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leave a legacy As the Zoo approaches its 100th anniversary, the Zoo Century renovations will put us in a position to ensure another 100 years of this wonderful community resource. volunteer at the Zoo! message from the executive director By including the Friends of the Zoo in estate planning, donors realize a host of tax advantages while helping ensure that the Henry Vilas Zoo continues to thrive for generations to come. Bequests can be as simple as the following: “I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to the Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society the amount of $___ for its exempt purposes.” Boris Frank Executive Director, Friends of the Zoo There are several ways to volunteer at the Zoo this summer. For details and to sign up, call 258-9490 or visit our website at vilaszoo.org. For all donations, bequests and charitable gifts to the Friends of the Zoo, the proper legal designation is as follows: Friends of the Zoo 606 S. Randall Ave, Madison WI, 53715 Tax Identification Number 39-6077008 Train Engineer/ Conductor or Carousel Operator Must be 18 years or older. Love of trains, carousels and kids a must! If you are considering leaving a legacy at the Zoo, you can contact the Friends of the Zoo office at 608- 258-9490 for any additional information. Thank you for your interest in the Zoo! Face of the Zoo If you’ve been to the Zoo in the last few weeks you may have seen the new Friends information booths at the entrances. It’s our goal to staff the booths every day to greet visitors, hand out maps, give each young person a “welcome to the Henry Vilas Zoo” trading card and provide information about what’s happening at the Zoo, future plans, news about upcoming special events and membership and donation opportunities. Shifts are 10–12; 12–2; and 2–4 every day of the week. We strongly encourage “family” volunteering for Face of the Zoo...children joining parents and grandparents. Each volunteer receives a $1 Zoo Thank You Buck, redeemable at the food concession stands for each shift you fill. thank you! A big thank you to Sam Martorana from the Henry Vilas Zoo. Sam made clay “Wish Dragons” and sold them to friends and family. Sam graciously donated the money she raised to the Zoo.
supporter spotlight: Jim Hill A life-long resident of Madison, I have grown up enjoying the Henry Villas Zoo and all that it has to offer. And as the father of two, I remember continuing those experiences with my children. Many sunny days were spent exploring the various exhibits, learning centers and, of course, the petting zoo. Those days with my children, their smiles and laughter, will forever remain in my heart. It is my distinct pleasure to be a member of the Henry Villas Zoological Society Board of Directors. Having the opportunity to visit many of the zoo programs throughout the Midwest, it is clear the Henry Villas Zoo is truly exceptional. It not only offers the excitement and educational opportunities to children and families, but does so at no cost to its visitors. No child will have to forego the experiences the Zoo has to offer because of money. the first animal for the Art ZOObilee fundraising project. A four foot fiberglass tiger was brought to life thru the artistry of S.V. Medaris and is now on display at the Overture Center. The Art ZOObilee and Auction event will be held at the Zoo in October. I enjoy working with such a passionate and dedicated board of directors. I know that together we can help keep an amazing community asset thriving and inspiring for years to come. As a member of the board, I hope to do my part to raise funds for capital projects such as the new Arctic Passage. The kid in me also jumped at the opportunity to have my very own tiger! I sponsored Henry Vilas Zoo to celebrate 100 years Madison’s favorite zoo will be celebrating its 100 th birthday in the summer of 2011! You can start to look forward to some fabulous celebrations and zoo renovations over the next year. 100 Years of History On June 30, 1904, Col. William F. and Anna M. Vilas gave a large tract of land to the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association “for the uses and purposes of a public park and pleasure ground.” The park was named in memory of the Vilas’ son, Henry, who died at a young age due to complications from diabetes. In 1911, the first animal exhibits were created, representing the start of the Henry Vilas Zoo. we prepare to be a world class destination for another 100 years. Our Zoo remains free because of the steadfast support of our members and donors like you. Together, we can make Henry Vilas Zoo the greatest small zoo in the U.S. Thank you, Mary Romolino In what has proved to be a defining and truly visionary move, the Vilas Family stipulated that the park always be admission free. As the zoo developed within the park, it too remained free. Today it’s an extraordinary asset that few communities our size can claim. Indeed, our Zoo is one of only a few, no-admission, free parking AZA accredited zoos nationwide. As the Zoo approaches its 100th anniversary, many improvements are well underway as President, Friends of the Zoo Sign up for our Henry Vilas Zoo E-News by visiting our website at www.vilaszoo.org
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