />
Jennifer McGee<br />
Mr. and Mrs. R. Richard Hood<br />
Ms. Lillith Houseman<br />
Ms. April Hovanec<br />
Ms. Amy Hue<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Mr. Mark Humphrey<br />
Jacksonville <strong>Zoo</strong>logical Park<br />
Ms. and Mr. Clifford Jacobs<br />
Mr. Victor Jakway<br />
Ms. Mary R. Jamieson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jennings<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David S. Jernigan<br />
The Jock Family<br />
Julia Johnson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson<br />
Jacqueline T. Karel<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David T. Kenney
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kushan<br />
Mr. Chad Lash and<br />
Ms. Caryn Wagner<br />
Ms. Grace Lawson and<br />
Ms. Sarah Snyder<br />
Mr. Neil Lehrer<br />
Ms. Kira Lieberman<br />
Ms. Jan Lipkin<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Locascio<br />
Louisville/Jefferson County<br />
Metro Government<br />
Mr. Scott Lounsberry<br />
Mrs. Elaine Lucas and<br />
Mr. Jack Lucas<br />
Mr. Jonathan Malpass<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mannes<br />
Ms. Carol Marks<br />
Ms. Diann Martin<br />
Martinsburg Public Library<br />
Mr. Jonathan A. Mazur and Ms.<br />
Jennifer O’Boyle<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Paul McAree<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R.<br />
McNichols<br />
Ms. Judith Mentuck<br />
Ms. Jacqueline Michaels<br />
Mr. Daniel H. Miles<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Miller<br />
Ms. Joanna A. Miller<br />
Mr. and Mrs. D. Richard Miller<br />
Ms. Elizabeth M. Molloy and<br />
Mr. Timothy E. Welch<br />
Ms. Nancy Moon and Mr. Dayn<br />
R. Smith<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Mueller<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Navari<br />
Dane A. Nichols<br />
Mr. Robert K. Oaks<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Padovano<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Peterson<br />
Ms. Christine A. Pinkowicz and<br />
Mr. Brian Craig<br />
Mr. Lundy E. Pixton<br />
Potawatomi <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
Theresa A. Pote<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Prescott<br />
John Price<br />
John H. Price<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quinn<br />
Brad Raisher<br />
Mr. Marion Rawson<br />
Mr. Christopher Regan and<br />
Mrs. Susan Regan<br />
Mr. Kurt J. Reisenberg<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Steven S.<br />
Ridenhour<br />
Ms. Susan H. Robeson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Evan Rosenberg<br />
Dr. Shalom and Ann Saar<br />
Saint Louis <strong>Zoo</strong>logical Park<br />
Ms. Elizabeth Sapp<br />
Mr. Stephen F. Schaeffer<br />
Ms. Sarah Schain<br />
Jean Schiro-Zavela and<br />
Vance Zavela<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Schorr<br />
Mr. Mel Schwing<br />
Ms. Julie Seeley<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Segal<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin F. Sembler<br />
Ms. Ynette Shelkin and<br />
Mr. James Adams<br />
Mr. John T. Sheridan, Jr.<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Skinner<br />
Dr. Bernard Slosberg and<br />
Ms. Mary B. Chor<br />
Ms. Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Stephens<br />
Stiles Family Dentistry<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stolarski<br />
Ms. Amanda Stott and<br />
Mr. Glyn Owen<br />
Dr. Tina H. Straley<br />
Mr. Jeffrey Taft<br />
The Joseph R. Takats<br />
Foundation<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Tanous<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Nan<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Thangarajah<br />
Ms. Elizabeth J. Townsend<br />
