SAN ANTONIO ZOO ANNUAL REPORT | OCT. 1 - SEPT. 30 | FISCAL YEAR 2013 - 2014

The San Antonio Zoological Society is guided by a simple, yet powerful mission statement: To foster appreciation and concern for all living things.

The Zoo is dedicated to providing:

n The highest standard of care for our animal and plant collection;

n A diverse educational experience for all people; and

n All resources at our disposal for the conservation of the Earth’s flora and fauna.

The Zoo’s mission statement is a thoughtful reflection on its many accomplishments and guides and inspires the Zoo as it rises to its next level of achievement.

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n For questions or comments, please write to: Editor of News from the Zoo, San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212 or phone (210) 734-7184 ext. 1044 or email information@sazoo.org

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Contents 4 ................................. CONSERVATION & RESEARCH 8 ..............................................................EDUCATION 13 ....................................................VISITOR SERVICES 14 ............................................................ OPERATIONS 16 ....................................100 YEARS OF ANIMAL CARE 18 ........................................................ DEVELOPMENT19 ...................................................... SPECIAL EVENTS20 ................................MARKETING & PUBLIC AFFAIRS22 ........................................STATUS OF COLLECTIONS24 ...................................................... ANNUAL REPORT26 ....................................................... DONOR REPORT31 ...................................... FROM THE NEW DIRECTOR

WEBSITE

www.sazoo.org

ZOO HOURS

Open 365 days a year 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests may stay until 6 p.m.

ZOO TRAIN HOURS

Daily 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Steve McCusker Retires after 20 years!

u Elephant Exhibit Renovationu Reptile House Renovationu Warthog Exhibitu Attwater’s Prairie Chicken Facilityu Giraffe Barnu Tropical Waters (renovation of Barrier Reef)u Quarantine Facilityu Monkey House Renovationu The Pad (renovation of Desert Building)u Komodo Dragon Exhibit (old giraffe house)u 2020 Vision Master Plan u Finalization of new 25-year lease with City of San Antoniou Babirusa Exhibit (old camel exhibit)u Moon Jellies Exhibitu Snow Leopard Exhibit Renovationu Conservation Research Center (old nursery)u Front Garden Project (Snake Walk)u Cassowary Exhibitu Graphics Renovationu Cranes of the Worldu Loughridge Gardenu Hippo Concession Standu Gibbon Forestu Anaconda Exhibitu Obtaining Brackenridge Train and Concessionsu Kronkosky’s Tiny Tot Nature Spotu Lory Landingu Africa Live! Phases One and Two

u Okapi Exhibitu Butterflies! Caterpillar Flight Schoolu New Telephone Systemu Real! Fun! Farm! u BugManiau Riverview Restaurant Remodelu TOADallyu Crested Porcupine Exhibitu Aquarium Renovationu Finance Officeu Lion/Tiger Holding Renovationsu Fun Farm Concession Standu Front Garden Entry Plazau Acequia Repairsu Fiber Optic Networku YOSA Building Remodelu Crossroads Concession Standu Zootennial Restaurantu Zootennial Plaza and Carouselu City Parks Yard Property Improvements –

Donkey Barn Renovationsu Rhino Exhibit Renovationsu School Group Picnic Areau Komodo Dragon Exhibit (fire repair)u Conservation Research Center (old warehouse)u Lion Exhibit Remodel

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J. Stephen McCusker served as the Executive Director of the San Antonio Zoological Society for 20 years and recently retired November 30, 2014. During his tenure, the San Antonio Zoo greeted 19, 213, 303 guests and generated net earnings totaling $13, 939, 683 all which was reinvested into our Zoo. The following projects totaling $55 million were realized under Steve’s leadership.

Thank you, Steve! We wish you the best in your retirement! It’s well deserved!

The San Antonio Zoo is active in many conservation and research projects.

Subterranean Bioinventory Work in China

Project Partners: San Antonio Zoo, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Illinois Natural History Survey, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Synopsis: Confirming historic localities, formulating conservation strategies, and clarifying systematics of critically endangered Chinese cavefish and cave species new to science. One reason for the decline of Chinese cave fauna is that aquifers are being drained dry throughout southern China. We are also working to develop the first captive breeding program in the United States for the critically endangered Chinese giant salamander.

Subterranean Bioinventory Work in North America Project Partners: San Antonio Zoo, Roger’s State University, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Illinois Natural History Survey, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Nature Conservancy

Synopsis: Confirming historic localities, formulating conservation strategies, and clarifying systematics of critically endangered species and species new to science. Biologists on this project enter previously surveyed as well as unsurveyed cave systems and make biological lists of all things living in the system for the appropriate wildlife agencies. This project also performs annual surveys of several federally endangered cave species.

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Conservation & Research

Captive Reproduction of the Japanese Giant Salamander

Project Partners: San Antonio Zoo and Asa Zoo in Japan

Synopsis: The San Antonio Zoo currently holds the largest group of adult Japanese giant salamanders outside of Japan (seven individuals). The Zoo has designed a captive breeding facility in collaboration with biologists from the Asa Zoo in Japan – the Asa Zoo has previously bred this species. Long-term goals include supplying North American and European zoos with exhibit animals as well as potentially sending offspring to Japan for reintroduction.

Chilean Amphibian Conservation Center

Project Partners: San Antonio Zoo, Metropolitan Zoo of Santiago, Austral University of Chile, University of Texas at Tyler

Synopsis: A conservation lab was built in the range country to maintain critically endangered populations of Chilean amphibians, including Darwin’s frogs. These populations are a part of a long-term captive reproduction study, with one of our focal species listed under the top five most critically endangered frogs in the world. These efforts also include an important field component, testing for emerging wildlife pathogens such as amphibian chytrid fungus throughout southern Chile. The program is eight years old.

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A conservation lab was built to maintain the critically endangered Darwin’s Frog.

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Groundwater Surveys of Southern GeorgiaProject Partners: San Antonio Zoo, Illinois Natural History Survey, United States Geological Survey, Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Synopsis: This project involves a survey of the wildlife living in the Floridan Aquifer below the southern portion of Georgia. The use of special traps that fit down well pipes has enabled survey of a much larger percentage of the aquifer. Biological results of this survey will help inform the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the status of animals living in the Floridan Aquifer.

Conservation & Research

Captive Management and Reproduction of the Federally Endangered Reticulated Flatwoods Salamander Project Partners: San Antonio Zoo, Virginia Tech, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Eglin Air Force Base

Synopsis: The San Antonio Zoo currently holds a population of critically endangered reticulated flatwoods Salamanders, endemic to the southeastern United States in a mere few isolated localities. Husbandry protocols are being developed to share with officials and project partners. Efforts are in place to establish captive breeding strategies to potentially supplement declining wild populations.

The San Antonio Zoo currently holds a population of critically endangered reticulated flatwoods Salamanders. Building the

San Antonio Zoo Center for Conservation and Research Project Partners: San Antonio Zoo and the local community

Synopsis: This 1.5 million dollar endeavor will house some of the world’s most critically endangered species. As an AZA accredited institution, we have an integral role in the advancement of global conservation efforts. This center will further develop our commitment to these high impact programs and partnerships both locally and abroad. When finished, this facility will be one of the best conservation facilities at any zoo in the United States. To help fund the Zoo’s conservation efforts, please contact Dawn Koehler at 210-734-7184 ext. 1040.

