Connecting With Our Community

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About the Zoo The Oakland Zoo is nestled

in the rolling hills of 525 acre Knowland Park in Oakland,

California. The Zoo is home to more than 650 native and

exotic creatures including African elephants, Malayan fruit

bats, American alligators, North American river otters, lions

and a unique collection of trees, palms, and exotic plants

from around the world. We accomplish our mission by:

developing and maintaining naturalistic habitats for the

animals in our care; providing leadership in superior animal

management practices; and, delivering quality conservation

and education programs.

The Oakland Zoo was founded in 1922 by naturalist Henry A.

Snow. In 1936, Henry’s son Sidney established the non-profit

entity the East Bay Zoological Society to financially support

the Zoo. The Society was originally known as the Alameda

County Botanical and Zoological Society. The East Bay

Zoological Society has been operating and managing the

Zoo for the City of Oakland since 1982.

Ranked eleventh among the San Francisco Bay Area’s largest attractions in 2007 by the San Francisco Business Times, the

Oakland Zoo hosts over 550,000 visitors annually and has nearly 20,000 member households. Ninety percent of visitors are

families and school groups from Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. The Wayne and Gladys Valley

Children’s Zoo, the latest major exhibit area to be developed at the Zoo, has increased the Zoo’s attendance by 30% since its

opening in July 2005. Spacious habitats, dynamic collections, and interactive children’s play areas make the Children’s Zoo a

popular family destination.

The Intrepid Traveler’s Guide to America’s Best Zoos in 2008 named the Oakland Zoo as one of the best in America, “based

on its diverse animal collection, excellent exhibits, special programs for visitors, and knowledgeable and committed staff.”

We welcome you to come and experience the Zoo with your family and friends. A lot has changed at the Zoo as we strive to

provide excellence in animal care, conservation, education, and stewardship of the natural world, while giving the community

the best possible resources for their own education and conservation efforts. ABOVE: Victor and Jonathan Ayala, Chloe Lemons, Stefanie Kendrick.Photo credit: Jim Travis

OPPOSITE PAGE:Giraffes getting to know the baby.Photo credit: Nancy Filippi

LEFT TO RIGHT: Excited about face painting during Boo at the Zoo; African spoonbill; Leland Blankenship pets East African hedgehog.Photo credits: Jim Travis & Nancy Filippi

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The mission of the Oakland Zoo is to inspire respect for and stewardship of the natural world, while providing

a quality visitor experience.

Table of Contents

About the Zoo 3

A Message from the Executive Director 4

Letter from the President of the Board 5

Highlights 6-7

Connecting Kids to the Wild 8

Connecting to the Environment 9

Connecting to Medical Technology 10

Connecting to the World 11

Connecting to Researchers 12

Connections Through the Media 12-13

Thank You to Our Donors 14-17

Fiscal Year Financials 18-19

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COVER PHOTO:

Malayan wreathed hornbill.

Photo credit: Jim Travis

2008 has been a great year at the

Oakland Zoo. It’s an honor to be

associated with an organization that

provides such dedicated service both to

the community and to its wildlife

ambassadors, the animals. I was

introduced to the Oakland Zoo while first

dating my wife, Carolyn, who had been

coming to the Zoo since elementary

school. Through her, I learned some

of the challenges the Zoo faced in its

past. It’s been an amazing experience

to witness the Zoo transform into a first

class destination over the last 15 years.

The Zoo has modernized its grounds,

achieved high stature among zoos

nationally, and increased its patronage

while at the same time keeping to

its core values of exemplary animal

care, educational outreach, and

environmental stewardship. In the

process, it has succeeded in engaging

all ages and fostering lasting individual

connections to wildlife and conservation.

Those individual connections start at an early age. When Carolyn and I started bringing our children

here, we realized how much the Zoo offered to the youth in our community. ZooCamp, birthday parties,

ZooMobile animals, Members’ Nites, and overnight camping all suddenly popped up on our family

radar. As we saw the impact the Zoo had on our children, we realized we wanted to be more involved

with the Zoo and help where we could.

It’s important for all of us to understand how a zoo like the Oakland Zoo can bring together so many

people and ideas. Not only does the Oakland Zoo serve over 40,000 children each year with our

educational programs, but it also reaches out to researchers, veterinarians, and conservation

organizations around the world working for the welfare of animals. A modern zoo is no longer

just a place for visitors to view exotic animals in cages. Zoos now serve multiple purposes in their

communities and beyond. Animals are treated humanely, receiving the most state-of-the-art care, and

live in expansive habitats designed to mimic their wild surroundings. Zoos of the 21st century are more

than ever a place to inspire a new generation of conservationists.

Like most zoos, the Oakland Zoo is a non-profit organization run by a volunteer board of trustees. As

I conclude my first year as President of the East Bay Zoological Society, I am thrilled to present you

with this year’s Annual Report: Connecting to Our Community. I invite you to join us in celebrating this

past year’s successes, and I hope you will continue to join me in supporting this precious resource. The

Zoo is making a much greater impact on our children, our community, and the stewardship of animals

around the world than ever before. Your support as members and donors makes these connections

possible and allows the Zoo to grow and thrive.

This year at the Oakland Zoo proved to

be very successful. We set new records

this year in attendance and programs.

Additionally, we introduced extended

hours for the summer months which

made it more convenient for members

and visitors to enjoy the Zoo.

We are quite proud that this was a

record year for community support.

Donations to the Annual Fund and to

our Walk in the Wild fundraiser reached

record levels. Philanthropic support from

the community helps fund the programs

that make the Oakland Zoo not just a

good zoo but a great zoo. We deeply

appreciate this support from the

corporations, foundations, and

individuals in our community.

This was a year where we focused on

setting the stage for the next major

wave of future improvements at the Zoo.

In addition to developing new homes for

our camels and wallaroos and planning

for the addition of other new animal exhibits, we made significant progress on two projects which are

symbolic of the values that make up the Oakland Zoo and our mission: an updated veterinary medical

hospital and significant habitat restoration efforts.

I first started work at the Zoo in 1984, as staff veterinarian and Assistant Director. Since that time, we

have made improvements to the animals’ homes and visitor services, but very little has changed in the

existing veterinary hospital. The animal collection has grown significantly, and we now have a full

veterinary department with a staff of two veterinarians and two veterinary technicians. We must

provide the highest quality of veterinary care possible. This will be another important step to reflect our

compassion for our animals.

The Oakland Zoo is committed to habitat restoration and protection of wildlife in all of Knowland Park.

In addition to the Arroyo Viejo Creek Restoration completed this year, we are committed to the removal

of non-native plants throughout the park. Eighteen acres of French broom has been removed, to make

room for re-planting the area with native species. Grey fox have now returned to the park after a long

absence. We can look forward to the return of many bird species as new native plants take hold.

These remain exciting times at the Oakland Zoo. We are very happy that you are a part of it!

