Inside Our Issue:

Keepin’ it wild!
April-June 2012
A publication of the Zoological Society of Florida and Zoo Miami
Inside Our Issue:
Zoo Miami Celebrates the
Biggest Bir th of the Year!
45th Giraf fe Born at Zoo Miami
Zoo For All
Ron’s Corner
Zoo Miami’s New Sami Amphitheater
Keepin’ It Wild is a quarterly publication by the
Zoological Society of Florida that provides information
for the friends and members of Zoo Miami.
For information please contact:
Zoological Society of Florida
12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177
(305) 255-5551 / www.zsf.org
Zoological Society of Florida’s Mission
To encourage an appreciation for the world’s wildlife
and help to conserve it for future generations.
Zoological Society of Florida Board of Directors:
Chairman Robert W. Hudson, Esq.
Chair-Elect Lee Middleton
Past Chairman & Secretary Daniel J. Licciardi
Treasurer William J. Gallwey, III, Esq.
Norma Jean Abraham
Alan Atkinson
Minnie D. Bandel
Rep. Dwight M. Bullard
Harlan Chiron, MD
Linda Coll
Jorge De La Torre, CPA
Lawrence S. Feldman, PhD
Pedro A. Fernandez
Carlos F. Garcia, CPA
Grizzel M. Gonzalez
Manuel Gonzalez
Juliet Johansson
Gordon M. Joost
Michael E. Kavoukjian
Irene Korge
Filemon Lopez
Isabell Lydecker, DVM
Sharon Maclvor, DVM
Katherine McDonald
Kimberly Miller
Harve A. Mogul
Brian P. Mormile
Marc A. Osheroff
Flora R. Perez
Manuel J. Rodriguez
Steven J. Schwartz, CPP
Merrett R. Stierheim
Diana Udel
Andrew H. Weinstein, Esq.
President/CEO Benjamin H. Pingree
Zoo Director Eric Stephens
Zoo Admission Hours
Open 365 days a year from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
(ticket booths close at 4 p.m.)
Editor: Penelope Suarez
Contributers:
Cindy Castelblanco, Cindy Eisaman, Danny Elfenbein,
Eric Katz, CeCe Lotierzo, Ron Magill, Dr. Frank Ridgley,
Jean Romanik, Tedor Whitman
Layout & Design:
Photography:
E GRAFIX PLUS, Inc.
Ron Magill
Special Thanks to: Kim Miller from Pollo Tropical,
Manny Rodriguez from FPL, Ana Veiga-Milton, Zoo
Miami staff, Martha Edwards, and Kim Miller for without
these extraordinary people this publication would not
be possible.
For a little over a year, the site of the old amphitheater at Zoo Miami has been
a massive construction site undergoing a tremendous transformation. What was
once a dated venue with wooden bench seating, crumbling rock structures, and
no protection from the weather has been replaced with a state-of-the-art facility
designed not only to present daily wildlife shows, but to also serve as a beautiful
venue for anything from educational lectures to a variety of concerts and other
cultural events.
The new Sami Amphitheater has over 800 individual seats with backs and
armrests colored in beautiful greens and blues to represent the water, trees, and
sky. Guests will look upon a brand new stage surrounded by a relaxing stream
that is fed by a tropical waterfall. The main building appears as a temple that
has been cut out of a mountain somewhere in a jungle. If you look closely, you
can spot familiar images subtly hidden within the rocks. It will be covered with
bromeliads, ferns, and other foliage designed to slowly take over the building as
if it is being reclaimed by the jungle. Custom lighting provides for an exotic and
stunning location for evening events. From the subtle accent lights along the
stairways and within the stream itself to the dramatic up-lighting on the building,
this facility will play a major role in making Zoo Miami more than just a zoo. It will
help it expand to become a cultural center for the community designed to provide
a unique outdoor venue for year-round events.
Underneath all of the stunning rockwork and landscaping is a building that is
designed to withstand up to 200 mph winds. With regard to function, the facility
is an architectural masterpiece. Hidden release ports are located throughout for
introducing a variety of animals to the stage during shows. There are several
individual, temperature controlled rooms within the building including a bird room,
reptile room, and food prep area. In addition, there is a staff office, along with
separate bathroom and shower facilities. There are an abundance of drains and
electrical outlets throughout as well as several sinks, hose bibs, and an intercom
system to facilitate maintenance and communication.
