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Published for Friends of The Memphis ZooEXZOO-BERANCE!In this issue:3Exzooberance is a bimonthly MemphisZoological Society publication providinginformation for friends of the Memphis Zoo.Send comments to MZS, 2000 Prentiss Place,Memphis, TN 38112, call (901) 276-WILDor log onto www.memphiszoo.org.Vol. XXII, No. IVMemphis Zoological SocietyBoard of Directorsas of June 20123 Creature Feature — Toco ToucanYou may recognize the popular kids cerealcharacter “Toucan Sam,” but have you visited theToco Toucans living right here at the Memphis Zoo?Learn more about “Santiago” and “Magaritte”in this issue’s Creature Feature.5 Conservation —An Adventure to the MarianasHerb Roberts, Memphis Zoo Curator of Birds,and Researcher Fields Falcone recently adventuredto the wilds of the Mariana Islands as part of the Mariana MidSouth Chevy fullAvifauna Conservation (MAC) Program. With the use of page adtechnology, we were able to follow their experiences as theyhappened. We have compiled some of their blogs, tweetsand Facebook posts about this adventure.7 Education — Summer CampIt’s not too late to register for Zoo Camp! We have lotsof great classes still available for the month of July and partof August. Don’t miss the wildest camp around!75Officers:Diane Smith & Gene Holcomb, Co-ChairsJoseph C. DeWane, M.D., Vice ChairRussell T. Wigginton, Jr., TreasurerKelly H. Truitt, Past ChairDirectors:Gaurav AgarwalBrent AlvordAlison BartonRobert A. CoxThomas C.Farnsworth IIIDavid HopkinsHenry A. HuttonR. Jason KingScott McCormickJoyce A. MollerupBrandon MorrisonCarol W. PrentissLarry RoeselKarl SchledwitzHonorary Lifetime Directors:Donna K. FisherRoger T. Knox, President EmeritusScott P. LedbetterSenator James R. SasserRebecca Webb WilsonEx Officio:Dr. Chuck Brady, Zoo President & CEOBill Morrison, City Council RepresentativeMona Miller, Docent/Volunteer Representative11 Louisiana Pine SnakesFor several years Zoo staff have been working toincrease the declining population of the Louisiana PineSnake. This spring we reached an extremely important goalof releasing these snakes into their natural habitat in thewild. Learn more about what this means for the futureof this species.Departments:6 Kids’ Activity Page8 Special Events9 July/August Calendar10 Zoo NewsMembershipGoes Green!Don’t forget,membership cards are nowprinted directly at the Zoowhen you arrive. These willno longer be mailed.11The Memphis Zoo is accreditedby the Association of Zoos andAquariums and a member of theWorld Association of Zoos andAquariums. ©2012 Memphis ZooCredits:Laura Doty, Editor / WriterAbbey Dane, WriterBrannon Moore, WriterPriyanka Bhagat, WriterGeri Meltzer, Art DirectorLaura Horn, Contributing ArtistJennifer Coleman, Copy EditorToof Printing, PrinterExzooberance paper generously donatedby International Paper employeesZoo Admission Hours:March - October 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.November - February 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.• Grounds close one hour after lastadmission• Zoo Closed: Thanksgiving Day,Christmas Eve & Christmas DayOur Mission:Connecting people with wildlifeMemphis Zoo, Ya Ya and Le Leare trademarks of the Memphis Zoo.®Have a question? E-mail us at zooinfo@memphiszoo.org, or call (901) 333-65001

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Creature FeatureTocoToucansToucancourtshipby Brannon Moore, Marketing SpecialistThe Memphis Zoo is proud to be thehome of two beautiful Toco toucans.“Santiago” is a seven-year-old male froma private breeder and has been at the Zoosince 2007. “Magaritte” is a four-year-oldfemale and moved to the Memphis Zoo in2009 from the Riverbanks Zoo. Thesetoucans look very similar but Santiago islarger in size, and has a longer bill.The Toco toucan, one of the mostpopular and well-known toucans, ismainly found in central and eastern SouthAmerica. Males are normally larger in sizethan females but look similar in theirappearance. Their large beaks help thempick fruit from trees along witheating insects.The pair was moved to the exhibitby hippos in hopes of giving them plentyof courtship room