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Letter from the President & CEO of the Saint Louis Zoo.................................4 Volunteer Leadership..................................7 Saint Louis Zoo Association Gifts ..............10 Saint Louis Zoo Endowed Positions............16 Saint Louis Zoo Endowed Funds ................16
HIPPO
Thanks to you... ......................................24
Conservation beyond the fence................46
Marlin Perkins Society Honor Roll ..............26
Zoo Members............................................48
A budding collaboration...........................38 Zoo Parent Gifts........................................40 Matching Gift Companies..........................42
Thanks to you..........................................18
Event Sponsors ........................................43
Heritage Society Members.........................20
Cause-Related Marketing Partnerships.......45
Raising awareness: Keeping wild animals wild.......................54 Thanks to you... ......................................62 Volunteers................................................73 2025 Financial Report..............................80
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS Roger Brandt Colin Dabbs Laurie Dahle Maura Flaherty Ray Meibaum Natalie O’Dell Danny Recklein JoEllen Toler Robin Winkelman
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Letter from the... There are happy moments of growth that you celebrate:
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President & CEO of the Saint Louis Zoo
• Endangered animals born, like cheetah cubs and African painted dog puppies.
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• Structures being built at Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery and Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park—glimpses of exciting new chapters for us! • Partnerships that flourish and produce opportunities for the future, like the greenhouse that will be built at Hazelwood Central High School, in collaboration with teams at WildCare Park. • Funds raised at events like ZOOFARI presented by Wells Fargo, which help the Saint Louis Zoo remain affordable for all. And there are moments you grow in resiliency due to challenges. After the EF-3 tornado on May 16, 2025, we faced recovery efforts we’ve never had to endure in our organization’s history.
DA N C I N G AWAY AT ZO O FA R I 2025
Through everything, the joys and struggles, you were there for us. Your support helps fuel everything we do, and you propel us to be the best zoo we can be. The time and treasure you put into our organization helps us provide the best care for animals and allows us to reach millions of guests, connecting them to and inspiring a love for animals. As you flip through this report, I hope you feel our gratitude and are proud of the impact you made, not only for the Zoo but for all the animals and communities we serve. You are heroes for wildlife and help make our world a better place. Thank you for helping us grow.
Dwight Scott
Dana Brown President & CEO
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Volunteer Leadership COMMISSION OF THE ST. LOUIS ZOOLOGICAL PARK SUBDISTRICT CHAIRMAN
Lawrence E. Thomas VICE CHAIR
Winthrop B. Reed, III
Jet’s playful personality emerge, creating lasting memories as they witnessed him explore his River’s Edge habitat.
Andrew T. Miedler SECRETARY
Maria G. Taxman
Will R. Ross, MD, MPH
Robert B. Smith III
COMMISSIONERS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Vincent Bennett Karl A. Grice Jerald L. Kent Robert F. O'Loughlin Neal F. Perryman Dana Tucker Redwing Michael W. Riney Dr. Joyce Roberts
Kathleen W. Bilderback Frances G. Pestello Jason D. Sapp Robert B. Smith III Lisa K. Sullivan
SAINT LOUIS ZOO ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
debut in 2025. Guests young and old delighted in watching
TREASURER
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Honorable James F. Conway Steven F. Schankman Mark J. Schnuck
Asian elephant calf Jet, born in late 2024, made his public
Linda J. Hunter
TREASURER
CHAIR EMERITUS
A growing boy
VICE PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT
Michael J. Hickey
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Barbara C. Archer Nicholas Barto Natalea Simmons Beaudean Cenia D. Bosman Christine Boushka Kevin Buie, Sr. Debbie A. Caplin Hazel Alethea R. Donald Brad M. Edwards Kathy S. Federico Logan W. Finerty
G. Andrew Franz Lauren Thomas Fries Matthew W. Geekie Amy A. Gill Brett G. Gilliland Janis G. Goldstein Mark Graham Heather Grewe Davida Lichtenstein Grindstaff Ryan L. Hyman Jason Janisse Robert F. Johnston Annette L. Kelly Carol S. Klein Lee C. Kling Derek Larson, MD James P. Leonard Dr. Dan W. Luedke Dr. Matthew R. MacEwan Melissa Markwort Alicia S. McDonnell Patrick J. Moore Dr. Stanley J. Niemann Bhavik R. Patel Angela M. Rhone Quirsis V. Riney Diane Saftic
James G. Sansone Angela D. Schaefer Margaret Schneithorst James R. Schnurbusch Stephanie Valier Schwendinger Rachel Kent Shlien Torbjorn B. Sjogren Zachary A. Smith Rick Stevens Steven Stone Dianne Sutcliffe Matthew A. Wagner Gerald E. Wiley Robert M. Williams, Jr. Geoffrey Wilson Heather Wood EMERITA-EMERITUS MEMBERS
James G. Berges Marguerite Garrick Douglas E. Hill Joseph F. Imbs III John K. Wallace, Jr. EX-OFFICIO
Emily Carter, President, Zoo Young Professionals Advisory Board
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Volunteer Leadership (continued) ZOO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ADVISORY BOARD PRESIDENT
Emily Carter SECRETARY
Katie Doherty VICE PRESIDENT, EDUCATION
Joe Palumbo VICE PRESIDENT, EVENTS
Christian Wargo VICE PRESIDENT, NOMINATIONS
Brittany Mayfield
VICE PRESIDENT, VOLUNTEERS
Betsey Crites TREASURER
Justin Diecker IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Whittney Dunn BOARD MEMBERS
Andrew Besand Joel Carter Charles Cella Katherine Dockery Hannah Dove Teghan Duhigg
Katherine Fash
Tambra Pendleton
Maya Gann-Bociek
Hannah Randolph
Anthony Graham
Kate Schwarze
Donald Hageman
Megan Schwedtmann
Allison Heininger
Alex Stepanek
Jack Hogan
Michael Stoecklin
Jennifer Jeffries
Jake Thessen
Rei Kato
Alex Wallach
Kelly King
Kathleen Walsh
Chance Lacey
Matthew Warren
Maggie Lohmeyer
Karla Weidner
Shawn Mann
Lisa Wilson
Amy Molitoris
Luke Yamnitz
Tim Nielsen
Devyn Yates
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Saint Louis Zoo Association Gifts (continued)
Saint Louis Zoo Association Gifts LEADERSHIP GIFTS
$499,999 – $250,000
$5,000,000 & ABOVE
Anonymous A.M. & Co. Johnston Family Fund Estate of Dr. David & Marge Perkins Estate of Karen Strobach Estate of Robert S. Vosburgh
Crawford Taylor Foundation $4,999,999 – $1,000,000
Anonymous Marion & Van-Lear Black The Dana Brown Charitable Trust, U.S. Bank, Trustee Nancy H. Child Mr. & Mrs. Theodore P. Desloge, Jr. Emerson Surendra & Karen Gupta Thomas A. Kooyumjian Family Foundation MAJOR GIFTS $999,999 – $750,000
Donald L. Ulrich $749,999 – $500,000
Anonymous Adorjan Family Zsolt & Mary Rumy Charitable Foundation Dr. Charles & Dr. Elizabeth Schmitz Kathy & Jim Snowden
$249,999 – $100,000
Anonymous Ms. Kathryn A. Aschenbrenner Ellen B. & John F. Bohn Estate of Laurance & Virginia Browning Carl & Jeanne Deutsch Foundation Frank Family Kuhn Foundation Estate of Georgia H. R. LaRoche Edward K. Love Conservation Foundation Betsy & Steve Mills Nestle Purina PetCare Company Corporate Estate of Ann M. Parke
Piasa Charitable Foundation Estate of Mildred M. Soos Lori A. Sullivan & G. Todd Rogan Jane S. Tschudy John & Ellen Wallace SPECIAL GIFTS
$99,999 – $50,000
Anonymous – 3 Amazon Web Services Mrs. Mary Randolph Ballinger Boeing Company Lillian BrooksDannenberg Fund Bunge Stephen & Breaux Daniel Lawrence P. & Alexis M. Fahle George L. Fonyo Michael & Steph Heim Charlie & Marilyn Hoessle Joanne & Joel Iskiwitch Jordan Charitable Foundation Kathleen and Paul Lang Family Foundation The Lorenzini Family
Caroline Loughlin Fund Lisa Mechele Cathy & Randy Meisner Renee & Bruce Michelson Harry & Genie Mueller James & Wendy Walsh Jerry Wunderlich $49,999 – $25,000
Anonymous American Water Charitable Foundation Nick Barto & Nancy Clare Morgan Marland Beaudean & Natalea Simmons Ms. Betty Beckmann James & Leslie Bolin Leo R. Buder Foundation Trust Pam Coffin & Terry Lueckenhoff Estate of Terry L. Cox Tracy C. Green Estate of Carol A. Grothe Irene & Bob Gulovsen Paul & LaDonna Hopkins Laura Kaiser
Mrs. Joyce L. Katz Dula Kobusch Charitable Trust Dr. Jane E. Kosa Kosuri Family Trust F. Holmes Lamoreux & Ann Tretter Marshall Fellowship Fund Sue Matlof Daniel & Megan Millman Velma A. Neiman Charitable Foundation Phyllis Parrish Neal F. & Ann M. Perryman John & Maureen Riffle The Simmons Foundation Ginny Smith, Kent Smith & Debbie Ferrari Mary Strauss Ms. Nicole Wood, Nicole Wood Family Charitable Fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation $24,999 – $10,000
Anonymous AEN Foundation American Wolf Foundation
Rudy & Sandy Beck Mr. & Mrs. Charles Berry Colegrove Family Estate of Randall Damerow and the Estate of Donald Damerow Adele Dilschneider Douglas & Amy Dove Jim & Lionelle Elsesser First Bank, Inc. Dr. Rebecca & Nancy Furlong Jordan & Zach Finley Edward Chase Garvey Memorial Foundation Karen & Matt Geekie Good Shepherd United Church of Christ Jean Govero Jay & Carolyn Henges Charitable Trust Estate of Virginia M. Herrmann Mr. J. Christopher Hesse, J.D. Emma Clyde Hodge Memorial Fund In Loving Memory of Marilyn Hoessle, From Charlie Hoessle, Marty Hoessle, Kirk Hoessle, Tracy Hoessle Malke, & Bradley Hoessle Mark R. Humphrey & Becky Humphrey Laura & Brian Jenkins Robert & Ilene Jenkins JMS Foundation, Marie Jacob, Trustee
Chris & Beth Kemph Steven B. King The Koller Family Lenoir Charitable Trust Mrs. Barbara A. Lindecke Robert & Jeanette Meyer Estate of Arlene Nurre Steve & Ginny Orthwein and Family Peters Family Charitable Fund John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. G.A. Potthoff Estate of Aileen & Mel Rabushka Gary & Margaret Reim The Ruf Family Estate of Lawrence R. & Jacqueline T. Rugg Berkley Shands, in Memory of Beverly Sparks-Shands, Oscar Sparks, Dorothy Sparks, & George Wicks Siteman Family Charitable Fund Society for Information Management Sandra H. Stemmler Stone Hill Winery & Restaurant Grenville & Dianne Sutcliffe Susan O. Taylor Team C5T Estate of Susan F. Trusina
William G. Willett Charitable Foundation Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation $9,999 – $5,000
Anonymous – 5 Susan M. Barrett Michael Bolnick Ralph & Chris Burgess Michael W. & Joyce E. Bytnar Kaye Campbell-Hinson & Phil Hinson Carolyn K. Crecelius Dierberg Foundation Mrs. Kay Drey Estate of Carolyn R. Duncan Edison Family Foundation Jackie Full Kathy & Bob Fulstone Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Gallagher Janet Garrison Gail Gazda E. Reuben and Gladys F. Grant Charitable Trust The E. Walter Hausstette Charitable Foundation Gary & Debra Haynes Tony Holdener Lana Mueller Jordan Brad & Lisa Kelley Eugene & Connie King Estate of Sandra J. Knussman Ms. Martha R. Kratzer
Eugene Lehr Estate of Melva Long Drs. Dan & Susan Luedke Mr. & Mrs. Sanford N. McDonnell Foundation H. Smith & Janet McGehee Robert & Kathleen Moeller Mrs. Mildred T. Moody Bonnie Moore Mrs. Sima K. Needleman Ann Welker Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Ken Nettleton Estate of Robert Oppliger Robert & Mary Otto The Paradissis Family Mr. G. K. Phoenix Beverly Ruser, in memory of Larry Ruser, Sr. Walter Schaeffer & Family Sally & Jerry Sears Mr. & Mrs. Torbjorn B. Sjogren Jeffrey & Karen Stokes Joe A. Strickert Tracy Family Foundation The Trio Foundation of St. Louis Tina & Gary VonderHaar James R. & Mary C. Walters Estate of Barbara Wielansky Barbara & Tim Wies William & Shannon Willhite Katherine Kreusser Young Libby Yunger
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Saint Louis Zoo Association Gifts (continued) $4,999 – $2,500
Anonymous – 2 Mr. & Mrs. David M. Aronson Anthony J. & Claire Bardol Patricia Bean Blueprint4SummerSTL Rosemary Boustany Diane & Joe Carenza Mrs. Barbara B. Cohn Ann & Doc Cornwell Bob & Karen Dartt Dot Foods, Inc. Robert K. & Judy A. Evans John Henry Foster and Bernadine Foster Foundation Sandra K. Graham Gary A. Hansen & Linda D. Hansen Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Mr. & Mrs. Hugh B. Kaplan Brandi & Shawn Kutnik Robert Lieber Jordan & Jim Luzecky Carl & Ellen Maddox Mississippi Lime Company Mr. & Mrs. Scott Monette Michael S. & Julie B. Pfister Mr. & Mrs. Edward M. Potter David & Ruth Raterman Kathryn & Andrew Reidmeyer Jim & Sheila Rotter
Scott & Rhonda Schmid Ms. Jeanne Speroulias Mrs. Maureen Thenhaus Walter R. Turner & Elizabeth A. Martin Ms. Ellen Uhlemeyer Carol E. Wilson James H. Woods Foundation $2,499 – $1,000
Anonymous – 3 Mrs. Helen Adam Alaska Wildland Adventures Neal & Allyn Albritton Sherrie & Douglas Algren Eileen Alm Ameren Corporation Janet Goedeke Anglin & David R. Anglin Tiffany & Scott Auer Peggy L. Balch Katherine & Kirk Baldwin Stephen & Karen Baxter Judith D. Bender Carol & Peter Benoist Family Natasha & Amanda Boekholt Louise B. & Bob Bradshaw Daniel P. Brinkmann & Alysia A. Brinkmann Broadview Group Charitable Fund Donald Bush
Elise Cady Ms. Karla Carter & Mr. Wouter Bollen Estate of Ann Luedinghaus Case Cristi & Jimi Cook Jane Cook Dennis & Joan Costello Darwin Chambers Company L.L.C. Scott & JoAnn Decker Michael Deem & Elizabeth Ickes Donna Denning & Tim Miller Rose Mary Dieckhaus Mr. & Mrs. Arnold W. Donald Dr. George & Mrs. Jackie Dowell John & Margaret Dozier David & Shelley Dressel Roger & Earleen Duncan Rod M. Duraski Mrs. Gilbert G. Early Mr. Richard G. Engelsmann & Mrs. Diane Buhr Engelsmann Katherine Erutti Dr. & Mrs. H.C. Eschenroeder, Jr. Jane & Jack Feigenbaum Todd Ferguson Estate of Natalie Forbes Joyce Fraser Dr. & Mrs. Charles S. Furfine Thomas Galvin
Mr. David R. Ganz Dr. Cole Gilbert & Dr. Linda S. Rayor Edes Gilbert Linda Godsey Mrs. Carol K. Gravens Marie Guariglia Mr. Frank J. Guyol III Brenda Haalboom Nancy Hamilton & Jim Butler Mr. & Mrs. Frederick O. Hanser Mrs. Ruth C. Hellstern Paul & Carole Herrmann Dr. Jim Hinrichs & Ms. Mary Schoolman Geraldine Hufker & Celeste Ruwwe Brenda K. Hughes Jeffrey L. Huntington Priya J. Kapila Carol Keller & Fred Michaelis Mr. Patrick J. Kleaver John Koberg & Barbara Reed Aurelia Konrad Charitable Foundation Diane & Dane Kulll Craig Landon Lawful Good D20 Fund Mr. & Mrs. David Lazaroff Neil & Pam Lazaroff Mr. David B. Lemkemeier Anne G. & Harry J. Leschen Cecil & Cindi Longwisch Janice R. Loudenslager
YO U R S U P P O RT M AT T E R S . You helped nourish Saint Louis Zoo animals with 170,000 pounds of fish, 150,000 pounds of produce and 26,000 pounds of meat, to name a few items!