Ms. Jacqueline Truesdale<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Tucker<br />
Linda and Bill Varner<br />
Mr. Ralph C. Voltmer and<br />
Ms. Tracy A. Davis<br />
Ms. Nancy G. Walker<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weiner<br />
Ms. Anne Welsh<br />
Ms. Sophie Wiener<br />
Ms. Amanda F. Wilcox<br />
Mr. Christopher M. Williams<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wirin<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robin Wisnosky<br />
World Views<br />
Mr. David Ziegler<br />
$250+<br />
Mr. Willliam Allbert<br />
Ms. Aileen Allen<br />
Mrs. Lynn Alloy<br />
Ms. Valerie Amerkhail<br />
Atlanta <strong>Zoo</strong>logical Society<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William Bacchus<br />
Ms. Mary E. Bane<br />
Mr. Joseph Baroudi<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barringer<br />
Dr. Jordan Baruch<br />
Ms. Barbara P. Birnman and<br />
Mr. Paul LaMasters<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blumer<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Borsuk<br />
Mr. Pikkwan Boston<br />
Mr. Sean Brandt and<br />
Ms. Dorothy Herman<br />
Mr. Robert Brent<br />
Ms. Megan Brody<br />
Ms. Alice Brown<br />
Mrs. Monique Buckles<br />
Ms. Christy Budenbender<br />
Buffalo <strong>Zoo</strong>logical Gardens<br />
Mrs. Josephine Burman<br />
Mr. Mason Butler<br />
Ms. Mary Camp<br />
Ms. Mary Carpenter and<br />
Mr. Adam Zagorin<br />
Mr. George Casey<br />
Ms. Ingrid Catron and<br />
Mr. Chris Catron<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Cavey<br />
Mr. Jam Cellar<br />
Mrs. Joan Challinor<br />
Ms. Susanna Choy<br />
Christel House Academy<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Christensen<br />
Ms. Jennifer Clark
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Mr. and Mrs. John Coletta<br />
Mr. J. M. Compton<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Randolph Cook<br />
Ms. Andrea Cope<br />
The Corporate Insurance<br />
Management Association<br />
(CIMA)<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Croxton<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curran<br />
Mr. Thomas Cushing<br />
Ms. Joanne Daly<br />
Ms. Denise Darnell<br />
Ms. Claire Davis<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Del Sontro<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Denault<br />
Ms. Susan H. Devogel<br />
Mr. Dennis G. Dillie<br />
Ms. Denise Dion<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Dixon<br />
Ms. Glennalee K. Donnelly<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Doughten<br />
Ms. Nancy Douglas<br />
Miss Dorothy Downing<br />
Ms. Karen Doyne<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dudek<br />
Ms. Rosemarie Duffy<br />
Mrs. Ellen Eager<br />
Mr. Ronald R. Eckert<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James Fa<strong>the</strong>ree<br />
Dr. Gary Fender<br />
Mr. Ian C. Fette and<br />
Mr. Cal Fette<br />
Ms. Nancy Folger<br />
Ms. Rhonda Forbes<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Ford<br />
Ms. Christine Fowler<br />
Ms. Barbara Francis<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Chester<br />
Freedenthal<br />
Ms. Dawn French<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Fulton<br />
Mr. Kalongi Futrell<br />
Ms. Ca<strong>the</strong>rine E. Gahres and<br />
Mr. James E. Woolford<br />
Ms. Delores Ganna<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Narendra Ganti<br />
Mr. William Ge<strong>of</strong>frion<br />
George Mason University<br />
Germantown <strong>Friends</strong> School<br />
Ms. Valerie Giarusso<br />
Ms. Rhonda Giddon and Mr.<br />
David Giddon<br />
Mr. Stephen S. Girard, Jr.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. George Gonzalez<br />
Mr. Alan Gourley and<br />
Ms. Sarah Brown<br />
Ms. Linda Greenhouse<br />
Mr. Rob Griffen<br />
