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Presenting Sponsor
On Saturday, June 27th, Zoobilee 2015 raised
over $280,000 to support Roger Williams Park
Zoo’s education and conservation programs.
Elephant Entourage
We gratefully thank our sponsors, volunteers
and party guests:
Leopard League
Janci Foundation
Chair
Patrick Wholey
President and General Manager, WPRI 12/Fox Providence/myRITV
Bison Brigade
Delmyra Kennels, Inc., Ruth & Scott Gordon
Sophie F. Danforth
Susan Aguiar
B Street Foundation
Bank of America
Chicago Title Insurance Company National Services Seattle
Rhode Island Monthly
TM Crowley & Associates, Inc.
WPRI 12 & Fox Providence
Maribeth, Abby & Sam Williamson
Yelp Providence
Kangaroo Crew
DCI Construction, Inc.
Dimeo Construction Company
Fiona’s Family & Friends
First Hartford Realty Corporation
Meridian Printing
Jonathan & Judy Nelson
NESCTC Security Agency LLC
Pawtucket Credit Union
Santander Bank
Starkweather & Shepley Insurance
The Washington Trust Company
Yoder & Tidwell, Ltd.
Gibbon Gang
A.B. Munroe Dairy, Inc.
AAA Northeast
Bank Rhode Island
Ellen & Mark Borreliz
Bowen Marketing
Consultants
Citizens Bank
Sandra L. & Domenic M. Coletta
Corporate Building Services
Coventry Lumber
David Renaud DDS, Ltd.
Feinberg & McBurney
Realty/Development LLC
Ferguson Perforation &
Wire Co
Halstead, LLC
Jocelin Hamblett
Dr. and Mrs. James S.
Harper, III
Hart-Redd LLC
J. Mack Studios, LLC
Patrick T. Lebeau &
Meghan Rawson
Massage Envy Spa
Liz & Frank Mauran
Miles River Direct
Jane S. Nelson
Phenix & Coventry Home Care
Sensata Technologies, Inc.
Stone Road Capital Partners
Tarbox Hyundai
Textron
Mark E. Zimmerman
Thank you to our Zoobilee 2015 Food & Beverage Providers
Aspire Seasonal Kitchen
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly
Boloco
Boston Culinary Group
Cabot Cheese
Cape Cod Ice
Catering by Dave’s Marketplace
Clean Cuisine & Classy Creations*
Corner Bakery Café
Cozy Caterers
Douglas Wine & Spirits
Ebisu Japanese Restaurant
Edible Arrangements
Edible Creations by Gerry
El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant
The Flatbread Company
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse &Wine Bar
Fox Point Pickling Company*
Go Nuts, Co.
Gregg’s Restaurant
Harpoon Brewery
Hemenway’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
Hope & Main Culinary Incubator
India Restaurant
Julians Restaurant & Catering
Leah’s Recipe*
Legal Sea Foods
Little Rhody Foods (Del’s Lemonade)
The Melting Pot
Mill’s Tavern
NAMI
New Harvest Coffee Roasters
Not Your Average Joe’s
Orange Leaf Yogurt
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Papa Razzi Trattoria
Pure Beverage Systems
Red Stripe Restaurant
Rhody Fresh Milk & Cheese
Rick’s Roadhouse (Part of Chow Fun
Food Group)
The Sconette Company*
Rhode Island Zoological Society • Roger Williams Park Zoo
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Spicy Penguin*
Starbucks Coffee Company
Sweet Indulgence
Texas Roadhouse
Tito’s*
Trinity Brewhouse**
Union Station Brewery**
Uno Pizzeria and Grill
*Denotes a Hope and Main
Company
**20 year participant
SEPTEMBER, 2015
VOLUME 18, ISSUE 2
PUBLISHED FOR FRIENDS OF ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO
Day of Honor
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Plus, Spooky Zoo, Visits with
Santa & More
Upcoming Events
A message from the
Executive Director
What’s New at the Zoo
Zoo News
WHAT’S INSIDE:
Rhode Island Zoological Society, Inc.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Ave.
Providence, RI 02907-3659
O C TO B E R 1 – N OV E M B E R 1 !
The nationally acclaimed Jack-O-Lantern
Spectacular presented by Citizens Bank will
return with nightly showings of this autumn
tradition. Last year this important Zoo
fundraiser drew over 125,000 people from all
over the county and the world, providing much
needed support for animal care, education and
conservation programs, and Zoo improvements.
One 2014 visitor called it “Autumnal Bliss!”
and another said “A fabulous night of gorgeous
artistry!” This year’s show, “The People’s Choice,”
will feature visitors’ favorite intricately carved
artworks from the past 27 years of shows, with
new lighting effects and of course, the “Laughing
Tree” grand finale with its spooky fog, iconic
beat and laughter.
RWP Zoo members receive $2 off adult
admission and $1 off child admission for
individuals included in the membership.
For complete event details, hours, ticket prices
and other information, visit rwpzoo.org.