The one major component that remains to be completed is the canopy. When
completed, the canopy will cover the entire seating area as well as the stage,
protecting visitors not only from rain but also from the stifling heat of the sun
during our warmer months. It is hoped that this portion of the project can be
completed prior to the end of the year. Until then, feel free to stop by and see the
enormous improvements that have already taken place!
It’s A Zoo For All!!!
The Zoological Society of Florida is proud to announce the
successful launch of its new community enrichment program,
Zoo For All, that provides families with children in economically
challenged areas of our community with annual zoo passes. We
passionately believe that tactile experiences with wildlife and
the natural world are essential to the healthy development of
all youth. The primary goal of this program is to provide the
gift of wildlife through the annual passes to families in three
targeted communities: Overtown, East Little Havana, and
Little Haiti. We are developing partnerships with foundations
and local stakeholders to provide the annual passes to these
underrepresented populations. By providing these families with
annual passes, the Zoo For All program is granting these families
with 365 days of free access to Zoo Miami, in addition to all other
membership benefits such as quarterly mailings of Keepin’ it Wild,
food & souvenir discounts, discounts to other cultural attractions
and more!
The picture above shows the first recipients of the
Zoo For All annual pass from one of our community’s most
acclaimed service providers, Overtown Youth Center.
If you are interested in learning more about our Zoo For All program and sponsorship
levels, please contact Eric Katz at 305-255-5551, ext. 132.
Our Animals
Depend
On People Too
Adopt in a Bag
featuring the White Bengal Tiger.
Give a gift that will bring
a smile to that special
someone and make a
difference in our efforts
to protect our world’s
precious wildlife.
Purchase our Adopt in
a Bag and receive a 7"
plush, a certificate that
can be personalized
which includes a photo
and facts about the
White Bengal Tiger.
When you become a zoo parent, your tax-deductible gift, will help
our zoo keepers feed, care for and enrich the lives of our special
animal residents here in Zoo Miami.
For more information please visit our website, www.zsf.org or call 305.255.5551
FOR
KIDS
Our Wild for Kids program is a unique opportunity
to enhance the enrichment and nurturing of Zoo
Miami’s animals, while greatly impacting the lives
of local youth. An extension of Zoo Miami’s Adoptan-Animal program, Wild for Kids serves to connect
our family of wildlife enthusiasts with organizations
that serve our communities children. Zoo Miami
supporters are now able to personally help spread
the conservation message and present "Adopt In A
Bag" as gifts, to a group of children at the charity
of their choice, chosen from the ZSF affiliate list. At
levels ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.
Special Thanks to:
Alan S. Pareira,
Kimberly Miller /Pollo Tropical
Macy’s Foundation
To make a contribution please call 305-255-5551 or
visit our website at www.zsf.org
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April 21 - 22
11 am – 4 pm
• Turn in a cell-phone and
get free admission as
part of our ECO-CELL
phone recycling program
(and help save gorillas!)
• Enjoy a flowering tree
show and sale courtesy of
the Tropical Flowering
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• Learn how to be “green”
and save “green”
• Watch our animals
celebrate with special
treats made from recycled
and natural materials!
One coupon per person per visit. Offer valid at any participating location.
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May not be combined with any other coupon, discount or promotion.
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Conservation Corner
Sponsored By:
By: Dr. Frank Ridgley
The Zoo Miami Conservation and Research Fund was created in 1998. Its goal was to create a fund that would be
used to support projects and research in the field of conservation both locally and abroad. The fund is supported by
donations made from film crews who use the zoo grounds and private donations from individuals. A Conservation
Committee comprised of members from ZSF, Zoo Miami and local centers of higher education, which review and award
grants based on the merits of submitted proposals.
This year was record breaking with the number of inquiries and applications received from around the world. Over
160 application packets were electronically sent out and 65 completed applications from 23 different countries were
received for consideration. It was a tough decision for the committee to decide among so many worthy candidates and
such gripping stories of species and habitat struggles around the world. We all wish we had the resources available to
support many more.
