A Year of
2012
san antonio zoo annual report
Oct. 1 - Sept. 30 | fiscal year 2011-2012
4 BIG CHANGES
6 HUGE IMPROVEMENTS
8 MASSIVE SUPPORT
10 Humongous EDUCATION programs
11 ENORMOUS EVENTS
12 GIANT strides for the future
14 ANNUAL REPORT
18 DONOR report
For questions or comments, please write to: Editor of News from the Zoo | San Antonio Zoo |
3903 N. St. Mary’s Street | San Antonio, Texas 78212 or call (210) 734-7184 ext. 1044.
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Emerald alligator lizard photo by Paul Garcia
This past year, we celebrated Cold-Blooded Giants. From a ginormous
tomistoma, to a one hundred and twelve pound alligator snapping
turtle, to seven Japanese giant salamanders. Even our six-foot Komodo
dragon, Jude, made a few TV appearances throughout the year.
Cold-Blooded Giants drew the curiosity of thousands of guests. With
our many Cold-Blooded Giants, and more than 5,000 other animals
from over 700 species, it’s no wonder the San Antonio Zoo continues
to be a world class Zoo, and a top tourist destination in San Antonio.
Even though the Cold-Blooded Giants campaign is a wrap, that doesn’t
mean the giants are gone. They’re still here; waiting for you to come
visit and learn! But, don’t take my word for it; it’s a “must-come-see-foryourself” kind of deal!
2013 is sure to be adventurous, especially with your 2013 Passport to
Adventure! More details to come! Oh, and, did I mention the Zoo’s firstever jammin’ jingle?! Listen for it on the radio; you’ll want to dance to it
– I did! (want to that is!)
As we look to the future and embark upon one of the Zoo’s biggest
endeavors, our millennium celebration, your continued support is
needed more than ever. In 2014, YOUR San Antonio Zoo turns 100 years
old. The opening of Zootennial Plaza will feature a custom-designed
carousel, an upscale restaurant, and a gathering plaza for guests.
Fundraising for this momentous event has already begun; be a part of
Zoo history by donating now. Visit www.sazoo.org/zootennial for more
information and for donation opportunities.
As the Zoo continues to grow and improve, we are thankful to our
generous donors, dedicated members, and valued guests! It is because
of your generosity and support that we are able to give our animals the
exemplary care they deserve, do more for the conservation of wildlife,
and share our passion for species preservation. Thank you for 2012, see
you in 2013, and be thinking of 2014!
Sincerely,
The San Antonio Zoological Society
is guided by a simple, yet powerful
mission statement: To foster
appreciation and concern for all living
things.
The Zoo is dedicated to providing:
n The highest standard of care for our
animal and plant collection;
n A diverse educational experience for
all people; and
n All resources at our disposal for the
conservation of the Earth’s flora and
fuana.
The Zoo’s mission statement is a
thoughtful reflection on its many
accomplishments and guides and
inspires the Zoo as it rises to its next
level of acheivement.
Check out our new website
www.sazoo.org
Zoo hours
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
365 days a year
Guests may stay until 6 p.m.
Zoo Train Hours
Open daily at 9:30 a.m.
Closes 30 minutes after Zoo
entrance closes
J. Stephen McCusker
Executive Director
San Antonio Zoological Society
www.facebook.com/sazooaq/
www.twitter.com/realwildzoo/
www.youtube.com/MySazoo/
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Reptile House
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or years, the San Antonio Zoo’s popular Reptile House has provided
an up-close look at some of the world’s most exotic and venomous
reptiles! In 2012, the Zoo’s graphics department created vibrant,
new informational graphics and intriguing, one-of-a-kind artwork to
highlight the amazing creatures found within the Reptile House. Each
easy to read graphic offers creative images and interesting reptile facts.
They are sure to be a guest favorite for years to come! The exterior of
the Reptile House was brightened with artwork created by our very own
graphics department! Beautiful enough to be in an art gallery, each
colorfully detailed piece represents the amazing features of our reptiles
while creating a beautiful backdrop for fun Zoo photos!
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uilt on a former limestone quarry, the San Antonio Zoo has the solid foundation to
last a lifetime! However, to keep up with current trends and technologies, changes are
always needed to keep the Zoo up-to-date. This year, some exciting changes to exhibits,
events and digital efforts were made. Even through its many changes, the Zoo’s mission of
conservation, education and recreation stands firm.
Digital
changes
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hanges at the Zoo
aren’t only for our
exhibits! A major overhaul
of the Zoo’s digital
presence took place in
June, as we launched
a brand new website!
This beautiful new
website features easy
to navigate buttons and
links to help guests find
exactly what they are
looking for. All content
for the new website is
created and uploaded
at the Zoo, which allows
for up-to-the-minute
news, information and
interaction! Together with
an active social media
presence, the Zoo is
staying on top of current
internet trends and is able
to reach guests on a more
personal, albeit digital,
level.
Gift shop & annual membership party
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ome changes were made to our gift shops in 2012 as well. The Butterfly and Aquarium gift shop
stayed opened year-round, and merchandise was expanded to include jewelry and women’s
apparel. This added merchandise has proven to be a good move!