Presenting Sponsor
Master Carver Sponsors
Giant Pumpkin Sponsor
Pumpkin Patch Sponsors
A Message from the Director
Jeremy Goodman, DVM
Executive Director, RWP Zoo
and RI Zoological Society
New Master Plan promises exciting times ahead
In order to be a truly great institution,
you must have a plan for the future. Roger
Williams Park Zoo has been around since
1872 when it was a far different place,
spread throughout the Park. While all zoos
must constantly evolve to meet changing
visitor needs and standards, we also aim to
achieve consistent growth to ensure that we
continue to be New England’s great zoo for
many years to come.
We recently completed a new master plan
that was developed from over a year’s worth
of staff input, public surveys and analysis
of national and international trends in the
industry. It calls for exciting new animal
Working to
Save Elephants
from Extinction
exhibits, improved dining options and
pedestrian flow, additional restrooms
located in key areas, more parking spaces,
improvements to meet standards for people
with disabilities, high end rental facilities
and event space, and more experiential
features for our guests.
$25 million needed to complete all of the
projects in the first seven year phase of the
plan. Design for our first project, an exciting
new Rainforest, has begun and we expect to
begin construction next summer. I hope you
are as excited as I am as we build our new
zoo together.
Zoo staff and our Board believe in
everything we put in the new plan and we
strongly believe it is achievable. We are
fortunate that the voters of Rhode Island
overwhelmingly supported the Yes on
7 campaign. As a result, the $15 million
approved for Roger Williams Park Zoo
provides a great foundation for the total
Hope to see you here real soon!
Working to save highly endangered species
here in Rhode Island and across the globe is
a major focus in our conservation work. Last
year, we signed on in support of 96 Elephants,
a worldwide campaign started by the Wildlife
Conservation Society to help raise public
awareness of the increased rate of African
elephant poaching.
would not be outlawed, only their sale, and
because whale ivory is not included in this
bill, this legislation would have minimal
affect in these areas. By significantly reducing
the market for these products, we can begin
to eliminate the monetary value of the
ivory and horns on living creatures. That is
what will ultimately save them from certain
extinction.
In 1980 there were 1.2 million elephants in
Africa. By 2012, only 420,000 remained. If
allowed to continue at its current rate of 96
elephants killed every day, the world will see
the end of this magnificent species in our
children’s lifetime. Equally critical is the rate
of killing rhinoceros for their horns. The fact
is, sales of elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn
bring millions of dollars to the criminals
who ruthlessly harvest them. Though there
are federal laws restricting import, export
and interstate sale of ivory, this has not
been enough to stop the killing. Several
states have passed laws to ban the sale of
elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn, and
products made from those animal parts.
How you can help
A bill introduced in the 2015 Rhode
Island legislative session generated
valuable discussion. Some individuals
were concerned about the impact this
bill might have on museums and antique
dealers. Because ownership of these items
Jeremy Goodman, DVM
Executive Director,
RWP Zoo and RI Zoological Society
As a part of our commitment to the 96
Elephants campaign we ask for your help
now in getting the message to our legislators
that we all care about this issue and want a
bill passed in 2016 banning the sale of ivory
in the state of Rhode Island. Please add your
name to the petition for a Rhode Island Ivory
Bill today at rwpzoo.org/save-elephants.
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A 5 year old white-cheeked female gibbon from Nashville Zoo
arrived to join our male, Ba Hee in their exhibit on the Wilderness
Plaza. Her name is Aranel (elvish for Princess), and we call her Ari
for short.
Prehensile tailed skinks, Wedge and Solomon, now live inside
the Australasia building, while up in the Alex and Ani Farmyard,
four giant Fleming rabbits have joined the collection beside the
Farmhouse.
Two new female river otters from Prospect Park Zoo now reside on
the pathway behind Australasia. Nkeke and Mishontoo are one and
a half years old, and they are enjoying their wooded enclosure and
entertaining visitors in their swimming pool with the glass wall.
Thinking about the holidays?
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• A year full of fun with a gift membership
Gift Ideas:
• A just-right token of love from our gift
shop, such as the Alex and Ani Charity
by Design “Ode to the Owl” bangle.
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Holiday
• Priceless memories with day passes, or
certificates for animal encounters
M A R K YO U R C A L E N DA R S !
FALL FUN
Day of Honor September 13
Free admission for veterans and members of our armed
forces, active and retired police, fire and ambulance
personnel, and other emergency responders. Get details
at rwpzoo.org
Boo at the Zoo! **+
October 24 & 31
A family Halloween experience complete with VIP
admission to the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, creepy
crawly creature myth busting, and a fun sleepover.
Preregistration is required.
Spooky Zoo – Daytime Fun!
October 24 & 25
A time-honored fall tradition full of wild trick-or-treating fun
for families. Kids in costume get in for half price!
Santa’s Arrival & Holiday Parade
November 28
See the Jolly Old Elf himself arrive in grand style at the Zoo.
Visits with Santa*
November 28, 29, December 5, 6
Enjoy a tasty treat and a craft, then meet Santa and take
your own photo. Adults accompanying children are free.
Whether at the Zoo or the Carousel, we’ve
got the perfect location for your holiday fun!
Contact gsales@rwpzoo.org for details.
Get details for all events in the online
event calendar at rwpzoo.org
* ticketed event
** preregistration required
+ discount for RWP Zoo members