One of the international proposals chosen this year has received support from us in the past. The Kibale Fuel Wood
Project engages the community around the Kibale National Forest (KNF) in Uganda and educates locals on more
efficient methods of fuelwood consumption through creating fuel efficient stoves that use far less wood and farming
local fast growing trees that provide more resources. This enriches the surrounding communities through helping them
better provide for their families while greatly offsetting illegal harvesting of trees from the KNF where many imperiled
species exist.
The Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) does tremendous work around the world helping save many species of chelonians
(turtles and tortoises) from becoming extinct. We have chosen to help fund their in-situ conservation of the Burmese
roofed turtle, a critically endangered and beautiful species, in the Chindwin River, Myanmar. The funds will be utilized to
provide construction materials and labor to construct a turtle rearing and eventual release facility at a nesting site.
The Pigmy Three-Toed Sloth only exists in a red mangrove forest on an island off the coast of Panama. Monies
received from the fund will provide radio collars and GPS transmitters to aid in discovering how this critically endangered
mammal uses the habitat and the local government can create protective guidelines to help protect it.
A single stretch of beach in Sri Lanka hosts 5 different endangered sea turtle species. An amazing program there has
shifted an impoverished community’s attitude from 100% egg harvesting for about a decade to guarding the nests and
having tens of thousands hatchlings released each year. We are proud to support such a remarkable program and help
continue its success.
Locally, several projects were chosen to help species here in our own backyard. The Miami Tiger Beetle was only
recently discovered and only exists in a small fragment of globally imperiled habitat. Funds were granted to continue the
work of the researchers who discovered it and move towards discovering what the needs to protect the population are.
Two selected projects from researchers at FIU will examine effects on local species from different pressures. One will
look at how introduced invasive red ant species predate some of our imperiled butterfly species and how management
efforts can be more effective. Another is looking at how extreme weather changes affect a key marine predator species,
the bull shark.
Not every school in Miami-Dade County has the opportunity to make field trips to learn about local environmental
issues. Instilling conservation ideals into young minds is one of the only ways we can hope to help future generations
adapt with the changing world. The committee chose to help the Sea Turtle Youth Education Program purchase
equipment to bring this program to underserved schools within the county and teach them how they can help make a
difference and better appreciate our local environment.
We will be profiling these projects and providing updates on our website
in the near future so that you can learn about these amazing efforts in more
detail on your own.
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Significant Additions
December 2, 2011 – March 1, 2012
By: Tedor Whitman
In mid-December a Mauritius pink pigeon joined the Wings of Asia Aviary collection. The pink pigeon is a species of pigeon endemic to
Mauritius, an island about 540 miles east of Madagascar. The pink pigeon was on the brink of extinction in 1991 when only 10 individuals
remained, but its numbers have increased due to the efforts of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.
January 7th & 9th, two bleeding-heart doves were born. Although not regarded as endangered, the Luzon
Bleeding-heart dove is under some threat, since it is commonly trapped for food.
January 11th a golden poison dart frog was born. These brightly colored amphibians are among the largest of
the more than 100 poison dart frog species, averaging more than one inch (two and a half centimeters) in length.
They live within a tiny plot of rain forest on the Pacific coast of Colombia. And though the population in its small
range is abundant, widespread decimation of the rain forest has prompted this species to be listed by the IUCN
as endangered.
January 14th a male addax was born. The addax is a desert-dwelling antelope, being well adapted to heat,
a diet of coarse grasses and the absence of water. It lives most
of its life without drinking, deriving sufficient moisture from dew
and the plants that it feeds upon. Because of the extreme aridity
of its habitat, the addax moves over considerable distances in
search of food.
January 18th a southern gerenuk was born. Gerenuks are shy, slight creatures. When
threatened, a gerenuk may stand very still behind a bush or a tree and slowly creep away
with its head lowered, or gallop toward a place of safety. Although these antelopes are not
particularly fast, they are difficult to chase because they dart in, around, and between the
desert bushes and trees.
January 21st two buff- banded rails were born.