This year, the Zoo’s annual membership party was changed quite a bit, literally from a daytime event
to a nighttime event. Members delighted in a family movie night in possibly the most unique setting for
an outdoor movie in San Antonio; among the roars and snores of YOUR San Antonio Zoo! Members
feasted on popcorn and refreshing drinks, while enjoying a big screen movie under the stars in what
will be the future area for Zootennial Plaza! We are always on the prowl for bigger and better ways to
celebrate you, our members, so do share your thoughts and ideas for future membership parties.
As we continue to inch our way towards our centennial, we hope you and your family will continue to
support and grow with us.
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very year brings changes, improvements and new developments to the San Antonio Zoo, and 2012 was no exception! With
our ever-growing animal collection, the increasing number of loyal members and wonderful guests from all over the world,
the Zoo continues to strive to find new ways of enhancing and creating lasting memories.
Sumatran
tigers
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n February, our
resident male
Sumatran tiger, Berani,
was sent to the Akron
Zoo in Ohio. With his
departure, the San
Antonio Zoo was able
to acquire a female
Sumatran tiger, also
from the Akron Zoo,
and a male tiger from
the Oklahoma City Zoo!
Prior to this transition,
major changes occurred
as Zoo staff worked
diligently giving the
tiger exhibit an extreme
makeover. In little over a
week, 9,000 square feet
of outdated exhibit was
removed and replaced
with lush grasses,
shrubs, bamboo and
palms. The end result,
an oasis of foliage and
greenery for two new
Sumatran tigers to get
better acquainted. And
for good reason; these
two have been approved
for breeding by the
Association for Zoos
and Aquariums Species
Survival Program, so we
hope to have even more
exciting news to report
in 2013!
Kemala
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Raguno
Bear exhibit
The tiger exhibit wasn’t the only exhibit that received a facelift this year. Originally built in 1929, the Zoo’s
bear exhibits were considered state-of-the-art, but throughout the years they became limited in meeting
today’s needs for these species. Once again, our dedicated and talented Zoo staff constructed large climbing
structures for both spectacled bears, and for one of the Zoo’s most personable bears; the sun bear!
Sun bears are actually the world’s smallest species of bear. While not giant in size, “Baubles,” has a
BIG personality! His bear-size jungle gym keeps him busy climbing as high as 14 feet! Together with his
personality and agile climbing skills, “Baubles” has become a staff and guest favorite!
‘Donkey Barn’
The Zoo’s footprint will be changing soon, with the
acquisition of a parcel of land that was previously the
home of San Antonio Parks & Recreation department.
The building known as the “donkey barn” was built
in 1920 and was used as a barn for donkeys that
provided rides. Within the next few years, the main
facility will be converted and the warehouse space will
be headquarters for the Visitor Services department.
The initial renovation phase took place this year and
involved abatement of hazardous materials, demolition
of outbuildings, and beautification plans. Zoo staff is
looking forward to the much needed space!
Despite the Zoo’s many transformations, our
commitment to conservation, education and recreation
will never change, and we will continue to work
towards making the Zoo a family-fun and educational
destination for our one million plus guests and
members.
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ach year, over a million guests pass through the gates of the San Antonio Zoo. Accommodating our valued
guests, along with caring for over 8,500 animals requires massive support! Thanks to our dedicated and diligent
employees, volunteers, docents, and donors, our loyal members and guests are able to enjoy the Zoo 365 days a year.
Volunteers
& Docents
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As they do everyday of
every year, a combination of
450 volunteers, 195 docents,
174 teens, and 81 interns
generously gifted their time
assisting employees and
educating guests. Between
interactive exhibits, volunteer
interactions, and exhibit
interpretations, 687,035
guests enjoyed and learned
from interactive experiences
throughout the Zoo. This
enthusiastic group donated
32,051 service hours in 2012!
2012
Highlights
1,059,653
total guests
Guests & staff
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n 2012, 1,059,653 guests were cheerfully welcomed into the Zoo by the Guest
Relations Department, while the Visitor Services Department provided yummy
treats and delicious meals for the hungriest of appetites. Assuring our vast animal
collection is kept healthy and strong, our Zookeepers work around-the-clock
providing what they do best…Amazing Animal Care!
Donors & Members
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n 2012 the
Zoo received
$3,236,947 from
11,665 generous
donors. These
donors give to
our annual fund,
animal adoptions,
grants, capital
campaigns or
purchase a ticket
to one of five
signature special
events. Being a
501(c)(3) nonprofit, the San
Antonio Zoo must
raise money to
off-set its $18
million operating budget and its capital campaigns to keep the Zoo growing. The
support received from donors is vital for the continued success of the Zoo.
21,118 households owned a San Antonio Zoo membership in 2012. These loyal
members accounted for 25% of guests to the Zoo, with membership renewals
accounting for 52%, and new members accounting for 48%. Not only does the San
Antonio Zoo receive massive support from its amazing employees and volunteers,
without you, our dedicated members, we wouldn’t and couldn’t exist! Thank you!
Whether support for the Zoo comes from donors, employees, members, guests or
volunteers, all roles are vital in order for the San Antonio Zoo to remain a first class
Zoo. As we move towards our 2014 Centennial Celebration, we look forward to the
wonderful Zoo memories yet to be created by all our massive supporters.