Mr. Bud Guidry<br />
Mr. Joseph Gutsick<br />
Ms. Joanne Haakinson<br />
Mr. Aaron Halpern<br />
Mr. Rockwell Hammond, Jr.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Val Hawkins<br />
Mr. Douglas Hearsey and<br />
Ms. Mary Kate Breeden<br />
Mrs. Robert Herman<br />
Ms. Barbara L. Herwig<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hetzel<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Hillmann<br />
Ms. Deborah Howe<br />
Mr. Jamie Howser<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Hunt<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hunter<br />
Ms. M. Ruth Hunter<br />
Indianapolis <strong>Zoo</strong>logical Park<br />
Ms. Cynthia Jackson<br />
Mr. Michael L. Jakubasz and<br />
Ms. Sara Hallager<br />
Ms. Jennifer Jenson<br />
Mr. Donald C. Johnsen<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson<br />
Mr. Marshall Jones and<br />
Ms. Cornelia C. Folghum<br />
Mr. Stanley Jones<br />
Ms. Bonnie Joranko and<br />
Mr. Michael Burke<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Karsten<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Z. Katz<br />
Ms. Margaret Kay<br />
Ms. Rachael Kazdan<br />
Ms. Lois H. Kemp<br />
Mr. Nathan Kendrick<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Charles King<br />
Ms. Sally Koeln<br />
Mr. Dan J. Kroll<br />
Ms. Charlotte Kuenen and<br />
Mr. David Kirstein<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Wally Kulesza<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Kuray<br />
Mr. Milton H. Lackey, Jr.<br />
Mr. Eric Ladd<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Lang<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Larsen<br />
Ms. Deborah Leafty<br />
Dr. Diane M. LeDonne<br />
Ms. Sarah J. Lennon<br />
Ms. Erin Leveton and<br />
Ms. Margaret Lancaster<br />
Mr. Patrick Lewsen and<br />
Ms. Lydia Best<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lindenfeld<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loomis<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Loveless<br />
Lowry Park <strong>Zoo</strong>logical Gardens<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Mackay<br />
Mr. Brendan Magner and<br />
Mrs. Mary M. Banlor<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Mahan<br />
Mr. and Mrs.Charles Maluzzi<br />
Dr. Marilyn A. Marquardt<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Martel<br />
Ms. Chosun S. Mastriani<br />
Mr. Theodore Mastroianni<br />
Ms. Julia Ma<strong>the</strong>son and<br />
Mr. Tim Slagle<br />
Ms. Suzanne Matsuda<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus<br />
McBride<br />
McClanahan’s 6th Grade Class<br />
Mrs. Emily McMahon<br />
TowPath Renewable Ventures<br />
Mr. Martin S. Micklin<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Middough<br />
Ms. Eveline Mieville-Roberts<br />
Ms. Kathleen S. Miles<br />
Ms. Joanna A. Miller<br />
Mr. John W. Miller<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James Misantone<br />
Mr. Daniel Moy<br />
Mr. David E. Muenzer and<br />
Ms. Melissa Schwartz
Ms. Lisa Mulligan and<br />
Mr. Kevin McCarthy<br />
Ms. Sharon H. Napoliello<br />
Dr. and Mrs. James Nestell<br />
Mr. Gregory R. New<br />
Mr. Mat<strong>the</strong>w Nguyen<br />
Ms. Nina A. Nichols<br />
North American Association for<br />
Environmental Education<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Kaname Okada<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Olmstead<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jack O’Rourke<br />
Ms. Bridget O’Toote<br />
Ms. Elsie B. Paull<br />
Ms. Altha B. Pearcy<br />
Ms. Melanie Pease and Mr. Jim<br />
Davidson<br />
Dr. Terry M. Phillips and<br />
Ms. Jennifer H. Madans<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Powers<br />
Mr. Horst D. Ralston<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ratia<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Reed<br />