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Biology and Conservation of the Coqui Frogs of Puerto RicoProject Partners: San Antonio Zoo, University of Puerto Rico San Juan, Proyecto Coqui, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources

Synopsis: The Coqui frogs, the iconic symbol of Puerto Rico, give the island its namesake as “Isla de Encanto” by singing across the island throughout the night. Currently, out of the 17 different species of Coqui, three are extinct and 11 are listed as species of conservation concern. The San Antonio Zoo is home to the only captive population of Mona Island Coqui in the world. Zoo biologists work closely with the University of Puerto Rico and Proyecto Coqui to preserve these frogs by conducting geographic distribution surveys, maintaining a captive population for reproductive research, and monitoring threats and population status.

The San Antonio Zoo is home to the only captive population of Mona Island Coqui in the world.

Charged with inspiring, educating and motivating guests to act on behalf of wildlife and wild places, the Education Department excitedly uses the Zoo as a living classroom.From Stroller Safaris to Overnight Campouts, college internships to teen volunteers and senior programs, the Zoo offers a wide range of programs that can be scheduled at any time of the day with a variety of subjects to choose from. In addition to programs, educators focus on educating and enhancing the guest experience.

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Education Department

Happier, Healthier & Smarter!

Study after study shows that children who play outside are healthier physically and mentally, do better in school and have higher self-esteem. In 2014, the San Antonio Zoo received a grant from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund as part of the Nature Play Begins at Your Zoo & Aquarium. The new Family Nature Club will be a great enhancement to the nature play experiences already underway at the Zoo. 2014 also marked the 5th anniversary of the Zoo partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife and numerous other groups in the highly successful Texas Children in Nature initiative. For more information, visit http://texaschildreninnature.org/

62,833School field trips

696Summer campers over 21,930 hours

115,431Butterflies! Caterpillar Flight School visits

1,866 Scouts spent the night over 11,364 hours

264,692Lory Landing visits

6,310School age kids and family programs spanned 10,028 hours

1,966Preschool children over 14,356 hours

During the Zoo’s 100th Anniversary year, thousands of guests experienced educational encounters.

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Environmentally Friendly Graphics

2014 marked the first year of all new signs with eco-friendly elements. 550 graphics were printed with eco-friendly inks and many substrates had post-consumer content. For many signs, the Zoo was able to strip off the old sign and re-use the old wood or metal backing. Not only does this reduce the need for new material, it also limits waste that goes into landfills. Even temporary signs and magnets have a second life as supplies for educational projects and fun crafting supplies!

A Year of Parties!!!

The Guest Encounters team provides theme days throughout the year for guests to enjoy as they visit the Zoo. In addition to celebrating the Zoo’s 100-year birthday, the Zoo guests enjoyed: Get Out and Play Day, International Migratory Bird Day, Party for the Planet, World Ocean’s Day, Komodo Dragon Day, Safari Day, Bat Day, Harvest Day, and the ever popular International Mud Day!!

604,098 Guests were up close and personal with encounters

Getting up close and personal is a great way to get inspired about nature, education, and conservation. From Lory Landing, to Butterflies!, to interactions with an education team member, this year over 600,000 of the 1.1 million guests got an up close and educational experience.

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Summer Camp Fun!

A record-breaking 696 summer campers explored the Zoo in over 21,930 hours.Who remembers a field trip to the Zoo with your school? Between field trips and Real.Wild.Classrooms., spring time in the Zoo hosted up to 2,000 excited students per day. A total of 68,028 schoolchildren visited and participated in classes and tours.What could be more fun than summer? Summer camp at the Zoo of course and 2014 broke all records, with nearly 700 kids ages 2-14.

“ If a child is to keep his inborn sense

of wonder, he needs the

companionship of at least

one adult who can share it;

rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and

mystery of the world we live

in.”Rachel Carson

Education Department

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Santa’s Workshop

For the third year, the Guest Encounters Team celebrated the holidays by providing 2,451 guests with hot cocoa and cookies, while waiting for a photo with the jolly ol’ man himself! Guests also learned how to make their holiday season a bit more “green” and how to decorate an outside tree for native animals. Guests seeking an extended experience rode the Holiday Express and enjoyed elaborate holiday educational programs, including a movie shown under the stars in the Nature Spot.

ScoutsCan you imagine spending the night at the Zoo? Nearly every weekend during 2014, either a group of scouts, or school group, or families experienced this unique opportunity.

2,451Visitors to Santa’s Workshop

68,028 School kids on field trips and special programs

1,866 Scouts spent the night

5,096Partygoers celebrated birthdays

Education Department

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Guests interviewed, surveys collected

To provide guests with the best educational opportunities the Education Department has added a new position focusing on guest enjoyment while learning about conservation. This position has created fun and new ways in making sure we are meeting our mission! The “Play Day” Pledge Tree was created as a fun way to gather cool messages from our guests!

New State License Program

Five days a week and nearly 15,000 hours of fun, discovery, and early childhood conservation! 2014 marked another banner year for early childhood with the Zoo’s nature preschool becoming a fully state licensed program. This empowers the Zoo to reach even more children and introduce them to the wonders of nature and outdoor exploration.

people in 84,130 hours of extended program adventures

Whether it’s an hour-long scout program, an overnight, a weeklong camp, a year of Zoo School or one of a multitude of other adventures, 16,535 people experienced 84,130 hours of discovery, engagement and education.

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604,098Guests for up close & personal encounters

Visitor Services

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n Toys (Face Masks, Magnets, etc.) ................ 65,568

n Plush ............................................................. 58,453

n Personal Aid (sun screen, Fans, etc.) ........... 20,520

n Apparel ......................................................... 14,156

n Headwear ..................................................... 14,113

n Plush ........................................................$732,382

n Toys .........................................................$465,400

n Apparel ....................................................$227,898

n Personal Aid ............................................$163,305

n Headwear ................................................$150,327

Visitor Services moved into its brand new office and warehouse facility located at 950 E. Hildebrand. The facility was completed in November 2013 and boasts over 9000sf of Food and Retail warehouse space along with an additional 2400sf of office space and a conference room. In comparison, the old warehouse was, approximately, 3,600sf. The new facility allows visitor services to streamline its receiving and distribution operations as well as ample space for “peak periods.”

n Super Sodas .............................................$279,315

n Bottled Water ..........................................$244,761

n Gatorade ..................................................$130,874

n Animal Head Sodas .................................$107,750

n Ice Cream Bars .........................................$ 83,179

Food & BeverageTop 5 Best Sellers by $

n Bottled Water ............................................... 81,587

n Any Cup-Refill ............................................. 72,819

n Gatorade ....................................................... 47,247

n Super Sodas .................................................. 31,035

n Animal Head Soda ....................................... 25,353

RetailTop 5 Best Selling Categories by $

Food & BeverageTop 5 Best Sellers by Qty

RetailTop 5 Best Selling Categories by Qty

KOMODO DRAGON EXHIBIT AFTER

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Beyond the day-to-day complexities of the ever-evolving San Antonio Zoo, the Operations Department oversees and manages numerous major and minor

projects throughout the year. Although much of the work occurs behind-the-scenes, it affects almost every aspect of the Zoo’s nearly seamless functionality. Thanks to its dedication and hard work, the Operations Department, comprised of Maintenance, Information Technology, and the Human Resources Department, the Operations Department keeps the 100-year old San Antonio Zoo looking 100-years young.