and privacy for thisbreeding season. These two love birds havenot produced any chicks together; however,the female is just coming of breeding age.Sexual maturity for Toco toucans is threeto four years old.Toucan courtship consists of the malefeeding the female bits of food and fanningout the red feathers of his under tail. Pairswill often tap their bills together and groomeach other during courtship. The male willalso clatter his bill in a potential nestconsists of the male feedingthe female bits of food andfanning out the red feathersunder his tail. Pairs willoften tap their bills togetherand groom each other.entrance trying to entice the female to layher eggs in the nest.Toucans are “hole nesters” and usehollowed out palm, logs or termite moundsto lay eggs. They lay two to four white eggswith chicks hatching after 17-18 days ofgrowth. Both the male and female will helpwith egg incubating and raising the chicks.The chicks typically emerge from the nestafter 43-52 days.The Memphis Zoo has worked withToco toucans since 1976, but has not beensuccessful in hatching any chicks. We arehopeful that this new, young pair will beour best opportunity yet!3

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SummerZoo CampJuly 2 - August 3Monday - Friday9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Cost per week:$165/members; $195/nonmembersAftercare: 2 to 5:30 p.m.Aftercare: $85/members; $95/nonmembersCall (901) 333-6576 to registerPreK/KBig & Small,Short & TallJuly 2-6, July 16-20,July 30-August 3Classy CrittersJuly 9-13, July 23-27Growing Up is Fun to DoJuly 2-6, July 16-20,July 30-August 3Journey to theTop of the WorldJuly 2-6, July 16-20,July 30-August 3ZOOlympicsJuly 9-13, July 23-273rd-5th GradeLeader of the PackJuly 2-6, July 16-20,July 30-August 36th-8th GradeDinosaurs Rock!July 2-6$168/members;$198/nonmembersIf you really dig dinosaurs,this camp is just foryou! Learn about what thesethunderous lizards ate,where they lived and whotheir modern relatives are.Cost includes tour ofDinosaur Exhibit.Registration deadline: The Monday beforeCamp. *LATE REGISTRATION FEE:Reservations made after the deadline willincur a $20 late registration fee per childper program.Look who weSpottedat the Zoo!1st-2nd GradeAnimal AppetitesJuly 9-13, July 23-27Nocturnal AdventuresJuly 9-13, July 23-27SpotYouat the ZooSummer Zoo CampDr. ZoolittleJuly 9-13, July 16-20,July 23-27, July 30-August 3Zoo Camp is in fullswing. From now untilAugust 3, children fromPreK to 8th grade cancome and learn abouttheir favorite animalsand so much more.Charlotte checks out one of the many reptiles andamphibians in the Herpetarium.Jonathan listens as his Zoo Camp teacherdescribes the differences between crocodilesand alligators.The Big & Tall, Short & Small class models their owl masks.Fisher is intensely focused ashe completes his art project.Sara Kate proudly displays herwork of art.7

EventsSPECIALSPECIALJuly 8Dinosaurs Closes$3/members; $4/nonmembersDid you know the dinosaurs at theMemphis Zoo are about to becomeextinct? On July 8 these 15 animatronic, prehistoricanimals will vanish once again. Don’t missyour last chance to experience this unique exhibitand the Dino Dig gift Shop before they close.July 14Members Night6 to 9 p.m. • Included with your MemphisZoo MembershipHave you experienced one of our exclusiveMembers Parties? These only happen threetimes per year, and they are for Memphis Zoomembers only! Don’t miss this perk of yourMemphis Zoo membership. We’ll celebratesummer with some of your favorite activities,including a sea lion show, Birds & Bees andentertainment in the Courtyard. This event isfree just for you!August 31Zoo Brew TicketsGo on Sale July 1Event Date: Aug. 31 • 7 to 10 p.m.Ages 21+ Only • $35/members; $40/nonmembersVIP $55 members/$60 nonmembersZoo Brew returns for the final Brew of thesummer as we celebrate Labor Day weekend, andmembers tickets go on sale July 1! You’ve workedhard all summer, and now it’s time to kick back andenjoy this one-of-a-kind beer-tasting event withbeers from around the world, live music and greatfood. Don’t miss out on the V.I.P. Loungein Teton Lodge. Checkour website for moredetails. Buy yourtickets early duringthe member presaleJuly 1-14 in person,or by phone at(901) 333-6572. Ticketsgo on sale to the publicJuly 15.September 8Zoo Rendezvous7 to 10:30 p.m. • Ages 21+ Only$200 per person • sponsorships start at $750Zoo Rendezvous returns as the Zoo’sbiggest single-night fundraiser of the year.Get ready to “Party the Night Away” withfour live bands, 80 restaurants and 20 bars— all in the wildest place in Memphis!Don’t miss the biggest party of the year.Stay tuned to memphiszoo.org for more info.8