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Saint Louis Zoo Association Gifts (continued) $2,499 – $1,000 (continued)
Ronald & Eva Lovett Mrs. Talbot Leland MacCarthy Patrick & Emily McGinnis Lesley McIntire Mrs. Connie B. McPheeters Mrs. Dorothy M. Millman Jim Millman Carolyn Moll Sara Morgan Michael & Anna Mullins Ms. Maria A. Murphy Dr. Stanely J. Niemann Alan & Jeannette Nissenbaum Trudy & Keith Oberbeck Mr. & Mrs. Michael Oberlander Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians Paul & Wendy Owen Dr. Gordon W. Philpott Frederick Pitzman Fund David Porter & Carol Imo Joan A. Ranson Mrs. Mary Rassieur Estate of Viola J. Reynolds Ms. Rosemarie Saar Ms. Diane Saftic Stephanie & Nathan Sanders Mr. & Mrs. John T. Sant Ms. Angela D. Schaefer & Mr. Collin Cox Nathan Schlatter
Michael Schwartz & Joan Dykman SCI Engineering, Inc. Marian D. Senger Mr. & Mrs. Glenn N. Siemer Estate of Daniel E. Singer Darlene & William T. Skaggs Stephen & Kristine Sneeringer SSE Charitable Fund Alan & Nancy Stein Mr. & Mrs. Scott Stern Edmund & Mary Sumner Prof. Larry & Charlene Taber Dr. Elizabeth Tarpey Mr. Keith O. Taylor The Tegeler Foundation James & Jean Terry Mrs. Marjorie H. Tomaso Ann Daly Tretter Robert J. Trulaske, Jr. Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William M. Uhlemeyer Curtis & Mindy Voelkel Lottie H. & A.J. Wade Patrice Wakefield Marion Weinreb & Paula Pilecki in honor of our daughter, Gloria Weinreb Shirley & John West Rachel & Corey Winkle Bonnie Barton Summers Wolfarth
Mr. & Mrs. O. Burke Workman III Mr. & Mrs. Jess Yawitz $999 – $250
Anonymous Melissa & David Abrams Acme Constructors, Inc. Acropolis Investment Management Ernest & Barbara Adelman Laurie Alexander Alastair Anderson & John Grone Mr. Gary Andrew Gregory & Karen Andrus Steven Armstrong Debra Bagley Mary L. Barlow Keith R. Barrett Mrs. Michele Baur Dr. & Mrs. John Bermingham Matt Bigham & Elizabeth Belle Lewis & Carolyn Bock Anne Boettcher Catherine S. Bollinger Estate of Barbara Bottini William & Nancy Bourgeois Mr. Don G. Brinkman Clara E. Brown Julie & Michael Bulthaus Jill Cabeceiras Ms. Lisa A. Caplan Michael & Marilyn Cassidy Dona D. Cernansky
CHS Alumni Luncheon Committee Mr. Parker B. Condie Bruce Conway Raymond & Joyce Costello Rosalie & Robert Cuca Mike & Sue Darcy Jennifer & James Davis Mrs. Mary de Compiegne Diana L. & John Deem Jennifer & Lee Demertzis Mr. & Mrs. David A. Deutsch Dickerson Park Zoo Jamie & Daniel Driemeyer The DuBose Foundation Carl Duraski FCPD Charitable Foundation Gary & Mary Ann Fehrman Dionne Fine & Kenneth Fine John & Jacqueline Finger Violet & Bud Floor Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan P. Gaebe Larry R. Garcia Dr. & Mrs. Ted Garrett Michael & Nancy Georgen Ken Gibbs Mr. & Mrs. Brett G. Gilliland Andrew F. & Nancee K. Glaser Susan Glenn
James & Elizabeth Goldring Mardell M. Granger Edward & Laura Greenberg Heather & Matthew Grewe Ronald & Ellen Gross Mr. & Mrs. David M. Gulick Mark & Patricia Gunby Jay & Jane Haines II Jeremy & Carrie Hanichak Will & Susan Harbaugh Harmony Healthcare LLC Mr. Neal Harwood Dustin & Lori Hausladen Lesley & Jay Hoffarth Jana Holstein Michael & Maureen Hoock Pat & David Illert Chris & Lisa Imbs Mr. & Mrs. Russell H. Isaak Suzanne & Jim Johnson Cynthia L. Jones Keefe Family Charitable Fund Mrs. Pat Kiesel Regina Kirk Roger Kirkbride Daniel & Jean Kleypas Robin & Michael Kraujalis Phillip B. Lane Ms. Joan Lange Susan L. Lawhon Dorothy & Lawrence LeGrand
Suzanne G. Levin Benjamin & Melissa Lipman Linda Luetkemeier Dr. Matthew & Mrs. Sarah MacEwan Mr. & Mrs. Jean F. Mason David & Diane Mayo Mr. & Mrs. W. Dudley McCarter Agnes McKernan Mrs. Margaret McKinney Mr. & Mrs. Scott McKye Sara & Scott McLellan Milton E. Mill Dr. Robert Eric Miller & Dr. Mary Jean Gorse Mrs. Ginny Miller Virginia & Larry Mueller Mrs. Virginia L. Navarro Mr. & Mrs. George D. Nelson Neuberger Berman Group LLC Paul & Georgia Newby Dr. Charles E. & Susan Niesen Rebecca & Dean Odegard Martin & Linda Olson Mr. Robert D. Palek Mr. William D. Perkins Guy & Kim Phillips Mr. & Mrs. William S. Port Heather Pujet Mrs. Lynn T. Reams Gail F. Reissen & Suzanne C. Bossung
James & Darlene Renken Suzanne Reschke Dr. Lisa B. Ring & Mr. Greg Storch Stephen Rovak Virginia Ruch Judith Runk Mr. & Mrs. Gregory A. Rush Rick & Sarah Ryan Linda Saligman Dr. Richard & Mrs. Dorothy A. Schainker Mrs. Marylyn A. Schiller Jerome & Susan Schlichter Linda & Ken Schmitt Amy N. Schuster Mr. Russell K. Scott George & Isabel Shattuck Mrs. Sudie B. Shinkle Nancy Sido & Lee Hoffman Lisa M. Sinden-Gottfried Dr. Susan Singer & Kate Jackson Melissa Stanza & Alan Haselhorst Roger & Peggy Steinbecker Mr. & Mrs. James R. Steiner Rick L. Stevens William & Linda Stoces Daniel Stoeckel Bud & Anne Strong Ms. Patricia Taillon-Miller
Lindsey Thome Ms. Kay E. Thurman Carol & Francis Trotter Matt Trudell William & Mary Vassar Ms. Kerry Vetter Dr. Michael & Mrs. Grace Warshaw Webster Groves Lions Club Susan R. & Robert Weintraub Mei Chen Welland Deborah Werner Jessie Williams Sarah Wilson & Lou Stemmler Charles & Patty Wiswall Mr. & Mrs. Ken Wulfert
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Saint Louis Zoo Endowed Positions Kevin Beckmann Curator of Carnivores, 2020
William Bernoudy Senior Architect, 2025
Dana Brown President & CEO, 2008
William R. Orthwein, Jr. Family Director of Nutrition Services, 2009
Fred Saigh Curator of Destination Discovery, 2007
Fred Saigh Director of Conservation Education, 2013
Saint Louis Zoo Endowed Funds Barbara & Stephen Archer Family Fund, 2023 Kevin Beckmann Fund for Employee Appreciation, 2022 Bellwether Foundation Education Fund, 2011 William J. Boever, DVM Fund for Veterinary Residency, 2007 Jeffrey P. Bonner, Ph.D., Conservation Fund, 2021 Lillian Brooks-Dannenberg Fund, 2025 Ann Luedinghaus Case Fund for Employee & Volunteer Recognition, 2009 Maxine Clark and Bob Fox WildCare Institute Fund, 2013 Dr. Norman and Kay Crecelius Family Fund, 2023
David L. Curtis and Judith P. Leonard Endangered African Wildlife Conservation Fund, 2023 Stephen & Breaux Daniel Fund, 2025 Lt. Col. Charles R. Dearth Family Fund, 2022 Carl & Jeanne Deutsch Family Fund, 2024 Susan W. Dexter – Sue’s Conservation Fieldwork Fund, 2015 Lawrence P. and Alexis M. Fahle Fund, 2025 Carol Faintich Fund for Education Inclusion, 2023 George F. Farrell Wildlife Conservation Fund, 2021 Lelia and David Farr Horticulture and Landscaping Fund, 2013
Anita Fiala Veterinary Hospital Fund, 2004 Claire M. Fitzgerald Teen Leadership Fund, 2012 Walter and Nancy Galvin Education Scholarship Fund, 2009 The Garvey Education Scholarship Fund, 2021 Carol Schuster Gronau Fund, 2021 Grothe Family Fund, 2025 Guerrerio Family Zoo Education Resource Fund, 2011 Mary Guinn Conservation Fund, 2004 James B. Guth Animal Enrichment Fund, 2008 Harrigan Child Fund, 2024
Jane Freund Harris Fund (In Loving Memory of Whitney R. Harris), 2010 Harvard K. Hecker African Wildlife Conservation Fund, 2016 Hermann Foundation Outstanding Employee Award Fund, 1999 Charles and Marilyn Hoessle Education Fund, 2013 Jeffrey Huntington Family Fund, 2009 Barbara W. Hutton Animal Enrichment Fund, 2009 Institute of Conservation Medicine Fund, 2024 Konneker Veterinary and Conservation Sciences Fund, 2011
Saint Louis Zoo Endowed Funds (continued) KSM Research Fund, 2021 Kwame Foundation Education Fund, 2011 Hannah & Larry Langsam Family Fund, 2024 Mary Ann Lee Facilities Fund, 2017 E. Desmond Lee Family Education Programs Fund, 1994 Anne L. Lehmann Volunteer Operations Fund, 2011 Joseph O. Losos Fund, 2021 Caroline Loughlin Fund, 2023 Dr. Marshall S. Manne Fund for Animal Health, 2010 Clifford and Armarie Murphy Fund, 2007 Jo Annette Oertli Fund, 2023 Orthwein Medicinal Plant Garden Fund, 2009
Dr. David E. and Marqueritte “Marge” R. Hollan Perkins Fund, 2024 Piper and Gleason Family Historic Preservation Fund, 2013 T. Randolph Potter, Jr. Bird Acquisition and Transfer Fund, 2009 The Roland Quest and Phyllis Tirmenstein Endowment Fund, 2015 Gale Rahmoeller Fund, 2021 Reitz Family Fund, 2015 Steven Rosenblum Family Fund, 2009 Saint Louis Zoo Internship Fund, 2025 Mary Anne and Anthony F. Sansone, Sr. Family Career Development Fund, 2012
Virginia H. Sassmanshausen Children’s Zoo Fund, 2011 Schlafly Fund for Underserved Students, 1987 Dr. Charles & Dr. Elizabeth Schmitz Saint Louis Zoo Animal Fund, 2023 Erwin and Joan Schneider Fund, 2021 Carol J. Schreiner Animal Care Fund, 2024 William F. Siedhoff Fund, 2022 Anita Siegmund and Nancy Suelflow Family Fund for Animal Health and Wellness, 2019 C.C. Johnson and Edith Spink Gallery and Exhibition Fund, 2011 Carl, Almeta and Betty-Mae Stienhans Fund, 2009
Sullivan Family Fund, 2019 Tyler Family Fund, 2021 John Dee Valentine (12/21/1952– 8/31/2002) and Trudy Busch Valentine and their children: Matthew, Blake, August, Christina, John Jr. and Stephen Education Scholarship Fund, 2011 George Vierheller Fund for Veterinary Medicine, 2006 Walsh Family Historic Preservation Fund, 2024 WildCare Institute, 2004 Wise El Santo Company Safety Fund, 2018 The Clarence Zacher Family Fund, 2018
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Thanks to you... We welcomed new animals that will help usher in new chapters for our organization.
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In 2025, two iconic species also made their way to Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park: Southern white rhinos and giraffes. Over the next year, Animal Care team members will focus on acclimation — helping the animals adapt to new herd members, sights, sounds, people and routines. Another species traveled to St. Louis in 2025 – and these animals weren’t even born yet! That summer, Zoo staff traveled to Zoo Atlanta to collect a group of Chilean flamingo eggs. These birds are among the newest members of our ambassador animal team for Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery, the brand-new Zoo experience for children and families set to open in 2026.
GIRAFFES
Several animals arrived to brand-new habitats, all exemplifying our dedication to animal care and made possible because of your support. We welcomed Charlie, a 6-year-old Komodo dragon and the first of his species at the Zoo in more than a decade. Updates to the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium, including a newly renovated solarium and advanced climate controls, provided the ideal habitat while giving guests an extraordinary opportunity to encounter one of the world’s most remarkable reptiles.
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Heritage Society Members With gratitude, we recognize our friends who have chosen to remember the Zoo beyond their lifetimes with legacy gifts. As members of the Heritage Society, they are forever friends whose support will live on through our Zoo Endowment, benefitting the Zoo in perpetuity. We honor those no longer with us as well as those who have shared their future legacy intentions.
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Bob & Lynn Barth
Dr. William J. Boever
Trish & Michael Abbene
Richard & Margaret Bauer
John & Ellen Bohn
Larry Absheer
Joan E. Bauman
Jeffrey Ackerman Ms. Mary M. Ackerman Susan E. Adams Robert Addis Joe Adorjan Alan & Dottye Akerson Christine Anderson Jeanne & Arthur Ansehl Barbara C. Archer Kathryn Aschenbrenner Margaret A. Aston Dean & Karen Ayres
Ted & Robbie Beaty Mary C. Bell & Douglas Kent Shaffer Nancy Benson Mr. & Mrs. Alex Berger, III James & Catherine Berges Ruth Ann Bertram Liz Biddick Gary & Catherine Bieg Charles & Dolores Bieger Ann & John Bieller
Jacques & Nancy Baenziger
Kip & Kathleen Bilderback
Milton Hieken & Barbara Barenholtz
Jim & Karen Birr
Susan M. Barrett
Robert A. Bilzing Marion & Van-Lear Black
William F. Bolin & JoAnn W. Bolin Jane Bolliger & Dr. James Debnam Dr. Jeffrey P. Bonner & Melody E. Noel Mr. Stephen L. Booth Mr. Howard Bopp & Mrs. Patricia Bopp Les & Wendy Borowsky Carol Bosche Ms. Suzanne C. Bossung Donna F. Botkin David & Marla Bouchein Robert & Sharon Brace Louise Bradshaw Carol D. Brancich Thomas E. Briggs Cynthia J. Brinkley
Lillian BrooksDannenberg Breck & Christine Buck John & Joni Buck Ralph & Chris Burgess Ms. Adrienne Burke Dr. J.J. Burke Susan M. Busch Joyce & Mike Bytnar Carrie Cafazza Jim & Holly Campbell Evelyn CanndayStecher Robert & Alice Cantrall Dr. & Mrs. David Caplin Gretchen Carnoske Gladyce M. Carpenter Susan A. Carrow & Douglas R. Hunt Karla Carter & Wouter Bollen Ann & Mike Case Ronald L. Chaput David Chervek Dorothy O. Cole
Mr. & Mrs. Parker B. Condie, Sr. Ms. Barbara B. Cook Bill & Laura Courtney Terry L. Cox Etta M. Cranor Dr. Norman D. & Mrs. Crecelius David L. Curtis & Judith P. Leonard Marie D. Cusanelli S. Breaux Daniel & Stephen H. Daniel Pamela K. Dauphin Deanna Davis Jared & Theresa Davis Pam & John Davis Mrs. Henry P. Day David & Jo Jasper Dean Pam Dearing Kingston & Gayla DeRosa Susan W. Dexter Sean & Renee Dingman Earl & Gloria Donahue Stephanie C. Dorris Robert & Angela Dowdy
Robert C. & Lorene Drews Shirley & Rodman Durfee Darwin & Beverly Elge John & Laura Ellis Dr. Robert F. & Mrs. Rosemary Emnett Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Erman Alyn & Marlyn Essman Mildred F. Fabick Alexis M. & Lawrence P. Fahle, III Wendy & George Farrell David R. Favreau Pamela Willhite Finch Alice Martin Finkelstein Mr. & Mrs. Bertram J. Finkelstein Vernon W. Fischer Nancie Fitzwater Gary Flotron George L. Fonyo Michael Fortman Dr. & Mrs. Charles S. Furfine Rebecca & Nancy Furlong Dr. Ira & Judith Gall David R. Ganz Marguerite Perkins Garrick Janet Garrison Mrs. Carol K. Gast Bill & Julie Gerlach Joan Gettemeyer Ms. Lovelle R. Gibson Cathy & Jim Gidcumb Eric N. Gienke Cheryl & Terry Gilchrist
Mrs. Myron Glassberg Larry & Judith Glazer Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Goerke Lucille Gibson Gomez Mayo Sandra Graham Elizabeth Green Donald J. Greer Elizabeth A. Greer Judith A. Griffin Carol Schuster Gronau Gayle Gruner Irene & Bob Gulovsen Jacqueline S. & Eugene H. Haberl David Haisch & Mark Pradzinski Gary & Bonnie Halls Tony & Patricia Ham Gary & Linda Hansen Dr. Homer H. & Amber G. Hanson Trust Diane & Steve Harbaugh Will & Susan Harbaugh William & Catherine Hardebeck Eleanor B. Hecht Betsy Heck Patricia & Harvard Hecker Catherine Case Heine Maxine Heller Ruth C. Hellstern Don & Suzanne Hellstern Mr. & Mrs. J. Phillip Hellwege Nancy Varner Helmer Muff Hensley Marian L. Herr & Ethel C. Herr
Laura & Mike Herring Paul & Carole Herrmann III Dr. Virginia M. Herrmann Jack & Sally W. Higgins Charlie & Marilyn Hoessle Cynthia & Denny Holter Paul & LaDonna Hopkins Geraldine Hufker & Celeste Ruwwe John & Dava Sue Hume Linda Humphries Jeffrey L. Huntington Ms. Diane M. Hurwitz Eugene & Hope Husted Kathryn & Larry Inclan Marjorie M. Ivey Ms. E. Ann Jackson Karen Hohertz-Jacobs & Matt Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Jastrem Marla Jentsch Marjorie Eddy Johnson Sally C. Johnston Norma Deen Juracsik Sue Kaiser Karen S. Kalish Jerome & Nancy Kalishman Family Diana C. Kamm John & Judi Kapeller Cynthia & Jeffrey Kemp Deborah Kettler Engelke Ernest H. Key Mark & Stacey Kimler Mrs. Rosemarie Kirchhoefer
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Frances C. Kish Andrew Klein, Ph.D. Dan & Jean Kleypas Frank Friedrich Kling Rodney Knight Dale & Susan Knight Barry & Debbie Koenemann Sam Kohn Dr. & Mrs. W. R. Konneker Mark & Virginia Koors Ms. Joyce H. Korn Ruth Korte Karen & Larry Kotner Dr. Nicholas T. & Judith B. Kouchoukos Martha Reitz Kratzer Robin & Michael Kraujalis Gary & Patty Krosch Dr. & Mrs. Richard J. Kuebel Kathy A. Kuebler James & Peggy Lagodney Paul & Kathleen Lang Leo Lang Hannah & Larry Langsam Paul & Marsha Larson Sue & Craig Larson Mary Ann Lee Eugene & Linda Lehr Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Leinberger Harry J. & Patricia A. Lenzen, Jr. James & Donna Leonard Brian & Tonya Leslie Barbara & Bob Lindecke The Lindenmayer Family
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Heritage Society Members (continued) David & Toni Linstedt Richard & Katherine Lintz Mr. & Mrs. L. Max Lippman, Jr. Jackie & Martin Lipsitz Gillian M. & Harry R. Lischer Carol B. Loeb Paul & Jan Loewenstein Linda Loftin-Akers Margaret Londy Warren Lorella Paul Lorenz & Julie Coulter Joseph O. Losos Herman & Maggie Louer Carol & Matt Luca Drs. Dan & Susan Luedke Carolyn Marie Lund Ann S. Lux Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Lynch Terry M. Lynford Bill & Anna Maass April & Emily Maier Brenda C. Mainer John R. Mallon Mr. & Mrs. Herman G. Mangold Dr. Marshall S. & Deborah S. Manne Jacqueline Mantia Cynthia Marfisi Mr. Anthony M. Margiotta Mr. & Mrs. William E. Maritz Drs. Jay & Susan Marshall Richard & Nancy Marston
Terri Mason Paul & Kathleen Matecki Mark & Shirley Mayberry Maureen McCarthy Jean McCool Michael D. McGrath Lisa McKenna & Stephen McKenna Gene & Donna McMahon Jerry P. McNeal Lisa Mechele Cathy & Randy Meisner Mrs. Karen Schaffer Meldrum Alexandria Merritt Jim Mertz Robert L. & Jeanette Z. Meyer Tom & Eileen Meyer Ms. Lillian Miceli Howard & Penny Miller Jefferson L. & Dorothy D. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Mitchell Ms. Mary Moehlenkamp Dorothy A. Moes George & Bonnie Moore Charles & Marilyn Moreland David Norman Motherwell Joseph M. Mount Jean Mullgardt Katy Z. Mullins Thomas Walter Neu Cheryl Nies Genevieve O'Hara
Vickie O'Neil Jo A. Oertli Michael & Dawn Olenjack John J. Oleski Marjorie K. Olfe Mike & Denise Oppermann Robert A. Oppliger Michael C. & Susan R. Orlando Dorothy Palisch Phyllis Parrish Marjorie Tooker Patton Susan J. Pellegrino Dr. & Mrs. David E. Perkins Susan Perrin G. Keith Phoenix Gilberto Pinela Garcia David & Adrienne Piston Jane & Bill Pohlman Bobbie Poor Alice & Ed Poos Norman Potashnick David & Cheryl Poth Stanley I. & Carol J. Proctor Reverend M. J. Quilligan Molly Quiñones & Scott Bohannon Jim & Nita Raby Peter & Linda Racen Jim & Kathy Radi Gale Rahmoeller Mrs. William Alan Ratz Barbara Rebstock
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Heritage Society Members (continued) Andrew & Kathryn Reidmeyer Gail F. Reissen Alma K. Reitz Carolyn S. Rice Lois G. Ridenour Peggy & Jerry Ritter Lorraine L. Robertson Margie & Jim Robertson Mr. & Mrs. John C. Rohrbaugh Steven & Andrea Rosenblum John & Jody Ross Foundation Dr. Mary A. Rudloff Polly & John Ruf Margaret Ruhe-Spencer Stephen W. & Ann K. Rule Scott & Anne Runnels Llewellyn Sale III Earl & Dorothy Sandweg D & T Sartori Mr. & Mrs. James R. Savage Lewis & Virginia Schaefer Steven Schankman Elsie R. Scherck Richard & Betty Scheuermann Betsy Schiff Judy & Rick Schiff Roland & Marylyn Schiller David S. Schlobohm & Stephen E. Phelps, CFRE Dr. Robert & Marsha Schlueter
Drs. Charles & Elizabeth Schmitz Tamara I. Schmitz Dobbie & Harold Schneider Mrs. Ben Schneiderman Cliff Schoep Julia B. Schoettley PennyAnn Schoonover Carol J. Schreiner Fred & Emily Schrick Karen R. Schuetz Bill & Sandy Schweickhart Jerry & Sally Sears Richard & Claudia Seifert Aileen & Robert D. Shapiro David Sida & Kraig McKim William Siedhoff Anita Siegmund Dustin Sievers & Nichole Kolb Ms. Estelle Siteman & Ms. Dolores Kaplan Bill & Darlene Skaggs Kathy A. Skelton Ellen & Steve Smith Sandra L. Soll Linda T. Sosna Robert & Barbara Soulon Steven D. Spaner, Ph.D. & Judy Jones Gloria & Sanford Spitzer Earl C. & Gloria S. Spohr Michael & Caryn St. Clair Lynda Stair Bob & Kathy Stanza
Mary Glenn Stark Pat & Scott Statland Bill & Karen Stebelski Timothy & Lesley Steele Teri Steinberg Audrey & John Steinfeld Barbara Steps Gary Steps Betty-Mae R. Stienhans Jennifer S. Stith Joslyn Stone & Jim Vaughn Amanda Stott Mrs. Susan C. Strus Doris J. Sudhoff Nancy R. Suelflow Walter A. Suhre, Jr. Lori A. Sullivan & G. Todd Rogan Ellen Walz Svenson Beverly A. Swain Bill & Michele Sweazea Professor Larry & Charlene Taber Michael & Linda Tanner Margaret M. Taylor Mrs. Thomas A. Taylor Vivien L. Thies Robert A. & Sandra L. Thomas Larry D. Thomason, Jr. Ms. Billee Thuner Ms. Cindy F. Thuner Phyllis R. Tirmenstein Frank J. & Jeanette A. Titz Theresa Tovo Virgil & Sandra VanTrease Phyllis & Alan Vierheller
Wayne & Kelli Vincent Robert & Nancy Wagoner Lee R. & Mahlon B. Wallace III Lois M. Walsh James R. & Mary C. Walters Dan & Steven Watson Rev. R. Donald Weaver Janice K. Weber Kathy Weber Mr. & Mrs. Earl Wendt Doris Daly Werkema Deborah K. Werner Constance V. R. White Kerri & Lawrence White Mr.& Mrs. O. Sage Wightman III Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Williams Mr. & Ms. Robert M. Williams, Jr. Terry Williams James M. & Reverend Barbara G. Willock James J. Wilson Patricia S. Wiltse Cathy Wipperman Doris E. Wolff Gary & Sherry Wolff Elizabeth & Burke Workman Gerald Wunderlich Betty J. York Libby Yunger Aleene Schneider Zawada Carl P. Zey Janet Zimerman
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Thanks to you...