Operations Department

KOMODO DRAGON EXHIBIT BEFORE

Rhino YardThe rhino yard habitat was refurbished with safety and comfort in mind. A large bollard safety fence was installed for daily keeper encounters and presentations. A new weight scale was added, all metal gates were upgraded, the interior of the rhino barn was renovated, and new landscaping added the finishing touch.

Komodo dragon exhibitOn December 17, 2013, a small fire caused major damage to the Komodo dragon exhibit and adjacent animal holding areas. With the capable assistance of the Maintenance Department, the exhibit was able to reopen in December 2014.

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Hydroponics Building ProjectThe Hydroponics building was remodeled into an exceptional reptile and bird quarantine facility, which included new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and stainless steel caging.

Flow Meter ProjectA new flow meter at the Edwards Aquifer well pump was installed. The new meter will accurately monitor water flow and evaluate monthly meter readings throughout the year; ensuring our successful water conservation efforts.

Network Transition ProjectIT headed the relocation of the optical fiber main distribution point. IT insured a smooth online transition once the Visitor Services Department made their monumental move from the warehouse they inhabited for many years to their new, state-of-the-art warehouse located off Hildebrand Avenue. Once the old warehouse became vacant, IT moved the optical fiber main distribution point from the old warehouse to a new, more accessible location. The old warehouse was converted into an impressive Conservation Research Center. Each task was made in precise order with little to no network interruption.

Zootennial Plaza ProjectMaintenance, Security, and IT played a major role in the construction and completion of Zootennial Plaza, an $8 million project. 62 custom-made figures were meticulously installed on the carousel, 50+ exterior seating structures were laboriously assembled and set in picture perfect settings, 130 energy saving solar panels were added onto the roof of the new restaurant, and lastly, Wi-Fi connectivity along with custom-made graphics were also installed.

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100 yearsof animalcare

1914: The City of San Antonio Parks Department established and operated the San Antonio Zoo from 1914 through 1931.

1920s: Unveiling of the first revolutionary cageless exhibit in the United States. The San Antonio Zoological Society is formed.

1930s: The San Antonio Zoo is ranked among the top 10 Zoos in the United States. Fred Sullivan becomes the first Zoo director followed by Fred W. Stark. Director’s office and a novelty shop opens at the Zoo entrance; modeled after the Alamo.

1950s: The beginning of the Zoo’s long association with whooping crane begins.

The San Antonio Zoo is the first to exhibit this species when only 16 existed worldwide.

1914 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s1960s: The Zoo partners with World Wildlife Fund to reintroduce the Indian black buck antelope into Pakistan. The Zoo becomes the first to exhibit the rare addra gazelle. The Zoo Docent program is established. Louis R. DiSabato joins the Zoo as its third director.

In 1914, Colonel George W. Brackenridge deeded a small scenic plot of land to the City of San Antonio for the public viewing of elk, buffalo, deer, several monkeys, two lions and four bears. That small plot of land has blossomed into the San Antonio Zoo, occupying 56 acres and home to over 9,000 animals of 750 species. A thoughtful gift, a small collection of animals, and one hundred years later, the San Antonio Zoo remains one of the leading zoos in the United States.

1940s: The Freidrich Aquarium is built and praised

as the “Worlds Greatest.” Zoo

admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for

children.

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2014: The Zoo celebrates its 100th Anniversary with the opening of Zootennial Plaza, which features an upscale restaurant and custom designed carousel.

2000s: Kronkosky’s Tiny Tot Nature Spot, Africa Live!, and TOADally open as major blockbuster exhibits! The Zoo obtains the Brackenridge Eagle and concessions.The Zoo’s first-ever hatching of Komodo dragons.

1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2014

1990s: Lory Landing, Butterflies! Caterpillar Flight School, and Gibbon Forest, all interactive exhibits, come to fruition. In 1994, J. Stephen McCusker begins his 20-year career with the San Antonio Zoo as its fourth Zoo director.

1970s: The San Antonio Zoo becomes the first zoo to successfully breed Southern white rhinos outside Africa. The Zoo receives its first accreditation in 1979 from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

1980s: The Zoo realized its vision as an educational institution with the creation of the Education Center.

This year, the Development and Public Affairs Department, which includes Special Events, Membership, Marketing, Public Relations and Guest Relations, showcased the Zoo’s 100th Anniversary in new and exciting ways. From record-breaking lively family events, a glamorous gala, an impressive celebratory marketing initiative that included a traveling carousel figurine, a television commercial featuring an NBA superstar, to an over-the-top advertising campaign, this monumental anniversary deserved a monumental celebration! Happy 100th Birthday, San Antonio Zoo!

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Development & Public Affairs Department

Zoo Director Steve McCusker leads the parade in a classic 1914 Ford Model T.

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Special eventsThe 27th Annual Zoo Boo: A spooktacularly good time was had by kids of all ages on October 30 and 31, 2013. Over 9,000 guests generated more than $40,000. A huge thank you to our candy sponsor, Imperial Sugar!

The 31st Annual Zoobilation Ball presented by H-E-B: Where the Wild Things Are—chaired by Karen and Todd Brockwell was held on Thursday, November 14, 2013. More than $629,000 was raised thanks to our wonderful donors and table sponsors! Guests enjoyed the storybook themed ball, with roaring cocktail quenchers, a toothsome seated dinner, and dancing to lively music by Sauce. Thank you to our major underwriters for your generous support: H-E-B, Gates Mineral Company, Karen and Tim Hixon, and the Mays Family Foundation.

The 20th Annual Zoo-la-la!, Feast with the Beasts presented by the Boeing Company: chaired by Lauren Oberman and Kelly Russell. The Hawaiian-themed event, which raised more than $50,000, was held on Friday, May 9, 2014. Over 700 guests enjoyed a twilight stroll through the Zoo, as they sipped on a variety of wine samples along the Wine Trail and savored delicious cuisine samplings from local restaurants. Pepsi stations were located throughout the event, along with adult beverages sponsored by Silver Eagle Distributors. Entertainment included an amazing Hawaiian dance performance, animal close-ups, and live music by The Jonathan Garcia Band, DJ Nerrad and Texas Tide.

The H-E-B 30th “Animal” Zoo Run Relay & Kids’ Run: was held on September 5 and 6, 2014. Both events raised over $35,000, with 194 teams participating in the Zoo Run Relay and 202 children in the Zoo Kids’ Run. A special thank you to our wonderful sponsors: H-E-B, Soler’s Sports, Silver Eagle Distributors, Pepsi, ChuckScore Timing Systems, San Antonio Roadrunners, Good Time Charlie’s, and Accenture.