The Buff-banded Rail is an omnivorous scavenger
which feeds on a range of terrestrial invertebrates and small vertebrates, seeds, fallen fruit and
other vegetable matter, as well as carrion and refuse. Its nest is usually situated in dense grassy or
reddy vegetation close to water, with a clutch size of 3-4. Although some island populations may be
threatened, or even exterminated, by introduced predators, the species as a whole appears to be safe
and its conservation status is considered to be of Least Concern.
January 27th Nilgai was born. The nilgai is one of the most commonly seen wild animals of
central and northern India and eastern Pakistan; it is also present in parts of southern Nepal. The
species has become extinct in Bangladesh. The mature males appear ox-like and are also known as
blue bulls. The nilgai is the biggest Asian antelope.
January 29th a nicobar pigeon was born. This species is found in south-east Asia, particularly on
the Nicobar islands to New Guinea, and as far north as the Philippines.
February 2nd a crested quail dove was born. It is endemic to
Jamaica. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist forests
where it spends much of its time on the forest floors searching
for food.
February 25th a pied imperial pigeon was born. The Pied Imperial
Pigeon is a relatively large species of pigeon. It is found in forest,
woodland, mangrove, plantations and scrub in Southeast Asia, ranging from Myanmar and Thailand south to
Java and east to the Philippines and the Bird's Head Peninsula in New Guinea.
For more information or to volunteer please visit our website www.zsf.org
The Amazing, Yet
Mysterious Okapi
By: Penelope Suarez
O
kapis were a mystery to western science until fairly
recently. Western scientists were clueless about the
600 lb mammal that was taller than your average horse
until 1901, when Sir Johnston traveled to the Ituri Forest
to investigate rumors of a strange donkey-like animal with
striped legs. Johnston managed to obtain skins at a Belgian
Fort and sent them to the Zoological Society of London.
There, the skins were examined and mistakenly pronounced
as a discovery of a new species of horse named Equus
johnstoni. Later, Johnston stumbled across the tracks of
an okapi and realized that a horse could not have made
them because the prints were cloven. After examining two
skulls and a complete skin it was determined the animal
was actually a forest giraffe, not a horse at all, and renamed
Okapi (Okapia johnstoni).
The Okapi (pronounced oh-COP-ee) is a beautiful
and unusual animal. With its white-and-black striped
hindquarters and front legs, it does look like it should be
related to zebras and horses. But take a good look at an
okapi’s head and you’ll see the resemblance to giraffes.
The Okapi is the only living relative of the Giraffe. Like
Giraffes, Okapis have very large, upright ears, which catch
the quietest of sounds, helping them to avoid trouble. They
have long, dark prehensile tongues, just like a Giraffe’s,
to help them strip the buds and young leaves from the
understory brush of their rain forest homes. The tongue of
the Okapi is so long that they are one of the few animals in
the world that are able to lick their own ears.
Here at Zoo Miami we have three Okapis: Karma, Kiara
and Noki. Karma, one of the females, is 14 years old. She has
a distinct white freckle on her face and has one of the more
docile personalities of the group. Kiara is a feisty 13 year
old female and is the tallest of our herd. Noki, the male, is 17
years old and enjoys the back of his ears scratched. They all
enjoy a favorite treat of loquat fruit leaves.
Okapi Conservation Project
Although Okapi populations are thought to be fairly stable in their natural ranges, the Okapi has been listed
by the IUCN as Near Threatened. This is due to increased deforestation in parts of their natural habitat. They
are also increasingly falling prey to snares traps that are set by locals to catch bushmeat. To participate in the
Okapi SSP, Zoo Miami has been contributing to Okapi field conservation projects for many years.
For more information or to volunteer please visit our website www.zsf.org
ZOO MIAMI CELEBRATES
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BIRTH OF THE YEAR!!!
By: Ron Magill
December 29th early in the morning,
after a nearly 16 month pregnancy,
“Kalu,” an 11 year old Indian one
horned rhinoceros, gave birth at Zoo
Miami. This is the first ever successful
birth of this highly endangered species
for Zoo Miami and in fact, in the history
of all South Florida zoos.