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2025 was a year of outstanding milestones in animal care, made possible through your contributions.
We were able to bolster some of our most vulnerable animal species.
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We were proud to welcome five cheetah cubs — the first litter born at the Zoo in more than seven years — and two critically endangered Amur leopard cubs. With fewer than 100 Amur leopards remaining in the wild, each birth represents hope for a species on the brink. That hope expanded even further on Dec. 26, 2025, with the birth of four African painted dog pups, the first for this species in the Zoo’s history and a meaningful step forward for a population now estimated at fewer than 3,000 individuals.
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Marlin Perkins Society Honor Roll On March 1, 2025, the Marlin Perkins Society introduced updated giving levels. To ensure each donor is recognized in a way that accurately reflects their generosity and commitment at the time of their gift, listings are shown in two sections: Jan. 1 through Feb. 28 under the previous levels, and March 1 forward under the new structure. FOR GIFTS MADE PRIOR TO MARCH 1, 2025:
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
$25,000 & ABOVE
Mr. & Mrs. John S. Ross (15) Taylor Family Foundation CONSERVATIONIST CIRCLE
$24,999 – $10,000
Logan W. Finerty Mr. & Mrs. Michael C. Heim (25) Stephen & Elizabeth Holmes Joe & Jennifer Holzhauer (10) STEWARD’S CIRCLE
$9,999 – $5,000
Joe Adorjan (25) Kelly & Steven Bloom (15) James & Leslie Bolin Kristy Runk Bryan & Dr. Kenneth A. Hacker John & Pam Davis (15) Tim & Maria Desloge
Dale & Sharon Fiehler (20) James D. Gaines (20) Ed & Joanne Goedeker (10) Venable & Cynthia Houts (10) Robert E. & Susan O. Jones (15) Mr. & Mrs. Donald Jubel Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Kerner (10) F. Holmes Lamoreux & Ann Tretter (30) Miracle Supply Company (15) Kimberly Rayford & Tim Lucido Dr. Frederick A. & Carol S. Ruecker (10) Safety National Casualty Corp. (10) Smail Family Foundation in Memory of Anne Johnson East Mr. & Mrs. Edmund C. Sumner Grenville & Dianne Sutcliffe (15) Dan & Sheila Timm (10)
Steve Tschudy (25) Thomas & Betty Tyler Kimberly J. Williams WILDLIFE CIRCLE
$4,999 – $2,500
John & Alex Arnold Family Foundation (20) Katherine Sutcliffe Becker & Tyson Becker Warren & Theresa Bergquist (10) John Brase Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Brauer (25) Thomas E. Briggs Ralph & Chris Burgess (20) Clifton Consulting, LLC Chloe & Zach Cole Carolyn Dearth & Family (10) Dr. Paul C. Deutsch (10) Dowd Bennett LLP (15) Richard & Cheryl Emery The Gatesworth (15) Mr. & Mrs. Marvin B. Goldman (25)
Kim & Joseph Gorman Mr. & Mrs. Ralph J. Hager, II (10) Mark, Benjamin & Brody Hannah Brian & Susie Heigel Mike & Laura Herring Dan Hurst & Laurinda Hardy (25) Sean, Kim & Josie James Lisa & Brad Kelley Mr. & Mrs. Samuel M. Kennard IV (20) Mr. & Mrs. Austin Kent Roger & Fran Koch James & Donna Leonard (10) Lohr Distributing Company Michael Macek & Samuel Melendez Sue Matlof (10) Randy J. & Cathy M. Meisner Vince & Jan Misuraca Ellen & Rob Nahlik Dr. & Mrs. Philip Needleman (20)
Mr. & Mrs. William Schmidt Bill & Sandy Schweickhart (10) Mr. & Mrs. William T. Shannahan (30) Shalini & Surendra Shenoy (10) Family of Barbara A. Smith (10) Teri Steinberg John, Susan & Maggie Unnerstall The Brian Wickenhauser Family William & Shannon Willhite James M. & Reverend Barbara G. Willock Al & Bonnie Wolfarth (15) SAFARI CIRCLE
$2,499 – $1,500
Gail Abernathy Mary-Dale Amison & James DeWoskin Catherine Augustin & Michael Maskus
Barbara Barnholtz Annika & Joseph Bartek Terri E. Beaty & Larry Pleimann Gary & Gloria Behm (15) Holly Bird Diane Blue Michael & Laura Bond Thomas Brackman Maria & Gene Dobbs Bradford (10) Celynda Brasher (15) Mr. & Mrs. Blackford F. Brauer (10) Mrs. Virginie H. Brightman (20) Michele Buchanan W. Lee & Kati Capps (10) Andy & Susie Corley Mr. & Mrs. Alexander M. Cornwell III (10) Nathan & Christine Coughlin Mr. & Mrs. David M. Culver (15) Joann DeVere Eaton (10) EGA America Inc. Judy & Tom Egan Tony & Erica Ellard Bradley Fogel & Bella Sanevich (15) The John & Lauren Fries Family Barbara & Ken Fritz (25) Mr. & Mrs. Martin E. Galt, III (20) Scott Galt (15)
Mrs. Marguerite P. Garrick (20) Joe, Tara, Noah, & Grant Hahn Allan & Deborah Hall (10) Kenneth & Amy Hannah Mr. & Mrs. David K. Hauck Jayson & Jennifer Haxton Heartland Coca-Cola (15) Ted & Laurie Hellmuth (15) Georgey & Craig Herron (15) Daniel & Christine Hogan Jerry & Rennie Hopping (15) International Food Products Ms. Christina M. Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Kirberg Bethany & Lucas Klein Carol Kohfeld (10) Robert & Diane Kopitsky (10) Karen & Larry Kotner (15) Pavla & Daniel Landiss David Langdon (10) Davida Lichtenstein (10) Julie & Stephen Lilly Rhonda & George Linne Mr. & Mrs. William C. Lortz (30) Ann K. Lucas Ellen & Jim Lutzow Deborah & Michael McEnery John P. McGuire McPheeters & Rickard Family Fund (15)
Karen & John Meara Steven & Elizabeth Mills Barbara Myles (15) Mrs. Ginny Orthwein Drs. John Park & Katherine Shiue Troy & Mindy Peterson (15) Robert & Julia Poelker (10) Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. (15) Prestige Custom Homes (10) Catherine & Maurice Quiroga (15) Mr. & Mrs. B. Franklin Rassieur, Jr. (25) Will & Arlene Ross Rosemarie Saar (10) Justin Scholz Neal & Jayne Schroeder Mr. & Mrs. Marc Seldin (10) Will Shaffner & Zak Stefaniak Nick & Linda Shelton (10) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Sivewright (15) Mr. & Mrs. John R. Sondag Mr. Oscar Sorkin (10) John & Kelly Stickley Mrs. Susan C. Strus (20) Susie & Jeff Stuerman (15) Dan & Lisa Sullivan Lori A. Sullivan & G. Todd Rogan (10) Patricia Taillon-Miller & Sara E. Miller (15) Jessica & Aaron Tarlow
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Bob & Sara Tehan (10) Dr. Rob & Kathleen Thomure (10) Susan & Peter Tuteur (15) Susan Veidt Jill & Bob Waxler Ms. Barbara Jameen Wilson (15) James J. Wilson & Mary Beth Layton (10) Nolan Wilson Timothy & Carol Wilson (15) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Wolff Shellie & Christopher Yale ANIMAL KINGDOM CLUB
$1,499 – $1,000
Bill Abbott The Stanley Abrams Family (10) David & Jennifer Adam (15) Mr. & Mrs. Frank Adam III Neil & Melissa Adams (10) Dina, Todd, Caleb & Ethan Althardt (15) Rachel Anders Gary & Beth Anderson Erin Bakanas Mr. & Mrs. Clarence C. Barksdale (25) Sherry Bass (10) Andrew & Jennifer Baur (10) Erin & Jason Beam
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Marlin Perkins Society Honor Roll (continued) ANIMAL KINGDOM CLUB
$1,499 – $1,000 (continued)
Dr. & Mrs. Harold J. Bean, Jr. Frances Beezley Robert & Tara Beiswenger (20) Ms. Jessica M. Bell Matthew J. & Lori M. Bell Lindsey Benham Carol Benoist Mr. & Mrs. Barry H. Beracha (25) Kurt & Kathy Berry Dr. & Mrs. Alfred Bosche (25) Denise BouvretteMcKinney & Chet McKinney Barbara Bowyer Ashleigh & Clayton Boyd Megan Braun Dale & Lynette Brewster Rachel & Matthew Broom The Brown Moore Families Mr. & Mrs. Cicardi A. Bruce (15) Katharine Caldwell & Thomas Schelby David & Janet Camarota Len & Barbara Campanaro CAPTRUST Chicago Kathleen A. Carettoni
Barry T. Cervantes Tammy & Chuck Chervitz Nancy H. Child Jordan & Katie Chitwood Alexis Cosse & Erik Karanik Dr. Gilbert & Mrs. Laura-Jean Cyr Linda & Art De Villar Dyann M. Dierkes (30) Ellen M. Doiron (15) Ann & John Dolan Mr. & Mrs. Arnold W. Donald (10) Amy & Douglas Dove Perry D. Drake Mr. Quintus L. Drennan, Jr. (20) Charlie & Bridget Drury Ellen & Henry Dubinsky Miss Mary Clare Duffy Whittney Dunn & Trent Rosenthal Hank & Christy Ehrenreich Mrs. Rosalie Eickhoff (20) Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Engelsmann (20) Bill & Glenda Finnie Lucien & Becky Fouke (15) Mrs. Roxanne H. Frank (25) The Freebersyser Family Dennis & Helen Fuller Susan & Jim Gallagher (10) Walt & Nancy Galvin (20) Mr. & Mrs. David P. Gast (25) Michael & Ginny Geis
Andy & Nancee Glaser (15) Jason & Amanda Goodwin Frank Goudsmit & Michelle Zielinski (10) The Grisham Family Scott & Judy Guerrero Surendra & Karen Gupta ARC Foundation (10) Frank J. Guyol, III (10) Rebecca & Mike Guzy Diane & Steve Harbaugh Michael & Wendy Harris Kelley & Jack Hartnett Steve & Kathy Hays (15) Anne & David Heilig Jen & Matt Heisel Family Mr. & Mrs. J. Philip Hellwege (20) J. Christopher Hesse, J.D. Patrick Hickey & Mary Kickham Andrew & Robin Hittler Charles & Marilyn Hoessle (20) Jana Holstein The Holton Family (15) Lotsie & Rick Holton (25) Michael & Maureen Hoock James & Sherry Hornsby Mark W. Hubbert Becky & John Hubert Rick & Sharon Huemoeller Amelia & Justin Hummel The Iken Family Debra & Mark Irving Dr. Michael & Mrs. Michelle Isserman
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Marlin Perkins Society Honor Roll (continued) Christina Erhart The Janes Family Tracy Jefferson Kristen M. Jockenhoefer Kristina & Edwin Jones Lana Mueller Jordan (20) Julie & Robert Kaley Ty & Stephanie Keisker Peter & Lisa Kemp (10) Kenbeck Company (10) Paislee & Wyatt Kern Philip S. Keroff Tony Kessels & John Morrison Skylar & Matthew Kim Brian & Anna King Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Kniep Barb A. Koch Mary A. Koch (15) Ali & Kyle Kochtanek (10) Ashley & Sam Koplar Ms. Christine Krieger (10) Robert Kutlik & Manouela Valtcheva Patrick & Mariclaire Lane Georgia LaRoche Dr. Derek & Mrs. Stephanie Larson Jacob & Colleen Larson Nan Li & Sijia Chen Jackie Lindsey Christine & Gregory Linton Matt & Raysene Logan (10) Jonathan & Melissa Losos
Ronald & Eva Lovett Dr. & Mrs. Matthew MacEwan Joe & Suzanne Malec The Manis Family David & Pat Marstall Nancy & Sandy Martin Paul & Kathleen Matecki Drs. Michael & Cheryl Mauney Linda L. McGlothlin Austin & Jordin Messenger Mr. & Mrs. Jason Mills Molly K. Mrsich David & Kelly Murphy (10) Dr. & Mrs. William A. Murphy, Jr. (15) Jim & Sheila Musca Kathleen Musca & Terrence Dearth Dr. James & Nancy Nahlik Cyril & Amy Narishkin (10) Jeanne & Jim Nowicke Mr. & Mrs. Michael Oberlander (20) Jodie & David Pate Robert & Jennifer Patterson The Pearson Family Kevin & Linda Pesko (10) Gordon & Susie Philpott (15) Phil & Lois Poepsel Vickie S. Pollard Mr. & Mrs. David R. Poth Howard Potratz & Gayle Kirsten (20)
Kathleen Pratt (20) James & Michelle Probert Elsie Ragsdale John & Kathleen Rainero Mr. & Mrs. Eric Reifschneider Jahn D. Rohrer Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Rose Steven & Andrea Rosenblum (15) Daniel & Amanda Rudie Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Ruwitch Mr. & Mrs. Ronald S. Saks (15) David, Victoria, Stevie, & Hendrix Samuels Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Scheuermann (20) Dr. Gerald C. & Denise A. Schmitz Denny & Sarah Schoemehl (10) Margot Schwab Gerry & Sally Schwartz (10) Dr. & Mrs. Edward H. Schwarz (30) Stephanie & Derek Schwendinger Scout Realty Group Joe & Nancy Sellinger (15) Joshua L. Sewell Nicole Shelledy & Greg Heinz Shirley B. Sher (25) The Sliger Family The Smalley Family Zachary A. Smith
Steve & Kris Sneeringer Michael & Caryn St. Clair (10) Barbara Steps (20) Scott & Nicola Stern Brad & Betsy Stockmann Walter A. Suhre (25) Ann & Bill Sullins Ellen Walz Svenson (10) Maria & Philip Taxman Jennifer M. Taylor & Adriana Taylor Tegeler Foundation (15) Cory & Kelsey Teller Eddie & Sheryl Thompson Sarah Tolch (10) Jo Anne & Alan Travis (20) Coleen Trentmann Barb & Bob Tuckett Patrick von Gontard Jessica & Daniel Walters David & Colleen Wasinger (10) Anne T. Weidmann Ginnie Westmoreland & Jim Dryden Robert Wetzel & Brenda Mainer Terry Williams Tom Winter Cheryl & Andrew Wirz The Wolfe Family Linda M. Woolf John A. Wright (10) Mark S. & Risa Zwerling Wrighton (25)
Alice & Jess Yawitz (30) Barry & Raye Zeigler Don & Kathy Zundel FOR GIFTS MADE MARCH 1, 2025, AND LATER:
ELEPHANT
$50,000 & ABOVE
Michael & Quirsis Riney CHEETAH
$25,000–$49,999
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dierberg (10) Steven & Shelly Fuchs (10) Jay & Carolyn Henges (30) Edward & Margaret Imo (10) Bob & Esther Negwer (20) Pershing Charitable Trust (20) Gary & Margaret Reim The Simmons Charitable Foundation (10) Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Tschudy (25) Linda & Peter Werner (25) KUDU
$10,000 – $24,999
AEN Foundation (10) American Direct Marketing (15) Kathryn Aschenbrenner (15) Mr. & Mrs. Ted W. Beaty (25) Susan Lynch Brown (15) Robert & Christina Campbell Adele B. Dilschneider (20) Nettie Orthwein Dodge (10) Marilyn & Tom Fahey (15)
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Marlin Perkins Society Honor Roll (continued) KUDU
$10,000 – $24,999 (continued)
Drew & Denise Franz (20) Cathy & Bill Hardebeck (15) Bruce Harris (10) Douglas E. & Victoria D. Hill (25) Carolyn Kindle (15) Eugene & Connie King (15) Al & Nancy Koller (10) C. Stephen Kriegh & Pamella S. Gronemeyer, M.D. (25) Hannah & Larry Langsam (30) Paul & LaVerne Lorenzini (20) Donn & Michele Lux (25) Ms. Deborah K. Martens (10) Alicia S. McDonnell Bruce & Renee Michelson (15) Mid America Chevy Dealers (10) Mr. & Mrs. James T. Poor (20) Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Ross (20) Dr. Karen Ruecker & Dr. Adam Eaton Mr. & Mrs. Charles M.M. Shepherd/ The Shepherd Foundation (15) Mr. & Mrs. James M. Snowden, Jr. (25) Mr. Lawrence E. Thomas (20) Ray & Laurie Van de Riet (20)
Mary Ann & John Virant (20) The von Gontard Family Foundation (20) John & Ellen Wallace (30) Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Williams, Jr. (25) Brad & Laura Wilson (10) FLAMINGO
$5,000 – $9,999
Debbie & Mike Abbott (10) Alan & Dottye Akerson (20) Ameren (20) Ben & Gwen Arenberg Jackie & Randy Baker (15) Mr. & Mrs. Newell A. Baker (15) Susan M. Barrett (10) Rudy & Sandy Beck Nancy W. Benson (15) Dan Berglund & Dr. Suellen Greco John A. & Ann K. Bieller (10) Mr. & Mrs. Van-Lear Black III (30) Marghuretta Bland & Chris O’Connor Tim & Beth Bland (10) Sandra Blasingame (10) John & Ellen Bohn Wendy & Les Borowsky (25) Bill & Ann Brenner Cynthia Brinkley (10)