A Message From Dr. Parrott, Executive Director, East Bay Zoological Society

A Message From Fong Wan, President, East Bay Zoological Society Board of Trustees

Joel J. Parrott, DVM, Executive DirectorPhoto credit: Nancy Filippi

Fong and Carolyn Wan at Walk in the Wild 2008.Photo credit: Ricky C. Photography

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East Bay Zoological SocietyFoundation Board

Robert L. MontgomeryPresident

JoAnn HarleyVice President Stacey Barsema

Peter Bernhard

Kenneth R. Betts

Warren A. “Chip” Brown

Ginny L. Hair

Greg Lassonde, CFRE

Cornell C. Maier

Jack McAboy

Eleanor Moore

Jon Q. Reynolds

Skip Rhodes

A. Horton Shapiro

Phillip H. Tagami

James A. Vohs

George Zimmer

Joel J. Parrott, DVM, ex officioExecutive Director

Fong Wan, ex officioPresident, East Bay Zoological SocietyPresident, East Bay Zoological

room for re-planting the area with native species. Grey fox have now returned to the park after a long

absence. We can look forward to the return of many bird species as new native plants take hold.

These remain exciting times at the Oakland Zoo. We are very happy that you are a part of it!

President, East Bay Zoological Society

East Bay Zoological SocietyBoard of Trustees

Fong Wan President

Michael O’Neill, DDS Vice President

Elizabeth Harvey Cox Secretary

James C. Johnston Treasurer

Joel J. Parrott, DVM Executive Director Thomas P. Britanik

Lewis E. Byrd

Lawrence S. Cahn

Launa M. Craig

Lori M. Hageman, DVM

Jonathan M. Harris

Joseph M. Hester

Paul Johnson

Greg Klein

Gerald D. Overaa

Sonjia P. Redmond, Dr. Ph.

Robin B. Reynolds Steve Schwimmer

Charles H. Seaman

Mary Ellen Tong

Renovations and New Construction–The Snow Building, built in 1958 and named after the Zoo’s founding

family, is situated at the top of the hill with sweeping views of the Bay

Area. Each year, hundreds of events are held in the Snow Building

including weddings, quinceañeras, and special donor events for the Zoo. In the spring, we completed renovations to this

landmark building. The new kitchen and equipment provides caterers the best in food preparation for any event. A fresh coat

of paint inside the building brings out the beauty of the exposed beams and expansive picture windows.

By the time you read this publication, our new Multi-Species Exhibit will be completed.

Standing between the Wayne and Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo and the warthog exhibit,

this new building and overlook will be populated by animals from central and northern

Asia. Keep an eye out for new animals, arriving in 2009.

In keeping with our dedication to the best and most humane treatment of animals,

the Oakland Zoo is embarking on a grand new project: the relocation of the veterinary

hospital. Built in 1960 when the Zoo had less than 150 animals, the current veterinary

hospital is now too small to handle our growing collection. The new hospital will be

built near the Zoo’s administration building and will be a modern facility capable of

serving our current collection, while having the ability to grow with our future plans.

New Arrivals– In late summer, a new sun bear arrived at the Zoo. The new

bear loves to climb the palm trees and is actively exploring everyday. Another new

addition is a baby reticulated giraffe. He loves to run around the Savannah, head-

butting other members of his herd and nuzzling up to his mom.

This year also brought us a female river otter. Ginger joined two male otters in the Children’s Zoo. Since

her arrival, she and Heath have been playful and energetic, allowing the older river otter, Axel, to soak

up the sun undisturbed. Also in the Children’s Zoo are some truly unique animals. Two blue-eyed black

lemurs arrived in September from the Duke Lemur Center. The lemurs, which only live in Madagascar,

are critically endangered. The Oakland Zoo is only one of ten zoos in the country to include these

lemurs in their collections, and we hope to have a breeding recommendation in the future.

Other fluffy additions appeared in The Oakland Tribune and are currently our most famous residents. The 10 domestic

rabbits were rescued from Laney College’s baseball field where they were growing rapidly in population. Volunteers at

Oakland Animal Services found out about the rabbit family and decided to do something. It took four months and five

volunteers to round up all of the rabbits from the field! They are now enjoying their new home at the Oakland Zoo.

Two Guinea hogs also joined the Children’s Zoo. They are very curious and enjoy playing with toys in their exhibit. Keeping

with our mission of conservation, the Oakland Zoo is helping these endangered American animals survive extinction. In

recent decades, the Guinea hogs have become rare. In fact, at one time there were only 35 left in the country.

A wonderful aspect of zoo life is the birth of many animals. This year, we welcomed 55 blue spiny lizards and six emerald tree

boas. These reptiles were able to find good homes through our connections to zoos across the nation.

Artistic Endeavors– A collection of zoos participated in the Auction Network’s “Art By Animals,” sponsored by the

Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Animals at zoos across the country were chosen to create a work of art and the pieces

were then auctioned to benefit the animal enrichment

programs at each zoo. Our resident painter Benghazi,

a reticulated giraffe, created his masterpiece with a

brush and blue-green paints. At the auction, his

painting raised $475 for the Oakland Zoo Animal

Enrichment Program.

Arroyo Viejo Creek Restoration Project– On Earth Day 2008, the Oakland Zoo,

its partners, and the community came together for

a grand opening ceremony of the Arroyo Viejo Creek

trail and classrooms, which is part of a larger resto-

ration project that began in 2006. The restoration

project had a mission to repair in-stream locations,

bank erosion, stability, and habitat for the creek. The

restoration increased native plant species, wildlife habitat, public access, and created six outdoor classrooms. Interpre-

tive signs were added along the trail, allowing visitors to learn on their own, or through guided classes. Thanks to all of

our community friends: the City of Oakland, the California Coastal Conservancy, the California Department of Parks and

Recreation, Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and the City of Oakland Measure DD Bond,

who made this project possible.

Highlights: Fiscal Year 2008 buildings, animals, members, visitors–a brighter future.

Births and Acquisitions June 2007— September 2008

Acquisitions

Mammals2 Guinea Forest Hogs1 Malayan Sun Bear1 River Otter1 Reticulated Giraffe 1 Hill Wallaroo

Reptiles21 Western Pond Turtles3 Spotted Turtles2 Bearded Dragons1 Gray Banded Kingsnake1 Emerald Tree Boa1 Gopher Snake1 Desert Tortoise

Birds6 Red Bishops

Invertebrates25 African Millipedes6 Leaf–Cutter Ant Colonies1 Cobalt Blue Spider

Births55 Blue Spiny Lizards15 Green Anoles8 Lovebirds6 Emerald Tree Boas6 Taveta Weavers5 Tailless Whip Scorpions3 Speckled Pigeons1 Reticulated Giraffe1 Squirrel Monkey1 Spotted Turtle1 Black Tree Monitor2 Hadada Ibis

LEFT TO RIGHT:Khalid, who was born this year, hit the ground running; Interpretive sign at Arroyo Viejo Creek;The new Multi- Species Exhibit under construction. Photo credit: Nancy Filippi

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Benghazi, reticulated giraffe, paints his masterpiece.Photo credit: Nancy Filippi

Guinea forest hog.Photo credit: Nancy Filippi

serving our current collection, while having the ability to grow with our future plans. serving our current collection, while having the ability to grow with our future plans. serving our current collection, while having the ability to grow with our future plans.