Kalu was born at the Bronx Zoo on
December 22, 2000 and arrived at
Zoo Miami as part of a breeding loan
on June 10, 2004. The father’s name
is “Suru” and he was born at the San
Diego Wild Animal Park on December
31, 2000. He arrived at Zoo Miami on
October 19, 2003 as part of a breeding
loan with the San Francisco Zoo. This
is the first offspring for both individuals.
There are less than 3,000 Indian
rhinos left in the wild occurring in
small protected areas of Nepal, India,
and Assam. Over the years, they
have been poached extensively for
their horn which is used for medicinal
purposes and for dagger handles that
are revered in some Asian cultures.
They are the world’s fourth largest land
mammal sometimes reaching a weight
of 6,000 pounds.
This very rare birth is not only
significant for Zoo Miami, it is incredibly
important to the international efforts to
maintain a healthy captive population
of this highly endangered species
throughout the world. It is only the third
captive birth of an Indian rhino in the
U.S. this year.
You can come and view this amazing
creature which is on display already.
Her name is Anara, which means Fiery.
45th
BORN
AT ZOO MIAMI!
By: Ron Magill
On Monday, March 12th, at approximately 5:30
p.m., “Mia,” a 5 year old giraffe gave birth to what
is believed to be a female calf. Though this is only
Mia’s 2nd baby, it is the 45th giraffe born in the
history of Zoo Miami. Mia arrived at Zoo Miami
from the Dickerson Park Zoo in Missouri in October
of 2007. The father’s name is “Fezzik,” a nearly 15
year old male that was born at the St. Louis Zoo
and arrived at Zoo Miami in May of 1998.
During our newest baby giraffe’s first day on
exhibit, I was fortunate enough to capture some
images as she explored her new surroundings while
getting better acquainted with the other members
of the herd. Once she realized what a large
expanse of land she had available to her, she didn’t
waste much time in running at full speed from one
end to the other. There is something wonderful
about watching babies play in a whole new world!
Her name is “Marlee” and I hope that everyone
gets a chance to come out and see her in person as
the photos that I took don’t do her any justice!
Feast With The Beasts 2012
This year Feast With The Beasts was
better than ever! With themed
Gregory Greene & Norma Jean Abraham
sections, more restaurants and
entertainment throughout,
Feast With The Beasts 2012
proved to be the social event of
the year!
Special Thanks to:
The Ryder Charitable Foundation,
Norma Jean Abraham & Irene Korge.
Portia from Belly Motions
Cynthia Knight, Rob Hudson, Rita & Ron Magill, Norma Jean Abraham & Irene Korge
4 Attractions
1 Price!
Pass
May 14-September 30, 2012.
Annual Pass Holders
Upgrade to the SSP for only:
Buy your pass at www.zoomiami.org or at Zoo Miami.
Whether a casual company picnic,
formal corporate meeting or fun teambuilding, a dream wedding or festive
holiday party for your employees, Zoo
Miami’s Group Sales Department
and Taste of the Wild Catering will
provide an unparalleled experience
which focuses on an exotic backdrop,
detailed event planning, incomparable
cuisine, sensational adventures, and
superlative service.
To request a brochure or to reserve
your next event, contact the Group
Sales Department at
305-251-0400 ext. 84939.
Your Event at Zoo Miami
KIDZOODLE
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2. On Display in Asia... very cute, but dangerous with big canines
3. Egg hunting event in April
Q. What do turtles use to communicate?
A. A shellphone.
Q. What do you call an alligator wearing a vest?
A. An investigator.
Q. What did the judge say when the skunk walked in the court room?
A. Odor in the court!
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NOTES FOR MEMBERS
THE ANNUAL PASS
Summer Savings Pass!
The #1 Reason to Renew this Summer!
Thousands of members sign up each year, but have you ever considered how much Zoo Miami members
can save with the Summer Savings Pass? The Summer Savings Pass is a great deal for Zoo Miami
members! Besides your 365 days at Zoo Miami, you get access to Miami Seaquarium, Lion Country
Safari and Museum of Discovery and Science from (May 14 – September 30, 2012). These savings are
only good if your Annual Pass runs through September 30, so DON’T FORGET TO RENEW!
We did the “member math” to show you why the Annual Pass and Summer Savings Pass help you to
SAVE BIG – up to 44% savings!