Lee Broughton & Chrissy Taylor David & Lynn Brown and Family (15) Kristen & Gary Burger Dr. & Mrs. Ed Cabbabe (10) Callahan Custom Homes Cardinals Care (15) The Chod Family Foundation (30) CLEAN – The Uniform Company (15) Jerico & Stefanie Collins Daniel & Henry Co. (20) John R. Drew Leo & Kay Drey (20) Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert G. Early (25) Mr. & Mrs. James R. Elsesser, Jr. (20) Dr. Robert F. & Rosemary Emnett (10) Michael A. Fabrizi (15) The Finerty Foundation (20) Margaret & Gordon Finley (10) First Bank (20) Jeff & Lotta Fox (15) Joan Gettemeyer (10) David & Barbara Gifford (20) Cheryl & Terry Gilchrist Mark Gilje & Caroline Gilje, DVM (15)
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Marlin Perkins Society Honor Roll (continued) Patricia & Timothy Goldsbury Robert & Susan Goldstein Family (15) Jesse & Jill Graftenreed (15) Graybar Foundation (15) Douglas & Melinda Groves Keith & Tracy Grypp (15) Sidney & Bobbi Guller Family Foundation (15) Ashley Haffer Matthew D. Harlan (15) Julie C. Heggs Jessica & Jacob Herschend (10) The Hunter Family Foundation Sandra & John Irace (15) Ms. Marie D. Jacobs (10) Matt & Karen Jacobs (10) Robert & Ilene Jenkins Sharon & Ken Johnson (20) Mr. & Mrs. Henry O. Johnston (25) Judith S. & John D. Kapeller Chris & Beth Kemph Mr. & Mrs. Barry D. Koenemann (20) Nicholas & Erin Koenemann Mark & Virginia Koors (10) Julie & Todd Korte (15) Peter & Susan Krombach (25)
Alex & Becky Krupski (10) Jennifer & Jon Kruyne Andrew & Julia Lang (10) Kathleen & Paul Lang (10) Mr. & Mrs. M. L. Lefkowitz (20) Eugene & Linda Lehr (20) Anne G. & Harry J. Leschen Lee & Ann Liberman (30) Carol B. Loeb (25) Michelle Lorenzini & Michael Schumacher Drs. Dan & Susan Luedke (30) Susan E. Lynch Terry M. Lynford (10) Ms. Kathy Manganaro (10) Mrs. Peggy J. Mangiaforte Terry Ann Markway Melissa Markwort Jim & Susan McHugh (15) Garret F. Meyer, Jr. (10) Daniel & Megan Millman George & Bonnie Moore (20) Terry L. Moore, M.D. & Carol L. Moore (10) Mr. Joseph M. Mount Mr. Thomas Mroczkowski (10) Harry & Genie Mueller (15) Michael & Amber Nachtmann Dr. Burt & Ellen Needles
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company NetCom, Inc. Angie & Ken Nettleton Dr. & Mrs. Steven H. Nichols Stanley J. Niemann Ron Noltemeyer (15) Barbara O’Brien The Anita & John O’Connell Family (25) Sue & Tom O’Meara (10) Lisa & Michael O’Neill Bhavik & Priyal Patel Dr. Jay S. Pepose & Ms. Susan K. Feigenbaum (25) Michael & Julie Pfister Greg, Terese & Virginia Portell (15) Gale Rahmoeller Barbara Rebstock Winthrop & Heidi Reed (20) Brooke & Brent Restemayer Joseph & Stefanie Ricca (15) Thomas C. Rich, P.C. (25) Peggy & Jerry Ritter (30) Mary & Peter Rohr The Ruf Family Celeste Ruwwe & Geraldine Hufker (20) Llewellyn Sale III (10) Dr. & Mrs. Robert R. Schlueter (20)
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Schmelig (15) Dr. Elizabeth Schmitz (10) Ms. Stephanie Schnuck (20) Marlene & Steve Schumm (10) Bill Siedhoff & Mary Ellen Cotsworth (15) Mr. & Mrs. William A. Sippy (30) Lisa Ann Smith Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Smith, III (20) Ms. Sharon Sofian Dr. James & Maura Speiser William N. Stevens Mrs. Ann Still (15) Jeffrey & Karen Stokes Ken & Kathi Tacony (10) Tarlow Family Foundation Olivia Tarlow Andrew C. & Barbara B. Taylor (20) Mr. & Mrs. Jerome W. Thomasson (30) Pam, Craig & Avery Toder Greg & Pam Trapp (20) TSI Holding Company (10) Alan & Susie Wallach Dr. Andrew M. White (10) Mr. & Mrs. James L. Wilhite (30) Sharon Wilkins (10) Tom & Carolyn Wilson (20) Libby Yunger (10)
HELLBENDER CORPORATE ONLY LEVEL
$3,500 – $4,999
Belden Inc. (20) Byerly RV Rhodey Construction (15) Spire (20) BEE
$2,000 – $4,999
AAA Missouri (20) Stacey L. Abby & Paul Malak Larry Absheer Jeffrey & Mary Ackerman Randy Agolia & Lilly Althaus Pat Ahrens (10) Philip & Marjorie Alderson (15) Marcia & Joe Ambrose Leah Amir Msc, MHA Anheuser-Busch Mr. & Mrs. Jon Annen (15) Martha & David Aronson (25) Rob & Julie Aronson (15) Boyd & Pam Atteberry (10) Dr. & Mrs. Arthur I. Auer (20) David & Bobbi Ault (15) Dean & Karen Ayres Pamela M. Bachman & Kristine Carey Jacques & Nancy Baenziger (10) Brad & Darla Baker
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Mrs. Mary Randolph Ballinger (30) Dr. & Mrs. Steven J. Bander (10) Ilana Barasch & Garon Turner Nicholas Barto & Nancy Clare Morgan Kevin & Debra Bastien Jered & Beth Bauer Jared & Urmila Baumann Bayer Fund (30) Carol & Robert Beck Ronald L. & Cheryl L. Bednar (10) Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Behan, Sr.(25) Stephen G. Bell (10) Berg Family Fund Lee Berger (10) Rick & Sue Berron (10) Gary & Catherine Bieg (10) John & Penelope Biggs Kip & Kathleen Bilderback (15) Steve & Karen Bircher Jim & Karen Birr Titus & Gloria Blackmon Terry & Susan Block (20) Patti & Chris Blumeyer (15) Suzanne & Randy Boeckelmann Dr. William J. Boever (15) Dr. Stuart Bogner & Marsha Hogan (10)
Jane Bolliger & Dr. James Debnam Ray & Karen Bond Jeffrey P. Bonner, Ph.D. & Melody E. Noel (20) Vincent & Sara Borgmann (10) Rick & Tina Borgmeyer and Family (10) David & Marla Bouchein (10) Louise & Bob Bradshaw Robert & Kara Brand Shelby & Simon Brett William W. Bright (10) Brighton Agency (10) Susan S. Brogan (10) Mark & Susan Bronson The D&C Brooksher Family Foundation Samuel & Deborah Bross (10) Carolyn & Brandon Brown David & Laurie Brown (30) Mrs. Betty K. Bucknell Susan E. Burns Sam & Sara Butler Joyce & Mike Bytnar (15) The Cagle Law Firm (10) Phil & Darcy Callahan Mr. & Mrs. Louis Callen Paul Cambridge & Dr. Amanda Trudell (10) Dale & Kate Cammon Ms. Mary Campbell (15) Mary Ellen Campise (15) Dr. & Mrs. David Caplin Eric & Cammie Carlson (15)
Kayleen A. & James P. Carmody (10) Bob & Connie Carr Janice & Wayne Case (15) Cass Information Systems, Inc. / Cass Commercial Bank Central Bank of St. Louis (20) Gabriel & Stacey Cervantes Christine & David Chadwick (30) Caroline & Michael Chicoine Brittany & Aaron Chrisman Mr. & Mrs. Peter Chulick Brian & Jessica Cissell Civil Design Inc. Ryan & Melissa Claus Barbara & George Clements (10) Pamela Coffin Justin & Danielle Colbert Cole & Associates, Inc. (10) Susan Colegrove Megan Collins & Dr. Steven Taylor Barbara Combs & Sanjay Jain Commerce Bank Karen & Bert Condie (25) James & Joan Conway (10) Barbara Bush Cook (15) Cristi & Jimi Cook Margaret "Peg" Cooper Marcy & Rick Cornfeld
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Marlin Perkins Society Honor Roll (continued) Kevin Counihan & Maryanne Hertel William & Laura Courtney Daniel & Rochelle Cox (10) Michelle H. & William H. Crabbin (15) Edward J. & Vicki Crawford Pamela & Mark Cunningham Mr. & Mrs. Paul Dalba Ms. Pamela Dauphin (20) Donna Davis Paul & Joan Davis Sharon & Rigel Davis Pam Dearing (10) Delmar Gardens Enterprises (15) Charles Bernard Derbak (15) Linda & Tyree Derrick The Deschamp Family Mary Rose & George Desloge (15) Phillip & Carolyn Desloge Glen & Patti Deutsch Jack & Ellen Deutsch (20) The Donald Diemer Family (20) Dierbergs Markets (20) Charlie & Martinna Dill (25) Dirxion LLC (15) Mr. David & Dr. Debra Dixon (10) Thomas & Kimberly Donahue Teresa Dorshorst (10) Joe & Lindsey Doyle (10)
Marilyn S. & Richard Dredge Ed & Lucy Drury (20) Kathy & Justin Durel Ashley & Nate Edwards Hillary & Dan Elfenbein Deborah Kettler Engelke Joseph & Heather Ertel Bob & Judy Evans Steve Feiner Renee & Robert Ferguson Suzanne & Dennis Fetter Fischer & Frichtel Custom Homes, LLC Charlie & Synthea Fischer Keith & Ann Fischer (15) FleishmanHillard (15) Jerald & Judi Fleschner (15) Jackie & John Flotken Pat Flynn & Molly Flynn (10) Orion & Brittany Foeller Mr. George L. Fonyo (20) Nancy & Steve Fox (10) Frank Family (10) Sharon G. Frank Natalie Franz-Hollaran & Michael Hollaran Butch & Jan Frick (15) Nancy Friedland & James Florczak Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Friedman (20) Eric & Gordana Fritsche Cheryl & Ronald Fromm (20) Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Fulstone (15)
Matthew & Angela Gabel (10) Chris & Ginger Gaebe Vince & Jordan Gaia June & Charles Gallagher (10) Mr. & Mrs. William T. Gamewell (10) Dr. & Mrs. Ted Garrett (10) Lauren & Jason Gentile Joseph & Kelly Gerwitz (10) Ellen Gibson James & Marylin Gibson James & Catherine Gidcumb (25) Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Gilbert (25) Pamela Glaser (10) Michelle Glass Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Gleason (25) Michael & Jeanie Gleason Joe & Joan Gleich Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Glynn, J.D., CLU, ChFC (10) Toni Goelz Karen & Lawrence Goering (25) Bonnie & Mark Goldenberg Jonathan Goldford & Marie Batty Lauren & Jose Rodriguez Goldstein Michael & Abby Goldstein Mr. & Mrs. Rand S. Goldstein (25)
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Goltzman (20) Elizabeth Green (30) Tracy C. Green (20) Mr. Timothy C. Greenwald (10) Will & Sara Gregerson Anne & Karl Grice (10) Karl & Ava Griffith Arthur Grimm & Jenny John Dr. Steven & Dr. Alla Grossman Tim Guernsey & Marie Campagna Irene & Bob Gulovsen Brian & Katie Haas Mr. & Mrs. Steve and Lynda Haberberger Marlene A. Haddad & Labib F. Haddad Michael & Sandra Hagenhoff Mr. & Mrs. Johnston Hager Elena & Greg Hake (10) Brian & Heather Hall (15) Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Hall (25) William Hall Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Halls (20) Tim Halls (15) Tony & Pat Ham (20) Tim & Elizabeth Hampton (10) Kirk & Sallie Hancox (10) Hansen’s Tree Service & Environmental Resources Anne & Sheldon Harber (10)
Eugene & Lori Harris (20) Marcie Harris-Hayes & Michael Hayes Marcia Hart & Gene Fluri The Harvey Kornblum Foundation (15) Andrew, Erin, Zayne & Ryker Haskins Kate & David Hatfield (10) James M. & Mary Beth Havel (25) Dave & Kathy Hawkins Dr. & Mrs. Gordon L. Haycraft (10) Eleanor B. Hecht (25) Michael & Margaret Heinz (15) Dessa & John Hellige Sally Terrace & Al Henneboehle (25) Ed & Joy Hennessy (10) Joseph & Faith Herbers (10) Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Hermann, Jr. (20) Lori & Kenneth Herrin The Hertlein Family Michael & Emily Hickey Trenton & Carrie Hickman Milton Hieken & Barbara Barenholtz (15) Hightower Wealth Advisors (20) Michael Hinkebein & Cynthia Whited James Hinrichs & Mary Schoolman Ken & Patti Hise
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Jean & Gary Hively Joanna & Brian Hoeltge Ralph & Brenda Hoffman (15) Ann Hogan (20) Cara & Greg Holdener Tony Holdener Bruce & Gloria Holland (10) Margaret & Thomas Hollis Ron & Maribeth Hollon James A. & Janet M. Holloway (15) Becky & Jack Hood (15) Kathleen & Larry Horgan (15) Mr. & Mrs. Merle Horowitz (25) Debra F. Horwitz Mrs. Ronnie P. Hostmeyer Tom & Karen House Jack & Margaret Howell John & Virginia Howell Hsaio-ou Hu & Qi Zeng Ruth A. Huber James & Lisa Huff Robyn & John Huhn Richard Humphrey & Eileen Dunn Humphrey Jeffrey L. Huntington (10) Michael & Barbara Hurst (15) Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Huskey (25)
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Imbs III (20) Intoximeters, Inc. (10) Introba Inc. (10) Joanne & Joel Iskiwitch (30) Marjorie Ivey (30) S. Janoski & Family Ryan & Nicole Jeffery Laura & Brian Jenkins (10) Richard & Louise Jensen (25) Mr. David Jockenhoefer Marjorie E. Johnson Mr. Robert F. Johnston (10) Norma Deen Juracsik Tom Keefe Patrick & Annette Kelly (10) Salvatrice & John Kemper Mike & Terri Kennedy (10) Candy & Sean Kent Jennifer & Phillip Kent Mr. & Mrs. Matt Kent Sandy & Jim Kettelkamp (20) J. Kendall & Joan Killgore The Rob Kilo Family (10) Mr. & Mrs. John Kilo (25) Steven B. King (20) Jennifer Kingston & Robert Epperson Charles & Polly Klasek Andrew Klein & Ellen Donovan (20) Ward & Carol Klein (15) Allan B. Kling (15) Lee C. Kling (15) Dale & Susan Knight (25)
Mr. & Mrs. Newell S. Knight, Jr. (15) Kathy Kohlbry (10) Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Koplar (15) Jane E. Kosa (20) Constance C. Kovach Nancy & Ken Kranzberg Martha Kratzer (10) Mr. & Mrs. Stuart J. Krawll (30) Gary & Patricia Krosch (15) Mary Caola Kullman Richard Kutta & Nancy Meyer Rachel Kyllo & Karl Staser Kent & Kathy Lannert (20) Craig & Sue Larson Leanne Magnuson Latuda & Frank Latuda (10) Tom & Diane Lawrence (15) Julie & Jeffrey Lazaroff Dot & Larry LeGrand Sally & Ned Lemkemeier (10) Jeffrey & Louise Levine (20) Dr. & Mrs. Jerome F. Levy Bruce & Diana Linders (15) Rich & Kathy Lintz (10) Lipic’s Engagement (10) Edward & Barbara Little Lodging Hospitality Management Company (15) Judith D. Lohaus & Michael S. Mudd Ms. Constance Lohr (10)
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Anne & John McDonnell (25) Mr. & Mrs. James S. McDonnell III (20) Jeff & Jennifer McDonnell Virginia McDowell (15) Mr. John R. McFarland Kenneth & Holly McGarrahan Kristen & Stephen McGauley Mr. & Mrs. McGehee Kevin & Jane McGuire (15) Molly H. McHugh Judy & Bob McKay Gene & Donna McMahon (10) Mary & Michael McMurtrey Lisa Mechele Ray & Jan Meibaum Craig & Susan Mertz Keith & Karin Messmer Kim & Patrick Messmer Ann Meuleman Art & Heather Meyer David & Judith Meyer (10) Ted & Linda Meyer Chris & Bonnie Miget (10) Christopher & Katie Mihok Jessica & Richard Mikale Dr. Eric Miller & Dr. Mary Jean Gorse (20) Dr. Paula Miller & Dr. John-Stephen Taylor Jo-Elle & Josh Mogerman
Aaron Molitor Monarch Metals, Inc. (15) Don, Elaine & Mandy Moore John & Susan Moore Nancy & Dennis Moore Patrick & Elizabeth Moore (10) Ronald S. Moore II & Megan Moore (10) Linnie Morgan Julie Morian & James St. Clair James & Merry Mosbacher (15) Larry Mrazek Mr. & Mrs. David B. Mueller (20) Mike & Terry Mulligan Michael & Anna Mullins Jim & Nancy Murphy (10) Charles & Jean Naslund Vince & Tami Natoli Nature Partners Foundation Andy & Peggy Newman (25) Nidec Motor Corp. (15) Mr. & Mrs. Walter C. Niebling, Jr. (10) Jeremy Nighohossian (10) Dr. & Mrs. David C. Norman (25) Jay & Lisa Nouss (15) Emily & Adam Novik James & Marcia Nusz Donna M. & Christopher C. Oelzen Elizabeth J. Parker