This year also brought us a female river otter. Ginger joined two male otters in the Children’s Zoo. Since This year also brought us a female river otter. Ginger joined two male otters in the Children’s Zoo. Since This year also brought us a female river otter. Ginger joined two male otters in the Children’s Zoo. Since

her arrival, she and Heath have been playful and energetic, allowing the older river otter, Axel, to soak her arrival, she and Heath have been playful and energetic, allowing the older river otter, Axel, to soak her arrival, she and Heath have been playful and energetic, allowing the older river otter, Axel, to soak

up the sun undisturbed. Also in the Children’s Zoo are some truly unique animals. Two blue-eyed black up the sun undisturbed. Also in the Children’s Zoo are some truly unique animals. Two blue-eyed black up the sun undisturbed. Also in the Children’s Zoo are some truly unique animals. Two blue-eyed black

lemurs arrived in September from the Duke Lemur Center. The lemurs, which only live in Madagascar, lemurs arrived in September from the Duke Lemur Center. The lemurs, which only live in Madagascar, lemurs arrived in September from the Duke Lemur Center. The lemurs, which only live in Madagascar,

are critically endangered. The Oakland Zoo is only one of ten zoos in the country to include these

lemurs in their collections, and we hope to have a breeding recommendation in the future.

Khalid, who was born this year, hit the ground running; Interpretive sign at Arroyo Viejo Creek;The new Multi-Species Exhibit under construction. Photo credit: Nancy Filippi

Connecting Kids to the Wild Every summer for over 20 years, hundreds of children have connected with

nature through the Oakland Zoo’s ZooCamp. In 2008, we took one giant step forward in our commitment to training young

conservationists. Every year, the ZooCamp t-shirt features a different animal—this year we decided to link our ZooCamp

mascot to one of the projects supported by the Oakland Zoo’s Conservation Fund. ZooCamp 2008’s t-shirts featured a

cotton-topped tamarin, an endangered species of monkey,

on the front with the logo for Proyecto Titi on the back.

Proyecto Titi is an organization working to protect the last

remaining plots of cotton-topped tamarin habitat in

Colombia. We also coordinated with Asoartesanas, a

group of women artisans associated with Proyecto Titi,

to make friendship bracelets for our campers. On the

administrative side, we raised registration fees by $1, as

an automatic donation. At the end of the

summer, we sent Proyecto Titi a

check for more than $1,400.

For campers, an hour each Monday afternoon was designated “Titi Time!” Groups attended a

slideshow and skit to learn about tamarins and how Proyecto Titi is working to save them.

Participants were issued a challenge: to earn their Titi bracelets by doing something to support tamarin

conservation. Younger campers earned their bracelets by visiting the cotton-topped tamarins in the

Zoo, near the macaws. Older campers became spokespersons for the project, teaching their families

about tamarins and Proyecto Titi. We know from our parent evaluations that at least 295 families

learned about Proyecto Titi. Our campers became active stewards for wildlife and practicing

environmental conservationists.

Our partnership with Proyecto Titi was so well received by Zoo staff, campers, and their families

that we plan to continue featuring a conservation project each summer. We believe this new

addition to ZooCamp will foster a deeper, more meaningful connection between our local

youth and wildlife worldwide.

Connecting to the Environment From each department at the

Oakland Zoo, to our partners, and to our visitors, being green is something we are all

doing together. Creation of an inter-departmental Green Team has strengthened and

expanded the Oakland Zoo’s capacity to take steps towards sustainability. Each Zoo

department offers green ideas, solutions, and initiatives and we work together to achieve

results. With a broad-base of participation, the staff makes the connection between the

species we care for, the Zoo’s mission, and our own actions on the Zoo grounds.

The Zoo’s green goals have inspired us to reach out and connect with other like-minded organizations and partners. For

example, PG&E has helped us install a full roof of solar panels on the Maddie’s Center for Science and Environmental

Education; PG&E also supported our transition to 100% LED ZooLights. Blue Sky Biodiesel picks up our used cooking grease

and converts it into biodiesel fuel, which then powers some of our vehicles. The Monterey Bay Aquarium helps us educate

the public about sustainable seafood choices with their Seafood Watch Cards, and we work closely with KQED’s QuEST

project to bring science and the environment to the public through television, radio, and the web. In fact, thanks to our

connected web of green efforts, the

Oakland Zoo was honored with a

Green and Sustainable Business Award

from the East Bay Business Times, a

true accomplishment.

The most significant green connection,

of course, is to our thousands of yearly

visitors. It is our hope that each

individual visiting the Oakland Zoo

gains ideas from the Zoo’s

sustainability efforts and makes the

connection that they, too, can make a

difference for a greener world.

Campers leap through the Wayne and Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo. Photo credit: Nancy Filippi

Liam Mayclem, from CBS 5’s Eye on the Bay visiting ZooCamp. Photo credit: Nancy Filippi

Amy Gotliffe, Oakland Zoo Conservation Manager, with Green and Sustainable Business Award. Photo credit: Nicky Mora

conservationists. Every year, the ZooCamp t-shirt features a different animal—this year we decided to link our ZooCamp

mascot to one of the projects supported by the Oakland Zoo’s Conservation Fund. ZooCamp 2008’s t-shirts featured a

cotton-topped tamarin, an endangered species of monkey,

on the front with the logo for Proyecto Titi on the back.

Proyecto Titi is an organization working to protect the last

remaining plots of cotton-topped tamarin habitat in

Colombia. We also coordinated with Asoartesanas, a

group of women artisans associated with Proyecto Titi,

to make friendship bracelets for our campers. On the

administrative side, we raised registration fees by $1, as

an automatic donation. At the end of the

summer, we sent Proyecto Titi a

check for more than $1,400.

Liam Mayclem, from CBS 5’s on the Bay visiting ZooCampon the Bay visiting ZooCampon the BayPhoto credit: Nancy Filippi

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Connecting to Medical Technology Each year, human ingenuity creates more devices that can make

life easier, safer, and more comfortable. Thanks to a generous donation from the DMARLOu Foundation, new technology

has had similar benefits for Oakland Zoo patients. Our hospital has gone digital... with diagnostic radiology! Our new system

employs x-ray plates that are scanned directly into a computer. Once the patient’s digital x-ray image is in the computer, we

can manipulate it to view fine details that are not visible on traditional films. We can also easily share the images via email

with colleagues and specialists. The digital plates are very sensitive, which means lower doses of potentially harmful

radiation are required. Overall, this system has helped us make more rapid diagnoses, meaning quicker treatment and

recovery for the animals.