ZOOMERS: The San Antonio Zoo’s first-ever young professionals’ organization, ZOOMERS, is comprised of dedicated professionals committed to expanding conservation and awareness of the Zoo and its mission. As an extension of the San Antonio Zoological Society, ZOOMERS offers an intimate view of the Zoo not available to the general public that will inspire a new generation of supporters through the Zoo’s next 100 years! In April 2014, Zoomers hosted the first of four happy hour events appropriately named Zoolectric, which was enthusiastically enjoyed by over 250 attendees. Cocktails were supplied by Deep Eddy’s Vodka and Silver Eagle Distributors, with delicious food prepared by the San Antonio Zoo’s new catering department. Starry Night, the ZOOMERS’ second event, was held in June. Guests enjoyed music by Sylvia and Matt Kirk Blues Band. During August, ZOOMERS partnered with the Tobin Center’s Ghost Light Society to host Zoolights in Africa Live! Behind-the-scenes hippos, jazz music, and cocktails provided by Cinco Vodka made for a memorable event. Zoomers is supported by membership dues.

Zoo Boo

Zoo-la-la!, Feast with the Beasts

Karen and Todd Brockwell

H-E-B “Animal” Zoo Kids Run

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Buses For the first time ever, the San Antonio Zoo teamed up with VIA Metropolitan Transit and “wrapped” three VIA buses featuring our new carousel animals. These colorful, eye-catching ads meandered through the City visually spreading the word that YOUR San Antonio Zoo was celebrating 100 years of Real.Wild.Life!

BannersAdvertising efforts literally reached new heights, as the Zoo worked in conjunction with the City of San Antonio to highlight lamppost banners along St. Mary’s street leading to the Zoo. These unique banners featured original artwork from the Zoo’s graphic designer, depicting gorgeous renderings of resident animals. What a fun way to excite guests before entering the Zoo!

In the mediaTo kick off the Zootennial grand opening on March 7, 2014, the Zoo’s PR team delivered fun as well as informational media kits to a welcoming and delighted news community. These kits featured Zootennial information, animal masks, party hats, and delicious Zootennial cookies. From the groundbreaking event to the grand opening, we appreciate the media’s eagerness to cover one of the Zoo’s greatest achievements, turning 100-years old.

BillboardsBrilliantly illuminated digital billboards showcased the Zoo’s birthday celebration and carousel animals. Strategically placed along San Antonio’s busiest highways, these striking digital billboards commanded attention.

Generating buzz and building interest in the San Antonio Zoo is key to keeping potential guests and members excited about visiting and immersing themselves into the Zoo’s culture. This was successfully achieved by a constant flow of positive media relations and promoting fun and engaging Zoo stories. In no time, Zootennial was the talk of the town!

Zootennial Marketing & Public Affairs

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Grand openingThe grand opening ceremony garnered oohs and aahhs. A reveal of the VIA bus wraps kicked off the festivities, followed by a parade through the Zoo with Grand Marshal and Zoo Director Steve McCusker leading the way in a gleaming yellow 1914 Ford Model T! The Central Catholic High School marching band provided music and fancy footwork much to the delight of our many guests, and H-E-B graciously provided a remarkable birthday cake that was enjoyed by all. Another treat enjoyed by guests, included a visit from Fiesta® Royalty King Rey Feo LXVI.

Spur-tacularWhat would a giant celebration be without a giant star? San Antonio Spur, four-time NBA champion, and San Antonio Zoo Board member, Tony Parker, was the face of the San Antonio Zoo in this year’s television commercial! With a star like Tony Parker, the Zoo’s commercial was not only an instant hit, it generated much attention. Thank you, Tony Parker, for sharing the limelight with YOUR San Antonio Zoo!

Hotel collaborationThroughout 2014, the Marketing and Public Relations department stayed focused on keeping Zootennial on the minds of San Antonians and the many tourists visiting our beautiful city. Through collaborative efforts with local hotels, a bit of the Zoo was delivered and enjoyed by hotel guests. Fondly referred to as the “traveling whooping crane,” this one-of-kind whooping crane carousel figurine graced the lobbies of downtown hotels delighting travelers of all ages and offering a peak of what to expect when they visit the Zoo. The kick-off of the whooping crane tour began at the Hilton Palacio del Rio hotel in downtown San Antonio, where they announced the Zoo’s upcoming anniversary using their popular lighted balconies! A tremendous honor for the Zoo!

The Zoo’s 100th birthday also featured milestone birthdays of various animals in our collection. Guests, keepers, and media were involved in these monthly celebrations. Honored animals were given special treats and engaging enrichments, a delight for all to see.

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Several of the Zoo’s outdated animal facilities received in-house renovations to improve husbandry and enhance the guest experience. These included exhibits for rhino, jaguar, lion, tree kangaroo, caracal, gharial, and Aldabra tortoise. Staff created new exhibits for giant Mexican horned lizards and Phillipine palm vipers. Fun Farm received upgrades following damage due to a fallen tree, while the Komodo dragon building was fully renovated.

Status of collections

InvertebratesTotal Specimens: 956

Species: 66

ReptilesTotal Specimens: 511

Species: 145

FishTotal Specimens: 5,380

Species: 307

BirdsTotal Specimens: 1,476

Species: 224

AmphibiansTotal Specimens: 321

Species: 48

MammalsTotal Specimens: 851

Species: 94

TOTAL SPECIMENS: 9,495 | TOTAL SPECIES: 884

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

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Due to limited space available in zoos, breeding priorities for the collection focus on the more endangered species of various taxa, following recommendations of Species Survival Plans (SSP). During 2014, the San Antonio Zoo produced over 1,500 Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles for release in southern Puerto Rico. The Aquarium Department assisted the United States Fish & Wildlife Service in holding and finding placement for several confiscated aquatic species, including 100 illegally-exported matamata turtle hatchlings. New pairs of king vultures, secretary birds, and lesser birds of paradise were acquired for breeding, while a record 38 Caribbean flamingos were raised (28 by staff and 10 on exhibit). Two Micronesian kingfishers were reared for the SSP population as well. New mammal acquisitions will enable plans to breed African lions, Matschie’s tree kangaroos, okapi, and jaguars in the near future.

The San Antonio Zoo provides staff and financial support to numerous conservation programs and field projects locally, nationally, and internationally. These included herpetological studies for the North American Freshwater Turtle Group in Comal Springs; the Devils River Minnow project; the Bolson Tortoise Project; the Puerto Rican Crested Toad SSP; the Pangolin, Aardvark and Xenarthra TAG; the Bear TAG, the Wild Cats of Tamaulipas field study in Mexico, and the 96 Elephants campaign.