Robert & Stacy Patton Beth A. Paulitsch & Danny S. Recklein Neal & Ann Perryman (10) Drs. Frances & Fred Pestello Nick Pierce-Cramer & Family Karen & Matthew Pilla David & Adrienne Piston (10) Dr. Ashley Pitlyk Plaza Advisory Group (10) Barbara B. Poelker (10) Michael & Lisa Pogue (10) Bill & Jane Pohlman (15) Ann & Zach Pollock (10) Dr. & Mrs. William J. Popovic (10) Matthew & Ashley Porter Alan & Linda Poth Mr. & Mrs. Edward M. Potter (10) Mr. & Mrs.G.A. Potthoff (10) Judy & Paul Putzel (20) Tabby Wetzel Quarles Peter & Linda Racen James & Kathleen Radi Sharon & David Raich Anna & Dan Ramacciotti Joan A. Ranson Rick & Christine Ratkowski Mirella Ravarino Thomas Rea & Catherine Ruggeri-Rea Regions Bank (20) Bryan & Jessica Reinheimer
Gail F. Reissen & Suzanne C. Bossung (30) Bianca & Martin Resch John & Carol Rhodus Richards Roofing & Exteriors, Inc. (10) Richard & Heather Riehemann John & Maureen Riffle (15) Ken & Bev Riley (10) Kathryn C. Rivera & Robert Thomas Dr. & Mrs. Philip L. Robbins (20) Charles & Amy Roberts Jim Roche & Cheryl Rossman Michael & Susan Roesch (10) Paul & Rebecca Romine Roofers Mart (15) Jonathan Root & Deborah Zimmerman (15) Bob & Sally Roth (10) Mr. & Mrs. John W. Rowe (10) Mary Jane & Jason Ruff Judith A. Runk Beverly & Larry Ruser, Sr. The Jay & Gina Ryan Family Emily & Cory Rylan Kevin & Angela Saettele (10) Jason & Abigail Sapp (10) James & Nancy Sauer Joseph & Kelly Schaefer Mr. & Mrs. John D. Schaperkotter (20) Scherck Charitable Foundation (15)
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Roland & Marylyn Schiller (10) Bob & Johanna Schillinger (20) Ulrike & Tom Schlafly (30) James & Judith Schloeman Margaret & Christopher Schneithorst Terry & Sally Schnuck (10) Carol J. Schreiner Fred & Emily Schrick (10) Dr. Richard C. Schulz & Dr. Judith E. Ho Mark F. Schumm (10) Drs. Benjamin & Susan Schwartz (15) Dan & Joanne Schwartz (15) Janet Musial Schwarze (10) Esther & Henry Schweich (20) Dwight & Kathy Scott Dr. Susan Sczepanski & D.J. Searle James & Cindy Seaman (10) Dennis Sedlak & Georgine O’Donnell Richard & Claudia Seifert (25) N I L E L E C H W E
Robert E. Semon SFW Partners, LLC Mary & Kenneth Shapiro Susan G. Sherman (20) Mr. & Mrs. John O. Shields, Jr. Rachel & Daniel Shlien Alice & Terry Shofner (10) Anita Siegmund (25) Dr. & Mrs. Sherman Silber Alan Silverberg & Kim Beisman Simons Jewelers (15) Mark & Karen Simpson Stellie Siteman & De Kaplan Suzanne Siteman (20) Kathy Skelton & Joel Anderson (10) Barbara Behan Smith (15) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher K. Smith (20) David C. Smith & Mary Smith Dr. & Mrs. Keith J. Smith (20) Steve & Ellen Smith (20) Steve & Pam Solomon Dr. John A. Sopuch (15)
Daniel & Mary Speciale Edward & Josefina Spellerberg Mr. & Mrs. John Spencer (10) Tony & Valerie Spratte Mary Ann & Andy Srenco (15) Charles & Kenneth Steger Vince & Caroline Stegman Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Steinback (20) Aspen Steiner The Steinmeyer Family (25) Edna & Curtis Stepanek Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Stern (20) Werner & Janet Stichling (15) Mark & Jennifer Stirnemann Barbara & Warren Stiska Tegner Stokes Bill Stoll & Elizabeth Monticelli (10) Mary Strauss (20)
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NILE LECHWE
Eric & Melissa Trautman (20)
Jonathan & Shannon Vitiello
Western Specialty Contractors (15)
TricorBraun (20)
Chuck & Sandy Voelkel
James & Dana Whalen (10)
The Robert J. Trulaske, Jr. Family (15)
The Vogel Family
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Wiegand
Annette Tulley
Mr. & Mrs. George K. Vogt (10)
Ms. Ellen Uhlemeyer
Matthew & Lesley Wagner
Rob & Coralee Williams
Donald Ulrich
Nancy & Bob Wagoner
Dr. Brent Underwood & Dr. Patty Corum
Kathy Walker
Evan & Carolyn Willmore
William Urquhart & Ashley Singh
James & Wendy Walsh
Todd Wilkes (20)
Bob & Laura Walsh Tammy & Rick Walsh (15)
Patricia & Charlie Valier (15)
Joseph & McKenzie Walter James & Malinda Watson
Andrea & Peter Van Cleve (20)
The Webb Family (10)
Virgil & Sandra VanTrease (20)
Karen & Richard Webber
Christina & Geoff Wilson Patrice Wilson Rodney Wilson Mr. & Mrs. W. Wayne Withers (15) Jim & Darcie Witherspoon (25)
Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Woods (25) Burke & Elizabeth Workman Tom & Jane Wulf (10) Luke Yamnitz The Yoder Family Scott & Betsy Yost (20) Isaac & Marilyn Young (25) Dr. Robert Young & Dr. Katherine Kreusser Tom Young Michelle Ziemann & Harlan Bloom Janet Zimerman The Zweifel Family (10)
indicates member for at least 10 years
(15)
Jillian & Jason Weems
Heather & Matthew Wohl (10)
indicates member for at least 15 years
(20)
Mr. Ryan Hayes & Ms. Laura Vierling (10)
Wells Fargo Advisors (20)
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wolff (20)
i ndicates member for at least 20 years
(25)
Mike & Kathy Wenzel
Craig & Donna Wood
indicates member for at least 25 years
Tim & Alli Vierling
Deborah Werner (10)
(30)
i ndicates member for at least 30 years
Betty Rachel Varghese Tim & Betsy Vicente (20) Buzz & Joy Vierling
(10)
Mrs. Kathy Weber Wedgewood Partners
(20)
(10)
Brenda Witt & Brian Putzier (15)
Pete Woods
(20)
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S T U D E N T S , ZO O S TA F F A N D H A Z E LWO O D A D M I N I S T R AT I O N M E M B E R S B R E A K G RO U N D O N THE GREENHOUSE
A budding collaboration We celebrated the groundbreaking of a new greenhouse at Hazelwood Central High School that will continue an exciting partnership between the school and Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park. Since the 2024–2025 school year, WildCare Park Educator Emily Garrett has guided Hazelwood Central High School students through a weekly hands-on learning course in greenhouse design and sustainability. Students researched greenhouse models, visited sites and collaborated with Zoo professionals to design a 1,440-square-foot greenhouse that will teach them valuable skills while also benefiting their community. This greenhouse isn’t just a learning lab. It will produce plants for the school campus and WildCare Park, helping to support our goal of 100% native landscaping at the park.
O N N OV. 7, 2 0 2 5 , T E A M S B RO K E G RO U N D O N T H E N E W H A Z E LWO O D C E N T R A L HIGH SCHOOL GREENHOUSE, WHICH WILL ALSO S E RV E SA I N T L O U I S ZO O W I L D CA R E PA R K .
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Zoo Parent Gifts $1,000 & ABOVE
Jacques U. & Nancy L. Baenziger Berger, Cohen & Brandt, L.C. John & Ellen Bohn Erin & Michael Brovey David & Janet Camarota Serah & Mark Cassells Abby & Walter Coats Jane Cook Steven Dessenberger Mrs. Kay Drey Daniel Govero Sara Govero Jane Habbegger Heather & Norman Hoback Mr. Bryan Kirchoff Kevin Knight Holly Leicht-Weinstein & Adam Weinstein Drs. Dan W. & Susan L. Luedke Ms. Deborah K. Martens Michael & Mary McMurtrey Michael & Katey Meyers Katie & Matt Palisch George & Barbara Peterson Dennis Powers
LaDawn Rodgers F. Leland Russell, Ph.D. & Mary Liz Jameson-Russell Aislyn & Daniel Scholey James L. Schovanez Mrs. Dorothy M. Wilhite Sarah & Eric Wittenauer $999 – $250
6th Grade Team Titan – Rogers Middle School Jacquelynn & Brent Adams Sally C. Adams Sandra & Clinton Allen Jennifer N. Anderson John & Karen Armour Steven Armstrong William & Roxanne Astroth Janell R. Ayers Ms. Linda E. Babb James & Julie Backer Sandra & James Balch Dr. John & Mrs. Loretta Barnstorff Jennifer & Rich Bearden Daniel & Carol Berkemann Albert E. Bertram Wayne & Ruth Birch James & Karen Birr Deborah Bolnick John & Vicky Boncek Ms. Donna F. Botkin
Leslie & Edward Bovier Christine & Stephen Boxdorfer Eric C. Brevik Paul & Kim Brinkmann Victoria Brohammer Thomas & Sandra Brownlow William & Patricia Burnett Janet & Joseph Burns Jennifer Burtch Jared & Kristi Byrne Tracy A. Campbell Debbie & David Caplin Michele & John Carter Lucia & Joe Chaback Mr. Ronald L. Chaput Susan Cichon Johanna & Kenneth Common Barbara & Charles Cook Ms. Carol J. Crader Bruce A. Cramer Carolyn K. Crecelius Bob & Karen Dartt Mitchell & Jackie Davis Sara DeCourcy & Catie Power Teresa & John Depper Barbara Dixon David Doellman Susan K. Dombek Christina Duepner Lily Dunigan
Garrett & Kathleen Eardley Phyllis J. Eck Thomas & Joyce Edler Mr. Roger Edson Lori Effland Elaine Rosi Academy Connie J. Emge Jason Fischer Bailey R. Flathers Tim & Jennifer Fogerty Sandy & Gary Ford Drew & Denise Franz Karen S. Freihofer Susan & John Friedman Mr. Peter E. Fuerst Georgene Gann Larry R. Garcia Ronald & Cheryl Garlich Kelsey Garrett Terese Garrett Colleen & Gary Gass Susan Gibbons Mrs. Joseph F. Gleason Randy Glen Ms. Elizabeth L. Green Carol Gruen Kirk & Sallie Hancox Christina & William Hansen Terri & Bob Harris Trica Hazelton Tara & Tim Hebbeler Ms. Eleanor Hecht
Lisa & Kent Hendrix Judith E. Henke Janis E. Henry Judith Hinterser Melody & Wayne Hoffmann Mrs. Ronnie P. Hostmeyer Bradley & Margaret Huesemann Robert & Michelle Hurst Ted Iverson Christy James Sally & Jon Jonas Cynthia L. Jones Lee Ann & Robert Kashmer Diane & James Kavanaugh Ron & Lynn Keller Reshma Khanna Carole & Russell Kirk Terry & Connie Klingelhoefer Barry D. & Deborah A. Koenemann James Krueger Jeff Kurkewich Betsy & David Layfield Rebekah Leach Chris & Christy Lee Paula Lee Richard & Loretta Leeker Donald & Jeanne Leonard Mr. Lawrence E. Libera Karin Lindahl Rhonda & George Linne Keith & Nancy Lissant Mrs. Jo Ann Lombardo
Teresa & Johnnie Lorbacher Wayne & Judith Louden Ms. Barbara Luedde & Mr. Carl Pruess Paul & Anne Lutz Janet & David Maberry Pamela B. Mahlum James & Gay Maloney Mrs. Deborah S. Manne Rebecca Manne Betty Marmino Lindsay Martin David & Diane Mayo Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey M. McDonnell Holly & Kenneth McGarrahan James & Susan McHugh Audrey McQuillan Barbara Mecker Margaret & Eugene Meyer Bruce & Renee Michelson Mr. & Mrs. Alois Milner Joy & Randall Miltenberger Michael Mitchell Donald & Elaine Moore Dr. Terry L. & Mrs. Carol L. Moore Mr. Paul J. Morris Steven & Rena Mueller Donald P. Muenz Shea & Jennifer Murdock Forrest & Mary Ann Murphy Richard & Susan Nahmensen
Jesse & Suzanne Newsham
Harlan Sorkin & Annelle Sorkin
John & Susan Oefelein
Michele C. Steinberg
Dr. Ralph H. Olliges, Jr.
Joseph & Suzanne Stumpf
Terrence & Rebecca O’Reilly
Joan C. Switzer
Dr. Bonnie G. Paulsmeyer
Laura & George Tays Jeffrey Traigle & Laura Ferree
Michael & Julia Pendleton
Jamie Tremblay
Susan & Rick Penny
Lisa J. Ulrich
Kim L. Petr
Charles E. & Patricia P. Valier
Julie & Ronald Ortyl
Teresa L. Phelps Jackie M. Pleimann Loretta M. Raley Barbara A. Reilly Andrew & Lisa Remack Joan & Raymond Reynolds Vanessa Rodman Glenda Roepke Dolores M. Roesch Vickey & Marcus Ryder Mr. Llewellyn Sale, III Mark Salzman Sandberg Phoenix Scott Sanders Mrs. Marylyn A. Schiller Mary & Bernhard Schinkel Carolyn Schramm Brittany & Kevin Seats Rick & Carol Short Dr. Alan B. Silverberg & Kim Beisman
Linda Bradley VanKuran Carol Ann Verhulst William Volker Mr. & Mrs. John K. Wallace Jr. Jeffrey & Peggy Wehling Cheryl & Jerry Weinrich Lana & Robert Weiss Gloria Wermuth Deborah Werner Nora Wesselmann Shelby Wesselmann Diane Westphal Walter Wheeler Joyce E. Whitehead Kaitlan R. Williams Scott Williams Glen & Christine Wilson Daniel & Lynn Witthaus Robyn & Mark Wittry
Jenny Smith & Christina Bennett
John & Jacqueline Wood
Ms. Jerilyn K. Smith
Audrey A. Zinsser
Lois Smith
Karla & Jerome Zurliene
Nicole Zimorino
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Event Sponsors
Matching Gift Companies Abbott Laboratories Alberici Constructors ALDI Cares Community Grants Allianz American Family Insurance American Water Anheuser-Busch Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. AT&T Automatic Data Processing Bank of America Bayer Best Buy Bitco Insurance
BMO Bank Boeing Bunge Bytedance Caterpillar Cee Kay Supply, Inc. Cigna Cisco Sytems Cloudera Inc Disney Eaton Edgewell Edward Jones Eli Lilly Elsevier EMD Millipore Emerson
Encore Holding LLC Energizer Enterprise Bank & Trust Equifax FM Global GE Aerospace Grainger Hewlett Packard Enterprise Home Depot Johnson & Johnson JPMorgan Chase Leonardo DRS Liberty Mutual LSEG Lumen Technologies Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
MasterCard Merck Microsoft Pacific Life Pfizer Phillips 66 PNC Foundation Prudential Qualcomm Regions Financial Corporation Reinsurance Group of America Inc. Rockwell Automation Safety National Schneider Electric Charles Schwab Shell Oil
Spire Stifel
ANIMALS AGLOW LANTERN FESTIVAL
T-Mobile
PRESENTED BY WELLS FARGO
Textron Corp.
Wells Fargo
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Mid America Chevy Dealers
Thomson Reuters
Washington University in St. Louis
Toyota Tyson Foods U.S. Bank UBS Union Pacific UnitedHealth Group Veeva Verizon Wells Fargo
The Goddard School Dot Foods MAKE TRACKS THROUGH THE ZOO PRESENTED BY ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
The Goddard School
Mid America Chevy Dealers
BOO AT THE ZOO
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company
PRESENTED BY SSM HEALTH CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Mid America Chevy Dealers Prairie Farms Dairy Wells Fargo Truck Centers, Inc.
Prairie Farms Dairy Big River Running Company NIGHT AT THE ZOO
Coca-Cola Mid America Chevy Dealers
ORIENTE KNIGHT ANOLE
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY SUMMER ZOO WEEKENDS
Prairie Farms Dairy WILD LIGHTS PRESENTED BY COMMERCE BANK
Commerce Bank Mid America Chevy Dealers Prairie Farms Dairy Coca-Cola Spire ZOOTOBERFEST
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
YO U R S U P P O RT M AT T E R S . On June 20, 2025, over 2,000 guests gathered at ZOOFARI 2025 presented by Wells Fargo, raising over $887,000 in support of the Zoo. A M E R I CA N B O E L E N ' S PY T H O N
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Cause-Related Marketing Partnerships CAUSE-RELATED MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS
Rawlings Sporting Goods Hearth & Soul Stone Hill Winery Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
CA R I B B E A N C OV E P R E S E N T E D BY S S M H E A LT H CA R D I N A L G L E N N O N CHILDREN'S H O S P I TA L
YO U R S U P P O RT M AT T E R S . You helped provide 85 children a Zoo camp program at no cost.