In addition to keeping the Oakland Zoo’s animals healthy this

year through advanced diagnostics, the veterinary staff has

been busy sharing their expertise at a national level. Karen

Emanuelson, DVM, discussed the complexities of geriatric

veterinary medicine when she was featured on CBS’s The

Early Show. For the Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet, the

Zoo interpreted video clips of “extreme” animal behaviors,

while veterinary technician Kody Hilton gave Weird, True &

Freaky a glimpse into how we use fecal samples to diagnose

intestinal parasites in the animals. At the Association of Zoos

and Aquariums national conference, Andrea Goodnight,

DVM, Nancy Filippi, Director of Marketing, Amy Phelps,

Giraffe Keeper, and Lisa Clifton-Bumpass, Volunteer Training

Consultant, were honored to present a session describing the

Oakland Zoo’s unique cooperative style of animal care.

The veterinary staff has shown up in other media as well.

When the Discovery Channel created a series of “Webisodes”

dedicated to predators, we became the primary fact

checkers to ensure only correct information was

disseminated to the public. The San Francisco Chronicle

consulted us for their “Ask the Vet” column, and Dr.

Goodnight published a scientific paper in the Journal of Zoo

and Wildlife Medicine.

As we look to 2009 and beyond, we are excited to be expanding and moving our veterinary medical hospital. We have big

plans for this facility! From advanced animal care, to veterinary student training, to conservation research, building our future

home will not be possible without your continued support of the Oakland Zoo and our mission.

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ABOVE:Dr. Karen Emanuelson examines lion’s leg.

RIGHT:Digital x-ray machine.Photo credit: Nancy Filippi

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Connecting to the World The Oakland Zoo supports a number of groups who work worldwide in order to

conserve endangered species. One example is the Zoo’s support of the Budongo Snare Removal Project in uganda since

2001. The project trains snare removers and community educators, all working to protect chimpanzees, whose limbs get

caught in wire snares set by poachers. The Docents and Education staff of the Zoo have been teaching students and visitors

about these snares, chimpanzees, and the successful efforts by the Budongo Field Project, yet we never really understood

their heroic work until we visited in 2008.

In July, a group of Oakland Zoo teens, led by Felicia Walker, Outreach Coordinator, and Randi Meyer, Director of Education

and Conservation, embarked on the journey of a lifetime to the Budongo field site in uganda. In October, staff members

Sarah Cramer and Amy Gotliffe led an adult group of docents, volunteers, and other Zoo friends on a similar expedition.

Dispatches from the Field–The “Royal Mile,” a long and lush stretch of road teeming with wildlife, led to the field research station and education center.

Immediately, olive baboons and blue monkeys were seen feeding, relaxing, calling, and playing. We knew right away we

were in a very special place. As the Budongo Field Project staff led us on walks through the forests, we saw with our own

eyes the wire snares and understood how hidden and strategically placed they are along chimpanzee corridors. After seeing

the power of a snare, we were astounded that any animal

could survive the trauma. However, nothing affected any

of us more profoundly than seeing the chimpanzees living

happily in the trees, looking down on us with trust, as

human friends.

Real connections were made with the Project’s mission while

we watched a chimpanzee with a snare-maimed hand gently

groom her younger brother. We met and looked into the

eyes of the men who previously were poachers and are now

proud snare removers. We joined the staff veterinarian on a

school site visit as he told students and community mem-

bers about the medical hazards of eating bushmeat-snared

animals from the surrounding forests. We listened to the

passion in the voices of the Budongo staff. We truly under-

stood the importance of support from organizations like the

Oakland Zoo. The connection through experiential learning

affects a person on an emotional level. These are the deep

connections, whether in the jungles of uganda or our own

backyard, that will help conserve our planet.

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ZooCamp Registration for Members Starts March 16th!

Register Online at www.oaklandzoo.org and

Click on the ZooCamp Link.

Photo credit: Sarah Cramer

CAMPZOO

Thank you to all of our members and donors who supported the Oakland Zoo’s mission during the 2008 Fiscal Year. The full annual report is available on our website: www.oaklandzoo.org/annualreport.2008. If you would like a printed copy of the report mailed to you, please contact Allison Krumsiek at 510-632-9525 x151 or Allison@oaklandzoo.org.

P.O. Box 5238Oakland, CA 94605

It’s Your Zoo! Make Your Gift to the Annual Fund Now! www.oaklandzoo.org

ABOVE LEFT:A chimp maimed by snaring. Photo credit: Cherie Bescript

ABOVE RIGHT:Amy Gotliffe, Conservation Manager, connects with snare removal team.Photo credit: Jerald Wing

BELOW:Baboon family along Royal Mile.Photo credit: Amy Gotliffe

Connecting to Researchers The Western pond turtle is California’s only native aquatic turtle species and

was common along the West Coast of North America, from Southern British Columbia to Northern California. Western pond

turtle populations have been decreasing rapidly, or in some cases are completely removed from their former range. The

continuous spread of housing and other human development has led to the loss of nesting sites around streams and ponds

and the degradation of wetlands. Humans are also responsible for introducing predators such as bullfrogs, red-eared sliders,

and warm water fish. Researchers at Sonoma State university recognized the serious risk to the future of the Western pond

turtle population and brought it to the attention of the California Department of Fish and Game. Together with Redwood

Sciences Laboratory, a part of the uSDA Forest Service

Pacific Southwest Research Station, a group of researchers

from local organizations, including the Oakland Zoo and the

San Francisco Zoo, were asked to develop a new conservation

strategy for this species.

This conservation project will create Western pond turtle

head-start programs designed to give a generation of turtles

a safe place to grow, and to release them into the wild once

they are strong enough to survive on their own. Each zoo

is raising 21 Western pond turtles from hatchlings to young

adults. The highest mortality rates of the Western pond turtle is during the first several years of life. In a previous project in

Washington state, more than 90% of captive-raised turtles have survived over the last decade.

Through collaborations like this, the Oakland Zoo can make a real difference in the conservation and recovery of species in

danger of extinction right here in California.

Connections through the Media One of the Oakland Zoo’s Marketing Department goals is to form

alliances that are able to recognize unique advantages for the Oakland Zoo and partnering companies. Our process includes

seeking out select groups to join us in a mutually beneficial business marketing and communications relationship, resulting

in benefits such as donated products and media attention. In 2008, several unique situations have put a spotlight on the

Oakland Zoo.

