December 2006 - Henry Vilas Zoo

Official publication of theHenry Vilas Park Zoological Society606 South Randall AvenueMadison, Wisconsin 53715(608)258-9490Board of DirectorsKeith Oleson ..........................................PresidentJoe Henry ......................................Vice PresidentMary Romolino ...............................Vice PresidentThomas Dott ..................................Vice PresidentRobin Koth ............................................SecretaryMichael Kollath.......................................TreasurerWilliam Breuch.........................Assistant TreasurerLaurie Benson, Chris Eigenberger, Debbie Garten,Shirley Kubly, Phil O’Leary, Dan Olszewski, MaureenO’Malley, Fritz Ragatz, Annette L. StebbinsEx OfficioExecutive DirectorZoological Society.........................Mark SchemmelZoo Director .......................................Jim HubingDane County Executive ....................Kathleen FalkMayor of Madison........................David CieslewiczEmeritus DirectorsRobert Fey, Edmund Hobbins, Gordon Marlow, M.D., ArlyeM. McDermid, D.V.M., Alvie NelsonEditorJudy Miyagawa, Program CoordinatorNon-ProfitOrganizationU.S. PostagePAIDPermit No. 1231Madison, WIThe Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society is a nonprofit organization founded in 1914 to support the Henry Vilas Zoowhich is owned and operated by Dane County with additional funding from the City of Madison. The Society’smission is to support conservation of animals and their environments, to educate each new generation to the vastvariety of life on our planet, and to provide wholesome recreation for visitors of all ages. TheHenry Vilas Zoo is a free zoo that is home to more than 800 animals. It is open year-round from9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (608) 258-9490.Recycled paperGive someone a PolarBear this holiday season!But she is way to big to fit under the tree…You can give the gift of a polar bear and leave the careand feeding to the experts at Henry Vilas Zoo!Befriend our polarprincess and you willbe helping our bearsget their new home.“Mishka”Henry Vilas Zoo would like to introduce you to:Ursus martimusakaThe Polar BearThrough the month of December, you can befriendour female polar bear at Henry Vilas Zoo.For your donation of $100, you will receive a colorphoto on a certificate, a fact sheet on polar bears, agift card, and a plush replica of this beautiful bear.The Arctic Passage, a new home planned for ourPolar Bears and Harbor Seals will take visitors on ajourney through the habitat and for the first time, thechance to view these magnificent animals as theyswim underwater!■ YES, I will befriend Mishka!Name ____________________________________________________Address____________________________________________________City/State/Zip ________________________________________________Phone Number ________________________________________________Total $ ____________________________________________________Check Payable to Henry Vilas Park Zoological SocietyCharge : Visa _______ M/C _______ # ______________________________Exp. Date__________ Signature __________________________________If this is a gift, we need to know:Gift Recipient’s Name ____________________________________________Address____________________________________________________City/State/Zip ________________________________________________Send Certificate & Photo To: ________________________________________You__________________________ Recipient ______________________Enclose Gift Card From __________________________________________Additional Gifts $ ______________________________________________Payable to: HVP Zoological Society, 606 S. Randall Ave., Madison, WI 53715Questions? Call the Society at (608) 258-9490 or contact us online at www.vilaszoo.orgBefriend-An-Animal Sponsored By: Madison Area Taco Bell Restaurants