JULY ’12Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySPECIALJuly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Zoo Brew ticketsMember presalebeginsDinosaursClosesat 5:30 p.m.Zoo Brewticketson sale to thepublicSummer Zoo CampJune 4 - August 3Independence Day8 9 10 11 12 13 14Summer Zoo CampJune 4 - August 315 16 17 18 19 20 21Summer Zoo CampJune 4 - August 3Summer Zoo CampJune 4 - August 329 30 31 29 30Music onthe PorchMembersNight22 23 24 25 26 27 28Summer Zoo CampJune 4 - August 3AUGUST ’12Aug. 1 2 3 426 27 28 29 30 31ZooBrewMusic onthe Porch5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 259

Zoo NewsSpider TortoiseThe spider tortoise, an animalnative to Madagascar, has an unusualgestational process. After unsuccessfulattempts at breeding, the Memphis Zooreptile and amphibian staff implementeda new process. As aresult of their hard workand tireless efforts, theMemphis Zoo welcomeda brand new spidertortoise baby to its collection.Here, Keeper SaraHasenstab details the rigorousgestational process of one of thesmallest tortoises known to man:Each egg was treated differently,and none of this was very scientific,but they all went through a similarincubation process. The female usuallylays one egg at a time, so they each gottheir own container. They were keptat 83/84 degrees F in a vermiculite [anatural mineral] to water ratio around1:2. Since the containers had lots ofventilation holes, we had to replace themoisture that evaporated over time.To do this we took an initial weight ofthe set-up container and added waterabout once a week to bring it back upto the original weight. After abouttwo months they were movedinto our “cool room,” whichis kept around 70 degrees.They stayed at thisdiapause temperature foranother two months andwere allowed to get slightlydrier than a 1:1 ratio. The eggswere then moved back to theirwarmer area at a moisture levelsomewhere between the first two.Development was seen after a monthor so at this temperature, and theyeach hatched anywhere from four tofive months after moving out of thecool room. This diapause period isnecessary to trigger development ofthe egg, and sometimes needs to berepeated more than once. It’s a longprocess, but worth the wait!Keepers leave the hatchling’s eggin the birthing container for thetortoise’s first source of calcium.Above: Mother and baby showntogether. The spider tortoise is oneof the smallest tortoises knownto man.CheetahsWe have a new coalition at the Memphis Zoo. Thisnew coalition, or small group, is made up of our twonew cheetahs, “Kasai” and “Kindu.” The brothers,born in August of 2010, are already on display intheir enclosure in Cat Country. These playful felinescan be seen relaxing and pouncing on each other.Want to tell the brothers apart? “Kasai” has a kinkin his tail. Our two female cheetahs, “Storm” and“Moonfire,” will be leaving us soon headed toWildlife Safari in Oregon.10DinosaursGoingExtinctJuly 8Hurry! Hurry! Step right up! Visit the Memphis Zoo, and see theprehistoric creatures that walked the Earth before they’re gone. TheDinosaur exhibit, which has thrilled families across the Mid-South, isgoing extinct July 8. Be sure to hurry in while there is still time to seethe 15 animatronic dinosaurs, all while learning about each creature.The young paleontologist in your life will love our dino dig site and ourDino Dig Shop. You’ll be able to participate in special dino activities thatwill teach us how to preserve today’s species so history doesn’t repeatitself. Dinosaur admission is not included with general admission. Ticketprices are $3 for members and $4 for nonmembers.