Tiki, a reticulated giraffe, is an example of how a well-executed plan was developed into a positive outcome with international

media attention for the Oakland Zoo. It all began when the Animal Management Department expressed health care

concerns regarding Tiki’s osteoarthritis and her inability to stay warm during cold weather. Possible short and long-term care

solutions meant reaching out to several companies in hope of adapting their current domestic products and services for use

with exotic animals. Beyond Tiki’s immediate health concerns was the importance of letting our visitors know how special

our animals are, and enhancing public awareness of the Oakland Zoo’s efforts to protect animals. We sought out a horse

blanket company and asked the owner if she would construct a coat for Tiki free of charge. Once she agreed, an alliance

was formed, and we pitched the story of Tiki and her coat to the media. upon receiving interest from a reporter at

The Oakland Tribune, an international media storm ensued and Oakland Zoo’s giraffe story made it all the way to the

CBS Early Show in New York!

Nimitz, an American alligator, is another example of how an animal story can spiral into a stream of media attention. In

March 2008, the Oakland Zoo took in a five-foot alligator, after receiving a desperate call from the California Department of

Fish and Game. The young American alligator was confiscated during a drug bust and had been living in a small fish tank;

he could barely walk and was fed a diet consisting of hot dogs. The Oakland Zoo’s relationship with Fish and Game helped

the marketing team focus on unique details of this incredible story. Animal keepers were hard at work helping the alligator

rehabilitate, and we wanted the media to know about Nimitz. Interest from reporters was

instantaneous; several local television stations and newspapers covered the story. As a

result, visitors started coming to the Oakland Zoo to see Nimitz. In August 2008, Nimitz

was relocated to his permanent home, Croc Encounters, a 22-acre sanctuary in Florida.

Alliance partnerships and media relationships open many doors and bring the

community closer to the Oakland Zoo and our animals. Getting

connected in a media environment has produced some

incredible and unexpected results. The positive media

attention Tiki and Nimitz generated for the Oakland

Zoo helped the organization reinforce our mission

and commitment to our members, visitors,

supporters, and community.

LEAD RESEARCHERS:

Colleen Kinzley, General Curator of

the Oakland Zoo; Margaret Rousser,

Lead Keeper at the Oakland Zoo; Jessie

Bushell, Animal Rescue Center (ARC)

Supervisor at the San Francisco Zoo;

Dr. Nicholas R. Geist, Associate

Professor of Biology at Sonoma State

University; Matthew Bettelheim, a

Wildlife Biologist at URS Corps

ABOVE:Giving a helping hand to this baby Western pond turtle. Photo credit: Nancy Filippi

BELOW:Nimitz the alligator.Photo credit: Nancy FilippI

ABOVE:Nancy Filippi, Director of Marketing, Colleen Kinzley, General Curator, and Leigh Glasser, reporter for ABC7’s View From the Bay.Photo credit: Nicky Mora

BELOW:Tiki shows off her new coat for the cameras.Photo credit: Nancy Filippi

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Ambassador $25,000and AbovePacific Gas and Electric CompanyWells Fargo Foundation

Director $10,000 – $24,999 AnonymousThe Clorox Company FoundationThe Community Foundation of Louisville Depository, Inc.The La Fetra FoundationLakeside FoundationCornell MaierMBK FoundationThe Men’s WearhouseMerrill LynchRuby TilleyPat and William WeedenThe Zimmer Family Foundation

Veterinarian $5,000 – $9,999 AnonymousThe Barlow FamilyS.D. Bechtel, Jr. FoundationBrown & Brown Insurance Company of Northern CaliforniaBarbara and Lawrence CahnChain Link Fence & Supply, Inc.Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Charitable FoundationFour Corners Veterinary HospitalHull Family FoundationEleanor MooreStasia and Michael O’NeillJanet and Norman PeaseReed Smith LLPCheryl and Vincent ReshRobin and Jake ReynoldsMarianne B. RobisonLaura Baxter-Simons and Nat SimonsUVAS FoundationValueAct Capital Partners, L.P. Carolyn and Fong Wan

Curator $2,500 – $4,999Aztec Consultants/Duarte FamilyShelley and Tom BritanikCharitable Auto Resources, Inc.Seena and John Clark In memory of Pat Zajec Goldman Sachs & Co.Linda Hart HuberNational Sporting Goods Association In honor of George ZimmerPetco Foundation

Elizabeth and Robert ReedAnn and Jon ReynoldsGaile and Bill RussPatricia and Alan SilvermanStopWaste.orgMary Ellen and Bryant Tong Townsend Public AffairsVan Pelt Construction Services

Zoologist $1,000 – $2,499 4C’s of Alameda CountyAnimal Fund BoutiqueAnonymous (2)At Your ServiceCarol Baird and Alan HarperJoanne and William BakerHeather Bryant and Doug JamesonMarlene Burke In memory of Pat ZajecHillary and Robert BurriFrancine Byrne and Charles SarnoThe Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation Ernest ChannKarin and Steven ChaseChubb Group of Insurance CompaniesPat CondranDeborah Finney and Joseph ConleyShirley Crawford-Balch and Sherman L. BalchThe Crowley FamilyMelinda and Peter DarbeeVicki and Dick DavisLaura and Derek de PetraKathleen and Edward Deenihan

Wendy DeVetterCarol DiamantineEleanor and Michael DunnMichele Motheral Eandi and Jeffrey EandiGeorgia EdlundSara Fetterly and Rick DuchinAmy and Vincent ForteLycia and Rocky FriedElaine and Pete GeffenGlenview Woman’s ClubJanet and Murray GordonReyla GraberLori Hageman and John DeanHandsOn Bay Area / Gap Inc.Alyssa and Jonathan HarrisMary and Glen HentgesJeanne and Steven HoerterTyler HofingaDonald HolcombEmily and George JaquetteMay and James JohnstonJunior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc.Scott, Peggy, Jordan, and Glenn Kerns In memory of James and Josephine Kilpatrick Catherine Keyes and Susan Cox Kathyrn and Richard KimballElfie LarkinLaura and Larry LeavittDarlene and Kenneth LemRuth LethCatherine Lew and Lloyd EdwardsCarla and Stephen Lieske In honor of Milton MetzmanJudith LockhartJean and Harold Mackenzie

Kathryn L. MarCarole and Jack McAboyWendy and Tim McAdamSharon and David McCoskerMcGuire & Hester Construction CompanyRobert L. McKeownThe Mechanics Bank In recognition of C. Overaa & Co.’s Centennial CelebrationMeyers Nave Ziback Silver & WilsonLiz Nemeth and Robert MillerNadine and John MillsJoan and Robert MontgomeryBarbara and John MooreSusan and David OgdenThe Overaa FamilyPacific Bay ElectricRena and Thomas PatersonHarlan Penn and Peter GordonTrish and Brad PiattPLS Surveys, Inc.Tracy and Mark PoffProvident Credit UnionRamsay Family FoundationSusan RasmussenSonjia and Gregory RedmondFrankie and Skip RhodesSusan and Bob RussellMisako and Dana Sack Lynette Sandford Joan and Bill SchaefflerMarisa and Charles SeamanLisa and Weston SettlemierJulie and John Shaffer Martita Smith and Susan KirssinMary Ann Smith In memory of Judy Bradshaw