SAVINGS FOR MEMBERS
Annual Pass + Summer Savings Pass
365 Days Unlimited Entry
Zoo Miami
Lion Country Safari
Unlimited entry
May 14 - September 30
Miami Seaquarium
Museum of Discovery and Science
FREE
$
6.00
$
8.00
$
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Family
Annual Pass
+ Summer
Savings Pass
$ 226
1- Day Admission (w/ tax)
Regular Rates
Adult
Child
Parking
Zoo Miami
$ 17.07
$ 12.79
Lion Country Safari
$ 29.43
$ 21.94
$
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2 Adults/
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$ 42.75
$ 32.05
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Learn about Summer Savings at www.summersavingspass.com
SAVE 10%
ON YOUR ANNUAL PASS RENEWAL TODAY!
Use PROMO CODE: KIW412 at shop.zoomiami.org/save
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What’s happening @ the
Wings Down Under: A Parrot Feeding Adventure
Open daily from noon – 4:30 p.m. Zoo Miami is proud to present its
latest interactive exhibit at its Australian lobe. This interactive, free-flight,
1,656-square foot aviary houses over 300 brightly colored birds including
3.9x9 panel
– cockatiels, parakeets, and rosellas, all parrots native to Australia. For $3,
guests can purchase a seed snack to feed the birds. The friendly birds will fly
and perch on visitors’ arms or hands in order to nibble on the treats.
Brew at the Zoo
Come celebrate Miami New Times’ and Zoo Miami’s Brew at the Zoo
on Saturday, April 28th from 6 pm to 11 pm. Sample over 100 kinds of
beer from around the globe and enjoy live musical performances. Beer
4x9 panel
bites will be available for purchase. For tickets and details visit www.
newtimesbrewatthezoo.com.
Toadstool!
HOST COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS
Located at Children’s Zoo and is open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. It features close
Irene
Korge andhabitats.
Norma Jean Abraham
encounters with small animals that live
in naturalistic
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can do
so daily III, Esq.
at Zoo Miami's Kaziranga Camp Rhino Encounter. This is a unique experience
PRESIDENT
CEO
&
that should not be missed! Encounter
times&are
10:30 a.m. PAST
- 12:30 CHAIRMAN
p.m. and
SECRETARY
Benjamin H. Pingree
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Toucan Sponsors
Daniel J. Licciardi
CHAIRMAN-ELECT
Animal
Tales
Lee Middleton
ZOO MIAMI DIRECTOR
The Children’s Zoo Theatre will help you understand animalEric
mysteries.
Stephens
These presentations feature local or exotic wildlife, and provide
opportunities to touch and learn.
Presentations
at Korge
11:30
Norma
Jean Abraham take place daily
Irene
a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Alan Atkinson
Filemon Lopez
Minnie B. Bandel
Isabell Lydecker
Re. Dwight M. Bullard
Sharon Maclvor, DVM
Zoo
Inn
Harlan
Chiron, MD
Katharine McDonald
Zoo Inns take place every Friday and
Saturday
during the School
Linda
Coll
KimberlyYear
Miller
from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. Bring
your
youth
scout troop,
biology
Jorge
De La
Torre,group,
CPA
Harve
A. Mogul
class or adult group to spend
the night!
In thisPhD
sleepover program
you
Lawrence
S. Feldman,
Brian P. Mormile
will have a behind-the-scenes walking
tour of the Zoo after
dark
and
Pedro A. Fernandez
Marc
A. Osheroff
a special morning activity. Zoo Inns
include
Carlos
F. Garciaa pizza dinner, continental
Flora R. Perez
breakfast and souvenir. Minimum
group
size is 15 and maximum
group
Grizzel
M. Gonzalez
Manual (Manny)
Rodriguez
size is 30. Pre-registration is required.
Manny Gonzalez
Steven J. Shwartz, CPP
Anaconda Sponsors
Manny Gonzalez MGM Foundation
The Goldsmith Family Foundation
Media Sponsors
Juliet Johansson
Merret R. Stierheim
M. Joost
Diana4x9Udel
4x9 panel
panel
3.9x9 panel
Music of Gordon
the Americas
MichaelofE. the
Kavoukjian
Weinstein, Esq.