Mrs. Alexis A. Reynolds<br />
Mr. Daniel Riordan<br />
Ms. Lee Ritger<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Romich<br />
Ms. Jen Rosecrans<br />
Mr. Robert Rova<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rumsey<br />
Ms. Paivi Salonen and Mr. John<br />
Whitsett<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Samuels<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Russ Savage<br />
Mr. Perri Schelat<br />
Mr. Kenneth Schroeder and<br />
Ms. Roberta Cook<br />
Ms. Ruby R. Schropp<br />
Mr. Neil Schwartz and<br />
Mrs. Maxine Knisley<br />
Mr. Francoise Seillier and<br />
Ms. Nina Moiseiwitsch<br />
Mr. Jeremy D. Selengut and<br />
Ms. Jessica Sunshine<br />
Mr. Harry Severin<br />
Mr. Parks Shackelford and<br />
Ms. Julie Anna Potts<br />
Ms. Laura Shellhase<br />
Mrs. Karen Shumake<br />
Ms. Elena Shuvalov<br />
Mr. Ralph Sievers and<br />
Mrs. Kathleen L. Sievers<br />
Six Flags Great Adventure<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard W.<br />
Skinner<br />
Ms. Meredith J. Smith<br />
Mrs. Sydney Snyder<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Solomon<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Charles C.<br />
Speelman<br />
Mr. Tim Stahmer<br />
Ms. Kristen Stanton and Ms.<br />
Edith Stanton<br />
Mr. John K. Starr and Ms. Judy<br />
Holland<br />
Ms. Janet Steele<br />
Ms. Ann Stewart<br />
Mrs. Stacey Stewart<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Strochak<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dean W. Sulpy<br />
Ms. Carolyn Tager<br />
Mr. Jeff Taylor<br />
Mr. Chet Thaker<br />
Mr. Alexander Thier<br />
Mr. Michael Thompson<br />
Ms. Elisabeth Thompson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin W.<br />
Thoron<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Tobey<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Torgovitsky<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Bobbi G.<br />
Townsend<br />
Ms. Hea<strong>the</strong>r Townsend<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Trudel<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Tucker<br />
Ms. Eva F. Tully<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Rochester<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Van<br />
Voorhees<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David<br />
VanderVelden<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Vidovich<br />
Mr. Aaron Walker and Ms. Jane<br />
Hudson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Watkins<br />
Ms. Lee Ann Watson<br />
Ms. Stacy E. Watts<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webber<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Eric H. Weisblatt<br />
Ms. Angela Weisskopf<br />
Ms. Laura M. Welsh<br />
Ms. Wendy Wer<strong>the</strong>imer<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Whipple<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Bryon E. Wiley<br />
Mrs. Dawn Williams<br />
Ms. Jeanne Williams<br />
Mr. Jeffrey H. Williams<br />
Ms. Darlene S. Williamson<br />
Ms. Karen M. Willie<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Williston<br />
Mr. Robert W. Wilson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wirin<br />
Ms. Cynthia L. Wolf<br />
Dr. and Mrs. James<br />
Wollschlager<br />
Ms. Michele Woods<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Woodson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce K. Worden<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Scott K. Wright<br />
Mr. Bradley W. Yoder<br />
Ms. Ruth L. Zetlin
50<br />
<strong>2007</strong> FONZ SpONSORS<br />
<strong>2007</strong> bOO AT ThE ZOO<br />
American Airlines<br />
Clearchannel Communications<br />
Comcast<br />
CVS/pharmacy<br />
Disney Home Entertainment<br />
M&M/Mars<br />
NBC4<br />