Sherri Stewart and Brian BungerSandra and William SvobodaSwinerton Management & ConsultingAimee and Rick VorhausMary A. WadeTarisa and Paul WainPatricia Kilpatrick WernerBillie and Andrew WiesenthalLois Wilkinson

Environmentalist $500 – $999 Diane Akers and Steven SchwartzbergAlameda County Veterinary Medical AssociationAnonymousBurton BenedictKara BergSusan and Richard BezmanSusan and John Black Karla Campbell and Cory BlasiSusan Opp and John BonsignoreAnnise BroksteinLewis E. ByrdDolores and John CakebreadLinda and Marc CarrascoErika and Todd ChapmanCharles Schwab and Co., Inc.Reiko Mayeno-Choy and Donnell ChoyDiane CoteLauna CraigPat and John CurcijaDebbie Dettmer and Michael IraggiElaine DeutschEvelyn and John DilsaverLesa DownesJoanne Drabek and Thor StartSandra and Dick DrewStacy and Sid EwingJoy Faussner and John MarkowskiLauren and Michael FieldDorothy FingerGap Foundation Gift Match ProgramLynn Gerard and Thor AndersonGlobal ImpactBeth Goldberg and Jeremy CoganGolden Gate CADDeborah Gouailhardou and Julian AllenGary GraggMary and Herbert Graw Robert GrayJennifer and Nik Haas-DehejiaLisa Hanson and John WhitehurstLinda Hargreaves and Onica Clay JoAnn and Alan Harley Stephanie and Greg HarrisonWendy Howard and Eugene Zahas Priscilla Hughes and Eric HughesSuzanne and Justin HurdLinda and Steven JacobsJacqui James and Xavier Campbell

Kathleen and David JonesJacqueline and Arthur JonesMaria and James Jones Marilyn Jumper In memory of Walter JumperEsther and Edward KellerJonelle KingSusan and Theodore KirschMaura and Derril KoberleinJennifer Kuenster and George MiersAlice and Richard KulkaMary LedezmaMr. and Mrs. and Barry LevineCornelia Sylvester-Lidsky and David LidskyBetty Mae and James LockeLinda and James LoomisElizabeth LoughneyMadeline and Vern MarschkeKristine Kathryn and Brian P. McCabeJudith MearsSally and Steven MeyersZina MirskyMarilyn MorrishCaroline and Jeff MusgroveJanet Nakao In memory of Pat ZajecSuzanne and Anthony NarducciNoll & Tam ArchitectsCarolyn and Dick PalmerKetal PatelReliable Tree ExpertsDavid and Andrea RemetaJulia and Brian RennerVirginia and Daniel RobertsMimi RogersSusan RogersLinda and Donald SandeKaren and Ross ScroggsSusan and Richard SeeleyLila Shadloo and Terry GriffithChristine Shice and Ian JensenSitzmann Morris Lavis, Inc.Barbara and Tom SkellySusan Smith and Laura BeatyLeona SoaresNicholas Sorci Willy and Annette Stadie Carey and Frank Starn Janet and Bruce Stephenson Karen Sturges In honor of Kim & Jerry Overaa’s wedding Takako Takehara May and Kong Tan Ashley Terry Melinda Van Roey and David Cohen Eileen and James Vohs Donnalee and Jeffrey WardleyLinda Lea WeberWendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLPSusan Caliri and Terry WheelerMerle Whitburn

Hildreth Willson and Chas SchleyRobin and Peter WinokurWendy Yellin

Friends $100 – $499 Deborah L. AbbleyAdaro Engine and Equipment, Inc.Adesa Golden Gate In memory of Walter Jumper Daniel AfarElizabeth Ainsworth In memory of Judy BradshawRicki and Joseph AkiwenziePeggy AldenAllison and Steven AldrichChristi AmaralGabriele Amtmann and Andrew BlacklockKay and Benjamin AndersenStephen AndresTheresa and William AndrewsAnonymous (2)Kathleen Archambeau In memory of Peter Liebowitz Cindy Arkin In memory of Peter LiebowitzBrina Mims AshleydaleJulie AshmoreLouisa AsseoJohn W. BaconBank of America Karen and Stephen BarberaDebi and Dan BarnesLinda Barrett and Jim FaulknerMario H. BarsottiJames BarthaJordan Battani and David BurtonKelly and Brett BattlesJeffrey W. BausAudrey Beaman and Ryan Eagan Karen and Stephen BeckAndrea and Erik BellStacy and Keith Benson Brooke and Gordon Berg Marjorie Berte and Jerry O’Kane In memory of Peter LiebowitzCarla and Kenneth BettsJane Bisbee

Sue Bishop In memory of Willetta Yeager Ginger and Jim BlachmanJulie and Christopher BorjonSusan and Arijit BoseBrenda BoudreauxWilliam L. Bradshaw In memory of Judy BradshawJackie BrandinMary A. Brayton In memory of Peter LiebowitzJennie and Brian BrickLisa and Carl BrodskyAlice and Richard BrownJane BrownlowAlyssia Bryan-McKelveyKaren BuckheitAaron Burgener Judy and Dennis Burgess Katherine and Matthew BurrowsSally BurtleMaureen Byrne and Swarup ReddiJean Callas and Glen LombardiCanyon Veterinary Hospital In memory of Peter LiebowitzMaurand M. CappellettiMary Jo CaseyIri CermakAmy and Louis ChanElizabeth and Steven ChanMr. CherryTana ChingMary Christensen In memory of Willetta Yeager Joanne CiazinskiTara Mammini ClanonLisa Clifton-BumpassTracy ClintonLinda and Heather Cochrane In honor of Linda CochraneChris CohnKim Cole and Brian BoeroDiane and J. Robert ColemanCarolyn Comella In memory of Pat ZajecCommunity Health CharitiesCourtney Cooke In honor of Noah Brennan-Cooke

Twin Things strut their stuff for Boo at the Zoo. Photo credit: Nancy Filippi

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American river otter. Photo credit: Nancy Filippi

African elephant. Photo credit: Nancy Filippi

The East Bay Zoological Society would like to thank the following donors for their generous contributions and participation during fiscal year 2008.

We gratefully acknowledge the many donors whose gifts were received between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008. We make every effort to include all of our donors. Please call the Development Office at 510-632-9525 x151 to report any errors.