Drury Hotels: Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Union Station Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch Drury Inn & Suites at Forest Park
EXCLUSIVE AND CUSTOM PARTNERSHIPS
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Brentwood
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company First Bank (ATM) Stingrays at Caribbean Cove presented by SSM Health Sea Lion Show presented by Together Credit Union St. Louis Children’s Hospital First Aid Station
Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St. Louis Galleria
HOTEL PARTNERS S T I N G R AYS AT
DRURY HOTELS:
AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton Clayton Plaza Hotel Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/West DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park
Hampton Inn & Suites Forest Park Lodging Hospitality Management Hotels: The Cheshire Marriott St. Louis Airport St. Louis Union Station Hotel Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/ Forest Park Marriott St. Louis Grand Moonrise Hotel Springhill Suites by Marriott St. Louis/ Brentwood
ZOOFARI PRESENTED BY WELLS FARGO LEADER OF THE PACK
Wells Fargo TIP OF THE ICEBERG
World Wide Technology A BEER SPONSOR
Anheuser-Busch GENTLE GIRAFFE
Bayer Edward Jones Mid America Chevy Dealers Underdog U.S. Bank PLAYFUL PENGUIN
Acropolis Investment Management Alberici Ameren Kevin Beckmann Berges Family Foundation Cequel III Emerson First Bank G. Andrew Franz Family Graybar Harbour Group
Heartland Coca-Cola Instinct Pet Food Lindenwood Drug Lisa Mechele Alicia S. McDonnell PGAV Destinations Roofers Mart Stifel Thompson Coburn JUMPING JAGUAR
Argent Capital Management Kathleen and Kip Bilderback The Boeing Company Commerce Bank Conway Family Lewis Rice LLC Dan and Susan Luedke Mercy Parkcrest Plastic Surgery Purina James and Susan Reynolds Sandberg Phoenix Dianne and Grenville Sutcliffe Truck Centers, Inc Western Specialty Contractors
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Conservation beyond the fence Along the temperate desert coasts in Peru, thousands of Humboldt penguins and other sea birds nest on guano islands. Guano, the birds’ excrement, builds up over the centuries, producing some of the most fertile fields in the world and creating a highly prized resource for fertilizer. For more than 20 years, conservationists including Saint Louis Zoo staff have worked to ensure guano is harvested in a sustainable manner that protects avian wildlife and their diverse ecosystem. The most recent harvest took place in May through September 2025. Two of the Saint Louis Zoo team members who traveled to Peru for the 2025 harvest were Penguin & Puffin Coast Keeper Clinton Scaggs and Sea Lion Sound Trainer Katie Stryker. “Our role is to observe, report and advise,” said Scaggs. “We’re there to track the animals’ movements and record our observations for the future.”
KEEPERS C L I N T O N S CAG G S A N D K AT I E S T RY K E R AT A M U R A L I N T H E T OW N O F M A RC O N A I N P E RU
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Beth Alpers Erin L. Bakanas John & Karen Barhydt Cherie & Brad Bauman Sandy & John Belfi Robert & Susan Bowman Doug & Jo Brockhaus Kurt Bussmann & Shirley Eisenhauer Bussmann Brian & Kelly Butler Donald & Reshma Chamberlin Steve & Ann Cortinovis Mr. & Mrs. David M. Culver Molly Daugherty Neil & Rachel Giffhorn Gerald & Kathy Grindler Karin Hagaman & Mark Gorman Diane & Steve Harbaugh Anna Harris Nick & Kelly Hastings Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hinderer Kathleen Humphrey Katherine Jenkins Bettie S. Johnson Mrs. Lynne N. Johnson Larry & Cheryl Katzenstein Jean Lovati & Kathy Halpin John & Charlotte Martin Michael & Dana Massie
Nancy B. Matis Rob & Shaun Noonan Melissa & Logan O’Connor Susan & Mike Riley David & Carol Schepers James L. Schovanez Melissa & Rickey Stahlman Jeffrey & Susan Stuerman Diana P. Thomas Frank & Ashley Thomas James Tobin & Virginia Heagney Suk Hee Todd Tracy Witte Heather Wood CHAMPION
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David & Kathleen Ackmann Ed & Judy Adams Kay V. Adams Susan Adams Christine Aide Aaron & Jenny Albritton Neal & Allyn Albritton Chris & Dana Aldenderfer Jackie Allare & Sue Haas Matthew Allen Melissa Allen Phyllis & Paul Altheide Haley Anderson Kristina Anderson & Christopher Labanca
Jessica & Ben Angelette Nathan & Erin Anielak Anthony Apicelli & Angela Hirbe Todd Appel & Gail Rimkus-Appel William & Denise Apple Dr. Christen & David Argueta Michael G. Asbury Richard Aselage & Deborah DouglasAselage David Ault Gary & Susan Bader Katherine Bader Victoria & Richard Bader Kim & Rodney Bahr Lisa Baker-Runk Hope W. Bante Russell E. Barden Neil & Ashley Bardon Sherry Bass Brittany & Channing Batz Jay & Diana Baumohl Carolyn Becker Daniel & Donnette Begian Andrew & Renee Bell Michael & Elizabeth Bello Emma & James Belsky Debbie & Michael Bennett Joseph & Sandra Benyo
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Eileen Clarke & William Dodd Alan Cogo & Vernita Ruble-Cogo Craig & Karen Cohen Emily & Stephen Cohen Allison Cohn Elisabeth Cole Mr. & Mrs. Parker B. Condie, Sr. William & Lucy Conley Lucy & Kelly Conrad Maddie Cook Carril & Adam Carril Joann & Gary Cooley Carolyn & Richard Cooper Hannah & Tanner Cooper Morgan C. Copeland Russell & Susan Copper Ann M. Corrigan Caitlin & Jeremiah Cox Carla Cox Julian Crask & Marqual Lee James & Kathleen Criscione Leslie & Don Crone Andy Crouppen Paul & Margaret Crowe Allison & Chris Cugier Yolanda & Gary Cunningham William & Christina Cuppett Justine & Kacey Darner Victoria & Keith Davern Jared & Theresa Davis Jane De Palma James & Philip Decarlo Schnepper
Francis & Jacqueline Decker Fred & Susie Delano Susan & James Denigan Francesca & Nicholas Destefane Sheree & Ogden DeWitt Dorothy Diehl Gretchen Diether-Haake & Thomas Haake Jean Digby Edwin Dirck S. Danielle Dodson Katie Dolan Elizabeth Donnelly & Zach Hamilton Christina Dougherty & Brent Mueller Brian Dreckshage & Suzanne Watson David & April Dremann Shirley Drury Linda & Kefu Du Anna Duff Deanna & Martin Duffy Marilou Dugan Trisha & Marc Duncan Anne Dussold & Brian Overschmidt Brian & Lori Dziewa Laura Eader Echo Valley Foundation Bethany & Andrew Edwards Mary & Ashley Eilerman Sharon & James Eisele Christopher Elbring Maria & Brian Elfrink Aziz & Michelle Elia
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John & Laura Ellis Alexis Elward Mr. & Mrs. J. Curtis Engler Richard & Abby Espenschied Len & Heather Essig Mr. & Mrs. Bijan Etezadi Leslie & Oscar Etuk Randall Evans Andrew & Jenny Fehlman Debra & Stephen Finkes FISHCO Melisa Fitzgerald David & Margaret Flanery Eugenia & Dennis Flatness Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Fletcher Margaret L. Foege Kevin & Lynne Fogarty Jennifer & Jason Foster Mr. & Mrs. Lucien R. Fouke, Jr. Kimberly Fowler James M. Fox Deborah Frank & Douglas Chalker Karen Frank Cheryl Fred & Katilynn Weckherlin Laurie K. Free Mike & Victoria Freeman Timothy & Alma Froeschner Toni Froeschner
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David & Susan Fuller Vilray Fulton Laurie & Marshall Funkhouser Christine Gagne Brittany Gagnon Jacob P. Gamache Diane & Gary Gannon Rita & Taniel Garabedian Laurie Garland & Michael Weisman Michael & Catherine Garner Janet & Steven Garrett Heather Garrison Mary Gaus Dennis & Patricia Gelner Jean & Larry Gengler Kelly George Roy & Charlotte Gereau Andrea Giarla Ralph & Mary Gibson James & Constance Gilstrap Mr. & Mrs. Andy Glaser Jason & Mollie Glazer Matthew & Colleen Glisson Margaret M. Glover Janice & John Glunt Robert & Jessica Glunt Linda R. Godsey Wayne & Julie Goede Bob & Joyce Golatka
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Zoo Members (continued) Erica Huebner Bonita & Truman Hughes Zachary Hunsinger Olga & Joseph Hunt Mark & Lana Hunter Savanah Hurley Patricia Hutchison Carl & Tracey Imhof Courtney Isaak & Steven Deshazer Russ & Carol-Ann Isaak James & Angela Jablonski Thomas & Patricia Jackson Lisa & Justin Jacobi David & Diane Jacoby Jessi & Ryan James Sharon James Jessica Janko Steve & Sue Jarrett Dane & Erika Johnson Eric Johnson & Sondra Schol Lent Johnson & Sandra Ahlum Roger & Suzanne Johnson Mark & Eva Johnston Wayne & Cheri Jones Patrick Judge See laum Jung & Lori Leong Kate Justison Diane & Doug Kamm Ann & Keith Kastendieck Diane & James Kavanaugh John & Deborah Keane
Jeanne & Glenn Keirle Micki & Mark Keklikian Maura Kelly & Patrick O’Donnell Robert & Margaret Kemp Susan Kilian Emma Kimball June G. King Lauren & Patrick King James & Lori Kingsbury Brian & Stacy Kistler Lisa A. Klempert Daniel & Jean Kleypas Terry & Connie Klingelhoefer Arielle & Arielle Kniffen
Dennis & Sarah Knudson William Koch & Beth Timmermann Kaitlin & Chris Koenig Susan & Larry Kohler John Koreckij & Debbie Hampton Thomas & Mara Kornblum Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Keith & Cheryl Kowalczyk James & Allyn Kratzer Christine & Eric Kraushaar Lauren & Michael Krumm Donald & Maria Kukla Mark & Mary Jo Labarge
Richard & Nadia LaFlam
Robert Leight
Abigail R. Lambert
Kathy Leonard
Sally C. Landwehr
Vic Lewchenko & Rita Loeffler
Donald & Patricia Lang Cory Lange Beatrice & Charles Langston Lisa & Erin Lash
Timothy & Lisa Lewis David Li & Kristy Ratkowski Terrie C. Liberman
Anthony & Natalie Lasley
Kerry Lindner
Amanda & Jeff Laumeyer
Chris Lintz & Ngoc Ngo
Stephen & Rebecca Laupp
Melina Loggia
Patricia Lauth Family
Mrs. William C. Lortz
Ms. Kim Lee Nancy & Fred Lee Paula L. Lee
YO U R S U P P O RT M AT T E R S . In 2025, 921 volunteers contributed 69,260 hours by educating guests, ensuring a memorable guest experience and supporting Zoo staff in various departments.
Trisha Lollo Jonathan & Melissa Losos Louise Losos & Beth Wiggins
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Sarah & Tom Ludwig LeAnn Luedecke Michael Paul Macalino & Donnabelle Macalino Bobbie & Timothy Madura Robert & Suellen Manning Marykay Marchman Elizabeth & James Maritz Anthony Markiewicz Betty Marmino Ronald & Judith Marth John & Clemencia Mazuski Joseph & Geneline Mazzola Jamie & Kimberlee McCall Sean & Catherine McCarthy Scott & Diane McCormack Melinda McGougan Michael D. McGrath Jeffrey & Kimberly McKenna Scott & Lisa Meczkowski Nancy & Alvin Metcalf Mr. & Mrs. Robert Metzger Christopher & Jenny Meyer Dana & John Meyer Robert & Linda Meyer
SandraAlexandra Meyer-Lewis & Greg Lewis Jo Miano Mark & Kimberly Michel Barry & Michelle Milder John & Stephanie Militello Paula & John Miller Paula & William Milligan Roger & Kelly Mohr Cynthia Montana Scott Montgomery & Kelsey Rundle Karen & Raymond Moore Teresa & Andrew Moore John & Lucy Morris John Moser, Kelsey Moser, Fonda Moser Stefanie & Chad Mott Pam & Barney Mudorf Carol & Allan Mueller Gary J. Mueller Sheila Mueller William Mueller & Leslie Bloom Carol D. Mullins Catherine & Birch Mullins Lydiann & Kurt Munzer Barbara & John Murphy Curtis & Amanda Murr Reed & Ednita Murray Gale Myers Lindsey Nace & Matthew Boltz Marsha & Michael Nester Ruth Ann Newman
Katherine & Bryan Nicholson Tom Nienhaus Angela Nissen & Missy Wells Scott A. Noble Michael & Sonni Nolan Anne E. Norman Linda M. Norton Terri Nowell & Steven Jansen Dale & Angela Oberkfell Katrina & Katrina Oberlies Abigail Orde & Rose Seifert Cindy & Mike Ormsby John & Pat Ott Nicholas & Terrance Overmann Josey & Karen Page Bailey Panter Judith Parham Robert & Jennifer Patterson Kimberly & John Peluso Janie Perez Claire Perry Douglas & Shahla Peterman Darrin & Stacy Peters Dr. & Mrs. Jerome C. Peters The Peters Family Valerie Peters Corey & Julie Petersen Joseph & Katrina Pfeiffer Melinda L. Pillow Jill & John Pins
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Zoo Members (continued) Mike & Anna Pisoni Alyssa Plummer Lee & Lisa Portnoff Ryan & Emily Pratt James Preston & Tracey Wing Amber & Ben Price Margaret & Clayton Provine R & J Supply Company Charles & Erin Rainwater Derek & Emily Rapp Kristen Rasdall Cassandra & Joseph Ratliff Alan R. Rawizza Annalise Regan & Matthew Schoenherr Marti Reichman Kathryn & Andrew Reidmeyer Emily Reinke Richard & Louise Renner Marge & Keith Rich Michael & Karen Richardson Douglas & Betsy Riddle Carol & Sean Riley Charles & Tina Riley Lisa Ring & Greg Storch Matthew & Susan Ring Mr. & Mrs. James E. Ringhofer Cathy & Eric Robbins Bruce & Jane Robert Kathleen & Scott Roberts Sarah Roberts & Joseph Lyimo
Brett & Janelle Roethemeyer LaShonda & Craig Rogers Neal & Marilyn Roller Benjamin & Rose Ronnau Derek Roper Susan & Terry Roscoe Steven & Andrea Rosenblum Barry Roufa Michael & Cynthia Roy Beth Rubin & Will Dowd Patricia Rudolph & Eugene Hunziker Dennis & Betty Lou Ruest Christine Ruh Toni Ruiz James & Kathy Runk David & Susan Russell Kenneth & Michelle Saba Diane & Timothy Saleska Brighton & Jeff Samet Dr. & Mrs. Paul D. Sander Pamela & Fred Sanders Robert & Mary Sarama Joseph & Ellen Sartorius Jennifer & Mark Schaefer Mary & Bernhard Schinkel Jerome & Susan Schlichter Stuart Schmadeke Andrew & Cassandra Schmidt Matthew Schmidt & Nawaporn Wangkaew Perry & Sally Schoenecker
Jessica Schomaker Katie M. Schottmueller Thomas & Julie Schreiber Robert Schuh & Lara Oakley Michael & Jacqueline Scydick Jennifer Sehn & John Pfeifer Tom Sehr & Margaret Wayne Deborah A. Seidel Marian D. Senger Laura & Bob Shamel Berkley & Berkley Shands Peter & Julie Sharamitaro Shelby Shaver Lesley & Paul Shekelton Chris & Tammy Shelton Valerie Shelton Jennifer & Scott Shepard Elizabeth & Matthew Sherman William & Mary Shermer Amy & Larry Sherwin Gregory Shevlin Dean & Laura Shillito Christopher & Lynn Shoemyer Nancy Sido & Lee Hoffman Erin Sieck & Iftiar Chowdhury Dr. Susan S. Singer & Mary K. Jackson Pat & Peggy Sly
Jenny & Christina Smith Sandy & Ron Smith Charles & Lauren Smittkamp Mary Beth & Allen Soffer Leroya Sokol Duane & Leisa Spalding Dana Spurr & Robert McMullin John & Patty Stang Phillip & Karen Stangler Dr. Randall Sterkel Arthur Stern & Janie Greenburg John Sternberg & Katharine Keefe Angel Stewart Elizabeth Stigall Mike & Kathleen Stockglausner Lisa Straatmann Kristy & Brian Straeb Mr. & Mrs. V. Raymond Stranghoener Craig & Susan Stunkel Sarah Swartz Michele & William Sweazea Jeffrey & Michelle Switzer Alison & Thomas Talbot Rabbi Susan A. Talve & James Goodman Janet Tarka David & Rose Taschner Shana & Tyler Taylor Fulton Ten Eyck Michael & Lea Thebeau
Neil & Sonja Thole Brenda & Ronald Thomas Joe & Tracy Thomas Rosemary E. Tomlovic Nancy Tongren Jeffrey Traigle & Laura Ferree Mrs. & Mrs. Jo Anne Travis Eddie & Hannah Trigo Linda & Stephen Tyahla Timothy & Kim Unger Katherine Van Arsdale & Nick Cook Rick & April Vandiver Virginia Vasey & Charles Cuny Rianne & Sean Villaflores Jessica & Kurt Vogler Lisa & Joe Vonder Haar Penny Walli Walsh & Associates Inc Randy & Elisa Wang Barbara & David Ware Abby Waser Brenda Wasser Michael & Sandy Webb Hank Webber & Christine Jacobs Lauren Webber Webster Groves Lions Club Lisa & Jeff Weirich Jeff & Susan Weitzel Allen & Deborah Weltig Ann Wessler & Christine Ingoldsby Dan & Peggy West
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Raising awareness: keeping wild animals wild Most of the animals under the Saint Louis Zoo’s care are born here or are planned arrivals from other renowned organizations; however, some are rescued animals from unfortunate circumstances. These animals are important ambassadors and help our Zoo share an important message: Wild animals are not pets. In spring 2025, four endangered Mexican spider monkeys arrived after being rescued from wildlife traffickers along the U.S. border. Intensive veterinary care, rehabilitation and behavioral support helped them recover and thrive, highlighting the Zoo’s critical role in combating illegal wildlife trade. They now have a home at Michael and Quirsis Riney Primate Canopy Trails. Another animal we welcomed was Lyla, a female bobcat kitten who was surrendered to the Zoo as an illegal pet. Because of human action, she can no longer live on her own in the wild. Bobcats like Lyla are native to Missouri and can be easily confused with housecats; however, this species has complex needs that cannot be met in a home. She will make her debut in 2026 as part of our Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery ambassador animal team. S P I D E R M O N K E YS