Breeding and Conservation Highlights:

Significant Births/Hatchings:

0.0.1500+ Puerto Rican crested toad 1.0.0 Komodo dragon0.0.17 Tamaulipan rock rattlesnake0.0.2 Twist-necked turtle0.0.2 Micronesian kingfisher0.0.4 Crowned pigeon1.2.0 Lady Ross turaco0.0.2 Victoria crowned pigeon0.0.1 Forsten’s lorikeet0.0.1 West African crowned crane0.0.9 Gouldian finch1.1.0 Southern ground hornbill0.0.2 Tawny frogmouth18.20.0 American flamingo0.2.4 Chilean flamingo1.2.0 Bali Mynah0.0.1 Hadada ibis0.1.0 Ocellated turkey0.0.6 Scarlet ibis0.0.4 Red winged pytilia1.0.0 Addax1.0.0 White-cheeked gibbon1.1.0 Warthog

Dispositions:

1.0.0 Komodo dragon0.1.0 King cobra7.5.0 Chilean flamingo1.3.0 Blue-bellied roller1.1.0 Andean condor3.3.0 Tawny frogmouth1.0.0 Victoria crowned pigeon0.2.0 Crowned pigeon1.0.0 Forsten’s lorikeet1.2.0 Geen naped lorikeet1.4.0 Musked lorikeet0.1.0 Swenson’s lorikeet1.1.0 Pink pigeon0.1.0 Barlett’s dove1.0.0 White-necked raven1.1.0 Congo peacock2.2 Golden-bellied mangabey

Significant Acquisitions:

0.0.6 Giant Asian catfish (USFWS confiscation)0.0.1 Asian Arowana (USFWS confiscation)0.0.100 Matamata (USFW confiscation)1.1.0 Brown forest tortoise0.0.8 Panamanian golden frog1.1.0 Fiji banded iguana2.2.0 Pekin robin1.1.0 Melodious laughing thrush1.0.0 Whooping crane1.1.0 King vulture 2.2.0 White necked raven1.0.0 White winged wood duck1.0.0 Blue-breasted kingfisher0.1.0 Secretary bird2.2.0 Roseate spoonbill 1.1.0 Pheasant pigeon1.0.0 Alexandrine parakeet2.2.0 Red-bellied parrot1.1.0 Vasa parrot0.1.0 Lesser bird-of-paradise1.0.0 Palawan peacock pheasant1.0.0 Lesser bird-of-paradise2.2.0 Baer’s pochard1.0.0 Caracal 1.1.0 African lion0.1.0 Matschie’s tree kangaroo

Key:

1.0.0 = 1 male0.1.0 = 1 female0.0.1 = 1 sex unknownCAPS = Protected/Threatened Species

Significant Deaths:

0.1.0 Komodo dragon0.0.1 Texas cooter, Bicephalic 1.0.0 Whooping crane0.1.0 Malayan peacock pheasant0.1.0 Micronesian kingfisher0.1.0 Victoria crowned pigeon0.1.0 Okapi1.0.0 Spectacled bear1.0.0 Babirusa0.1.0 Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo0.1.0 African wild dog

Annual Report SAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

S T A T E M E N T O F F I N A N C I A L P O S I T I O N

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September 30, 2013 and 2014

2014 2013

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents 5,388,284 4,292,901

Investments, at fair market value 7,693,955 6,744,670

Accounts receivable 38,975 52,182

Pledges receivable, current portion 1,069,022 788,933

Inventory 353,361 354,374

Prepaid expenses 4,800 4,800

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 14,548,397 12,237,860

Property and Equipment, net 31,257,164 29,113, 170

OTHER ASSETS:

Pledges receivable, long-term portion 212,584 393,183

Investments, 457(t) retirement benefits, at fair market value 165,313 150,726

Estate assets receivable 261,663

Net pension asset 661,1 17 417,483

Capitalized advertising, net of amortization 735

TOTAL OTHER ASSETS 1,039,014 1,223,790

TOTAL ASSETS 46,844,575 42,574,820

2014 2013

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Accounts payable 371,644 754,280

Retainage payable 7,517 389,166

Accrued expenses 772,393 671,685

Long-term debt, current portion 1,229,797 654,799

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,381,351 2,469,930

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:

Long-term debt, net of current portion 4,759,461 3,415,866

TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 4,759,461 3,415,866

NET ASSETS: UNRESTRICTED:

Board designated 7, 102,171 6,483,474

Undesignated 30,870,344 27,684,490

Temporarily restricted 1,731,248 2,521,060

TOTAL NET ASSETS 39,703,763 36,689,024

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 46,844,575 42,574,820

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28,383,276

2008

29,216,904

2009

30,251,312

2010

30,855,367

2011

33,690,907

2012

36,689,024

2013

39,703,763

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Admissions 7,783,390 7,491,530

SALES REVENUE:

Food and beverage 2,208,783 2,110,744 sales

Retail sales 1,347,993 1,256,569

Ride revenue 1,521,893 1,077,534

Other concession 968,602 924,589 sales and rentals

Catering and rentals 91,933 90,693

Animal sales 13,676 21,616

Net Sales Revenue 6,152,880 5,481,745

Membership dues 1,871,883 1,750,744

Contributions and grants 4,353,495 4,560,278

Special events 524,680 333,991

Other revenues 111,834 155,314

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUES 20,798,162 19,773,602

2014 2013

Program services 16,231,668 15,582,365

Management and general 2,002,326 1,751,855

Fundraising 424,238 432,590

Total expenses 18,658,232 17,766,810

Income from Operations 2, 139,930 2,006,792

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Interest income 146,643 136,766

Realized gain on investments 517,983 473,966

Unrealized gain on investments 90,177 142,648

Pension-related changes 120,006 237,945

Other income (expense), net 874,809 991,325

Change in Net Assets 3,014,739 2,998, 117

Net assets at beginning of year 36,689,024 33,690,907

NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR 39,703,763 36,689,024

SUPPORT & REVENUES EXPENSES

ATTENDANCE

1,162,315

2008

1,108,272

2009

1,129,994

2010

1,147,199

2011

1,130,032

2012

1,130,032

2013

1,117,783

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Donor Report

DONORS OVER $200,000Geraldine G. Lawson Charitable Trust

DONORS OVER $100,000Stella C. Herff Charitable TrustMrs. Mary Ann Wheeler

DONORS OVER $50,000Mr. and Mrs. George C. HixonKronkosky Charitable FoundationMays Family FoundationSilver Eagle Distributors Charitable Fund

DONORS OVER $20,000Nancy Smith Hurd FoundationTexas Cavaliers Charitable FoundationThe Roger L. and Laura D. Zeller Charitable

Foundation

DONORS OVER $5,000Mr. Barclay C. AdamsMs. Ann Griffith AshAssociation of Zoos and AquariumsBarrett Brothers Oil & Gas, Inc.Ben E. KeithBitterblue, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. DewarDOCUmationMr. and Mrs. James L. Donnell Mr. Rod Edens, Jr.Gates Mineral Company, Ltd.C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.G.A.C. Halff FoundationSarah E. Harte and John S. Gutzler Fund Mr. Bryan S. HixonHixon Properties IncorporatedMr. and Mrs. Dan A. HughesJefferson BankCarol Lee Jones Educational and Cultural FundMarcia and Otto Koehler FoundationMr. and Mrs. Bob KolitzMs. Wendy Kowalik KSAT-TVThe Rod and Kim Lewis FoundationLongoria-Wright FoundationLuther King Capital ManagementMs. Charlotte MaxwellMcCombs FoundationAmy Shelton McNutt Charitable TrustMs. Diana MorehouseMUY Brands, LLCThe Harris K. and Lois G. Oppenheimer

FoundationOsborn Heirs CompanyPaloma Blanca Enterprises, Inc.Mr. Tony ParkerThe Scott Petty FoundationPlains Capital BankMr. B. Coleman Renick, Jr.Mrs. Margaret F. ScottSeaWorld San Antonio

Sendero Wealth ManagementSilver Eagle Distributors, L.P.South Texas Money Management, LtdSpring Branch Veterinary HospitalThe Marshall T. Steves Sr. FoundationMrs. Barbara StewartMs. Diana M. StumbergMr. and Mrs. Eric B. StumbergMr. Louis Herbert Stumberg, Jr.Texas Capital BankThe Trust CompanyThe USAA Foundation, Inc.Ms. Bettie WardZachry Construction Corporation