Karen CormierPaul CorteseTeresa and Peter CostantinidisTiffany Cothran and Kieran Ringgenberg Ralph CotterGreg CoverDonna and Richard CraneCrum & Forster InsuranceSara and Mike CurranNickoletta and Tim DalbyCathy DaltonPatricia DelalunaPasion and Gustavo DelgadoParry and Bill Dent In memory of Peter LiebowitzLeah and August DetlefsenJulie DeYoung and Erin MurphyLaura and Todd DillardWendy DittamoreKristen and Robert DixonPatricia and Robert DueyTherese DunneChris Edley and Maria EchavesteLinda Edwards In memory of Zoey WadeChristine ErskineDebra Esposito-PetroAmanda EvansInta and Jonathan FaulkMark FerrariAdam FinkHayley FisherLeslie and Clint FisherDebra FongKaren and Jeffrey FongLaura and Kevin FrancisLouann Fratt In memory of Elizabeth Gates O’BrienRenata Frey and Erich Stiger

Anna and Mark FriedlerMilton Gaines In honor of Norman Pease Courtney and Ted GallagherPatricia GannonLuis GarciaKristen and Brad GarlinghouseLeslie and Gary GatesGenentech Employee Giving ProgramJoseph and Madeleine GerdesNancy GerowDavid and Judith Gibbs In memory of Gene BennettiPaul E. GiersDouglas Goldberg and Debbie CarrMaureen GombergGeneve and Robert GreeneCalla and Will GriffithJulia GrimsrudBeverly and Mike GroenigerElogeanne and Gene GrossmanHarold Gusinde In memory of Lorraine “Sissy” OwingsVicki GutgesellAllison HageyMargi HaightNancy HairKaren Hall In memory of Peter LiebowitzHarriet HamlinSeborah HansenWayne W. HeineHelen Y. McCarty Trust In memory of Willetta Yeager Tahira Henderson and George Holland Cara HennessyGeorgie and Lowell Hickey Patricia Hill

Jeffrey Hittinger In honor of Amalie and Ian HittingerJody HoffmanKara and Derrick HofmannSheelah HoggTodd HollersonBruce HorwitzCassady Hudson In memory of Pat ZajecKaren and Jerry HuffJoanne and Ken HughesDiona and Chris HuntJennifer and John HuntWillie HuntJulene and Jay Hunter Kate and Geoffrey HunterKatherine HunterKelly Hunter and Jim PireShelly HuppertLorraine and Jack IngemanMelanie IsomEvelyn and Toby IveyCatherine Jamentz and Ace TagoBeverly JamesMary and Rick JamesRobert W. JarmanAnn Johnson In memory of Pat ZajecJean JonesTheresa JonesKathleen and Thomas JonesChris and Eric JorgensenRenaldo JuansoJoel KaplanChristl KaslerCandis and Bruce KernsBonnie KillipL. Christine KingsburyKirschner Family Foundation In honor of Randi MeyerAngie and Greg KleinSharon and Frank KrhounAndy Lambert and Jakki SpicerMelissa LambertLaurie LangerMarianne LaouriKristina and Dave LargenGreg LassondeLeonard LeavittAndrea LeeKenneth LeeSonya and Bill LeeConstance LeimaLaureen LeiserNancy and John LenahanLinda J. LenchesJeffrey LeuchiCarol and Neil LewisJennifer Lewis Lincoln Child Center In honor of Helen Van TassellLinford Family Charitable TrustDean LipsitzPatricia LittonEva LoweClaire M. Lucas

Darlene LuceyDixie LuebckeDeanna and Richard LyonDavid MakkiAndrea and Mike MalaveJean MangelsTim MatherCheryl MatthewsLance MatthewsEric MaulJoseph and Cavan McCarthyMcCaulou’s, Inc.Carol Shepherd Mc Clain In honor of Pandora EdmonstonCorla and James McClenahanSusan and Steven McCueTheresa and Dorgan McDadeJill McGill and Richard KerbavazJames MeagherKristin MealiffeSharon and Patrick MeehanKindra MendallLinda Meyer and Kent HeckartAaron H. MillerJennifer and David MillerPamela and David MintzerFlo and Bill MooreKatherine MooreLisa Morbidelli and Michael BarbeeBeverly and Fredrick MorganSusie and Bob MorseBonita MottJanet and Dennis MulshineKathleen C. MurphyMargo MurrayNissa Nack and Robert FlockRicky NelsonTheresa Nelson and Bernard SmitsMelinda and Philip NemecLinda NewmanCarla NunesLisa and Kevin O’Dwyer In memory of Pat ZajecOgawa-Mune Wholesale NurseryMelanie and Sammy Oh In honor of Gavin KitchLaura Becker and Joel Parrott Ben PaskeKetal PatelVino PatelEllyn PeabodyGayla PeekAlexis and Laurence PelosiPeralta Power Squadron In memory of Pat ZajecRhonda PerezDarnice PersleySusan PetersSusan D. and Stephen W. Phelps Leo Pigozzi Alberta and Al Pilliod In memory of Pat ZajecDonald PomplunTerry and Greg Presnell In memory of Walter JumperLaura and Michael PrimusPromotional Advantage

Pulse Communications Inc. In memory of Peter LiebowitzQuadra FoundationTheresa and John RazzanoBode RehmRaul ReinTammy ReiserEsther and Gary ReitzSandra Relova In memory of Peter LiebowitzChristina and Peter Reynolds Elaine M. Richards Maura RichardsDrew RobartsLiat RorerJulie and Bernard RoseYvonne RothGalen and Paul RothmanEvelyn and Charles RousserPatricia and Glenn RudebuschEric and Gailen RungeTrudy Salter In memory of Pat ZajecToni SamuelGergana and Amy SchioldagerEric SchmautzAmy SchneiderWendy Schock and Donald Barsi Louisa ScottAnne SearcyNancy SesslerMarlene and Brock Settlemier Ron ShafferLaurie ShapleyAnn and Marc SilverbergMarion SimsIrene Slavens and Barclay WoodburyCynthia SlezakAngie SmithPatricia A. SmithSidnia SnowWendy Spander and David PeterkofskyJanet SplitterMichelle SpolverSt. Clement Ecology Committee Jenna Stauffer and Stephen SextonTeri Steele and Eric SullivanGary V. Stephenson In memory of Willetta Yeager Karen and Glenn StephensonSally and John SutterDave SwanPatricia TamSharon TawfilinBeverly and Cliff ThompsonIrene and Donald TillmanCarolyn and Leonard TomRonald TomMelissa Torok and Ted GreenebaumMiranda Torok and Patrick ConnellyLarry and Deveney TottenElisabeth Traugott and James RickettLaura and Paul TriniesLaura Truffaut and Stephen D. Wong