687,035
guests participated
in interactive
experiences
450
Zoo volunteers
21,118
households owned
a Zoo membership
$3,236,947
received from 11,665
generous donors
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harged with inspiring, educating
and motivating guests to act on
behalf of wildlife and wild places,
the Education Department was
part of the many BIG and GIANT
happenings throughout the Zoo in
2012.
From Stroller Safaris to Overnight
Campouts, more than 10,000
people participated in formal
education programs that spanned
all ages, hours of the day, and topics.
In addition to programs, educators
focused on enhancing the guest
experience with additional keeper
and education connections.
Between interactive exhibits,
volunteer interactions, and exhibit
interpretations, 687,035 guests
enjoyed and learned from interactive
experiences in the Zoo! In addition,
2012 program participants enjoyed
44,618 hours of fun in different
conservation education programs!
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hirteen fun-filled
themed days provided
guests the opportunity to
celebrate everything from
Elephant Appreciation Day
to International Mud Day.
During the holiday
season, Santa was on
hand every weekend to
take photos with guests,
as he and his helpful
elves provided fun tips
for a “greener” holiday
season! With exciting and
educational activities,
these special themed days
heightened the guests’
experience at the Zoo.
More than 2,400 guests
graciously participated
in the Zoo’s “Evaluation
Station” providing useful feedback on how the Zoo can continue to
improve. These stations are just one more way the Zoo’s Education
department is dedicated to making the San Antonio Zoo the best Zoo for
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he summer of 2012 was filled with
huge successes! Summer camp hosted
more than 683 campers who enjoyed
14,265 hours of conservation, education
and FUN! Teen volunteers, college
interns, and summer volunteers spent an
astounding 11,722 hours entertaining and
educating guests, caring for animals and
much, much more! Fifteen new keeper
and education connections were added to
inspire, educate and entertain Zoo guests.
The 29th Annual Zoobilation Ball:
Come Fly with Me
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haired by Bonny and
Mike Osterhage, ZooBall
raised $278,500. Guests
enjoyed a moonlight
setting while dancing to
the rhythm of live jazz.
The theme for this elegant
evening focused on raising
funds for the endangered Micronesian Kingfisher. We
depend on underwriters to make this event a success;
our heartfelt thanks goes to South Texas Money
Management, as the major underwriter.
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his year, guests enjoyed over-the-top events held in the coolest location, YOUR San Antonio Zoo! From the
ever popular Zoo Boo to the elegant Zoobilation Ball, events are a huge asset to the fundraising goals of the
Zoo and a fun way to enjoy the Zoo in a different light.
Zoo-la-la, Feast with the
Beasts 2012
Zoo Run Relay & Kids’
Run 2012
Zoo Boo 2011
O
ctober 30 and the 31,
2011 was a great time
for 9,598 Zoo Boo-ers! This
event
generated
over
$48,000
for the
Zoo! Kids
of all ages
donned
their favorite costume
character and enjoyed safe
trick-or-treating, puppet
shows, a Monster Mash
dance, games prizes and an
exciting costume contest; all
in a non-scary environment.
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he H-E-B 28th “Animal” Zoo
Run Relay and Kids’ Run was
held on September 14 & 15, 2012.
These races raised over $40,000,
with 233 teams
participating in the
Zoo Run Relay and
200 children at the
Zoo Kids’ Run. A
special thank you
to our Zoo Run
chairs Mark and
Lisa Krenger, and
to the dedicated
sponsors who
helped make this event such a huge
success: H-E-B, Soler’s Sports, San
Antonio Roadrunners, Good Sports
Outdoor Outfitters, Kohl’s, Curves,
and Gold’s Gym.
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ponsored by The Boeing
Company, Zoo-la-la, Feast with
the Beasts was held on Friday, May
11, 2012. This adult only event at the
Zoo raised over $30,000! Zoola-la featured delectable cuisine
from a variety of local restaurants
and luscious wine samples that
satiated the pickiest of palates
along the Zoo-la-la
Wine Trail. Guests
were delighted, as
they enjoyed the Zoo
during the evening,
listened to live music
by The After Hours
Band, The Nathan
Mathis Band, and The Sky Divided.
Visits to beer booths, sponsored
by Silver Eagle Distributors were
aplenty. Pepsi drink stations
were readily available, as were
incredible dance performances,
and interactions with Zoo Keepers
and animals.
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zootennial Plaza
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ver the past 99 years the San Antonio Zoo has taken GIANT strides to secure state of the art animal care,
updated enclosures, maximizing guest attendance, and education awareness. The economical impact the
San Antonio Zoo has on the community is immeasurable and has made San Antonio “San Antonio.” In 2014, the
Zoo will continue its GIANT strides with the commemoration of its first 100 years and the opening of Zootennial
Plaza.
The San Antonio Zoo differs greatly from the Zoo of a century ago. The evolution of the Zoo has well surpassed
and often led the changing focus of zoos across the country. From its humble beginnings in 1914 as a public
viewing area of elk, buffalo, deer, monkeys, lions and bears, the San Antonio Zoo has become one of the leading
zoos in the country, with 56 acres and home to more than 8,500 animals.