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Martha Weston & Dennis Babbitt Andrew & Brittany Wetzel Michael & Summer Wheeler Cheryl White Erin White Stephen & Linda Wielansky Casey & Rich Wikiera Thomas & Barbara Wilcher James & Marla Wild Rose & Russ Willey Megan Williams & Al Womack Lori Willibrand Charles & Megan Willingham Barbara & John Wilmes Brian & Theresa Wilson Linda Wilson Richard & Shirley Wilt Kara Windler Travis & Mary Winkels Christina Wolf-Deany & Mark Deany Cheryl L. Woolford Douglas & Lynn Yaeger Steve & Barbara Zeman Kristine & Gregory Zes Kathy Zigler Kent & Stephanie Zimmerman John & Joan Zimmermann
SUSTAINER
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Ronald & Sandra Ackerman Jeffrey & Janet Blunt Sidney Lloyd & Willa Ruthie Brown Roger Clawitter & Ann Day Don & Elizabeth Cobin Richard & Katherine Fitzer Peter Fuerst Ruth A. Fuller Rose Ganz Joseph & Joan Gleich Irene & Bob Gulovsen Patricia Sue Inman & Ron Schoch Thomas Isenberg Anne Kovac Krazer & C. Robert Krebs & Victoria E. Cornelius Cynthia L. LaBanca Michael & Lecie Lowenbaum Christine M. Luer Robert & Linda Mahon Martha J. McCombs Shad Meisinger Scott & Julie Merz Milton E. Mill Ricky & Julie Morton Ralph H. Olliges, Jr. Francis L. Palazzo Lannis D. Phillips Matthew & Stefanie Shannon Bruce & Kelly Stahlhuth
Kristopher & Christina Staszcuk Jim & Lea Virtel CONSERVATIONIST
$999 – $750
Natalie Atkinson Karen & Ray Bond Robyn & Chris Buck Warren & Sharon Danziger PROTECTOR
$499 – $250
Jessica Abbott Marietta Abele & Patrick Gadell Julie-Ellen & Carlos Acosta Alicia Adams Gwen Adams Julie & Dave Adams Michelle & Keith Adelsberger Keith & Linda Ady Samantha & Brandon Ady Jana Alexander Michael & Doreen Alexander Loretta & Len Allen Sandra & Clinton Allen Terry Allen & Susan Imhoff Jane Alles Jaimie & Matthew Alley Lindsey & Nicholas Alt A William & Patricia Altvater Sadie & Hunter Altvater
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Mary Jane & Michael Amad Thomas & Ileana Amsler David & Barbara Anderson Robert & Alfrieda Anderson Kenneth Andrews & Marne Meredith Patricia & Louis Anghilante Shirley L. Angus Laura & David Appelbaum Steven Armstrong Steven & Jackie Arnitz Kimberly & Mark Atkins Lyssa & Robert Atwell Russell & Janet Aubuchon Jordan & Tague Austin Marie E. Avila Hope & Richard Awalt Gerald Axelbaum & Ellen Schapiro Stephanie Back Derek & Jennifer Bader Jeremy & Alisha Bader Cassandra & Scott Bahre Lucy Bailey Cindy & Anthony Bakalar Joshua Baker Linda & Dan Baker Wayne & Virginia Baker Shawn & Angeline Bakkila Stephen & Janet Baldwin Joy Balis
Wayne Balk Vincent & Afton Ballard Carol Baluka Steve & Katie Banister Steve & Mary Bannes David & Amy Barnes Diane Barone David & Philippa Barrett Felicia & Brent Barringer Ronald A. Barthelme Jamie & Tim Barton Steven Bass & Tracey Allen Tom & Alice Bates Ann Bauer & Charles Farris Donna S. Bauer Lindsay Bauer Thomas Bauer Kathy & Mark Baumann Deanna Bax Kathleen & Donald Bean Brian & Anne Bearden Joe & Jen Beaudean Austin Beccue & Taylor Krekorian Jackie & Robert Beckmann Alison & Lauren Bedell Sara Beebe Valerie Beeson Allyn & Carol Bennett Megan Bennett Robert Bentley Amber & Robert Berger Sandy & Kevin Bernard Jessica & Chris Berner
Shane & Beth Bernskoetter Marc & Holly Bernstein Dana Berriozabal Angelic & Charles Berry Kathy & Jeff Berviller Debra & William Besselman Nathan R. Bestor Bryant & Nadine Biere Roy & Gaye Billington Alicia Bingel Paula D. Birchler Ryan & Courtney Birk Cyrus & Carolyn Blackmore John & Marian Bleeke Meghan Blue & Everly Eggemeyer Michael & Jennifer Blumenkemper Jeffrey Boberg James & Nanci Bobrow Mary Bock Angie Bockius Mandy Bodily-Bartrum & Brett Bartrum Jeremy & Abby Bodlovich Daniel Boeddeker & Christopher Ball Don & Tracy Boehlein James & Vicki Boehm Rand & Denise Boettger Susan Bollinger & Jennie Heisler Tracy Bollinger Alexander & Kathleen Bollis
Anthony M. Bommarito Jr & Anne Bommarito Matthew Bonagurio Katie & Ryan Bonner Glenn & Amy Boothe Samuel & Kristen Borgmeyer George & Phyllis Bouckaert Fouad Boulos & Shirine Dada Erin & Nick Bouse Jami Boyles & Brad Elkin John & Jill Boysha Elizabeth Bracken Andrew Bradley & Kristen Damian Kelli & Michael Bramell Elise & Chris Branning Angela Brant Susan & Mark Brantley Adam & Kate Bree Maria Breidenbach Vincent & Malinda Brencick Adam & Toni Brennan Charlene & Patrick Brennan Daniel P. Brennan & Mark Currington Reverend Lawrence Brennan Brian & Rae Brill Paul & Kim Brinkmann Jessica Brittain Judith Broemmel Michael & Betsy Brooks Alicia & Garrett Broshuis
Carolyn & Brandon Brown David & Kelly Brown Joseph Brown Nathan & Amanda Brown Hannah L. Brubaker Patrick & Nicole Bruce Jan & Ronald Brueggeman Janice & Phil Bruno Keating & Derek Bruns Colleen & Craig Bryant Nancy C. Bucknell & Michael Joiner Cole & Kirenda Buehler Matthew & Stacey Buenemann Mark Buerck & Allyson Buerck Stacia Burd Mark & Mary Burgess Lauren Burke Daniel & Connie Burkhardt Janet Burle Daryl & Jeana Burns Mary Burns Nathan & Donna Burrow Michael & Claudia Bush Kenneth W. Bushnell Alicia & Brian Busso Patrick Buth & Marissa Davis Dru Caldwell Joanne & John Callahan Randal & Brenda Cameron Terri Cameron & Brendan Riechert
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John Campbell Michael & Elizabeth Campbell Tamara & Patrick Campbell Thomas & Pamela Campbell John & Robin Cannon Dwayne & Lori Cantrell Eryn Cantrell & Jessica Cantrell Lara K. Capps & James Capps Yvonne & Dennis Capps Mike & Katherine Capstick Sam & Ruth Cardinale Danielle & Jake Carlson Kim & Debra Carmichael Gretchen Carnoske Christina Carr Lindell & Katheran Carr Angelina Carrera Annette Carson Gregory & Meri Cartee Jackie Carter Micah Carter & Emilie Nevins-Carter Susan Caruso Jeffrey Cassens Debra & Les Cassil Peter & Sarah Castellano Pamela Cates & Brad Cates Marsha & James Caughlan Christina & Craig Ceranna
Barbara & Randel Champion Tiffany Chang William & Anne Chao Natalie Chardonnet Christina & Jason Charpentier Sylvia Childs Lauren Chism Anne & Christopher Chivetta Russell & Jayne Chong Crystaal Christisen Diane Chung Michelle & Bert Clark Norman & Victoria Clark David & Sue Clarke James & Connie Clay Karen & Donald Clayton Johnithon Clifton & Laura Corbitt-Clifton Mindy Clodius & Kathy Seiter Robert Coats Daniel & Emily Cohen Reese Cohen Kathy & Craig Coldiron Graham Colditz & Patti Cox Brittni & Brandon Cole Jennifer R. Cole Christina Coleman William & Jennifer Colletta Melissa Collings JoAnn Colvin Courtney & Catherine Conley
David Connally & Anne Noble Richard & Victoria Conway Barbara Cook Chris & Tammy Cook Dr. Dorothy J. Cooke Padraic Cooper Gary & Susan Cope Stacy Corbin Daniel & Mary Cordes Michelle & Conrad Cordova Dr. Robert & Mrs. Amie Corley Megan & Ryan Corrigan Angelo & Stacie Corrubia Barbara & Edward Cory Jeffrey Cosmano Deborah Costa & Monica Purdom Kathy & Allen Costello Parker Cotton Karen & Cameron Coursey Donald & Angela Courtois Rick & Elizabeth Cox Cheryl & Christine Crain Mary Ann & Bruce Cramer Ronald Cretin & Duru Sakhrani Sherry & Dale Crittenden Richard & Jennifer Croak Paul Crone Caitlin & Kyle Cross Victoria Crouppen & Alexandra Saracino Vance & Ann Crowe Michael & Jan Crowley
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Zoo Members (continued) Timothy & Marilyn Crowley Kellie & Gregory Croxton Mary Ann & Thomas Cummings Elizabeth Cuneo & Rosalind Cuneo Kaylie Currier Robert & Sara Curtis Pamela Cusanelli-Woods Rachel & James Cusic Brian & Sarah Cusworth Kathy & Robert Czapla Taylor & Trevor Czerniejewski Samantha & David Dahle David & Sara Dahm Jan Dall Jennie & Kevin Danaher Paula & Dave Daniels Bob & Karen Dartt Janet Daugherty Greg & Kay Davenport Mary Davidson & Newton McCoy Maralin & Warren Davis Irina & Pat Dawson Jan & Robert Dawson Samirah Day Stephanie & Zachary Day Pamela & Walter De Camargos William Deabler Meghan & Gilbert Debartolo Megan & Austin Deboer Catherine Decker
Chris & Sandy Decker Elizabeth & John Decker Jacqueline & Samantha Decker Keith & Emily Decker Andrea Dedo & Eleni Dedo Mazzola Libby DeGreeff Melinda & Allen Dehority Michael & Mary Delano Laura & Mike Denzel Jeannie A. Derhake Cathy Dervalis Daniel & Christine Deschamp Jamie & Kyle Deubel Alexandra & Nicholas Devereux Jay & Wilma DeWitt Ana Dias & Frederico Ribiro Mirtha Diaz David & Barbara Dickert Rebecca & Mike Diekamp Rita & Greg Diekemper Lindsey Diel & Daniel Epps Erica & Andrew Dinan Mary & Mark Dion Kate & Andrew Disabato Thomas & Nicole Dissette Cheryl L. Dittmer Carmen D. Dixon Myia Dixon Rebecca Djaja Mark & Barbara Doering
Kathleen & Thomas Doerr Christy & Sean Doherty Helen R. Dohr & Roger W. Musgrove Cynthia & James Doil Bill & Jane Doub Shannon Dougherty & Glenda Harrison Tim & Tara Dougherty Bruce & Sarah Dovin George & Jackie Dowell Dale & Caroll Dressel Yvonne M. & Phillip F. Dressel Ginny Drewing Christopher & Barbra Drier Peter & Jennifer Driscoll Kristina J. Drozkowski Bill & DeAnn DuBord Nicole & Tom Duckworth Steve Dudas Sarah Duffy & Ed Smith Lynn & David Duncan Kelly & Casey Dunn Tom & Beth Durban Judith Durham Alison & Tom Durphy Drew & Madison Dusenberry Dennis D. Dvorachek Maggie Dwiggins & Jeff Roth Patrick & Julie Dwyer Sue & Sue Eager Jane & Bruce Earnhart Tim & Kimberley Eberlein
Martin & Elizabeth Eckelkamp Thomas & Gwen Eckelman Jordan Ecker & Brian Cape Kelly Eden Jean & Dave Edmonds Danielle Edwards Kathy Edwards Laura J. Edwards & Marie T. Banich Sharon & Dana Edwards Shannon & Matt Egger Amanda Ehll & Joseph Barzilai Sean Eickhoff & Michelle Emnett-Eickhoff Carla & David Eilering Tracy Elder Sean Ell Nathan & Ronnette Elliott Michael & Sandy Ellis Michelle Elrod Lucas & Melissa Emke Naomi Emrich & John Emrich Erika Enderling & Bryan Cernicek Sarah Endicott Kathryn & David Endorf Matt & Sarah Engelmeyer Engineered Lubricants Co. Eric & Teresa Entzeroth Catherine & Rocco Erker Elizabeth Erker Jack & Celeste Erker Phyllis A. Ernst Jonathan D. Ervin
Nicholas & Regina Eschbacher Jack & Dorothy Eschmann Daniel & Kristina Essington Jarrett Estes Matthew & Janis Eversgerd Mark & Sheryl Evertowski Laura Ewing Andrew & Lisa Fackler Beth Fagan Lauren & Joe Fahy Rebecca Fallon & Jeremy Shewmaker Andrew & Eric Fanz Katherine Farache Brad Farrington Theresa Farrow Susann Faulk David & Laura Fedder Keith & Jessie Fehl Brenda K. Fehr Anthony & Sierra Feicht Lori Feldmann Paul Fellin Angela & Brian Felton Erica Fennewald Geraldine A. Ferguson Jeff & Beth Feuring
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Shelbi & Scott Fields David & Jean Fink Shanna & John Finney Elisabeth Fischer & Larry Mennemeyer Jeanne Fischer & Michael Kafoury Virginia Fischer & Aimee Fischer Lorna Fisher Corey T. Fitzpatrick Colleen FitzsimmonsWiviott & Noah Wiviott Mitchell Flatt Deborah & Ken Flower Arthur D. Floyd & Carolyn Green Patrick & Kate Flynn Terry & Linda Flynn Stefanie & Justin Foeller David & Jeanne Fontana Karen Fontana Jack Foraker Robert Forstot & Tammy Martin Mr. & Mrs. William F. Forsyth Thomas & Daphne Fossell Morton & Sandra Fowler Teresa A. Fowler Jessica & Adam Francis
Wayne C. Francis Joseph & Genevieve Frank Scott & Joan Frank Sue & Mike Franzel Dr. & Mrs. Carl A. Freeman Sara & Matthew Freer Don French Rebecca & David Freund John & Marlene Fridley Bethany & Jeffrey Friedrich Judy & David Fritz Tim Froehlich & Sarah Plumb Sarah & Chris Fuchs Madonna Fugel Liz & Larry Fulford Keith & Helen Gabriel Gary Gaffner Regina E. Gahr John & Carol Galgani Robert & Leslie Galvin Mary Gamache Julie A. Gammon David R. Ganz Joel & Debra Garbow Araceli Garcia Maryann & Miguel Garcia Ellen & Ronald Gardiner Janet Garrison Marci & Sean Garrison Kathleen & Thomas Gatti Mark & Purnima Gebhardt Cheryl & Laurence Gelstein
Tyler Gerlach Mark & Susan Gerler Jeff & Prue Gershman Richard & Jane Gertken Ann & Randall Getz Sheral & Michael Giambalvo Nancy Giannasi & James Myers Jasper & Lynn Giardina Brooke & Justin Gibson William & Barbara Giese Patrick & Jodi Gifford Chris & Kate Gift Patricia & Charles Gilham Mr. & Mrs. Jasper Gillespie Pat & Linda Gilligan Lindsey Gilmore & Kurt Chestnas Megan & Brian Gilmore Richard Gimpelson & Jonathan Gimpelson Samantha Gipson Robert & Peggy Glaub Lisa R. Gleiforst & Karen Puff Diane & Randy Glen Nick & Sara Gliedt Richard Gliedt Arthur Goebel Will Goedde & Kayla Estes Dawn & Darrel Goeddel Karen G. Goessling
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Zoo Members (continued) Edward & Dorette Goldberg Kristin & Jim Goldkamp Dianne & Dan Gomez Sherry & Jack Goodner Tim & Katie Goss Karen & Robert Graebe Kenneth & Kathleen Graesser Don & Johline Graham Beth & Eric Graham Randall & Lauren Graham Ashley Granger Amanda & Andrew Grant Brian Grant Christine Gray Roger & Patricia Gray Terry Gray Callahan Green Mark & Patti Greenemay Richard & Dawn Greenwell Jennifer & Mike Greer Cariss Greife Gerald Greiman Madison Gremaud John & Kristin Grigsby David & Veronica Grimes Haleigh Grippi Theresa Grisham Mr. & Mrs. John E. Groneck, Jr. Gary & Christine Gross Katharine & Jason Groves Keith & Cindi Guller
Eliot & Alexandra Gusdorf Dennis & Stephanie Gvillo Brenda Haalboom Melissa & Sam Hackworth Cynthia Haegele Jeffrey & Kathie Haferkamp James & Marion Hagge Abby & Arthur Hailand Steffanie Hale Laura & Scott Haley Albert & Mary Hall Deja Hall Elaine & Jeremiah Halley Schuyler & Laura Halverson Allison & Taylor Hamilton Clare Hamilton Jacqueline Hampton Kristina & Nick Hampton Mark & Stephanie Hampton Douglas & Kristin Hancock Karl W. Hanke Diane Hankins & Ann Edwards Matthew & Melanie Hansen Deb S. Hanson Dana Hantack Will & Susan Harbaugh Renea & Brandt Harbert Kathleen K. Harlan Tedd & Joyce Harrell
Pamela & John Harris Kim Harrison Courtney Harriss Michael Hart & Gary Bollmann Greg & Joan Harvey Jennifer & Aloysius Hasenfratz Mary A. Haskin Deanna Hasler & Mary Voss Sam Hatfield & Neal Gant Mark & Suzanne Haubein Jill & David Hauck Jeff Hawkins Samantha Hawkins Vickie & Thomas Hawkins Carolyn & Sarah Hay Tracy Hayes & Jamie Stuart Austin Hays Loretta & Ronald Hays Mary Headen Maggie & Curtis Headrick Antje Heese-Peck & Scott Peck Tyler & Laura Heffington Gary Heifetz The Heil Family William & Marsha Heine Denise & Ryan Heinz Steve & Laura Heitz Judith & Cole Hellman Robert Hellmann Diane & Theodore Hellwig Kathryn Hellwig
Jamie Helmkamp & Daniel Scholz Judy Hemmen Kali & Drake Henderson Linda J. Henderson Amanda & Dean Hendy Becca Henke Linda & Eugene Henke Dale & Susan Henn William & Tina Henning Mark A. Henriksen Ted Herbers Diana Herman Gerald & Judith Herman Daniel & Kayla Hernden David & Debbie Herndon Brad & Phyllis Hershey Anthony & Jennifer Herzog Andrew & Renee Hesketh Julian Hess Jay & Sharon Hesse Thomas & Cheryl Heuer Christopher & Julie Hickey James Hickman Elizabeth & Aaron Hickox Jennifer S. Higginbotham Greg & Lisa High Trish Hill Roy & Allison Hinkamper Diane & Roy Hobbs Barbara Hoberock Matthew Hochwalt & Sarah Shollar James & Shannon Hodges Kathleen V. Hodges Kevin & Linda Hodnefield
Benjamin & Maureen Hoeft Norma Hoeft Virginia & Kit Hoeper Lauren & Zach Hoesly Gail A. Hoffman John & Mary Therese Hoffmann Jeffrey & Jane Hogg Tom & Beth Hohenstein Sarah & John Holahan Brett & Mark Holekamp Megan Holley Hilary & Nicolas Holmes Gloria & Benjamin Holt Tracy Holtzman Catherine Hooper Annette & William Hoppe Robert & Cynthia Hormell Jeffery & Jessica Horvath Bob & Pamela Horwitz Mr. & Mrs. E. Michael Houlihan Paul & Kathy Howard Kaitlin & Aaron Hrenak Jianhui Hu & Donald Grunz Charles Hubbard & Diane Stockwood Whitney & Tom Hubbell Philip & Angela Huddleston Jason & Kelly Hudson Mark & Linda Hudson Jack & Judy Huelsmann Christy & Dale Hughes Elizabeth Hughes
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Thanks to you... We were able to recover quicker in the aftermath of the May 16 tornado.
TREE BRANCHES WERE LITTERED OUTSIDE THE CHARLES H. HOESSLE H E R P E TA R I U M
It was a day that stunned us all. Like many devastating events throughout history, May 16, 2025, started like any other day and under bright blue skies.