DONORS OVER $1,000Aesthetic Enhancement Cosmetic Surgery

CenterMs. Barbara ArnesonAvance- San Antonio, Inc.Mr. Richard R. BakkeMs. Libba BarnesMr. and Mrs. Mark BarrettMr. and Mrs. Seth BellMr. and Mrs. Joe D. BishopDrought, Drought & Bobbitt, LLPMr. and Mrs. Michael J. BolnerHaynes and Boone, LLPMr. Fred BosshardtBroadway National BankMr. and Mrs. Todd L. BrockwellMrs. Lauren BullockMr. and Mrs. Joseph Byrd, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Aldes H. Cadwallader IVDr. Deborah L. Callanan and Dr. Neal R. WagnerMr. and Mrs. William CallowayMr. and Mrs. John M. Canavan IIICapital Group Companies Charitable

FoundationDr. and Mrs. Bobby J. CaskeyMr. and Mrs. Alfredo E. Cervera IIICMC Steel TexasBartlett Cocke, LPMr. and Mrs. Leonard E. DealMr. and Mrs. Laddie DentonEmbrey Partners, Ltd.EOG Resources, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. James O. Evans, Jr.F. A. McComas, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy C. ForsterFrost Bank Charitable FoundationMr. and Mrs. Jeffery S. GaltThe Gambrinus CompanyMs. Laura I. GatesMr. and Mrs. Curtis C. Gunn, Jr.Gunn Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. HerrmannMs. Sarah Sellers HillMr. and Mrs. Steve L. HixonInternational Bank of CommerceMr. John S. Jockusch

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan B. JonesJordan Foster Construction, LLCKENS-TVMr. and Mrs. Richard M. Kleberg IIIRobert and Helen Kleberg FoundationGraham B. Knight and Anne E. Knight Fund Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Latimer, Jr.Mr. Porter Loring, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. MartelMs. Janet G. MartinEstate of Mr. James E. MarukelliMr. and Mrs. John MatthewsMrs. Anne L. McClanahanMr. and Mrs. Peter MclaughlinMr. Orvis E. Meador IIIMission Pharmacal CompanyMr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Moorman IIIPerson, Whitworth, Borchers and Morales, LLPMr. and Mrs. Matthew MosbackerMrs. Jude C. MuellerMr. and Mrs. S. Kirk OdenOfficeSource, Ltd.Mr. and Mrs. Alex H. OliverOlmos Park Animal HospitalMrs. Dorothea C. OppenheimerPak-Mor, Ltd.Dr. and Mrs. William H. ParryMr. and Mrs. Clinton L. RayRepublic ServicesDr. and Mrs. Charles W. Robinson, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. RowcliffeMr. Frank Z. RuttenbergSAMMinistriesSan Antonio Convention and Visitors BureauSan Antonio RoadrunnersMrs. Martha R. SeeligsonMs. Vanessa C. ShoemakerMuriel F. Siebert FoundationMr. and Mrs. Edward C. SkoogMr. James L. SmithMr. and Mrs. Kevin StanushStraus Charitable TrustDr. and Mrs. John StuckeyJ. Harry Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan

Charitable TrustMrs. Guadalupe TarinDr. and Mrs. Anthony TolcherTrinity University, Department of Sociology and

AnthropologyVaquero Global InvestmentMr. and Mrs. Walstein L. Walker IIIMrs. Sara Stumberg Walker Mr. and Mrs. Jason WestmorelandMr. and Mrs. Adam P. WetherellWhataburger, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Edwin J. WhitneyMrs. Jess Y. Womack, IIMs. Christen A. WommackWortham Insurance & Risk ManagementMr. James Youngson

Thank you! We appreciate your generosity for fiscal year 2013-2014.

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DONORS OVER $500Ms. Lindsay ArcherMr. and Mrs. Walter F. Brown, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John E. CarterDr. and Mrs. Paul CastellaMr. Frank CheckMr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cheever, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Craig A. ClaytonMr. and Mrs. Richard L. CollierMr. Taliaferro CooperMr. Jim L. Cox, Ph.D.Mr. and Mrs. Jon T. CutshallMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. Dabney, Sr.Dr. and Mrs. Larry R. DavisMr. and Mrs. Russell J. DuffinMs. Caren EasterlingMr. Albert EstradaMrs. Jill A. FarinoMrs. Carmen FittsMr. and Mrs. William A. FreedMr. and Mrs. Larry GayMr. and Mrs. Billy J. GeorgeMr. Kennon GuglielmoMs. Deborah L. GussmanMr. and Mrs. Ed HallDr. and Dr. Ronald W. HamnerMs. Janet S. HarveyMr. Allen J. HausmanMr. and Mrs. John L. Hendry IIIMs. Henrietta P.C. HildebrandMr. and Mrs. Edward HorvathMr. and Mrs. Patrick C. HurleyDr. William W. Ishee, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Jones

Mr. Robert A. KeaheyMr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Kennedy, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William LemmonsLincoln Heights Animal HospitalMr. and Mrs. Jacob D. LodenMs. Lara K. LuceMs. Megan MacauleyMr. and Mrs. William J. MerrillMr. and Mrs. Leonard R. McCutcheonMr. Richard MenchacaDr. and Mrs. Chet L. NastalaMs. Laura ParkerMr. and Mrs. George P. Parker, Jr.Mr. David S. PerezMr. and Mrs. Ricardo H. PerezMr. and Mrs. Steve W. PottsMr. Cameron R. ReddingMr. and Mrs. Alexander S. RowlandMs. Ruth B. RussellMr. and Mrs. Paul SalisburyMr. and Mrs. Shaun SirotiakMr. and Mrs. Richard StarsiakDrs. Peggy and John StollDr. and Mrs. Bernard T. Swift, Jr.Ms. Marietta B. ValdesMr. and Mrs. Feliciano H. VasquezMr. Gilbert F. VazquezMr. and Mrs. Fred M. VillarrealMr. and Mrs. David WestMr. and Mrs. Joseph WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. WirthMr. and Mrs. Rondale Witcher, Sr.Dr. and Mrs. J. Keith WrightMr. and Mrs. Bartell Zachry

DONORS OVER $250Mr. and Mrs. Joseph AcevedoMr. and Mrs. Richard M. AdamsDr. and Mrs. Rafael AdrianMrs. Veronica A. AhmadianColonel and Mrs. Sigmund Alexander USAFMr. Jose M. AlfaroMr. and Mrs. Anthony E. AlonsoMr. and Mrs. Juan AndradeMr. and Mrs. Joe Arocha IIIMs. Clara AtkinsonMr. and Mrs. Stephan BachMr. and Mrs. Carl BainMr. and Mrs. John A. BakerMr. and Mrs. Robert J. BarreraMr. and Mrs. Marcus T. Barrett IVMr. and Mrs. Curtis W. BellMr. and Mrs. Jason E. BerridgeMr. and Mrs. Luigi E. BieverMr. and Ms. Patrick J. BitterMs. Jennifer I. BlighMr. and Mrs. David W. BradshawMs. Elizabeth BranchMr. and Mrs. Stephen E. BrickMr. and Mrs. Peter R. BroderickMr. and Mrs. David G. BuescherMr. and Mrs. John D. ButlerDr. David W. Bynum and Ms. Cynthia MoncivaisDr. and Mrs. Stephen C. CareyMr. and Mrs. John CarlineMr. and Mrs. Randy CarswellMr. Michael P. Cassidy and Ms. Diane S.