Welcoming more than a million guests each year, it is imperative that the Zoo take this GIANT stride, which
can only improve its guest amenities. The Zoological Society is focused on revenue generating opportunities to
improve the guest experience, to build new exhibits, and to increase wildlife conservation efforts. New revenue
sources are needed to help fund future projects such as Africa Live! Phase 3, which will include elephant, rhino,
giraffe and zebra exhibits.
We are confident that Zootennial Plaza will honor our past and offer a unique respite awaiting new memories.
Zootennial Plaza will be an $8 million venue, consisting of an upscale restaurant, a centralized gathering area,
and a custom-designed carousel with gleaming brass, and stunning, hand-painted animals.
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restaurant
Carousel
The carousel will not only celebrate all that is the San Antonio Zoo, it will offer the community a once
in a lifetime opportunity to personally name one or more of the enchanting creatures that will grace the
carousel for years to come! Zootennial Plaza construction has already started, and will continue until the
grand opening in March 2014. You can contribute to Zootennial fundraising efforts, with one of the many
naming opportunities.
For more information about Zootennial Plaza, please visit www.sazoo.org/zootennial, or call Dawn
Koehler 210-734-7184 ext. 1040. Zootennial Plaza will have a giant impact on the Zoo’s future and will
make its mark in San Antonio Zoo history! You can be a GIANT part of the legacy.
thank you to our zootennial plaza donors
Henry and Betty Feldman
Michael L. Molak
Jaruis & Zach Ford
Ms. Susan Moulton
Diana and Niles Plummer
The Alvarez Family
The Freed Family / Billy and
Cheryl Freed
Mark and Mary Barrett
David C. Gray
Dr. and Mrs. Mark L. Thornton
Marcus T. Barrett IV
Tina and Joe Haynes
Sara and Lawrence Walker
Christopher and Vivienne Bathie
David and Gretchen Herrmann
Dolores and Chester Wheless
Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Bishop
George “Timo” Hixon
Mary Ann Wheeler
Deborah Callanan and Neal Wagner
Mark and Carolyn Johnson
Mrs. Louise S. Womack
Dina and Norb Cole
Sandi and Bob Kolitz
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Y. Womack III
Laddie and Camille Denton
Steve and Susan Lewis
Andy and Nancy Diehl
V. H. McNutt Memorial Foundation
The Roger L. and Laura D. Zeller
Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Duncan
Julie and Robert Miggins
(As of January 15, 2013)
Anonymous
Lane and Tashya Riggs
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Statement of Financial Position
Growth in Net Assets
35,000,000
assets
33,690,907
Current Assets
30,251,312
30,855,367
30,000,000
28,383,276
Cash and cash equivalents
Investments, at fair market value
Accounts Receivable
29,216,904
25,437,003
2011
5,740,914 3,968,313
6,055,586 5,244,965
24,029 23,405
Pledges receivable, current portion 230,383 198,515
Inventory
334,954 348,801
Prepaid expenses
Total Current Assets
25,000,000
2012
4,800 5,800
12,390,666 9,789,799
Property and equipment, net
24,920,006 25,741,943
other assets
22,917,736
Pledges receivable, long-term portion
20,000,000
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
I nvestments, retirement benefits,
at fair market value
Estate assets receivable
Net pension asset
Growth in Attendance
1,200,000
1,162,315
Capitalized advertising, net of amortization
Total other assets
TOTAL ASSETS
1,147,199
1,129,994
1,100,000
1,000,000
Retainage payable
974,025
Accrued expenses
939,253
900,000
2009
100,093
-
51,846 -
57,548 114,360
672,334 274,853
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
Accounts payable
2008
135,571 256,285 37,983,006 35,806,595
Current LIABILITIES
2007
60,400
1,130,032
1,108,272
2006
171,084 2010
2011
2012
2012
395,260 - 642,766 2011
288,600
144,414
587,788
Long-term debt, current portion
590,606 566,464
Total current liabilities
1,628,632 1,587,266
Long-term LIABILITIES
Long-term debt,
net of current portion
2,663,467 3,251,727
Net pension obligation
Total Long-Term Liabilities
- 2,663,467 112,235
3,363,962
NET ASSETS
Unrestricted:
Board designated
7,135,840 6,525,486
Undesignated
Temporarily restricted
Total Net Assets
24,592,931 23,782,811
1,962,136 547,070
33,690,907 30,855,367
TOTAL LIABILITIES
and NET ASSETS
37,983,006 35,806,595
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San Antonio Zoological Society
Statement of Activities
SUPPORT & REVENUES
Temporarily Unrestricted
Restricted
2012 Totals
2011
Admissions
7,548,911 7,548,911 6,732,734
2,871,596 2,871,596 2,569,425
Sales Revenue:
Food and novelty sales,
net of cost of sales of $1,895,103
Brackenridge food and novelty sales,
net of cost of sales of $190,944
Train rides
Stroller rentals
Other concessions
Catering and rentals
Animal sales
Net Sales Revenue
Membership dues
Contributions and grants
308,887 308,887 346,662
1,025,673 1,025,673 1,001,748
204,101 204,101 186,248
668,166 668,166 681,942
69,383 69,383 115,477
33,518 33,518 30,675
5,181,324 4,932,177
1,722,641 1,630,945
3,658,069 2,916,876
5,181,324 0
1,722,641 2,286,400 1,371,669 Special events, net of
103,571
expenses of $254,081
20,585 259,733 280,318 Other revenues
Total support and revenues
23,875 16,783,736 1,631,402 23,875 45,732
18,415,138 16,362,035
expenses
Temporarily Unrestricted
Restricted
2012 Totals
2011
Expenses
Program services
Management and general
Fundraising
Total Expenses
Income from Operations
14,418,147 0
14,418,147 13,794,443
1,713,395 0
1,713,395 1,690,626
352,957 0
352,957 341,667
16,484,499 0
16,484,499 15,826,736
299,237 1,631,402 1,930,639 535,299
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income
143,223 143,223 151,993
Realized gain (loss) on investments
36,726 36,726 167,441
703,199 703,199 (363,170)
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
7,057
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Pension-related changes other than net periodic pension cost
21,753 Other Income (expense), net
904,901 0
0
21,753 105,435
904,901 68,756
Change in Net Assets
1,204,138 1,631,402 2,835,540 604,055
Net assets released from restrictions
216,336 (216,336)
Net assets at beginning of the year
30,308,297 547,070 30,855,367 30,251,312
Net Assets at End of Period
31,728,771 1,962,136 33,690,907 30,855,367
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(as of September 30, 2012)
Total specimens species
Invertebrates
723 52
Fish
4782 231
Amphibians
431
39
Reptiles
507
123
Birds
1491
214
1303
92
Mammals
Total
9237 751
significant acquisitions
0.0.20 Golden Mantellas
0.2 Giant Mexican Horned Lizards
1.0 Mang Mountain Viper
mammals
in on loan out on loan
-2400+ Puerto Rican Crested Toad
tadpoles (head-started and
reintroduced to Puerto Rico)