Panda Express<br />
Washington Parent<br />
97.1 WASH-FM<br />
Whitmore Printing<br />
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company<br />
Yellow Book USA<br />
<strong>2007</strong> bREw AT ThE ZOO<br />
94.7 The Globe<br />
<strong>2007</strong> EARTh dAY<br />
Fujifilm<br />
Omni Shoreham Hotel<br />
USA Weekend<br />
<strong>2007</strong> EASTER mONdAY<br />
Chartered Health Plan, Inc.<br />
Starbucks C<strong>of</strong>fee Company<br />
Verizon Wireless<br />
WHUR 96.3<br />
<strong>2007</strong> FIESTA muSIcAl<br />
CVS/pharmacy<br />
El Tiempo Latino<br />
Starbucks C<strong>of</strong>fee Company<br />
Telemundo/Channel 64<br />
United States Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Agriculture<br />
Verizon Wireless<br />
Yellow Book USA<br />
<strong>2007</strong> guppY gAlA<br />
The Coca-Cola Company<br />
EU Services<br />
MIX 107.3<br />
Subway<br />
Washington Parent<br />
Whole Foods Market<br />
Yellow Book USA<br />
<strong>2007</strong> JuNglE bOOk<br />
JOuRNEY<br />
Imagination Stage<br />
<strong>2007</strong> NATIONAl ZOOFARI<br />
American Airlines<br />
Amstel Light<br />
Budweiser<br />
Chevy Chase Bank<br />
The Coca-Cola Company<br />
Comcast<br />
EU Services<br />
Fujifilm<br />
GEICO<br />
MIX 107.3<br />
NBC4<br />
Rosenthal Jaguar/ Land Rover<br />
<strong>of</strong> Tysons<br />
Smooth Jazz 105.9 FM<br />
WMAL News Talk 630<br />
participating Restaurants<br />
1789 Restaurant<br />
2941 Restaurant<br />
Acadiana<br />
Addie’s<br />
American Sea Grill<br />
Aria Trattoria<br />
Armand’s Chicago Pizzeria<br />
Bastille<br />
Bebo Trattoria<br />
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream<br />
Best Buns Bread Company<br />
Bistro Bis<br />
Black Market Bistro<br />
Black’s Bar & Kitchen<br />
Blacksalt Fish Market &<br />
Restaurant<br />
BLT Steak<br />
Bobby Van’s Grill<br />
Brasserie Les Halles<br />
Breadline<br />
Butterfield 9<br />
Buzz Bakery<br />
Cabot Creamery<br />
Cacao Fine European Chocolate<br />
Café 15 at S<strong>of</strong>itel<br />
Café Deluxe<br />
Calvert Woodley Discount<br />
Wines & Spirits<br />
The Capital Grille<br />
Carlyle<br />
Catering by Uptown<br />
The Caucus Room<br />
Ceiba<br />
Charlie Palmer Steak<br />
Chef Ge<strong>of</strong>f’s<br />
Chef Ge<strong>of</strong>f’s Downtown<br />
The Chocolate Chick<br />
Clyde’s <strong>of</strong> Chevy Chase<br />
Colvin Run Tavern<br />
D’Acqua<br />
David Greggory<br />
DC Coast<br />
Dino<br />
Equinox<br />
Farrah Olivia by Morou<br />
Fiesta in a Box Catering<br />
Finn & Porter<br />
Firefly<br />
Firehook Bakery and C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
House<br />
Four Seasons Hotel Washington,<br />
DC<br />
The Fourth Estate at <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>National</strong> Press Club<br />
Fresh Start Catering at DC<br />
Central Kitchen<br />
Galileo<br />
Grapeseed<br />
The Grill at <strong>the</strong> Ritz-Carlton<br />
Hotel at Pentagon City<br />
Hank’s Oyster Bar<br />
Hard Times Cafe´<br />
IndeBleu<br />
Indigo Landing<br />
KAZ Sushi Bistro<br />
Kinkead’s<br />
Kyma<br />
Laboratorio del Galileo da<br />
Roberto Donna<br />
La Tasca Spanish Tapas Bar &<br />
Restaurant
Lebanese Taverna<br />
Lia’s Restaurant<br />
L’Oustalet<br />
Maggiano’s Little Italy<br />
Mark & Orlando’s<br />
Maui Wowi<br />
The Melting Pot<br />
Michel Richard Citronelle<br />
Mie N Yu<br />
Mon Ami Gabi<br />
Morton’s, <strong>the</strong> Steakhouse<br />
Nirvana<br />
The Occidental<br />
The Oceanaire Seafood Room<br />
PS 7’s<br />
Perrys<br />
Persimmon<br />
Pinzimini<br />
Potomac Village Deli<br />
Quartermaine C<strong>of</strong>fee Roasters<br />
R & R Catering<br />
Ristorante Luigino<br />
Ristorante Tosca<br />
Robert’s Restaurant at <strong>the</strong> Omni<br />
Shoreham Hotel<br />