Dennean TylmanUnited Way California Capital RegionSusan UrbanskiValley Parent PreschoolVal’s Burgers In memory of Walter JumperJill Van Winegarden and David NixDeborah and George VanceRivka VaughsEllen VentonVillage Singers In memory of Pat ZajecErika VoglerJoan and Jon WactorPolly and Curt WadeKatrina and Paul WagnerFelicia WalkerHelene Walling In honor of Helene and Christine McElyeaWalter and Elise Haas FundDonna J. Wan and Jason A. TrachewskyNancy and Dean WaringElizabeth WeatherlyAdrianna WebberElizabeth WertzBridgette White In honor of Gary Perdue Susan WichmannErica WildyWilliam’s BrewingJane Leslie Morris-Williams and Timothy WilliamsDebra Wills and Mike MatrigaliDeborah and Brian WilsonNoel and John WilsonDanya WintermanJenny Martin-Wong and Craig WongJames WongKatherine YonemotoPatricia YoungStefanie Yurus and Steven HuskinsBarbara and Steven Zajec In memory of Pat Zajec

In–Kind Donations & SponsorsAnnie’s AnnualsBerkeley BowlMr. and Mrs. BlacklockCBS 5’s Eye on the BayThe Coca-Cola CompanyComcastThe CW, 44 Cable 12Rose DemingSteele DouglasDreyer’s Ice CreamEssentializeFed-ExGhirardelli Chocolate CompanyMary and Herbert GrawLeslie Griffith

Hoof-itJelly Belly Candy CompanyLaura JordanJohn KabernaCatharine Keyes and Susan CoxKFRCSonya and Bill LeeTerry LiebowitzMarc MartinezDon and Vicky McCuaig, Journey FilmsMarilyn MorrishMovin’ 99.7Ms. Beth Murray, CCH, RSHom (NA)Mrs. Pastures Cookies for HorsesThe Oakland A’sThe Oakland TribuneThe Oakland RaidersPacific Gas & Electric Company

PetcoPromotional AdvantageElaine M. RichardsRicky C. PhotographySee’s CandiesJulie and John ShafferSierra HorsewearSo Fine Event DesignSteven’s PrintingJenny TaylorJim Travis PhotographyU.S. FoodserviceVisionIsleWatershed NurseryWeibel Family Wine GroupWinning Situation, Inc.Zipfly Design

A flamingo and a spoon bill cross paths inside Flamingo Plaza. Photo credit: Ricky C. Photography

Having fun at the Walk in the Wild Patron Party: Steve Randall; Andrea Goodnight, DVM, Associate Veterinarian; Karen Emanuelson, DVM, Director of Veterinary Services; Mary Ellen Tong, East Bay Zoological Society Past President; Bryant Tong. Photo credit: Nicky Mora

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Alameda County Veterinary Medical Association

Anonymous In honor of Adam SimonS.D. Bechtel, Jr. FoundationTom and Shelley BritanikThe Clorox Company FoundationMaria and Jim GonzalezLinda Hart HuberGreg and Angie KleinLakeside Foundation

Linford Family Charitable FundCarole and Jack McAboyMcCaulou’s, Inc.James, Elizabeth, Bridget, Stasia and Michael O’NeillThe Overaa FamilyJoel Parrott and Laura BeckerSusan and Gregory RaifmanAnn and Jon ReynoldsRobin and Jake ReynoldsFong and Carolyn Wan

The following donors have made gifts to current and future capital projects between 7/1/07 and 9/30/08.

Capital Support:

Operating Expenses

Operations &Concessions

FacilitiesMaintenance Fundraising &

Membership Education,Conservation

& Docents

Administration & Marketing

Special Events

Animal Management& Veterinary Care

15%

28%

2%

22%

19%

7%7%

Operating Support

Total Revenue & Support Membership Growth

20000

19500

19000

18500

18000

17500

17000

16500

16000

2007 2008

Operating Revenue

29%

29%

6%

Concession

Operating Support $3,785,053

Operating Revenue $6,590,424

Education

Admissions, Parking &Rental Revenue

Public(Government)

Funding

Donor Contributionsand Grants

Special Eventsand Sponsorships

Membership

13%

16%

5%2%

Financial Stewardship The Oakland Zoo completed another

successful year serving the community and meeting its financial goals with

support from a growing number of new and returning members, contributors,

and increased attendance. Highlights from the year include:

•Memberhouseholdsgrewby11%

•Educationprogramrevenuegrewbyalmost50%

Animal care and veterinary services, the focal point of our non-profit organization,

are funded by revenue from operations, membership, and contributions from

individuals, foundations, and corporations. The Oakland Zoo uses additional

funding to provide and expand quality programs and services to visitors

throughout the Bay Area.

Financial support for the Oakland Zoo provides for our staff and specialists who

make the Zoo a safe home for animals and a wonderful place for children of all

ages to learn and discover the value of wildlife and conservation. Our challenge

is to balance the costs of operating with revenue income, so we can continue to

protect our animals, and those in the wild, while we meet visitor expectations.

Community support helps to ensure the Zoo can sustain its nationally and

internationally recognized elephant program, install new interactive exhibits for

children, and expand and maintain its ZooMobile program, which brings animals

and artifacts to schools, seniors, and underserved communities, while keeping

the cost for visitors at an affordable rate.

It is important for youth today to have access to quality educational programs

that teach about animals and their habitats. One of the essential missions of

the Oakland Zoo is to educate children about wildlife and nature, in a way that is

not possible through books. Nearly 250,000 children visited the Zoo last year. In

today’s environment, these youth programs have become even more vital.

Private gifts and public funding to the East Bay Zoological Society support the

Oakland Zoo’s Annual Fund, special programs, and animal needs. The Zoo also

actively seeks funding for capital projects that replace aging facilities, such as the

Veterinary Care Center which is more than 50 years old.

As a nonprofit organization, the East Bay Zoological Society is committed to

responsible stewardship of all contributed funds, demonstrating that gifts are

used for the purpose intended and serve to fulfill the philanthropic mission of

the organization.

*All financial information for fiscal year 2008 is unaudited. Audited information will be available by March 30, 2009. Please contact Emma Lee Twitchell, Development Director, at etwitchell@oaklandzoo.org for a copy.

Financial Overview for Fiscal Year 2008*

Operating Support

Public (Government) Funding $ 1,686,646

Membership $ 1,393,739

Donor Contributions and Grants $ 485,595

Special Events & Sponsorships $ 219,073

Total $3,785,053

Operating Revenue

Admission, Parking & Rental Revenue $ 3,014,601

Concession $ 3,002,246

Education $ 573,577

Total $ 6,590,424

Total Revenue & Support $10,375,477

Operating Expenses Animal Management and Veterinary Care $ 2,350,345

Administration & Marketing $ 2,073,347

Education, Conservation & Docents $ 785,771

Fundraising and Membership $ 759,271

Facilities Maintenance $ 1,568,077

Operations & Concessions $ 2,950,176

Special Events $ 158,571

Expenses Prior to Depreciation $ 10,645,558

Depreciation Expense $ 2,129,931

Total Operating Expenses $ 12,775,489

Capital Invested Capital Restricted Investments $2,817,000 Includes funding from Measures G & K, Donations and Earned Income for Current upgrades, Additions & Future Projects

*All numbers are unaudited.

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Lesser flamingo. Photo credit: Jim Travis