-0.0.62 Mexican Burrowing Frog
-0.0.9 Rowley’s Palm-pitviper
1.1 Sumatran Tigers
-450+ Northern Seahorse
1.1 Black Howler Monkeys
-100+ Longsnout Seahorse
4.0 Bush Dogs
Status of animals on loan
reptiles
significant births
reptiles
-100+ Moon Jellies
1.1 Bat-eared Foxes
1.1 Giant Anteaters
0.1 Clouded Leopard
Mammals
MAMMALS
1.0 Angolan Colobus
Amphibians
23
1
1.0 Malayan Sun Bear
1.0 Warthog
Reptiles
55
56
1.0 Tamandua
0.1 Francois’ Langur
Birds
145
80
0.2 Addax
Mammals
67
61
Total
290 198
significant dispositions
reptiles
-2.0 Quince Monitor
-0.1 Banded Rock Rattlesnake
-1.2 Queretaro Rattlesnake
-2.2 Mexican Black-tailed Horned Pitviper
-2.2 Alpine Rattlesnake
-2.2 Armstrong’s Rattlesnake
-0.0.4 Hamilton’s Pond Turtle
-0.0.2 Tomistoma
Mammals
MAMMALS
4.2 Naked Mole Rats (colony)
Birds
BIRDS
1.1 Guam Rail
8.10 American flamingos
6.5 Crested wood partridge
1.0 Palawan peacock Pheasant
0.2 Magpie geese
4.0 marbled Teal
1.1 Blue Breasted Kingfisher
0.1 Demoiselle Crane
0.1 Egyptian Plover
birds
BIRDS
2.2 Madagascar Teal
0.1 White winged wood Duck
0.0.5 Forsten’s Lorikeet
4.0 Chiloe Wigeon
0.0.8 Crested wood partridge
1.1 Brazilian Teal
0.0.5 Tawny frogmouth
0.0.1 Musk Lorikeet
0.3 Laysan Teal
1.1 White Cheeked Pintail
2.4 Attwater’s Prairie chickens
0.0.3 Swan Geese
0.1 Coscoroba Swan
0.0.9 Caribbean flamingo
2.2
Bruce’s Fruit Pigeon
0.0.3 Bar headed Geese
0.0.2 Southern Ground Hornbill
0.0.1 Military Macaw
0.1 Great Blue Turaco
0.0.3 Micronesian Kingfisher
0.1 Yellow Breasted Ground dove
0.0.5 Green Wood hoopoe
1.1 lesser Scaups duck
0.1 Australian wood duck
significant deaths
reptiles
no significant deaths in 2012
0.2 magpie geese
0.1 West African crowned Crane
birds
BIRDS
1.0 Tawny Frogmouth
5.0 Blue bellied roller
1.1 Thick billed Parrot
0.0.1 Mauritius Island pink Pigeon
1.0 Green wood hoopoe
0.0.2 White necked raven
0.0.1 Green wing Macaw
mammals
MAMMALS
1.1 Victoria Crowned Pigeons
0.1 Hadada Ibis breeding recommendation
0.1 Tawny Frogmouth
1.0 white Necked raven
0.0.1 White bellied Bustard
0.0.2 Common Crowned Pigeons
0.1 West African Crowned Crane
0.1 Victoria Crowned Pigeon.
0.2 Crested wood partridge
2.1 Malay peacock pheasant
1.0 Addra Gazelle
5.4.1 Dwarf Mongoose
0.2 Rothschild peacock pheasant
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birds
0.1
Lesser Bird of paradise
0.1 Grizzly Bear
1.1 Bald Eagles
0.0.4 Scarlet Ibis
0.0.2 Blue Throated conure
0.0.8 Madagascar Teal
0.0.3 Gouldian finch
0.0.2 Swenson’s Lorikeet
0.0.3 Green napped Lory
0.0.1 Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
0.0.5 Eastern Rosella Parakeet
0.0.2 Blue Grey tanager
0.0.3 Bali Mynah
0.0.2 Red and yellow Barbets
0.0.8 Attwater’s Prairie Chickens.
0.0.1 West African Crowned Crane
0.0.4 Blue bellied Rollers
FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012
Executive Committee
David S. Herrmann,
Board President
Robert J. Barrera
Mary Rogers Barrett
Chris Bathie, 2nd V.P.
Norborne P. Cole, Jr., Treasurer
Camille L. Denton
William A. Freed, Secretary
Frank Z. Ruttenberg, 1st V.P.
Board of Directors
Jon Christian Amberson
Robert J. Barrera
Marko Barrett
Mary Rogers Barrett
Chris Bathie
Albert M. Biedenharn, III
Todd L. Brockwell
Freddie E. Cervera III
Norborne P. Cole, Jr.
Camille L. Denton
Karen Diaz, M.D.
Andrew Diehl, M.D.
Louis R. DiSabato**
Virginia Nell Duncan, DVM
Elizabeth M. Feldman
Rugeley Ferguson*
Sandra Laurel Ford