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K E E P E R S PAC K B ROWS E ( L E A F Y TREE BRANCHES) FOR ANIMALS T O E AT A F T E R T H E T O R N A D O
That afternoon, the weather quickly turned, and our surroundings darkened. When the storm ended, people emerged and saw a drastically altered landscape: Trees violently snapped, and debris was strewn across campus. Stunned silence quickly turned into action, and you helped us get back on our feet. Your steadfast support provided the resources and resilience needed to restore critical operations and reopen the Zoo just days after needing to close. Thanks to you, the Zoo remained a place of comfort, connection and joy, even in the face of unexpected challenges.
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Ellen & Ronald Hulsey Lawrence & Joan Hummel Brigid & Brady Hunemuller Edward Hunn Derek & Dana Hunter Margie & James Hunter Barbara & Tom Husser Rachel Hutson Molly Hyde Beth & George Hylton Logan & Kasey Ice Meredith & Josh Imboden Allison & Briggy Imbriglia The Steven Imrie Family Amanda & Bart Inman Chelsea & Cody Isenmann Don & Annette Isselhard Cyeria J. Jackson Judith Jackson & Jimmy Maasen Branden & Natalie Jacob Stacy & Joshua Jacoby Andrea & Jonas Janek Jason Janisse Beth & Sam Jantz Heidi & Edward Jasper Amanda Jaworowski Douglas & Ellen Jeffery April & Jason Jensen Eric Jensen Nicole & Tom Jett Nick Johler Ashley & Bill Johnson
Betty Johnson Bradley & April Johnson Craig M. Johnson & Antoinette Corona Davione Johnson Gregory & Claire Johnson Jenny Johnson Joyce & Marc Johnson Mischa Johnson Peter & Hope Johnson Rae Johnson Rueben Johnson & Jessica Pittman Pamela Johnston & Thomas Daher Thomas & Anne Jolley Frank & Linda Jones Mckenzie Jones & John Goza Marilyn Jozwiak & Laurie Kutz Jennifer Judd Charlotte & Benjamin Jurczyk Donna & Thomas Kaatman Lisa & Robert Kaber Whitney Kaefring & Max Liu Claire & Doug Kalsbeek Mark & Jennifer Kamil Ann Kampeter Reena Karan Pam & Bill Karides Kailey Kas & Jackson Crowder Marlene G. Katz Steve & Julie Kauffmann Monica & Thomas Keeline
Rebecca Kellerman Jeffrey & Stacey Kelley Larry & Barbara Kelley Nina & Zach Kelly Chris & Jenn Kennett Kenneth Kerckhoff Christopher & Tina Kern Nicole & Alex Kersting Jon & Linda Kessler Stephen & Nancy Keyser Barbara & James Kick Stephen & Tracy Kiewiet Mr. & Mrs. James F. Kiley Charles & Abby Kim Daniel & Alexis Kim Anne & Jack King Darlene King & Robert Siebert Jenna & Chris King John & Katina Kirby Gary & Beverly Kirkman Haleigh Kirkman & Cody Mcclenahan Joyce & Mark Kirkman Genevieve Klapp Robert & Sandra Kleberger Michael & Christine Kleckner Lisa & William Klemm Donald & Glenda Klingsick Daniel & Stephanie Kloeckener Susan & Hans Knape Korey Knepper Janet Knese Kevin Knight
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Zoo Members (continued) Debra & Michael Knoble William & Leona Knopf Sherry & Joseph Knudson Frank & Marcy Koc Douglas W. Koch Laura A. Koch Michelle & Gary Kohler Garrett Kohn Barbara Kokotovich Maynard Kolbrener II Zack & Shannon Kolnsberg Brian Kornmann Anastasia Korshunova & Jose Hernandez Leann Korsmeyer Dr. James G. Kostelc Family Edward & Christine Kovach Prudence Kramer William & Jean Krampe Roger & Carol Krechel Adam Kreitman & Hayley Wurzel Bridget & Bill Krejci Annette Krekel Carol & Richard Krekeler Erin Krempges James & Betty Krieg Casey Krinski & Shane LaRue Kathryn & Jerry Krull William M. Krusling Walter Kucharski Bridget & Brad Kuehl Colleen & Steve Kuenzel
Paul & Mary Kulessa Michael Kunz & Martin Maillot Michael & Liz Kuster Kathleen Kutis The Rita LaBarge Family Deborah Labruyere Charles & Rachel Lachance Elodie & David Lackie Tracy & Joseph Laird Michael & Michelle Lamb Meghan Lambert Mitchell & Judith Lampe Naomi & Benjamin Lancaster Justin A. Landherr Robert Lane & Connie Sander Daniel & Chelsea Lang George & Kathleen Lange Gerre Langton & Laura Langton Steven & Vivian Lanter Paula & John Lapp Ronald & Janet Laquet Mathew & Linda Larigan Lee & Marilu Lasater Ashley Lascelles Bethany Laskowitz Kathy & Maggie Laskowitz Susan & Thomas Lauber Monica Lauer Mary Law McKenzie & Evan Lawler Darryl & Alex Lawrence
Ginny & Mark Lawson Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Lazaroff Stephanie Lecci & Brian Prange Lisa Lederer Gloria N. Leebolt Betsy Lehn Robert & Amanda Lehn Rob & Alyssa Lehr Liam M. Lemp Megan Lenahan & Chris Kraft John & Barbara Lenzini Patricia & Kent Leopold Brynna Lepique Brian & Tonya Leslie Ben & Dawn Lester Deborah & Lawrence Leto Michael & Jennifer Letz Lewis A. Levey J. David & Lucy Levy Brandon & Julie Lewis Scott & Leslie Lindauer Julie & Jeff Linihan Patrica & Mark Linneman Toni & David Linstedt David & Kim Liss Keith & Nancy Lissant Elsie Listrom & Dave Wood April Litfin Judith & Robert Little Michael & Leslie Litwack David & Mary Lodewyck Faith & Kent Logsdon
Emily Lohe Steve & Theresa & Steve Lohmann Ann Loiterstein Lance & Elizabeth Lombardo Dr. Grace M. Long Michael & Patricia Long Rebecca Long Robert & Rosalie Long Timothy & Janice Long Francisco & Mayne Lopez Lee & Marlene Lottes Diane & Myron Lowry Michael & Margaret Lowry Nancy & Chris Lozano Nancy & Daniel Lucas Adam & Steph Luebbering Erin & Benji Lugo Jeffry & Diane Lutz Catherine Lux Linda Luzecky William & Anna Maass Alex & Elaine MacDonald Katherine & Dominic Macika Shannon Madden Jill & Christopher Magruder Kirstin Mailman James & Gay Maloney Nick Manczuk Megan & Andrew Mandziara Melanie & Rick Manner John & Lillian Manning Virgil & Linda Mantle
Jennifer Mantler Leslie & Jerry Manula Charles & Joan Marentette Becky & Matthew Marron Lori Marron Nancy R. Marron Stephanie & Jordan Marsh Stephen & Sandra Marsh James & Jennifer Marshall Mary & Steve Martchink Keith & Beth Martin Laurel & Zack Martin Lynne & Jim Martin Joyzelle Martinez Susan Martino-Catt & Dale Catt Matthew & Kristen Masiel The Sara Massa Family Terry & Cheryl Matejka Todd & Anne Matheis James & Cheryl Mather Frank Matula & Leslie Conway Lynn Maupin & Dale Bilyeu Roy & Susan Maurer Robert & Leslie Maus Karen & Nick May Craig & Mary Mayer David & Diane Mayo Patricia McBride & Susan McBride Margaret McCall Alexis & Matthew McClimen
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Cathy McCredie & Gary Ault Jim & Mary McDevitt Thomas & Rachael McDonald Larry McDonnell, Jr. & Jeff Miner Patty Mcgibany Doug & Tamara McGregor Katharine McKearn & Kevin Moore Ian Mckee Lisa & Mike McKenna Douglas & Shirley McKinney Daniel & Mettisa McLeod Angie Mcmeen Beverly & Daniel Mcmullen Jo Ann McNaughton-Kade & Christopher Kade Jacklyn & George McNichols Hope & Charles McNitt Mary McPike Susan McQuiggan Lester & Brooksey Mead Sharon Meadows John & Roberta Meehan Maggie Meier Scott & Lesa Meierotto Matthew Melliere Chris & Melissa Melnick Michele Menendez Joshua & Shelby Mercer Brittany & Ryan Meredith
Brian & Gretchen Merriss Rosanne Mersinger Josie Metzler Leanne Metzler Michael Metzler Ashley Meyer Stephanie & Jeffrey Meyer Susan & Jamie Meyer Gregory & Annette Mezinis Aaron & Torie Micke Rachel & Clayton Middleton Kari & Mikayla Miklich Stefen & Kimberly Millan Chelsea & Joseph Miller Haley & Dan Miller James & Elaine Miller Leslie & Jim Miller Patricia Miller Sheila B. Miller Brian Mills Jessica Milner Joy & Randall Miltenberger Diana & Greg Mitulski Terry & Linda Moen Linda Jaworski-Moiles & Steve Moiles Amy Molitoris Donald & Laura Molner Jim Monsour Carla & Daniel Montanez Michelle & Mario Montero Jean S. Moog David & Kathleen Moore
H. Johnson Moore Hope Moore Jacqueline & Kelly Moore Melissa & Tina Moore Sheryl & Frank Moore Tamara & William Moorefield Elizabeth Moran & James McSpadden Patrick Moran & Andrea Tukin Patrick & Susan Moran Sharon Moran Ann Marie & Trevor Morden Mark & Lisa Moreland Lisa & Kevin Moresco Luke & Taryn Morgan Joseph & Charlotte Moro Allison & John Morris Arielle Morris & Jared Johnson Harvey & Darlene Morris Catherine Morrison & Thomas Ruziska Cheryl Morrow Mark & Wendi Moseley John & Amber Moss Steve & Julia Moss Lisa Motl Lisa & Walter Mottin Krista Moulder & Malcolm Tobias Mark Muehlbach Mr. & Mrs. Gene E. Mueller Jeffrey & Kristi Mueller
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Zoo Members (continued) Karen Mueller Maureen & Tom Mueller Rebecca Mueller Steven Mueth Pamela Mulhall & Lisa Bladdick Benjamin & Anna Mullins Anthony & Grace Munie Alice & Michael Murakami Shea & Jennifer Murdock Raymond & Alicia Murray Janice Myers Stacy Nagel Justin & Sarah Nahlik Mark Nappier & Lauren Westerfield Chris Narishkin Pamela & Daniel Narup Lory & Adam Naylor Mary Neal Sean & Kelly Neighbors Tory & Danielle Nessel Syndy A. Netemeyer Robert & Tara Neumayr Wesley & Linda Newgard Martin & Brenda Niedbalski Marcia & Duke Niedringhaus Gene & Kathleen Niehoff Kathryn Nixon Justin & Kathrine Noelle Maurice & Marie Noellsch Michael Nonet & Barbara Kunkel Robert & Susette North
Kit Norton & Jennifer Van Horn Norleen Nosri & Chris Sharp Karen & Patrick O’Brien William & Jackie O’Brien Jane & Michael O’Connell Deborah & Michael O’Connor Susan & John Oefelein Rachel & Todd OGrady Stephen & Heather Olson Courtney & Kevin O’Malley Brian & Jo O’Meara Robert & Katherine O’Neal Donna Orf Sharon & Joseph Orf Susan & Joseph Orr Emily & Daniel Orthwein Ashley Oster Don & Kay Ostrom Christine & Jamie O’Sullivan Albert Otto & Cheryl Lubinski Brian & Emilie Overberg Jean & Joe Padawan Matt & Julie Pagano James & Denise Pakala Georgia & Thomas Parkes Donna & John Parr Steven & Susan Parsons Cassie & Aaron Pashia Michelle Pashos Tim M. Patrick Charles & Kelly Pavlack
Charles & Patricia Pecher Courtney Peer Camille & Thom Pegg Ronald & Linda Pelley Timothy & Laura Pemberton Maury & Mari Pepper Alex Perry & Josh Cleveland Doris & Tim Perry Robert & Maureen Perry Geri Peters George & Barbara Peterson Kristen Peterson & Jared Mott Ruth Peterson Cindy Petzoldt & Rick Fiebig Marisol Pfaff Michael & Cay Pfeifer Joan Pfenenger Jerry & Claudia Pfitzinger John Phillips Gilbert Phon Andy & Sarah Pichler Larry & Josie Pickrell Kristin Pierce Michael & Linda Pierce Kelly Pike Nafziger & Matt Nafziger Kathryn Piper Thomas & Tammie Pisarkiewicz Tim & Jan Piskorski Joseph & Mary Pisoni Marcy & Dennis Pivin David & Kathleen Pohl
Kirk & Joann Pohl Mindee A. Polson Linda Ponsler Barbara Porter Leston Porter Lorraine & Poscover Anthony & Ruth Potthast Jordan Powell Tim & Nichole Powell Sean & Sarah Powers Thomas & Patricia Powers Marissa Pozzo Rita Pranger Tim & Cindy Pratt Kathy & Michael Preston Cheryl Pride & Justin Scherer Evelyn Priest Lori & James Probst Heather & Jonathan Propst Karen & Jackson Pugh Evelyn Puleo Aaron Pupa Tracy C. Pursifull Sarah & Douglas Putkowski James & Debby Puzniak Dr. Robert L. Quaas Mike & Carla Qualls Donna Rabbitt Donna A. Rabbitt John Radcliffe Michael Ragen Caroline & Tyler Ragsdale
Chelsea Raiche Nishant & Sara Raj Colleen Raley Blake Ramage Ashley Ramirez & Sergio Guzman Lioba R. Rao Lauren Rapp & Bo Thomas Carol & David Rauh Ryan & Sara Ray Amy Redmer & Eric Diluzio John Reece James & Linda Reed Matthew & Karen Reed David & Kathy Rehmer Ellen Reid & Babak Mortazavi Stephanie & Matt Reid Charles & Constance Reis Debra & Timothy Rekosh Nicholas R. Renz & Jennifer A. Horst Robert Reti Daniele Reuther Benjamin Rhew Shari & John Rhodes Anne Rhomberg Ann & William Rice Melissa & Dan Rich Charles & Dana Richards Erica Richards & Kevin Hiatt Allison Richardson Joseph & Kelly Richardson Diana Richey & Alexander Anderson
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Frederick Ricker & Priyanka Veerlapati Carol Ricketts Jordyn Riebling Melyssa & Jon Rimert Julie & Scott Rimkus Rodger & Paula Riney Mary Ann Ripper Elizabeth & Bryan Riske Bruce & Victoria Ritts Edward & Carol Roach Tyler Roberts Charles & Nancy Robertson Donald & Cathleen Robertson David & Mary Robinette Andrew Rocco & Kelli Kreher Janet & Lee Rodgers William M. Rodgers Teresa Rodriguez-Voelker & James Voelker Chris Rogers Gwen L. Rogers Sheila Rohan Charles & Karen Romani David & Kim Rosen Josh & Amanda Ross Ross & Michelle Rotherham Steven & Jeanne Rothermel Shari A. Rothwell
Melvin Rowe Barbara & Jen Rowlen Amit Roy & Laura Becker Russell & Gwen Roy Renee Ruark JoEllen Rubenstein & Amy Rubenstein Blair & Nicolas Rudert Theodore & Kathryn Rummel Alyssa & Brenton Ruopp Chance Ruppel & Lori Ashmore-Ruppel Greg & Jana Rush Rick & Sarah Ryan Thomas & Katherine Ryan Victoria J. Rybialek Thomas & Kim Rybolt Stephen & Stephanie Sams Paul & Sheigh Sander Nancy Sanders & Michael Dulle Jodi & Jason Sankovitch Kendra & Zayne Sanson Jerrica & Bryan Santel Leslie Sargent Konrad & Nancye Sauer Sharon & Terry Saville Steven & Laura Schaefer Ed & Kathy Schaeffer Cody & Lindsay Schafluetzel Jill & Craig Schantz Martha & Robert Scharff Susan J. Schau
Barbara & Donald Scheck Jane Scheele Lisa Scheer Alexandra & Nathan Scheiderer Karen Schenk Jennifer Schiber-Arciga Thomas & Ines Schindler Richard & Barbara Schlueter Susan Schlueter Tim Schmalz & Emily Anstoetter Jeffrey & April Schmelzel Jeffrey & Anne Schmidt Leslie & Richard Schmidt Roberta & William Schmidt Bradley Schneider & Elizabeth Quinn Mark & Susan Schneider William & Kathleen Schnyder Denise Schoeneweis & Kathleen Thomas David & Wilma Schopp Elaine & Eugene Schorb Keith & Kristen Schuenke Susie & Bob Schulte John H. Schulte III Michelle & Adam Schumer Robert & Lynda Schurwan Brian & Danielle Schwarze John Schwenck & Patti Moore Janet Sclaroff David & Laura Scobee Ann C. Scott
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Zoo Members (continued) Christine Scott Mary Sedlacek Matthew Seiber James & Phyllis Seidler Lindsay & Robert Selby Ruth Seldin & Suzy Seldin Emma & Colton Sellars Karen Selvy Martha Senior Jessica & Justin Sevier Shellie & Jon Shadduck Judith & Anthony Shaffar Silvia Shahanova Sharon Shahid Brandon Shamel Thomas & Ursula Shaner Katy Shannahan Patricia & Michael Sharp Festus & Mary Shaughnessy Dudley & Helen Shaw Elaine & John Shaw Jacob Shaw Joy & Tom Shearer Gary & Pamela Shell Megan & Gavin Shelton Kristina & John Sheppard Kevin Sherlock Sudie B. Shinkle Steven & Kim Shirar Karen & Barney Shockley Brian & Allie Short Shang & Krista Shumate Vince & Dana Siburt Virginia & Adam Siburt Gregorio & Kathleen Sicard
Todd & Hilary Siefert Mark & Lynette Sielfleisch Steven & Cynthia Sieloff Todd R. Sievert Thomas & Cynthia Siler Joe & Ashlyn Silhavy Eric & Amber Silver Kate Silver & Justin King Margaret Simon Nanne B. Simonds John C. Simpson Paul & Karen Sinak Deborah Sinclair & Brian Rogers Alan & Tisha Singer James & Janet Singer Stephen & Miriam Singer Susan Sirkis Dona Sitzes Amanda L. Skaggs Melinda Skaggs Keith & Karen Skidmore Mary Ann Skinner Sharon & James Skrivan Nancy & Todd Slater Barbara & Michael Smith Gregory & Barbara Smith Janet & Alan Smith Jason Smith & Jeffrey & Jeanette Smith Monica & Scott Smith Sandra Smith Stephen & Kathryn Snodgrass Catherine & Christopher Snyder
Jill & Peter Soderquist Paul & Bernie Sodko George & Wendy Solovic Karen A. Sondgeroth Laura & Mike Sophie Christopher & Allison Souza Laura & Jennifer SparksBoyce Thomas Speakman Maiya & Ryan Speicher Margaret Spidell Virginia & Billy Staggs Randy & Nancy Starling Timothy & