for members of woodland park zoo • fall 2017

MYZOOFOR MEMBERS OF WOODLAND PARK ZOO • FALL 2017

FALL IN LOVE WITH LULU COZY UP TO YOUR FAVORITE CREATURES

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WOODLAND PARK ZOO5500 PHINNEY AVENUE NORTHSEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98103

MAIN ZOO LINE206.548.2500

GENERAL [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP [email protected]

www.zoo.org

Alejandro Grajal, PhD President and CEO

Bruce Bohmke Chief Operations Officer

David Wu Chief Advancement Officer

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERSJeff Leppo, Chair

Matt Rosauer, Vice Chair

Jill Walker Treasurer

Margie Wetherald, Secretary

Laurie Stewart, Immediate Past Chair

DIRECTORSLinda AllenRyan BayneMarianne BichselKristi BranchJim BurgettDino De VitaKenneth EakesShawn EnglundDavid GoldbergIrwin GovermanLisa Graumlich

Mike HanlonMatt HillHolly HiraiRick HolzliDeb HorvathJeanne Kohl-WellesBen MagnanoKatie MatisonLeigh McMillanLarry PhillipsKevin Schofield

Rob ShortDiane ShrewsburyBryan SlinkerSandy StellingEthan StowellStephanie TrueKathy WilliamsSusie WyckoffEvan WymanJesús Aguirre, ex officioAlejandro Grajal, ex officio

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

ALL IN FOR ANIMAL CARE

Dear Members,

In our last issue, I invited you to reflect on one of the greatest challenges of our time: becoming better stewards of our planet by transforming our relationship with nature. We begin by strengthening humanity’s bonds with other species. And that, in itself, begins with ensuring the best welfare for our zoo’s animals.

In this issue, I invite you to enjoy an insider’s experience of excellent animal care through several inspiring stories—the broader significance of conservation breeding and social groupings, the lengths to which we go to advance Northwest species recovery, and how your partnership with the zoo transforms caring into advocacy and action for wildlife.

As a loyal zoo member and supporter, you appreciate that animal welfare is not only our responsibility, it’s our passion! Because it’s your passion, too, I’m honored to share with you that this summer Woodland Park Zoo became one of only 17 zoos and aquariums around the world to achieve the Humane Certified™ seal of approval from American Humane, America’s oldest organization devoted to animal welfare. The three-day, science-based review, designed by an independent Scientific Advisory Committee, rigorously examined more than 30 wellbeing indicators including health and treatment protocols, housing, environmental quality, social interactions and animal activity. Complementing the high standards of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, our accrediting body, the seal celebrates our staff’s steadfast commitment to ensuring our 1,000 animals thrive across their life expectancy.

Having every opportunity to thrive is the right of every animal in our care, first and foremost. In addition, research shows that up close experiences with thriving animals inspire people to feel and practice compassion for other species—which then gives visitors opportunities to take action to help save those same species in the wild. This moves us closer to ensuring a sustainable planet for all living things.

All of this means that instilling this ethic of care in 1.35 million guests each year is our most valuable currency. Ultimately, what we’re doing together is building a social movement for conservation. And that is what the world is calling on modern zoos to do. It all begins with caring for animals.

Thank you for being “all in.”

Alejandro Grajal, PhD President and CEO

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Woodland Park Zoo is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

CONTENTS

OUR MISSION

WOODLAND PARK ZOO SAVES

ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS

THROUGH CONSERVATION

LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGING

EXPERIENCES, INSPIRING PEOPLE

TO LEARN, CARE AND ACT.

MyZoo Fall 2017. Volume 19. Issue 3. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA

General Information: 206.548.2500 Membership Department and Address Changes: 206.548.2400, [email protected]

Editor-in-Chief: Kirsten Pisto, [email protected] Design Editor: Misty Fried, [email protected] Lead Designer: Kelly Hampson, [email protected] Designer: Meghan Payne, [email protected] Photo Direction: Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, [email protected]

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All photos are property of Woodland Park Zoo unless otherwise noted.

ZOO HOURS

MAY 1 – SEPTEMBER 309:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 1 – APRIL 309:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

THE SONG IN THE TREES: TWO SOLO SIAMANGS FORM A NEW DUET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

HOW TO LOVE A TURTLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

UPCOMING EVENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ALL IN FOR ANIMALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

BABY LULU’S ARRIVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

BIG CATS, LITTLE CATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

LILLY KASSOS’ GIFT INSPIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

A PRECIOUS CUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

GO BATTY: TIPS FOR A BAT FRIENDLY PNW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT: MOUNTAIN GOATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

CLASSES AND CAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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ON THE COVERAt just 11/2 months old, Lulu, a female

giraffe, gives mom, Tufani, a little nuzzle before scouting out her new

surroundings on the African Savanna. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, WPZA NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:As autumn arrives, we’re excited to

share golden-lit afternoons, beautiful

fall foliage and endless opportunities

for great photography. With a look at

Western pond turtles, mountain goats

and bats of the Northwest, we’ll dig into

some PNW locals and hope you find

these creatures as fascinating as we do.

In addition, we have some pretty sweet

stories about a pair of dueting siamangs,

a precious new cub and Seattle’s

#tallestbaby. We can’t wait to see you

at our Pumpkin Bash, Brew at the Zoo

and sparkling winter WildLights!

Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, WPZ

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Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Diana Ross and Lionel Richie. Sam and Bagus. Some duets are timeless.

For newly matched siamangs Sam and Bagus (bah-GOOSE), it took only 30 minutes before it seemed like they’d been together forever.

Sam lost his mate here at Woodland Park Zoo last year when our geriatric female Briony passed away. Across the country, Bagus lost her long-time mate at Palm Beach Zoo. A siamang’s social life is naturally structured around being in a bonded pair. Though Sam’s and Bagus’s keepers gave them all the TLC two lone siamangs could ask for, we all knew that what they needed most was to be part of a pair again.

Sam and Bagus were well matched on paper. We work with other accredited conservation zoos through the Species Survival Plan to track the genetics of endangered species, such as siamangs, in our care. This way we can collaborate on matchmaking to find pairs that are right for breeding or companionship. But animals have their own personalities and just because a match works on paper, doesn’t mean it’s meant to be. That part would be up to Sam and Bagus.

For a chance at a new life with a new partner, Bagus traveled more than 3,000 miles on the nation’s longest direct flight, Miami to Seattle. When she arrived in Seattle, she was greeted by her

Woodland Park Zoo keepers who instantly went to work to make her feel at

home. After clearing standard quarantine, it was time for Sam and Bagus to finally meet.

We always take it slow when introducing animals to each other. Keepers started Sam and Bagus off by setting up what we call a “howdy” introduction, where they can safely interact through a barrier, in this case some mesh screening. Right away, Bagus presented to Sam, a clear “hello” signal! Sam reached through the barrier to touch her fur, a clear “hey” in return. Then Sam started pulling at the screen as if to say, “Thanks, keepers, but we won’t be needing this anymore!”

By day two the siamangs were sharing the same physical space. Right away we saw positive signs of a bond in the making. They share food and groom each other, and seem to always be by the other’s side.

The new duo is just beginning to explore the treetops together. Up in the canopy, they’ll develop their song. A siamang duet is a symphonic call that can be heard up to two miles away in our urban setting and can last up to 20 minutes. It strengthens their bond and declares their territory—territory that is all too quickly disappearing in the wild.

The largest of the gibbon species, siamangs are native to forests of Asia that are being destroyed at alarming rates as human development and agriculture expand. Know that when you come to visit Sam and Bagus, your admission or membership helps support our field conservation partners working to save gibbons and other apes from extinction.

We won’t let the siamang’s song be silenced in the wild. Every note we hear from Sam and Bagus will strengthen that resolve.

Rebecca Whitham, Staff Writer and Carolyn Sellar, WPZ

Photos by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, WPZ

THE SONG IN THE TREESTWO SOLO

SIAMANGS...

FORM A NEW DUET

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SAMBORN: September 29, 1986

FAVORITE FOOD: prunes, cherries, grape juice, mango

VERY MUCH NOT HIS FAVORITE FOOD: steamed Brussels sprouts, but he’s a good sport and eats them anyway

HOW TO SPOT SAM: Sam is long and lanky, and seems to have a longer than average arm span. His facial features are prominent and distinctive and his hair is smooth and shiny

PERSONALITY: Keepers describe him as “easy going,” “chilled out” and “laid back”

BAGUSBORN: July 26, 1993

FAVORITE FOOD: avocado, cherries, mango

FEELINGS ABOUT BRUSSELS SPROUTS: inconclusive

HOW TO SPOT HER: Bagus has very fluffy hair compared to Sam’s

PERSONALITY: Bagus is a lady who likes to be in charge and knows what she wants, which is to be with Sam! Bagus might be seen taking a piece of lettuce from Sam if he’s eating greens, but she’s not being greedy. Food sharing is a normal siamang behavior and a sign of their comfort and growing bond

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HOW TO LOVE A TURTLE

1. Reduce pollutants to native turtle

habitat by eliminating chemical pesticides

from your gardening practices.

2. Join a habitat restoration program in

your community.

3. Do not release unwanted pets or

animals into wild habitat where they

compete with native species.

How can you love a turtle? Let us count the ways:

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We love Western pond turtles, we really, really do. They need us and we need them—it’s a match meant to be. When it comes to their beautifully painted carapace, their perfectly webbed feet and their adorable little faces, we can’t get enough. In fact, we’ve been telling you just how much we dig this native species for over 26 years—the same amount of time we’ve been working hard to save them.

Throughout this time, Woodland Park Zoo has partnered with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to recover Western pond turtles, including raising and releasing turtles back to protected

wetlands. Oregon Zoo and other state, federal and private partners have since joined the effort to bring the imperiled species back from the brink of extinction. But this relationship isn’t easy. It takes hard work and true commitment.

In 1990, only about 150 Western pond turtles remained in Washington’s wild wetlands. These turtles battled predation by the non-native

bullfrog, disease and habitat loss. Since then, the Western Pond Turtle Recovery Project has restored the population to more than 1,000 turtles at six sites in two regions of Washington state: Puget

Sound and the Columbia River Gorge. Through all the hard work we are still madly in love with them and more determined than ever to give them a chance at survival.

The shy turtles prefer to hang in slow-moving streams, marshes, ponds, lakes and canals with muddy bottoms. They dive into the water at the least disturbance and can be hard to spot, but that just makes our hearts grow fonder. And just like any healthy relationship, we do our best to give them what they need most—room to be themselves.

Washington wetlands are home to Western pond turtles as well as many other wildlife. These ecosystems act as natural water filters for surrounding areas and are critical to sustaining a healthy watershed. Wetlands protect many nesting bird species and host some of the richest food webs in the region. In addition, wetlands store carbon in the plants along the shore which helps moderate climate conditions in the atmosphere. Protecting wetlands is an elixir for the Western pond turtle love story.

By Kirsten Pisto, Editor

Photos by Jeremy Dywer-Lindgren and Ryan Hawk, WPZ

#weloveturtles

And just like any

healthy relationship,

we do our best to

give them what they

need most—room

to be themselves.

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ZOOFARI Member Appreciation Night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEPTEMBER 12

BREW AT THE ZOO* presented by Delta Air Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCTOBER 5

PUMPKIN BASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCTOBER 28–29

VETERANS DAY DISCOUNT . . . . . . . . . .NOVEMBER 11

TURKEY TOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NOVEMBER 18

WILDLIGHTS* presented by Sound Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NOVEMBER 24 Closed December 24-25 OPEN THROUGH JANUARY 1

WINTER CELEBRATION ENRICHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DECEMBER 16-18, 21–23

ZOO CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY. . . . . . DECEMBER 25

* Indicates a separately ticketed event. All other events are free with regular zoo admission or membership.