William A. Freed
David C. Gray
Brandon E. Grossman
Valerie Guenther*
Joe N. Haynes
David S. Herrmann
George C. Hixon*
Mark M. Johnson
Kathleen R. Kennedy
Richard M. “Cardo” Kleberg IV
Wendy H. Kowalik
Mark E. Krenger
Ples Kujawa, M.D.
Martha Landsman
Robert W. Latimer
Steve C. Lewis
Jane H. Macon
Wilbur L. Matthews II
L. Lowry Mays***
Red McCombs***
John V. McLaughlin
Orvis E. Meador, III
Robert Miggins
Michael L. Molak
Michael P. Osterhage
George P. Parker, Jr.
Howard W. Peak
Richard H. Perez
Diana Plummer
R. Lane Riggs
Cynthia C. Robinson
Frank Z. Ruttenberg
Gregory D. Seay
Mark L. Thornton, M.D.
Gilbert F. Vazquez
Caroline R. Walker
Sara Stumberg Walker
Dolores F. Wheless
*Directors Emeriti
**Executive Director Emeritus
***Honorary Directors
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FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012
Donors over $20K
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Barrett
Capital Group Companies
Charitable Foundation
City of San Antonio
Geraldine G. Lawson
Charitable Trust
Kronkosky Charitable Foundation
Mr. Earl M. Marshall *
Mr. James L. Smith, Jr.
South Texas Money
Management, Ltd
Stella C. Herff Charitable Trust
The Boeing Company
The Mary Louise Fisk 1999 Trust
The Roger L. and Laura D. Zeller
Charitable Foundation
Estate of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson
Donors over $5000
Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Biedenharn III
The Carol Lee Jones Educational
and Cultural Fund of the
San Antonio Area Foundation
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
of the Southwest
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conn
Mr. and Mrs. Jakob A. Cruz
Mr. and Mrs. Laddie Denton
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Freed
Frost Bank Charitable Foundation
H-E-B
Jefferson Bank
Joan and Herb Kelleher
Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Latimer
Marcia and Otto Koehler Foundation
McCombs Foundation
Myra Stafford Pryor Charitable Trust
Mr. and Mrs. George P. Parker, Jr.
The Pat and Eva Condon Foundation
Fund of the San Antonio
Area Foundation
Mrs. Margaret F. Scott
The Harris K. & Lois G.
Oppenheimer Foundation
Tim and Karen Hixon Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Tolcher
Donors over $1000
Anonymous
Ms. Ann Griffith Ash
Mrs. Carolyn M. Barrett
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Bathie
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Bishop
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Bolner
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bosshardt
Brake Check
C.F. Jordan, L.P.
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Dr. Deborah L. Callanan and
Dr. Neal R. Wagner
Mrs. Charlotte W. Coiner
Mr. and Mrs. Norborne P. Cole, Jr.
Dr. Laurel A. Copeland and
Dr. John E. Zeber
Mrs. Elizabeth Culhane
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Deal
Dr. Karen C. Diaz and
Dr. Joseph E. Johnson
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew K. Diehl
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Feldman
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy C. Forster
Ms. Laura I. Gates
Mrs. Madelyn Goldfein
Good Sports Outdoor Outfitters
The Graham B. Knight and
Anne E. Knight Fund of the
San Antonio Area Foundation
Mrs. Helen Groves
Gulf Business Printing
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis C. Gunn, Jr.
