January/February - Memphis Zoo

Published f o r Fr i e n d s o f Th e Me m p h i s Zo oEXZOO-4511BERANCE!Photo courtesy of Buffalo <strong>Zoo</strong>In this issue:3 Nano<strong>Zoo</strong>Check out this brand-new program offeredthrough the <strong>Zoo</strong>’s education department thatteaches all about the tiniest particles of matterthat exist.4 Creature Feature:Meet the MidSouth Gray Wolves Chevyfull page adWe’d like to introduce you to Shiloh, Rocki,Meeka and Dakota — our four gray wolves atTeton Trek. Read about what makes each ofthese canines distinct.5 Keeper’s BlogDo you keep up with the Keeper’s Blog onmemphiszoo.org? Here’s a taste of what you canlearn from the folks who know our animals best.11 <strong>Zoo</strong> News“Kwizera,” a 21-year-old female gorilla, has joinedthe apes at the <strong>Memphis</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>. Find out moreabout this new arrival.Departments:2 Financial Report – Fiscal Year 20096 Conservation7 Education Programs8 2010 Events Calendar9 <strong>January</strong>/<strong>February</strong> Calendar11 <strong>Zoo</strong> News12 Kids’ Activity PageThe <strong>Memphis</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong> is accreditedby the Association of <strong>Zoo</strong>s andAquariums and a member of theWorld Association of <strong>Zoo</strong>s andAquariums. ©2009 <strong>Memphis</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>Exzooberance is a bimonthly <strong>Memphis</strong><strong>Zoo</strong>logical Society publication providinginformation for friends of the <strong>Memphis</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>.Send comments to MZS, 2000 Prentiss Place,<strong>Memphis</strong>, TN 38112, call (901) 276-WILDor log onto www.memphiszoo.org.Vol. XIX, No. 1<strong>Memphis</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>logical SocietyBoard of Directorsas of December 2009Officers:Kelly H. Truitt, ChairDiane Smith and John W. Stokes, Jr., Vice ChairsGene Holcomb, TreasurerJoseph C. DeWane, M.D., SecretaryCarol W. Prentiss, Past ChairDirectors:F. Norfleet AbstonRobert A. CoxThomas C.Farnsworth, IIIDiana HullHenry A. HuttonDorothy KirschRobert C. LanierJoyce A. MollerupHonorary Lifetime Directors:Donna K. FisherRoger T. Knox, President EmeritusScott P. LedbetterFrank M. NorfleetSenator James R. SasserRebecca Webb WilsonJason RothschildKarl A. SchledwitzLucy ShawRichard C. ShawBrooke SparksJoe WarrenRobin P. WatsonRussell T. Wigginton, Jr.Ex Officio:Dr. Chuck Brady, <strong>Zoo</strong> President & CEOBill Morrison, City Council RepresentativeBob Drake, Docent/Volunteer RepresentativeCredits:Abbey Dane, Editor / WriterBrian Carter, Managing EditorGeri Meltzer, Art DirectorJennifer Coleman, Copy EditorToof Printing, PrinterExzooberance paper generously donated byInternational Paper employees<strong>Zoo</strong> Admission Hours:March - October 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.November - <strong>February</strong> 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.• Grounds close one hour after last admission• <strong>Zoo</strong> Closed: Thanksgiving Day,Christmas Eve & Christmas DayOur Mission:Connecting people with wildlife.<strong>Memphis</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>, Ya Ya and Le Leare trademarks of the <strong>Memphis</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>.®Front cover photo by Jon Pegg1