DagostinoCausecast Foundation

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Mr. and Mrs. Drew CauthornMr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Christal, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Demetrius D. ChristianMr. and Ms. Charles R. ClemonsMr. and Mrs. Lee W. CookColonel and Mrs. George R. Creekmore (Ret)Drs. Matthew and Ann CrossMr. and Mrs. James R. W. DaniellMr. and Mrs. Eric DavisMr. and Mrs. Charles DeanMr. and Mrs. Steven L. DeaneMr. and Mrs. David DeLaPenaMr. and Mrs. Michael J. DiverMr. and Mrs. David L. DoggettMr. and Mrs. Chris DomangueMr. and Mrs. Dirk J. ElmendorfMr. and Mrs. Walter Embrey IIIEsuranceMr. and Mrs. Richard J. FetchickColonel Richard S. FinlaysonMr. Raymond J. FoleyMr. and Mrs. Joseph H. FrostMrs. Elizabeth FryMr. Jacob GalvanMr. and Mrs. Jesus G. GarciaMs. Isabel Garcia-TrevinoMr. and Mrs. Emilio GarzaDr. and Mrs. Victor F. GermanMrs. Josie I. GilMr. John P. GiolmaMr. and Mrs. Tim D. GordonMr. and Mrs. Jim D. GoudgeMr. Jonathan GravellDr. and Mrs. Andrew L. GrellerMr. and Mrs. Manfred GrothMr. and Mrs. Jim A. HaferMrs. Sarah L. HagerMr. and Mrs. William HallMr. and Mrs. Mark A. HalloranMr. and Mrs. Marshall A. Harrell, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. HarrisonMr. and Mrs. A. Chris HeinrichsMs. Carah Helwig and Mr. Matthew PiaszakMr. and Mrs. Peter J. HennesseyMr. and Mrs. John W. HicksMr. and Mrs. James B. HightowerMr. and Mrs. John B. HolcombeMr. David B. HollandMr. Scott HootmanMr. and Mrs. Michael HowardDr. and Mrs. Risto E. HurmeMr. and Mrs. Morriss L. HurtMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. ImmenschuhDr. and Mrs. Mark JacobMr. and Mrs. Adam C. JandrewMs. Jimmie JoffeMr. and Mrs. Jerry JohnsonMs. Heather D. Jordan and Mr. Juanito RiosMrs. Alicia L. KasprzakMr. and Mrs. Paul KeeMrs. Victoria KeilmanMrs. Martha A. Kemp

Dr. Christina KenneyMr. and Mrs. William B. KingmanMr. Thomas W. KnapeMr. and Mrs. Matthew C. KrenMr. and Mrs. James H. KruegerMr. and Mrs. Douglas B. KruppaMr. and Mrs. Anthony V. LangfordDr. and Mrs. James D. LehmannMr. Daniel M. Jochnowitz and Mrs. Stephanie J.

LiftonMr. and Mrs. Thomas Lonsdale Mrs. Barbara MacNeillMs. Cathryn E. MajorMr. and Mrs. Jonathan R. MalitzMr. William K. Maney, Jr.Mrs. Adrienne MartinMrs. Kathryn L. MartinezDr. and Mrs. Patrick A. MastersMr. and Mrs. Charles W. MauerMr. and Mrs. Oswin P. McCartyMr. Mark T. McCaslinMr. and Mrs. Stephen D. McCreary, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Steve McCubbinMr. and Mrs. Jasper N. McDonaldMs. Laveta L. McDowellMrs. Dianna M. MendozaMr. and Mrs. Michael M. MewborneMr. and Ms. Kevin A. MillerMr. and Mrs. Daniel W. MillsMr. and Mrs. Frank J. MoralesMr. Raul F. Morales IIIMr. and Mrs. Earl H. Morgan IIIMs. Cynthia W. MorylMiss Adrianne M. MunozMs. Kimberly NavejarDr. Katherine J. Neilson and Dr. Scott C. UlmerLTC and Mrs. Michael J. Norton USAFMr. and Mrs. Ifeanyi J. OchiaghaMr. and Mrs. Michael W. O’DonnellMr. and Mrs. Shawn O’HaverMr. James E. OhlemacherMs. Karen T. O’Neill and Ms. Jennifer L. BrewerMr. and Mrs. Luis OsegueraMr. Atlee W. ParrMrs. Hortense PerezMr. and Mrs. Tracy C. PetersonMr. and Mrs. Richard PhillipsMrs. Debra S. PikeMr. and Mrs. Ben PoolMr. and Mrs. Harold E. PooleMr. Tony D. Potter and Ms. Alma C. MoralesMr. Ronald J. Provorse Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. RabaMrs. Pernella K. RalphMr. and Mrs. Jeff RamertMrs. Evangelina RamosDr. and Mrs. Rajiv RajaniMs. Ruby M. Rayborn and Ms. Helen R. HensonMrs. Carol A. ReddingMr. Eugene ReedDrs. Matthew and Katelyn ReillyRespite Care of San Antonio, Inc.

Mrs. Anita L. RobertsMr. Bruce C. Rockstroh and Ms. Kelly S. MastersMr. and Mrs. Nathan L. RollerMs. Billie K. Rothwell and Mr. Joseph A. LazarinMr. and Mrs. John William Russell IIIMr. Todd T. RussellMr. Jim C. SchmidtMr. and Mrs. Don C. SchulzMr. and Mrs. James N. SealsMrs. Norma Morales and Mr. David A. SedaMiss Jennifer SejdDr. Anthony P. Sertich, Jr. and Ms. Belinda EssexMr. and Mrs. James Sexton, Jr.Mr. Majid ShakoorMr. and Mrs. Patrick R. StehlingDr. and Mrs. Kent R. Van SickleMs. Alice C. Simkins and Ms. Ann TobinMr. Lane Smiley and Mrs. Maria L. Alarcon-

FortepianiMr. and Mrs. Richard K. SmithMr. and Mrs. Ian R. SprangerMr. and Mrs. George L. StierenMrs. Barbara J. StoddardMr. and Mrs. Gerald StowersStride Capital Group, LPMr. and Mrs. Samuel H. SullivanMrs. Amy V. SwaneyMr. Patrick H. Swearingen, Jr.Mr. and Ms. Abdel-Hakim I. TahaMs. Helen TaylorMr. Keith A. Taylor and Mrs. Theresa J. BryanMs. Diane I. Tennison and Ms. Elizabeth

TennisonThousand Oaks ElementaryDr. Budalur Thyagarajan and Mr. Karthik

ThyagarajanMrs. Terence W. TouheyMr. and Mrs. Rick A. TurnerMr. Raul Valadez Mr. Felix N. Venzor and Ms. Charissa E. BarnesMr. and Mrs. Daniel Villanueva Dr. and Mrs. Pat VillarrealMr. and Mrs. John VollmerColonel and Mrs. Doug F. Walters (Ret)Mr. and Mrs. John K. Walters, Jr.Mrs. Pamela J. Ward and Ms. Heather BeitzelMs. Ann B. WatsonMr. and Mrs. David WestMr. and Mrs. David A. WeynandMr. Wheelock WhitneyMr. and Mrs. Fredrick L. WiensMr. Jeremiah WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Robert L. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Jack T. WilliamsDr. and Mrs. John H. WolcottMs. Necia WolffMr. and Mrs. Robert E. WoolleyMr. and Mrs. Randy WyattDr. Audrey Yu-Speight DVM, DACVOMr. and Ms. Noah Yuchnitz

Donor Report (cont.)