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NOVEMBER 24 – JANUARY 1 5:30 – 8:30 P.M. NIGHTLYFree parking in zoo lots on WildLights event nights. Closed December 24 & 25

Buy tickets online: WWW.ZOO.ORG/WILDLIGHTS

SEE THE ZOO BRIGHTER THAN EVER!

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There are hundreds of interesting jobs at Woodland Park Zoo. We have exhibit artists, electricians and horticulturists. Government affairs specialists, animal keepers and field researchers. Experts in finance, events, graphics and composting. Now factor in the diverse backgrounds of our 700 volunteers.

But, even though we come with different interests and career paths, we all agree on one thing: animals and their habitats are worth saving.

WE’RE ALL IN FOR ANIMALS.

As a zoo member, you’re all in for animals too. This kind of deep commitment, yours and ours, is necessary to save Malayan tigers and Western pond turtles and every other creature facing extinction. Together we declare “not on our watch.”

And watch we will. Woodland Park Zoo is committed to monitoring local and federal policies and decisions diligently, and alerting you right away when a conservation advocacy action is needed.

Advocacy actions are as diverse as the many job positions at the zoo. We may ask you to call your legislator to insist that laws created to protect animals be preserved; attend an informational event to learn more about a threatened species

or landscape needing your help; or simply watch a fun video to learn easy steps at home to safeguard important animals buzzing around your backyard.

Woodland Park Zoo is delighted to be all in for animals with you. As one voice, we can make a difference for all living creatures. Let’s get loud, together.

By Kerston Swartz, Staff Writer

Photos by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren; Ryan Hawk, WPZ

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If there is anything more celebrated than cats or otters according to the Internet, it’s a baby giraffe. Tufani’s first, a pregnancy remarkably on schedule, invited thousands of giraffe lovers to wait in anticipation of the newest addition to the African Savanna. And while the Internet and giraffe fans around the region awaited her debut, so did her very dedicated keepers, a veterinary team ready to give her the best care possible, and three towering family members, keen on meeting their new herd mate.

Lulu was born on June 20, 2017 at 4:03 a.m. and has been stealing hearts ever since. Her curious and playful demeanor was noticed right away as she eagerly took her first steps onto the savanna at 11/2 months old. Unabashedly playful and quite comfortable around guinea hens and gazelle, the little giraffe looked right at home on the savanna with Tufani, dad Dave and aunt Olivia.

“Lulu’s adventurous spirit and self-confidence were on full display during her first introduction on the savanna. She crossed out to the savanna cautiously, but once she was out there, she explored, galloped, and met our gazelle, guinea fowl and a few ducks,” said Katie Ahl, a lead keeper at Woodland Park Zoo. Though Lulu

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seems fearless, she still has a knack for sticking close to mom. “Lulu is very independent but you could tell Tufani and Lulu were keeping an eye on each other and it was good to see them check in with each other throughout the introduction,” said Katie.

Like any new parents, the zoo closely inspected the African Savanna and took steps to baby proof the exhibit before introducing Lulu. “Baby proofing is a standard protocol when baby animals at the

zoo go into an exhibit, and it is part of ensuring good animal welfare,” says Martin Ramirez, mammal curator at Woodland Park Zoo. “Giraffe-style baby bumpers were added to the exhibit in the form of branches and logs laid along steeper slopes. We also closed up any gaps where she could potentially wedge herself. The baby

bumpers and the watchful eyes of her mom and aunt were a great safety net as she explored her new surroundings.”

While Seattle’s #tallestbaby will continue to delight those watching online (check out www.zoo.org/giraffecam when Lulu heads into the barn for a rest) or those watching up close (remember,

members can visit any time!), her birth is also an important reminder of her counterparts in the wild.

Widespread across southern and eastern Africa, with smaller isolated populations in west and central Africa, new population surveys estimate an overall 36 to 40 percent decline in the giraffe population.

Giraffe fans can help support conservation efforts by visiting Woodland Park Zoo and supporting Wildlife Survival Fund projects, including the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, which seeks to provide the first long-term ecological monitoring effort of the Angolan giraffe—an important desert-dwelling giraffe subspecies in northwestern Namibia.

If you haven’t met Lulu yet, make plans to visit the savanna this season, when golden-lit autumn afternoons will make the perfect backdrop for this beauty.

Can’t get enough giraffe? Visit www.zoo.org/tallestbaby for even more Lulu.

By Kirsten Pisto, Editor


Though Lulu

seems fearless,

she still has a

knack for sticking

close to mom.

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LOVE TO HUNT

Whether the prey is a deer, a bird or a catnip filled toy, hunting is instinctive and common in all cats. Big or small, wild or domestic, all cats love to hunt.

ROAR OR PURR?

Small cats are in the subfamily Felidae and are categorized as purring cats. Big cats are in the genus Panthera and are categorized as roaring cats. The main difference is in the flexibility of the hyoid bone in the throat. Small cats have a more rigid bone, allowing it to vibrate when air passes over it, while big cats have a more flexible bone that allows them to roar. However, snow leopards do not really roar and mountain lions, found here in the Northwest, are the largest of the small cat family and actually purr just like a house cat!

SNOOZEFEST

All cats sleep at least 70% of the day. (Reserving their energy for hunting or 3:00 a.m. shenanigans).

CATNIP FANATICS

Big cats dig catnip, just like house cats. Sometimes keepers give our big cats sprigs of fresh catnip for a little extra treat. The tigers enjoy rolling around on it, chewing on it and rubbing their face on the herb—and then enjoy a little burst of energy for play. All cats are intrigued by certain scents and pheromones. Our snow leopards are big fans of Chanel No. 5. Ooh la la!

ROOM WITH A VIEW

Do all cats enjoy sitting up high? Our keepers say it totally depends on the individual. Our female jaguar Nayla likes to perch, but our male, Junior, prefers to stay grounded.

RUBBING HEADS

Cats, big and little, rub heads to say hello. The behavior is actually called head bunting! Cats have scent glands all over their body and this is one way they leave their mark—a friendly way to make a connection to someone or something they like. If you’ve ever watched Xerxes and Adia do this, you can tell they are quite fond of each other.

Alissa Wolken, Staff Writer

Photos by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, WPZHouse cat photo by Lucy Sky Diamond-Jones via Flickr @Lucy Sky Diamond-Jones

LITTLE CATS

BIG CATS

Have you ever visited the zoo’s big cats and found yourself comparing them to your furry felines at home?

The physical features and behavioral traits of domestic cats and their wild counterparts can make them seem more similar than different. Evidence suggests that all species of cats evolved from a common ancestor, which explains why people often relate the behavior of big cats to their own domestic cats.

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LIONHeight: 4 – 6 feet

Weight: 265 – 550 poundsPaw size: 4.5 – 5 inches

TIGERHeight: 2.5 – 4 feet

Weight: 200 – 700 poundsPaw size: 5.5 – 7 inches

SNOW LEOPARDHeight: 2 feet

Weight: 60 – 140 poundsPaw size: 3.5 inches

JAGUARHeight: 2 – 2.5 feet

Weight: 79 – 348 poundsPaw size: 3 – 4 inches

DOMESTIC CATHeight: 9.1 – 9.8 inchesWeight: 5 – 20 pounds

Paw size: 1.5 – 2.5 inches

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BIG CAT CONSERVATIONWoodland Park Zoo- Panthera

Malayan Tiger Conservation

Partnership

Woodland Park Zoo and Panthera, a global wild cat conservation organization, established a ten-year, $1 million partnership in 2012 to enhance tiger conservation in Peninsular Malaysia as part of Panthera’s Tigers Forever Program. Currently our support focuses on Rimba’s Project Harimau Selamanya, which monitors and protects tigers in the northeastern part of Taman Negara National Park.

Snow Leopard Trust

The Snow Leopard Trust’s mission is to protect the endangered snow leopard and its mountain habitat by addressing the needs of local people and the environment. The Trust was founded in 1981 by the late Woodland Park Zoo staff member Helen Freeman, as a direct response to the threats that faced the cats in the wild. Snow Leopard Trust’s innovative Snow Leopard Enterprises program helps support herders who make and sell fine wool handicrafts to increase their income and offset the losses they face to livestock living alongside snow leopards.

Ruaha Carnivore Project

Ruaha Carnivore Project improves the conservation status of large carnivores in Tanzania’s globally important Ruaha landscape, monitoring lion, cheetah, African wild dog, spotted hyaena and leopard. The Ruaha landscape holds some of the most important large carnivore populations left in the world.

Big cats are fierce, but they face many threats in the wild. We are dedicated to protecting cats all over the world. With every visit to the zoo, you help stop poaching, conserve habitat and support conservation partners working on the ground to protect big cats:

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From driving around West Seattle in her little red sports car, to opening up a hair salon and becoming an extremely successful businesswoman, to exploring her talents in Japanese Sumi art—Lilly kept her friends wondering what she would do next.

Lilly grew up in the First Hill area of Seattle with her parents, Frank and Alexandra Kassos, where they settled when they emigrated from Greece in the 1920s. She later attended the Annie Wright School in Tacoma. Lilly always remained proud of her heritage, hosting Greek-themed events and dinners in her later years.

She co-owned a lumberyard in Burien before her entrepreneurial skills led her to becoming a hairstylist where she developed a fiercely loyal following. Lilly was known as being extremely creative and talented, skills which she directed to her love of art after selling her salon business in the 1980s. She became a dedicated and involved volunteer at the Seattle Art Museum and the Frye Art Museum, and took many art classes with a specialty in Sumi painting, a technique using black ink and precise brush strokes.

In addition to her love of art, Lilly was an avid golfer and reader, and enjoyed boating on Puget Sound with her friends. She was also highly involved in her chapter of the Red Hat Society, leading

A LOVE OF LITTLE CATS INSPIRES A SURPRISE GIFT FOR BIG CATSBy Carolyn Stevens-Wood, Staff Writer

Photos by Dennis Dow and Jeremy Dywer-Lindgren, WPZ

Life is full of surprises. Lilly Kassos was full of surprises.

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the 12 members on lots of fun outings (Western clubs and dancing!) as well as participating in local parades. She was known by her Red Hat Society sisters as being spunky, feisty and always up for a new experience.

Many of Lilly’s friends described her love of cats throughout her life. She adored her silver shorthair cats and they became a part of her family over the years. She was amazed at how clever they were and how intuitive they could be, taking on human characteristics. Her wonder and awe of cats extended to big cats and she was able to see them up close on safari in Africa—a trip of a lifetime for Lilly. This admiration of cats of all sizes is something she shared with her father and which her friends thought probably originated with visits to Woodland Park Zoo with him as a young child.

Thank you Lilly, for thinking of us and remembering the zoo in your estate plans. Your gift, dedicated to the care and welfare of big cats in honor of your father, was a true surprise. And for that, we at Woodland Park Zoo are so grateful.

Lilly’s unique capacity to embody courage,

straight-forwardness, progressive thinking,

compassion, authenticity, creativity, humor,

and strength of spirit was a gift to those

who were fortunate to have known her.Judy Derbes Leyden

A special thank you to Sandra Newmaster, Peggy Rafn, Judy Derbes Leyden, Peggy Kemper, Jeffrey Kemper and Marian Herrin for sharing your memories of your dear friend, Lilly Kassos.

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ZooStores are located at the West and South Entrances, open daily during zoo hours.

ZooStore has cozy items for all ages, plus a suite of Pacific Northwest gift ideas or something special just for you.

NEW! Woodland Park Zoo History Book Since 1899, Woodland Park Zoo has sparked delight, discovery, and

unforgettable memories for generations of Northwest families. Follow the

rich history of Woodland Park Zoo in the new book, WOODLAND: The Story

of the Animals and People of Woodland Park Zoo.

FAVORITE FALL FINDS

A. Realistic Bear Plush: $29.99B. Wolf Haven book: $24.95C. Realistic Wolf Plush: $29.99D. Bear Stoneware Mug: $16.99E. Leader of the Pack Hat: $26.99F. Leader of the Pack Pint Glass: $16.99G. Glass Growler: $19.99H. Leader of the Pack 32oz Tumbler: $29.99

ZOOSTORES PROMISE LESS PLASTIC!

Woodland Park Zoo’s ZooStores have a goal to eliminate plastic wherever possible. Cutting down on “one time “ use plastic, working toward a plastic free souvenir area, replacing plastic packaging with “post-consumer recycled“ materials and introducing materials such as bamboo and organic cottons. The store’s signage is also Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI) certified.

All of our products are put through a production footprint check to ensure they are made with our environment and animals in mind.

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We’ve been out meeting members this year. It’s been fun to share coffee with

a few randomly selected members, and we’ve heard some great stories.

So far, we’ve met one long-time member who brings her granddaughter

to the zoo three times a week or more, and vividly remembers coming

to the zoo when

she was a child.

She really values

the ever-changing

experience she has,

and is proud to

support a treasured

community icon.

Another member

we’ve met is new

to both the zoo

and to the United

States. Animals in

a beautiful setting

are universal, and she loved watching her daughter’s reaction when she

came across her favorite animal.

Our last member delighted us by saying that she and her family had

by far the best interactions with animal keepers and other staff at

Woodland Park Zoo than at any of the numerous other zoos they’ve

visited around the world. She thought that personal interaction really

made each visit special.

Do you have a great zoo story to share? We’d love to hear from you, and

maybe we’ll grab coffee sometime!

Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren,WPZ

Dennis Dow, WPZ

Sharing your photos on social media? Use #WPZmember

Questions about your membership? We’re here for you. Contact

Membership Customer Service at [email protected] or 206.548.2425.

Isabelle Houk

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ON JULY 14, 2017, nearly $1.6 million was contributed at Woodland Park Zoo’s premier fundraiser, Jungle Party! These funds help underwrite your zoo’s world-class animal care, education programs for people of all ages, and conservation collaborations in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Each year, Jungle Party attracts nearly 1,000 generous civic and philanthropic leaders from the Puget Sound region. Laurie Stewart, President and CEO of Sound Community Bank, chaired the event. Her leadership and enthusiasm

Woodland Park Zoo HOWLS IN APPRECIATION!

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helped make Seattle’s wildest fundraiser a roaring success, providing important philanthropic support that ensures our ability to continue offering exciting and educational wildlife experiences for our entire community. Thank you to everyone who raised their paddles high in recognizing Nancy Alvord’s leadership by participating in the Nancy Alvord challenge. Special thanks to our partners at the Refugee Women’s Alliance for your inspiring presentation about our zoo’s impact on the children and families you serve.

WE EXTEND OUR WILDEST THANKS TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS WHO HELPED MAKE JUNGLE PARTY A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!

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On a black and white camera installed in the cat’s private den, we could see everything was about to change. Snow leopard Helen appeared a bit restless and began licking herself. Animal care manager Deanna DeBo recognized the signs. Though testing had been inconclusive, we anticipated Helen was pregnant and began monitoring her overnight via the closed circuit camera. Within the hour, we spotted it. Helen moved and revealed a tiny new addition, clinging closely to her warm fur.

Born blind and helpless, snow leopard cubs depend on their mother’s care to survive. Helen is an experienced mom with strong maternal instincts. In the little glimpses we saw on camera, we could see the cub was receiving great care. To assure their bond remains strong, we minimize any disturbance to new moms and babies, with periodic veterinary exams as the only interruption.

At 2 weeks old, the male cub received his first check-up and everything was right on track: his eyes were still closed, his belly was full of milk, and he weighed in at about 2.6 pounds. The exams continue every few weeks so we can complete a series of vaccinations and monitor his growth milestones. So far he has gained weight, his eyes have opened, and his motor skills are developing. We keep each exam short because Helen wouldn’t have it any other way.

For now, the cub spends his days with mom in their private den, growing more coordinated and independent each day. He will be ready to explore outdoors in late September. Snow leopard fathers are not naturally involved in child rearing, so dad Dhirin keeps his space from mom and babe. Helen has had two previous litters, but this is her first offspring with Dhirin. The two were matched through the Species Survival Plan, a cooperative conservation breeding program across accredited conservation zoos.

This precious cub represents the hope we have for a species fighting extinction in its native Central Asia. And there is good reason for hope. Working with our long-time partner Snow Leopard Trust and their extended partners in Kyrgyzstan, we recently helped transform a former hunting reserve into a 100 square mile wildlife sanctuary in the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Now we have the first photo evidence that shows the snow leopards have noticed. The protected habitat is attracting both prey and predator species. Researchers are using remote cameras to monitor the area’s big cat population, which they estimate to be around 18 cats. The area could serve as a core zone of a larger habitat for snow leopards, and a model for what is possible when communities, governments and conservationists come together with a bold vision to save species.

Rebecca Whitham, Staff Writer

Photos by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, WPZ and SLF Kyrgyzstan / Snow Leopard Trust / SAEPF

The cub is quickly weighed and examined by veterinary staff before being placed back with mom.

A wild snow leopard is caught on a research cam in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan

Dr. Darin Collins, Woodland Park Zoo’s director of animal health, and Deanna DeBo carefully examine the 2-week-old cub.

ON JULY 14, 2017, nearly $1.6 million was contributed at Woodland Park Zoo’s premier fundraiser, Jungle Party! These funds help underwrite your zoo’s world-class animal care, education programs for people of all ages, and conservation collaborations in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Each year, Jungle Party attracts nearly 1,000 generous civic and philanthropic leaders from the Puget Sound region. Laurie Stewart, President and CEO of Sound Community Bank, chaired the event. Her leadership and enthusiasm

Woodland Park Zoo HOWLS IN APPRECIATION!

www.zoo.org

TITLE SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS

Amazon

Avenue Properties

Chevron

Cigna

Columbia Bank

Comcast

Costco

Sound Community Bank

Starbucks

PREMIER AIRLINE SPONSOR

Alaska Airlines

PREMIER MEDIA SPONSOR

Q13 FOX

EXCLUSIVE WI-FI SPONSOR

Cisco

DINNER WINE SPONSOR

For a Song Wines

EXCLUSIVE HOTEL SPONSOR

Thompson Seattle

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR

Snoqualmie Tribe

ASI Wealth Management

Columbia Pacific Wealth Management and Columbia

Pacific Advisors

Deloitte

Iron Springs Resort

Lane Powell

Moss Adams

Point B

USI Kibble & Prentice

helped make Seattle’s wildest fundraiser a roaring success, providing important philanthropic support that ensures our ability to continue offering exciting and educational wildlife experiences for our entire community. Thank you to everyone who raised their paddles high in recognizing Nancy Alvord’s leadership by participating in the Nancy Alvord challenge. Special thanks to our partners at the Refugee Women’s Alliance for your inspiring presentation about our zoo’s impact on the children and families you serve.