ZooFeatureAn Update on Louisiana Pine Snakesby Laura Doty, Communications SpecialistConservation of today’s animals isnecessary if future generations are to seethem. For every bird species that becomesextinct, 90 insect, 35 plant and two or threefish species can also be lost. For the Louisianapine snake, the figures are dim. Butwhere do snakes fit into this equation?For Steve Reichling, Curator of Reptiles,Amphibians and Nocturnal Animals at theMemphis Zoo, snakes, and especially theLouisiana pine snake, are an important partof this cycle.The Louisiana pine snake is the rarestsnake in North America. Once found inabundant numbers throughout the pineforests of Louisiana and Texas, these snakescan now only be found in six small clustersthroughout their once wide spread habitat.Reichling, the Species Survival ProgramSpecies Coordinator for the Louisiana pinesnake, has worked with personnel from theUSDA Forest Service, U.S. Fish and WildlifeFun FactsLouisiana Pine Snake• Largest hatchling of any NorthAmerican snake• Produce the smallest clutches ofany North American snake• A Louisiana pine snake egg is5-6 inches long• A female will only produce 3 to 5eggs per clutch• A hatchling is around 22 inchesat birthService and the Louisiana Department ofWildlife and Fisheries, as well as membersfrom zoos across the southeast to boost thepine snake’s numbers by releasing newhatchlings into the wild.Reichling, who started at the MemphisZoo in the 1970s, noticed that no work wasbeing done with the Louisiana pine snake orits cousin, the black pine snake, so he startedcollecting and breeding them. Since then, theMemphis Zoo has become one of the leadersin Louisiana pine snake conservation.“Every year, we breed our [Louisiana pine]snakes. Most years, we get her to double clutch[or produce two groups of eggs],” Reichlingexplained. “This is rare in pine snakes, andshows the excellent nutrition and care that oursnakes receive from our excellent staff.”Care and attention is placed on every partof the release project. An example of strictattention to detail is evidenced in the new typeof automatic camera that will be testedthis summer.This camera, which photographs thesnakes in their natural habitat, was designedby Reichling and Patrick Logan, the SystemsAssistant for the Memphis Zoo.The cameras used in the past for thisexercise would use a motion sensor, whichwould then trigger an infrared sensor thatcaused the camera to take a picture. Reichlingand Logan devised a new mechanism thatultimately replaced the motion sensor with amomentary switch, allowing for better, andmore abundant, photos of the snake.“It’s nice to have a small part in theconservation efforts of such a special andunique snake,” Logan said.Starting this year, there will be a changein the release of the hatchlings. The pinesnake team has decided to only release malehatchlings, while the females will be sent toother zoos for breeding purposes. Once asignificant number of zoo-born hatchlingshave been raised, they will be released intothe wild.These small but significant changesare just a part of what the Memphis Zoois doing to help the Louisiana pine snake.For more information on how you can help,please visit our website at http://www.memphiszoo.org/louisianapinesnake.Ever think your child would wantto go to school on Saturday?Memphis College of Art Community Educationprovides Saturday School classes forages 5-18 beginning Sept. 29!Register now at www.mca.edu.Overton Park | 1930 Poplar Avenue | (901) 272-5142 | www.mca.edu11

Honorariums & MemorialsThe following friends are gratefully acknowledged for their thoughtful gifts made June 1, 2011 - May 31, 2012HonorariumsIn Honor ofMr. and Mrs. Robert AckersonGregg and Lynn LandauIn Honor of Jane BarberJane GaschenIn Honor of James Barton IIIJames AllenEvans CulpepperZachery KeaslingJeb LoschNelson SaenzWilliam WatkinsIn Honor of Calvin andLillian BassRob PalmerIn Honor of Dr. Helen BeadyMemphis Zoo DocentsIn Honor of L.D. andBetty BeardSara and Tom TilsonIn Honor of Sam CrumpMrs. Houston MooreIn Honor ofJoseph C. DeWane, M.D.Brenda and Robert BrownIn Honor of Alice and Bob DrakeMarcia and Mason PassavantRich, Andrea and Jack HemsleyIn Honor of Donna FisherLou Ann MuntzIn Honor ofJane and Larry GaschenRoy T. and Jane A. BarberIn Honor of Sally HarperAnne and Warren ArrasmithIn Honor ofDr. and Mrs. Dennis HigdonMike and Lynn LeppertIn Honor ofGene and Nancy HolcombDr. and Mrs. T. Kyle Creson, Jr.In Honor ofJeff, Jennifer and Adam HornJohn and Karen MooreIn Honor of James B. JalenakMichael L. MatthewsJulie and Michael MatthewsIn Honor of Dorothy KirschJune MannIn Honor ofRoger and Ann KnoxVirginia KlettnerIn Honor of George MurphreeArawata Garden Club12In Honor ofGeorge and Kay OwenPeter OwenIn Honor ofThe Pittman FamilyJohn and Karen MooreHonoring the Marriage of Keithand KimberlyRichardsonGordon and Kathleen BradleyIn Honor of Herb RobertsScenic Hills Garden ClubIn Honor ofSteve and Sharon RoneySam and Charlene CrumpIn Honor ofSteve and Debby SchadtGeorge OwenHonoring the Birthday ofKarl SchledwitzStephen and Catherine BergerKemper and Lillian DurandJoe and Beth EdmondsonRoger and Ann KnoxIn Honor ofM. Lynn Svoboda, DVMBobby and Martha SvobodaHonoring the Retirement ofJim WiertelakBarry and Lisa PayneIn Honor ofDr. Russell WiggintonTiffany FordIn Honor of Nelson, Louiseand Annie WilfordJohn and Karen MooreIn Honor of Sarah Kate, Ellaand Thomas WilliamsJohn and Karen MooreIn Honor of Spence andBecky WilsonKemmons Wilson FamilyFoundationIn Honor of Bryna WoodmanLisa ToporekMemorialsIn Memory of Tommy BeckThe Barzizza Brothers andFriends at SouthwesternDistributingIn Memory of Scott BurgartDr. and Mrs. Sheldon KoronesIn Memory ofHarry Wilburn ButtsHanna & Jake LambJim and Hilda YoungIn Memory of Carlene DockusDoris and John BargGene and Kay CostaPatricia JohnsonMimi and Al LipsonCindy PawlikPenn State ClubRon and Rita VioletJoyce Davis WoodsIn Memory of David C. Doten, Jr.Patte and David KennedyIn Memory of Patricia FisherJo KeeChrissy and Tony WhiteIn Memory of Jack FordDeedee and Ron PerelIn Memory of Christine F. HenryLorelei HudspethIn Memory of Jayne HoldenPat and Gene CoeFrances Hesse and Lee WeaverIn Memory of David KingMagdovitz Family FoundationBarbara and Earl MagdovitzIn Memory of George KrupickaCriminal Investigative DivisionShelby County DistrictAttorneyCheryl HaysIn Memory of Lynn LearyChristine BelilleSherry and Jimmy CohnRonald and Cathy LandersTina Landers SullivanIn Memory of Shari LevyMr. and Mrs. Gordon MooreIn Memory ofTheda D. ManningAndrew and Tina DouglasFred’s, INC.Doug and Nancy KelsoRoger and Ann KnoxIn Memory ofHeather McDonaldDr. Kelly Askins andJoanne RhodesCarol HeschDebra Holimon-JeffersonJackson, Howell & Associates,PLLCGail KarrLife Strategies of Arkansas, LLCCathy MarcinkoMary Beth and David MatthewsAdrienne and Andrew SaundersIn Memory of Edmund McNeilHutchison Middle SchoolIn Memory of David NathanMagdovitz Family FoundationBarbara and Earl MagdovitzIn Memory ofDiane Lynn Banks NelsonElephant’s Trunk Zoo ShopIn Memory of Clay Oglesby, Jr.Carol WandlingIn Memory of James H. PrentissBobbin Prentiss FranklinSusan Prentiss and RustyPalmerIn Memory of Albert P. PruettTony and Sheila DavidsonIn Memory of Alvin SampsonNeal and Bettye BerlinGina CookSusie and Stanley CooperJenni and Andy FolkofVan HarrisRonni and Joe KirschMagdovitz Family FoundationBarbara and Earl MagdovitzJon and Lindsey OlswangerDeedee and Ron PerelSara and Alan PerryEdwinna and Jack ReedShirley and Teddy RobertsTraci, Beth and Gail SampsonRobert WilsonIn Memory of Larry SchinzelLynette and Delano BlackIn Memory of Thisbe andNoah ScottScott ShermanIn Memory ofEdith Maier ShoreTim and Cathy DalfiumeIn Memory of James StadlerGreg, Phyllis and Jacob LackiAnimal MemorialsIn Memory of The Wein’s pet“Abby”Karyl BuddingtonIn Memory of Gail Karr’s cat“Murphy”Carol CratinIn Memory of Houston andGretchen Winbigler’s pet“Cassie”Meredith PritcharttIn Memory of “BB”Adrian Wells and Al PruettNew Capital Gifts($250 and above)AutoZoneNeal and Bettye BerlinDrs. Joe and Jane BrownMr. and Mrs. Robert F.Fogelman, IIFRED’S Super DollarRussell and Kimberly GriffinThe Estate of Dorothy L. GriscomTanis HackmeyerVan HarrisHuey’sRoger and Ann KnoxMacy’s FoundationJim MundayKelly and Sharon TruittBurton and Cathy WeilAnnual Fund Gifts($250 and above)Stewart and Ellen AustinAlison and Jim BartonBrian Bendersky and Anne WulffMichael and Emily BrowneMarguerite and David BruggeMr. and Mrs. G. Staley CatesDavid and Kristi ColeDr. Katharine S. Cox andDr. Gerald J. PresburyLester and Brenda CrainJ. Lester Crain, IIISam and Charlene CrumpScott DawsonMr. and Mrs. Thomas C.Farnsworth IIIMr. and Mrs. Ben FeinsMr. and Mrs. David FerraroFirst Tennessee FoundationDonna K. FisherDavid GarsonKathy and J. W. GibsonJim and Lucia GillilandGlaxoSmithKline FoundationVan HarrisSigmund HillerFrank and Susan InmanInventory Locator Service, LLCKemmons Wilson FamilyFoundationRoger and Ann KnoxGregg and Lynn LandauLegacy Wealth ManagementMr. and Mrs. Robert LoebMacy’s FoundationArthur and Trina MatthewsRobert and Paula McEniryMr. and Mrs. Scott McCormickBeth ObertonThe Page & Otto Marx, Jr.FoundationBarbara and Richard PennJames H. Prentiss, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William R. ReedReginald Wurzburg FoundationMichael D. Rose FamilyCraig Simrell and Mark GregantiNancy W. SmithKelly and Sharon TruittEd ViningDr. and Mrs. Benton WheelerDr. Russell T. WiggintonMr. and Mrs. Gregg ZellnerConservtion & SpecialProjectsKaren R. LynnC. J. Pickering

TMBROOKS KIDS!featured summer eventsat theBrooks!www.brooksmuseum.orgFree EveryEach Wednesday this summer, the Brookswill offer a children’s film series and anopen studio from 10 am -12 pm.Children of all ages and theiradult friends can drop into our ArtworksStudio and create a variety of projectsusing many different materials. They canalso watch a multitude of films made just for kids.Museum admission and all activities are free, so thewhole community can experience the creativityand inspiration of both the visual arts and film.WednesdayJULY10am – 12pmPresented byWackyWednesdaysLET THEM EATPAIKCELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY OFTHE LATE FATHER OF VIDEO ART.Nam June Paikwas born onJuly 20, 1932WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 / 12 PMWE WILL HONOR PAIKWITH CUPCAKES IN THEDUNAVANT ROTUNDA.