Rock Creek<br />
Rocklands Barbeque and Grill<br />
Rosa Mexicano<br />
Rustico Restaurant and Bar<br />
Ruth’s Chris Steak House<br />
Sam & Harry’s<br />
Starbucks C<strong>of</strong>fee Company<br />
Stone’s Throw at <strong>the</strong> Marriott<br />
Wardman Park Hotel<br />
Strike Be<strong>the</strong>sda<br />
Taberna del Alabardero<br />
Teaism<br />
Teatro Goldoni<br />
Ten Penh<br />
Tonic<br />
Tuscana West<br />
Urbana Restaurant and Wine<br />
Bar<br />
Vermilion<br />
Vidalia<br />
Vie de France<br />
Whole Foods Market<br />
Willow Restaurant<br />
Yin Yankee<br />
Zengo<br />
Participating Wineries<br />
Angoves Winery<br />
Beringer Vineyards<br />
Billington<br />
Brancott Vineyards<br />
Calistoga Estate<br />
Chateau Ste. Michelle<br />
E & J Gallo Winery<br />
Fat Bastard Wines<br />
Freixenet Spanish Wines<br />
J. Lohr Winery<br />
Jacob’s Creek<br />
Kendall Jackson<br />
Kenwood Winery<br />
Kobrand Spanish Wines<br />
Linganore Winecellars/<br />
Berrywine Plantations<br />
Little Penguin Wines<br />
Merryvale Winery<br />
Monkey Bay<br />
<strong>National</strong> Distributing Company<br />
Ravenswood Winery<br />
Robert Mondavi<br />
W. J. Deutsch & Sons<br />
Washington Wholesalers<br />
Wild Horse<br />
<strong>2007</strong> SummER SAFARI<br />
cAmp<br />
Whole Foods Market<br />
<strong>2007</strong> SuNSET SERENAdES<br />
Puerto Rico Tourism<br />
Science News<br />
Tamagotchi<br />
94.7 The Globe<br />
Science News<br />
Yellow Book USA<br />
<strong>2007</strong> TIgER cub<br />
bIRThdAY<br />
ExxonMobil Corporation<br />
<strong>2007</strong> ZOOlIghTS<br />
Allstate Insurance Company<br />
Capital Community News<br />
Comcast<br />
Digital City Kiosks<br />
Giant Food Inc.<br />
International Business Machines<br />
Corportation (IBM)<br />
Pepco<br />
SunTrust Bank<br />
Tow Path Partners, LLC<br />
The Washington Examiner<br />
The Washington Post/Kids Post
52<br />
FONZ bOARd OF dIREcTORS<br />
Robyn S. Kravit, President<br />
James F. Hinchman, Vice President<br />
Christopher Capuano, Treasurer<br />
Sue Ruff, Secretary<br />
Thomas B. Arundel<br />
Marcie Bane<br />
Nicole M. Chestang<br />
Jean-Marie Fernandez<br />
Keith J. Greene<br />
Bernard K. Jarvis<br />
Deborah Knuckey<br />
Jeffrey Lande<br />
Timothy P. Lynch<br />
Vicky Marchand<br />
Alison McNally<br />
Peter Michaels<br />
Anne Nicoll O’Rourke<br />
John F. Ring<br />
Andrew M. Shore<br />
Sheila D. Stinson<br />
Brendan Sullivan<br />
Grace Y. Toh<br />
James C. Weinberg<br />
Eric Douglas Weiss<br />
FONZ STAFF dIREcTORS<br />
Robert J. lamb<br />
Executive Director<br />
Rita v. burke<br />
Deputy Executive Director<br />
Tim miller<br />
Controller<br />
Fran bernstein<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Development, Membership,<br />
& Marketing<br />
merva crawford<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Merchandise<br />
Susan lumpkin<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Communications<br />
kurt meyer<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Food Service<br />
pat petrella<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Education, Events, &<br />
Volunteer Services<br />
Rafford Seymour<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Guest Services<br />
laurie Stroman<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Human Resources<br />
ANNuAl REpORT cREdITS<br />
project coordinators<br />
Matt Olear<br />
writer<br />
Howard Youth<br />
Editors<br />
Matt Olear<br />
Jean B. McConville<br />
design<br />
Cathy Anderson<br />
Thanks to <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> photographers Jessie<br />
cohen and mehgan murphy, and to o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
photographers who provided photos for this<br />
report.
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