The Gunn Family Foundation of the
San Antonio Area Foundation
Dr. and Dr. Ronald W. Hamner
Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Haynes
Mr. and Mrs. David Herrmann
Mr. Bryan Hixon
Hixon Properties Incorporated
Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Hixon
Mr. Charles H. Hood and
Ms. Caroline E. Sanchez
Mr. and Mrs. David S. Huntley
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Inglet
Mr. John S. Jockusch
Julian Gold
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Keel
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert D. Kelleher
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Kennedy, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Kerr
Mrs. Anne E. Knight
Ms. Wendy Kowalik and
Ms. Danielle Stanfield
Dr. and Mrs. Ples Kujawa
Mr. and Mrs. Steve C. Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Mangum
Martin Feldman Architect & Planner
Mrs. Carol McCasland
Mr. and Mrs. John V. McLaughlin
Mr. Orvis E. Meador III
Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Moorman III
NuStar Energy
Dr. and Mrs. William H. Parry
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Petty
Primera Partners, LLC
Principal Combined
Fund Organization
Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Robinson, Jr.
Mr. Frank Z. Ruttenberg
San Antonio Express-News
San Antonio Junior Forum
San Antonio Roadrunners
Southwest Home Health Care
Dr. and Mrs. John Stuckey
Ms. Diana M. Stumberg
Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Sullivan
Texas Capital Bank
The CarMax Foundation
The Dixie Starnes
Wenger Foundation
The Dr. Ruskin C. and Karen
Norman Family Foundation
The H. L. Brown, Jr.
Family Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Mark L. Thornton
Mr. Gilbert F. Vazquez
Senator and Mrs. Jeffrey Wentworth
Mr. and Mrs. Graham Weston
Mrs. Mary Ann Wheeler
Mr. and Mrs. Chester L. Wheless III
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Whitney
Mr. and Mrs. Bartell Zachry
Donors over $500
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Barrera
Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Brown, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Byrd, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Quintin Koehler
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Caskey
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cheever, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Craig A. Clayton
Mr. and Mrs. Taliaferro Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. Dear
Mr. Jonathan Doran
Mr. and Mrs. Russell J. Duffin
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dumont
Ms. Marilyn J. Dusek
Mrs. Jill A. Farino
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fitzsimons
Ms. Caroline A. Forgason
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Frost
Dr. and Mrs. Cuitlahuac P. Garcia
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gay
Mr. and Mrs. Billy J. George
Mr. Manuel Guerra
Ms. Beth Harper
Mrs. Tamara M. Haygood
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hendry III
Ms. Henrietta P.C. Hildebrand
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Holcombe
Dr. William W. Ishee, Jr.
J. Harry Tappan and
Winnie Converse Tappan
Charitable Trust
Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Jones
Mr. Robert A. Keahey
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Kingman
Kohl’s
Mrs. Anne L. McClanahan
Dr. and Mrs. Barry J. Menick
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Merrill
Ms. Sylvia R. Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Newell
Dr. Laura Parr
Mr. Michael Parr
Mr. and Mrs. Roman Pineda
Mr. Eugene Reed
San Antonio Independent
School District
Lt Col. Albert L. Seaver USAF
Mrs. Martha R. Seeligson
Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Stevens
Dr. Peggy Stoll and Dr. John Stoll
Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Sweeney
Dr. and Mrs. Bernard T. Swift, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Todd
Mrs. Terence W. Touhey
Trinity University, Department of
Sociology and Anthropology
Mr. and Mrs. Feliciano H. Vasquez
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Witherell
Dr. Jocelyn Zarate and
Dr. Rodolfo P. Zarate
Donors over $250
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Alonso
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Anderson
Dr. Aimee Aquino-White
and Dr. Michael White
Ms. Randi Arney
Mr. and Mrs. Hays L. Arnold
Mrs. Clara Atkinson
Mrs. Karen A. Bagg and
Ms. Jessica Bagg
Mr. and Mrs. Mickey J. Bailey
Ms. Diane J. Bennack
and Mr. Richard Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Emerson L. Besch
Ms. Sherri Bozer
Ms. Elizabeth Branch
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brawner
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Brick
Miss T. Ray Bridges
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bruns
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brutsman
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Canavan III
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Carey
Mr. Michael P. Cassidy and
Mrs. Diane S. Dagostino
Mr. Frank Check
Ms. Yolanda Cheves and
Ms. Valerie Graves
Mr. and Mrs. Demetrius D. Christian
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Colver
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Contreras
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Cooper
Mr. Jim L. Cox, Ph.D. and
Mrs. Harriet Sunsong
Curves
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D’Agostino
Mr. and Mrs. James R. W. Daniell
Mr. and Mrs. William P. Daugherty
Dr. and Mrs. Larry R. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Dunne
Mr. and Mrs. Jens Eklof
Mr. and Mrs. Dirk J. Elmendorf
ExxonMobil Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie W. Farris
Mr. and Mrs. Dion Ferrell
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Fetchick
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Flynn
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Forrester
Mr. and Mrs. Emilio Garza
Ms. Lorena Garza and
Mr. Gasper V. Mendoza III
Mr. and Mrs. Elton George
Mr. and Mrs. John Gerzsenye
Mrs. Josie Gil and Ms. Patricia Gil
Mr. John P. Giolma
Gold’s Gym
Google Matching Gifts Program
Mr. and Mrs. Tim D. Gordon
Mr. and Mrs. Jim D. Goudge
Dr. Julie Graves and Ms. Caroline Moy
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Griffin, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Manfred Groth
Mr. Cosmo F. Guido
Mr. and Mrs. William Hall
Mr. and Mrs. James Hans
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall A. Harrell, Jr.
Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund
Dr. and Mrs. Dudley H. Harris
Mrs. Jessica Haymann
Mr. and Mrs. A. Chris Heinrichs
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest G. Hernandez
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Herrmann
Mr. Christopher C. Hill
Ms. Gretchen A. Hill and Mr. Patrick Ward
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Hoskins
Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Howard
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. John K. Hughey
Dr. and Mrs. Risto E. Hurme
Mr. and Mrs. Hector Idar
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Immenschuh
Mrs. Margaret W. Jesse and
Mr. Fred N. Jesse II
Mr. Daniel M. Jochnowitz and
Mrs. Stephanie J. Lifton
Judson High School
Mr. and Mrs. James Jung II
Mr. Peter Kammer
Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Kayata
Mr. and Mrs. Rock Kearney
Mr. Thomas W. Knape
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Kull
Ms. Barbara C. Kyse
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony V. Langford
Mr. and Dr. Darrell Lawhon
Mr. and Mrs. Richard LeBell
Mr. and Mrs. Lennard Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Sven Liane
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Luther
Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Mahler
Ms. Cathryn E. Major and
Mr. Francisco Molina
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan R. Malitz
Mrs. Kathryn L. Martinez and
Ms. Amanda Martinez
Ms. Stevie R. McAfee and
Mr. Rumaldo Sanchez
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. McCabe
Mr. and Mrs. Oswin P. McCarty
Mr. and Mrs. David McCormick
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard R. McCutcheon
Mr. and Mrs. Dale McDaniel
Mrs. Brenda L. Mead and
Ms. Aimee M. Mead
LtCol. Jeffrey J. Meffert and
Mrs. Paula M. Lyons
Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Moe
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Moehring
Mr. and Dr. Richard J. Moken
Mr. Mark A. Monclova and Ms. Terri Milton
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Morales
Mrs. Norma Morales and Mr. David A. Seda
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Glen A. Muenchow
Dr. and Mrs. John W. Murrell
Mr. and Mrs. Delbert J. Neddo
Mr. and Mrs. Hamlet T. Newsom
Mr. Christopher Ng
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Nicholson III
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. O’Donnell
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn O’Haver
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ohlemacher
Ms. Claire Oppenheimer O’Malley
Ms. Katherine O’Neill and
Dr. John M. Mullen
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Pascarella
Dr. and Dr. Dipan L. Patel
Mr. and Mrs. James Platts
Dr. Eva Pohler and Mr. David Pohler
Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Poole
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ramert
Mr. Jonny Ramirez
Mr. Gary R. Relic
Mr. and Mrs. H. Lynn Richards
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robison
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan L. Roller
Mr. and Mrs. Todd M. Roman
Mr. Todd T. Russell and Mr. Angel Gonzalez
Mr. and Ms. Guy Sanders
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sarauskas
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schaffer
Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Schulz
Ms. Debra Seabers and Ms. Katie Lehman
Mr. and Mrs. James N. Seals
Mr. and Mrs. James Sexton, Jr.
Ms. Betty Shepard and Ms. Mary Shepard
Ms. Alice C. Simkins and Ms. Ann Tobin
Ms. Rebecca Simmons and
Mr. Charles R. Clemons
Ms. Cathern D. Siple
Ms. Christie A. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Speed
Mr. Ian R. Spranger
Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Steege
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick R. Stehling
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Stieren
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Strader
Mr. L. John Strieber, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip W. Swinney
Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor
Dr. and Mrs. Ben Taylor
Ms. Diane I. Tennison and
Ms. Elizabeth Tennison
Dr. Budalur Thyagarajan and
Mr. Karthik Thyagarajan
Dr. Elizabeth Tichy and Mr. William Tichy
Mr. and Mrs. David Tiggeman
Miss Stacy A. Vale and Mr. Erik Olsen
Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Villarreal
Mr. and Mrs. John Vollmer
Mr. and Mrs. Walstein L. Walker III
Colonel and Mrs. Doug F. Walters (Ret)
Mr. and Mrs. V. P. Westover
Dr. Beverly K. Wiatrek
Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick L. Wiens
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Williams
Mr. and Mrs. James K. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Wirth
Mr. and Mrs. Rondale Witcher
Dr. and Mrs. John H. Wolcott
Ms. Necia Wolff and Mr. Michael Koets
Mrs. Louise S. Womack
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Woodruff, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Wulfe
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Wyatt
Mrs. Crystal D. York
* Deceased
in-kind donors
Americus Diamond
American Airlines
Catering by Rosemary
Barrett Jaguar
Stablewood Springs Resort
Azzanarts
Kramer Portraits
Green Wood Milling, Co.
Adrinna Kane
Wickley Interactive + marketing
Paul Garcia Photography
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Non Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
San Antonio, TX
Permit No. 2516
3903 N. St. Mary’s Street
San Antonio, Texas 78212-3199
san antonio zoo annual report
Oct. 1 - Sept. 30 | fiscal year 2011-2012