Located at Amazon & Beyond, Music
Americas takesAndrew
place H.
between
noon and 2 p.m. on weekends and holidays through April 29. Music of
the Americas features rhythmic samba tunes,
Brazilian
dance
acts, South
With Great Appreciation to Our
EMERITI
MEMBERS
32. BOARD
Shake Shak
VIP COCKTAIL
RECEPTION
RESTAURANTS
American
flutes,
woodwinds,
and harp.
In-Kind Sponsors
Rodney
Barreto
David
Konfino
33.
Lucky
Strike
Lanes
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Vincent L. Berkeley34. Quinn's
R. Kirk Landon
Bonefish Grill
35. Herbeque BBQ Jack
Catering
Getz
Lowell
Our mission is to encourage an appreciation for the world’s wildlife and to help conserve it for future generations.
Sawa Restaurant & Lounge
Zoo Miami’s Jennifer
GreatBoin
Egg
Safari
36. Dave
& Buster's
Roger Carlton
Sanford
Miot
The Zoological Society of Florida relies on members to support Zoo Miami’s education and conservation programs
Nikki
& Pearl
Join
usBeach
at our
annual Great Egg Safari
on Saturday
& Sunday,
AprilB.7th
while providing the community unique experiences with the natural world. As a member of the Zoological Society of
37. Palate
Sue under
M. Cobbcan
Edward egg
Soto
and 8th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. KidsAmb.
12 and
enjoyParty
continuous
Florida, we encourage you to enjoy the great value, access and benefits provided to you at Zoo Miami.
MoroccanLawrence
Lounge
Ron Esserman
O. Turner, Jr.
WELCOME
safaris,
funDRINKS
activities, the Easter Bunny
and more38.
at the
PicnicHookah
and Special
We also invite you to be a part of something special, to take pride in your zoo and to embrace all that we do.
Sherrill
W.
Hudson
1.
Ruby
Tuesday
Events fields.
Become a member today and join Zoo Miami as we grow together to make the world a better place.
DESSERT LOUNGE Main Stage Plaza @ 9 PM
2. Schnebly Winery & Brewery
Party for the PlanetBlue Bell Ice Cream
Zoo
Miami’s
Earth Day celebration will be held onContenti
Saturday
& Sunday April
Cupcakes
FEAST
PATH RESTAURANTS
21st
22ndCafé
from
11 a.m.
– 4 p.m.
3. and
Bamboo
at West
Kendall
BaptistThe Tropical Flowering Tree Society will
be hosting
plant
show
DESSERT
OASIS
Mainand
Entrysale.
@ 9 PM
Hospitalthe world’s largest flowering tree annual
There
will also
fun
activities
for the entire family as
Starbucks
4. Mango
Cafébe
at the
Fruit
and Spiceand
Parkentertainment
well
enrichment
Bassetts World Famous Ice Cream
2Go Healthy
Gourmetwith recycled items.
5. asFitanimal
Irene & Chris Korge
Brandano Lighting Displays Inc
Unique Designer's Cakes
6. Tropical Smoothie Café
7. Energy Kitchen
AN ADDITIONAL THANK YOU TO:
ENTERTAINMENT
8. ZOOTINI BAR
SimpCity
Inc
Calendar events and dates
are subject
to change.
Commissioner Dennis C. Moss
Toby’s Concession Services
9. Miyagi SushiNOTE:
Bar
Jon Saxx
& Endless Possibilities
Please
www.zoomiami.org
or 305-255-5551
for more information.
Miami-Dade County Commission
Zoological Society
10. visit
Sidney
Frank/Gekkeikan Sake or call 305-251-0400
of Florida Staff
New Image Salsa
Ron Magill
11. Asia de Cuba
Zoo Docents and Volunteers
Fushu Daiko
Julio Mesa
12. China Grill
NON-PROFIT ORG.
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PAID
MIAMI, FLORIDA
PERMIT #4358
Zoological Society of Florida
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, Florida 33177-1499
www.zsf.org
MEMBERS ONLY!
Early Entry from 10 - 11am
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