WE EXTEND OUR WILDEST THANKS TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS WHO HELPED MAKE JUNGLE PARTY A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!

A PRECIOUS CUB

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GO BATTY TIPS FOR A BAT-FRIENDLY PNW

LEAVE THOSE SNAGS

If your property has a large snag, hollow tree or stump, leave it standing. The hollows and holes in snags provide excellent bat habitat!

NO PESTICIDES

Minimize your use of pesticides which can be lethal to local creatures like bats. Bats themselves are the best pest removers. They will gladly dine on mosquitoes, termites and flies!

BUILD A BAT HOUSE

Installing a bat house in your backyard is an easy way to show your appreciation for bats here in the Pacific Northwest. Construct a bat house that mimics small natural spaces such as hollow trees or the rafters of old buildings. These dark, quiet spaces provide ideal nesting space for bats.

In the Northwest, you'll want to paint your bat house with a few coats of black paint and place it in a very sunny location. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife recommends a south-facing, sunny spot with a temperature range between 85 and 104 degrees F.

Visit our conservation associates at Bats Northwest for tips on building and installing a bat house: www.batsnorthwest.org/bat_houses

DO NOT DISTURB

During hibernation, bats spend winters in a safe spot called a hibernaculum, where they slow their heart rate and metabolic activities to wait out cold months. If a bat is disturbed during hibernation their chances of survival are slim, since they have to use tons of energy to endure until spring. If you find bats hibernating, or really during any time of the year, just let them be.

Napping big brown bats, Bill Kraus via Flickr @Digital BiologyLittle brown bat, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters via Flickr @USFWS Headquarters

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You’ve spent summer evenings watching them dip and dive through the air, seemingly appearing out of dusk itself. As summer nights begin to cool—and creatures large and small begin to prepare for winter—the presence of bats becomes less and less apparent. Despite their collective tendency to stay hidden during the chilly autumn months, fall is the perfect time to establish a bat-friendly yard for these cool creatures of the Pacific Northwest.

Watching the nighttime flyers perform aerial ballet is a treat, but their benefits go way beyond a good show. There are about 15 species of bat found in Washington alone, including the big brown bat many know, and bats with catchy names such as hoary bat and Myotis evotis. Though they are sometimes hard to spot, these mammals live in both rural and urban areas and are ecologically and economically critical.

Bats play an incredibly important role in insect control, voluntarily eating up to 600 mosquitoes an hour. They are so good at pest control they enable farmers to reduce their pesticide use. Scientists estimate that bats save us anywhere from 3.5 to 54 billion USD in pest control each year!

Bats help us, and now we need to help them. Bats already face threats from wind turbines, habitat loss, humans and now a lethal disease called white-nose syndrome which made its way to our state in early 2016. Bats are essential to the web of life as pollinators and pest controllers and it’s time we take action for them. We are lucky to have so many bats in our region and there are many ways to welcome them to your backyard.

STAY BATTY!

The most important thing you can do to help bats is to love them. Fear and misunderstanding of bats do not help them. Educate your friends and family about all the good things that bats do for us. Visit the bats at Woodland Park Zoo and support conservation groups, especially those in the Pacific Northwest like Bats Northwest.

TREES, PLEASE!

Minimize tree clearing—bats love a good branch!

TURN OFF THE LIGHTS

Reduce lighting around your home to make bats feel welcome.

WHITE-NOSE SYNDROME

REPORTING

If you see a bat that appears sick, injured or flying around during daytime, you can help by reporting the sighting at wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/health/wns/ Remember, never touch a bat with bare hands. If a bat appears sick or injured call your local widlife experts.

Cluster of big-eared bats in Virginia, David A. Riggs via Flickr @David A. RiggsLittle brown bat, Jim Stuart via Flickr @jamesstuart3

KEEP IT SOGGY

Protecting streams and wetlands helps bat populations thrive.

Installing your bat house this fall will

give bats plenty of time to get used to

the structure before spring pup season

when they need a safe place to roost.

Bats prefer their known roosts, so

be patient, it may take a few years for

them to settle into your bat house.

Kirsten Pisto, Editor

California myotis

Western small-footed myotis

Little brown myotis

Keen's myotis

Western long-eared myotis

Fringed myotis

Canyon bat

Silver-haired bat

Yuma myotis

Long-legged myotis

Hoary bat

Spotted bat

Pallid bat

Townsend's big-eared bat

Big brown bat

BATS OF THE PNW:

Palid bat, Devra via Flickr @minicooper93402

Top left: Big brown bat, Bill Krauss via Flickr @Digital Biology

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extremely harsh conditions such as snowy slopes with pitches above 60 degrees, winds up to 100 mph, snow drifts of 30 – 60 feet high and chilly temperatures down to -50 degrees F. In Washington, you can spot these snow-white creatures on the steepest ledges of the Olympic Mountains and the snowy peaks of the Cascades.

Imagine spending most of your time balancing above snowy windswept cliffs, your hooves perfectly shaped to help grip onto the steep slopes while you graze for lichens, ferns, and moss or browse on twigs and shrub leaves. A mountain goat’s incredible adaptations allow it to live high above potential predators such as mountain lions, bears or wolverines.

During the fall season, the goats are protected from chilly temperatures by their woolly white double coats. The first layer of fur is made up of a dense wool undercoat while the outer layer is made up of longer, hollow hairs that use thermoregulation to keep the goats toasty on the icy slopes.

Next time you pass by the Northern Trail, keep a lookout for Albert, Bluebelle and Atlin—they’ll be the woolly ones on the tip top of the rocks!

Kirsten Pisto, Editor


With sure-footedness and intuitive climbing abilities, two new additions to the Northern Trail are perfectly adapted to gracefully tiptoe across the high rocky outcrop of the mountain goat exhibit. Earlier this summer, females Bluebelle and Atlin joined Albert on the slopes and it appears that the three goats have formed a well bonded herd.

On the first day of introductions, the two females came up to Albert quite excitedly, but he was a little unsure and kept his eyes on them from a distance. When he would wander a little closer, the girls would run after him, vocalizing and jumping with excitement! While it took a few days for Albert to stop running away from the girls, and adjust to them being in close proximity, they are finally all together.

Albert is now right at home with his new herd mates, although he does prefer the company of Bluebelle over Atlin. All of the goats were born at Calgary Zoo and are either full siblings or half. Since the girls have arrived, Albert has become more of a herd animal, not following his keepers around nearly as much.

Keepers tell us that by far, the goats’ favorite treat is munching on fresh, leafy browse clippings. They receive a full spread of grain, apples, carrots, romaine, kale, grass hay, alfalfa and a plethora of browse. They also have access to grass in their exhibit as well.

In the wild, mountain goats live, sleep and eat at elevations of 10,000 feet and up. They are especially adept at hanging out in

ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT:

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Albert (male)

Born: May 14, 2014, Calgary Zoo

Weight: 262 lb

Favorite place to relax: His favorite spot is high up on the rocks anywhere in the exhibit.

Behavior: Albert’s keepers tell us he is a calm and curious goat. He responds to his name, but now that the girls are here, he is paying much less attention to his keepers. He has adapted well to his home.

Distinguishing characteristics: He is a strapping male specimen of a goat. He also has a blue ear tag in his right ear.

*Full brother to Atlin / Half-brother to Bluebelle

Bluebell (female)


Weight: 86 lb. She is only a year old and still growing. Adult female goats weigh around 150 lb.

Favorite place to relax: On top of the shelter where she can indulge in a dust bath. She also enjoys lying in the grass on the ridge.

Behavior: Very calm and amenable, she’s comfortable with both Atlin and Albert.

Distinguishing characteristics: She has a blue ear tag in her left ear. Right now, she’s bigger than Atlin

*Half-sister to both Albert and Atlin (same father)

Atlin (female) named after a lake in the Yukon


Weight: 77 lb and growing!

Favorite place to relax: Next to Bluebelle on the ridge.

Behavior: Atlin has been the dominant female to both Albert and Bluebelle. Albert is finally standing his ground a bit more with her. She was initially more excitable, but has calmed down. She is especially fond of both Albert and Bluebelle and tends to vocalize when they are out of her view.

Distinguishing characteristics: Orange ear tag in left ear, currently smaller than Bluebelle.

*Full-sister to Albert / Half-sister to Bluebelle

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ZOO OVERNIGHT AND EVENING ADVENTURES

All Zoo Adventures include an exclusive after hours look at the zoo! Overnight Adventures also include a light breakfast and morning tour. Zoo Adventures are offered March through mid-November. Program runs rain or shine so come prepared for any weather.

Ages: 7 years and upTime: Overnight Adventures run

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 a.m. Evening Adventures run 6:30 -10:00 p.m.Fee: Prices range from $40-60/person,

depending on location selected.

For more information and to register, visit www.zoo.org/overnights. Questions? Email [email protected]

ADVENTURES FOR YOUR GROUP OF 22 OR MORE:Choose your location:• Education Center (sleep indoors)• Zoomazium (sleep indoors)• North Picnic Area (bring your own tent)

Choose your adventure:• A Zookeeper’s Life for Me• Operation: Conservation • Living Wild

ADVENTURES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL GROUPSAre you an individual or a small group but still want to join a Zoo Adventure? Join us on these dates for an evening or overnight adventure in Zoomazium!

Sep 15: A Zookeeper’s Life for MeOct 27: Animals of the Night NEW

ADVENTURES FOR SCOUTSMultiple dates are available for small scout groups; information is available on our website.

Sep 16: Girl Scouts, Operation: Conservation in the Education CenterSep 23: Girl Scouts, Living Wild in ZoomaziumSep 29: Girl Scouts, A Zookeeper’s Life for Me in ZoomaziumOct 7: Cub Scouts, Operation: Conservation in the Education CenterOct 13: Girl Scouts, Living Wild in Zoomazium

PARENTS’ DAY OUT NEW

Need to do some shopping or other errands without your kids in tow? Drop them off with us at the zoo for an educational and fun-filled morning in the Education Center and zoo grounds. Activities will include a live animal encounter, pizza lunch and time to explore the zoo!

Ages: 4-11 yearsTime: 9:00 a.m-1:00 p.m.Fee: $70/child

4447: Saturday, Dec 9

SCOUT CLASSESEach class is designed to meet scout award requirements for Girl Scout Brownies, Girl Scout Juniors or Cub Scouts. One adult for every 6 scouts is required and included in the registration fee.

See our website for more information at www.zoo.org/scoutclasses

Age: 5-12 yearsTime: 10:00 a.m. - noonFee: $18/scout, $10/additional adult

1417: Oct 7, Bugs (Girl Scout Brownies Badge)

1427: Oct 21, Into the Wild (Cub Scout Webelo Elective)

1437: Nov 18, Animal Habitats (Girl Scout Juniors Badge)

SENIOR PROGRAMSSENIOR ZOO WALKERSSpend time in a beautiful setting and learn more about the natural world while taking care of your health. Join others 55 and older on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for stretching and a walk around the zoo. Program cost is $20 per quarter which includes a social with zoo and health speakers.

ADULT CLASSESCHAT AND CHALLENGEGrab your friends, phone and camera for a scavenger hunt that will lead you to all corners of zoo! The class will begin in the Education Center with a short talk on the topic below and then the challenge begins.

Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.Fee: $20, includes admission 5417: Sat Oct 14, Local Harvest

EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES

Designed for parents/caregivers to attend with their children.

See our website for class descriptions.

WALKIN’ AND ROLLIN’Ages: Birth-18 months Time: 9:00 -10:30 a.m.Fee: $100/6-week session each

adult/child pair

9337: Wednesdays, Sep 27-Nov 1

TINY TYKE TIMEAges: 18-36 months Time: 9:00 -10:30 a.m.Fee: $100/6-week session each adult/child pair

9347: Tuesdays, Sep 26-Oct 31

ZOO SPROUTSAges: 3-5 yearsTime: 10:00 -11:30 a.m.Fee: $25 each adult/child pair, $10/ additional

child 3-5 years

3387: Fri, Sept 22, Ginormous Giraffes 3397: Fri, Sept 29, Fur, Feathers, Scales, and Slime 3417: Thur, Oct 5, Hungry, Hungry Hippos 3427: Thur, Oct 12, Poo at the Zoo3437: Thur, Oct 19, Bats of the Night 3347: Fri, Nov 3, Bug Boogie3457: Tues, Nov 7, Proud Penguins3467: Wed, Nov 15, Dragons3477: Tues, Dec 5, Terrific Tails 3487: Wed, Dec 13, Sloths

BUG CLUBAges: 5-12 yearsTime: 10:00 a.m. - noon, generally the fourth

Sunday of every monthFee: $55 per quarter plus a one-time $12

materials fee for new members

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT (PNO)

Kids will enjoy a fun-filled evening with zoo staff inside Zoomazium while you enjoy a night out on the town. Supervised activities include games, an educational film, a live animal encounter, plus pizza for dinner!

Ages: 4-11 yearsTime: 5:30-10:00 p.m.Fee: $30/child, $22 each additional sibling

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ANIMAL ENRICHMENT(1-Day Camp)

What do you give a hippo as a treat? A pumpkin of course! Explore what zookeepers give to animals at the zoo to enrich their lives every day!

Ages: 5 – 9 yearsFee: $100

6417: Oct 13, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

AMAZING MAMMALS(3-Day Camp)

Bats, pigs, giraffe and camels… these are all – that’s right – mammals! Join us at camp to learn about some of the many mammal species at the zoo through tours, crafts, games and activities.

Half-Day Session:


6427: Nov 20-22, 9:00 a.m.-noon

Full-Day Session:


6437: Nov 20-22, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m

ANIMAL SENSES(5-Day Camp)

Did you know a bear can smell food from two miles away? Some animals can even detect the magnetic fields of the earth! Each day we will focus on a different sense and explore animal senses around the zoo!

Half-Day Session:


6447: Dec 18-22, 9:00 a.m.-noon

Full-Day Session:


6457: Dec 18-22, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m

HABITATS OF THE WORLD(4-Day Camp)

What is a habitat and why is it important? We’ll learn what makes a habitat and take an in-depth look at some of them represented here at the zoo. Together we’ll learn how animals and plants have adapted to survive in their habitat.

Half-Day Session:


6467: Dec 26-29, 9:00 a.m.-noon

Full-Day Session:


6477: Dec 26-29, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

SPRING CAMPSWatch our website at www.zoo.org/school_year_camps and future publications for details.

SCHOOL YEAR CAMPSThese camps coincide with select days off of school for several local school districts.PM Extended Day is available for all full-day sessions.

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Bruce ate 50 more bugs than Bettina.

Binti ate 200 more bugs than Bruce.

Bebe ate 15 less bugs than Binti. Brix ate twice as

many bugs as Bebe.

Bo ate half as many bugs as Brix.

Bats use echolocation to fly in complete darkness and catch insects at night. They emit a high-pitched sound (10-20 chirps) every second and listen to echoes to reveal the location. sound hits wall or insect

sound bounces back

What do bat pups learn in school?

They sing the alphabat.

How do bats solve difficult problems?They just wing it!

What is a bat’s favorite time of day?Late o’clock.

What is a bat’s favorite snack?

An in-flight meal.

Answers: Bettina: 150; Bruce: 200; Binti: 400, Bebe: 385, Brix: 770; Bo: 385

Use the clues to fi nd out how many bugs each bat ate.

BATTERS UP! Bettina bat and her siblings have a lot of mosquitoes to ea

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Bats are a

natural pest

control for

mosquitoes in

your yard!

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Would you like to live on top of the world?LIFE ON TOP

GOATS ON TOPThree mountain goats need your help to get

down the mountain to the grass.

Can you show them the way?

How do they stay warm

up there? Mountain goats have a DOUBLE COAT suitable

for their freezing cold habitat.

Mountain goats are

perfectly designed to tip toe across cliffs and

steep terrain; they even have skid-resistant TRACTION PADS on their hooves!

They can climb extremely STEEP SLOPES with

pitches above 60 degrees. Yikes!

Mountain goats live at altitudes up to 10,000 FEET!

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OREGON SPOTTED FROG

ASIAN SMALL-CLAWED OTTER

SNOW LEOPARD

MOUNTAIN GOAT

STELLER’S SEA EAGLE

2 or more players

Cut out the feet cards and place face down in a row.

Player 1 chooses one card at random. Do not show the card.

The other player(s) must ask “yes” or “no” questions to guess which animal feet Player 1 is holding. They may ask up to 5 questions. Player 1 can only answer yes or no.

If the correct animal is guessed, that player gets to keep the card. Take turns until all cards have been collected.

SWITCH IT UP: this time

the player with the card

must use only sounds or

movement (no words)

while the other players

guess which animal they

are holding.

Neat Feet Guessing

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ZOOPARENT GIRAFFE ADOPTION SPECIAL

Actual plush may vary.

$69Celebrate first-time

mom Tufani with

a symbolic animal

adoption in her name.

zoo.org/zooparentspecial

Your gift helps fund the

daily care and feeding of

the animals at the zoo

and drives programs that

protect animals in the wild.

for members of woodland park zoo • fall 2017

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