* excludes July 4thPresented byCreationStationA drop-inart-makingactivity from11am – 1pmBring your whole family to the Brooks toexperience the world of art first-hand. Tour thegalleries with an interactive family guide andthen channel your own creativity. Free withmuseum admission. Children 6 & under arealways free.Saturday, July 14 Peas and Thank YouWho needs tinker toys and erector sets whenyou have toothpicks and green peas? Morefun than eating them, kids will use peas toconnect small sticks and toothpicks to create awhimsical sculptures and polyhedrons.Saturday, August 11 Museum MastersStart your own museum at home by creatinga work of art inspired by one of the greatmasterpieces in the Brooks collection. Drawnfrom the wide range of paintings at the Brooks,kids will look to the old masters to complete anartwork that’s ready to hang.DOWNLOAD THE BROOKS APP ANDCREATE YOUR OWN VIDE-O-BELISKAND SHOW IT OFF JULY 18.Nam June Paik, South Korean, b. 1932, Vide-O-belisk, 2002 Vintage Television Cabinets, Neon Elements, and Video Commissioned by the MemphisBrooks Museum of Art; Funds Provided by the Morrie A. Moss Aquisition Fund, The Hohenberg Foundation, Wil and Sally, Hergenrader, and theBodine Company, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art 2002.4

For tickets call 901-525-3000 or visit www.orpheum-memphis.comCOMINGCOMINGSOON!SOON!Exzooberance is mailed with a bulk permit and cannot be forwarded.© Copyright Memphis Zoo 2012THE TRUE STORY OF THETHE TRUE STORY OF THETHREE LITTLE PIGSTHREE LITTLE PIGSTuesday, November 20, 2012 at 6pmBased on the hilariously popular book, the play beginsTuesday, where the book November leaves off, with 20, the trial 2012 of a muchmalignedcitizen of the piggy public. Are YOU afraid ofat 6pmthe Based Big, on Bad the Wolf? hilariously What popular really happened? book, the play YOU begins decide!where the book leaves off, with the trial of a muchmalignedcitizen of the piggy public. Are YOU afraid ofthe Big, Bad Wolf? What really happened? YOU decide!Requested in-home dates June 25-292000 Prentiss PlaceMemphis, TN 38112(901) 276-WILDNon-ProfitOrganizationU.S. PostagePaidMemphis, TNPermit No. 1124ON SALE SEPTEMBER 10 THON SALE SEPTEMBER 10 THTHE VELVETEEN RABBITTuesday,THE VELVETEENNovember 6, 2012RABBITat 6pmTuesday, November 6, 2012 at 6pmThis innovative production combines the theatrical magic andsignature style of Enchantment Theatre with the musical magicof Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-Winning Composer DonThis innovative production combines the theatrical magic andSebesky. With an original musical score, life-sized puppets,signature style of Enchantment Theatre with the musical magicmasks and magic, Enchantment Theatre Company bringstooflifeTony,thisEmmycharmingand Grammytale of loveAward-Winningand devotion,Composercreating anDonunforgettableSebesky. Withtheatricalan originalexperiencemusical score,for thelife-sizedwhole family.puppets,masks and magic, Enchantment Theatre Company bringsto life this charming tale of love and devotion, creating anunforgettable theatrical experience for the whole family.®For tickets call 901-525-3000 or visit www.orpheum-memphis.com