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Thank You to Our Most Generous Zootennial Plaza DonorsDONORS OVER $1 MILLIONAnonymousMays Family Foundation

DONORS OVER $200,000Nancy Smith Hurd FoundationKronkosky Human Services Fund Ms. Susan N. MoultonMrs. Mary Ann Wheeler

DONORS OVER $100,000Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Byrd, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jack GuentherMr. and Mrs. Michael D. HarperMr. Bryan S. HixonMr. and Mrs. George C. HixonMr. and Mrs. Bob KolitzV. H. McNutt Memorial Foundation, Inc.Mr. Tony ParkerThe Scott Petty FoundationMr. and Mrs. Eric B. StumbergValero Energy Corporation/FoundationMrs. Jess Y. Womack, IIThe Roger L. and Laura D. Zeller Charitable

Foundation

DONORS OVER $50,000Mr. and Mrs. Mark BarrettCapital Group Companies Charitable

FoundationMr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cheever, Jr.Laurie , Bill, William and Forrest SaundersMrs. Sara Stumberg Walker

DONORS OVER $20,000The Alvarez FamilyMr. and Mrs. Albert M. Biedenharn IIIDr. Deborah L. Callanan and Dr. Neal R. WagnerMr. and Mrs. Laddie DentonH-E-BMr. and Mrs. George S. HixonMr. and Mrs. Robert W. LatimerMr. and Mrs. George P. Parker, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Louis ScantlandThe Zachry Foundation

DONORS OVER $5,000Ms. Ann Griffith AshThe Acomb/Light/Saunders FamilyMr. and Mrs. Robert J. BarreraMr. and Mrs. Marcus T. Barrett IVMr. and Mrs. Christopher S. BathieBen E. KeithCoca-Cola Bottling Company of the SouthwestMr. and Mrs. Norborne P. Cole, Jr.Drs. Matthew and Ann CrossDrs. Robert and Virginia Nell DuncanMr. and Mrs. Robert FordMr. and Mrs. William A. FreedThe Grainger FoundationMr. and Mrs. Joe N. HaynesMr. and Mrs. John L. Hendry IIIMr. and Mrs. David S. HerrmannMr. and Mrs. Steve L. HixonTim and Karen Hixon FoundationMarcia and Otto Koehler FoundationMr. and Mrs. Steve C. LewisMr. and Mrs. Anthony LibertoMatera Paper Company, Inc.Mr. and Dr. Robert E. MigginsMr. and Mrs. Michael L. Molak

The Nordan TrustMr. Gino RamirezThe RK GroupMr. and Mrs. John William Russell IIIMr. Frank Z. RuttenbergDr. and Mrs. Mark L. ThorntonDr. and Mrs. Anthony TolcherMs. Marietta B. ValdesWhitacre Family Foundation

DONORS OVER $1,000Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo E. Cervera IIINathalie and Gladys Dalkowitz Charitable TrustMrs. Nancy S. DiehlMr. and Mrs. Henry FeldmanMr. David C. GrayMr. and Mrs. W. Michael HumphreysMrs. Claudia Huntington and

Mr. Marshall Miller, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Kennedy, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Kleberg IVMr. and Mrs. Quintin KoehlerMr. and Mrs. Mark KrengerMr. and Mrs. Robert W. Latimer, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Larry MaconMrs. Anne L. McClanahanMr. and Mrs. J. Stephen McCuskerMr. and Mrs. John V. McLaughlinMr. and Mrs. Orvis E. Meador IIIMold-A-Rama Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Niles PlummerLane and Tashya RiggsDr. and Mrs. Charles W. Robinson, Jr.Mr. Gilbert F. VazquezMr. and Mrs. Walstein L. WalkerMr. and Mrs. Chester L. Wheless III

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEDavid S. Herrmann, Board PresidentRobert J. BarreraMary Rogers BarrettChris Bathie, 2nd V.P.Norborne P. Cole, Jr., TreasurerCamille L. DentonWilliam A. Freed, SecretaryFrank Z. Ruttenberg, 1st V.P.Sara Stumberg Walker

BOARD OF DIRECTORSLindsay ArcherRobert J. BarreraMarko BarrettMary Rogers BarrettChris BathieAlbert M. Biedenharn, IIITodd L. BrockwellAlfredo E. Cervera IIINorborne P. Cole, Jr.Ann Allen Cross, DVM, MSCamille L. DentonLouis R. DiSabato**Virginia Nell Duncan, DVMElizabeth M. Feldman

Rugeley Ferguson*William A. FreedDavid C. GrayDrew Greller VMD, DACVOBrandon E. GrossmanValerie Guenther*Joe N. HaynesDavid S. HerrmannGeorge C. Hixon*George S. “Timo” HixonMark M. JohnsonKathleen R. KennedyRichard M. “Cardo” Kleberg IVWendy H. KowalikMark E. KrengerMartha LandsmanRoby LatimerTony LibertoJane H. MaconChristine Peters MahrWilbur L. Matthews IIL. Lowry Mays***Red McCombs***John V. McLaughlinPeter McLaughlinLeon A. McNeilOrvis E. Meador, III

Robert MigginsAshley Parsons MilesMichael L. MolakSusan MoultonJames NesterMichael P. OsterhageGeorge P. Parker, Jr.Tony ParkerHoward W. PeakDiana PlummerR. Lane RiggsCynthia C. RobinsonJayme RussellFrank Z. RuttenbergGregory D. SeayRobert P. Thomas, M.D.Mark L. Thornton, M.D.Marilyn J. TolcherEtta ValdesGilbert F. VazquezCaroline R. WalkerSara Stumberg WalkerDolores F. Wheless *Directors Emeriti**Executive Director Emeritus***Honorary Directors

San Antonio Zoological SocietyBoard of Directors Fiscal Year 2014

Dear San Antonio Zoo Family:

I am excited to be a part of the San Antonio Zoo family. I have spent the last 20 years with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, but what continues to excite me is the enthusiasm and passion for conservation and education at zoos, aquariums, and marine life parks.

Our mission to further engage in and promote conservation and education is more critical than ever.

It is because of this that it is virtually impossible to put into words my excitement of being part of that enthusiasm and passion….part of the San Antonio Zoo family.

I’ve been visiting the Zoo my entire life and, like many of you, have wonderful childhood memories spending time with family and enjoying this beautiful

attraction. Now, the tradition continues with my wife Jennifer,

sons Austin and Colton as well as our newest addition, Sofia. We have spent many an afternoon visiting the Zoo and learning so much about the animal collection.

I look forward to what’s in store for all of us here at the San Antonio Zoo, as we continue to evolve and grow. I am truly humbled and honored for the opportunity to take the Zoo to new heights.

Sincerely,Tim MorrowCEO/Executive Director

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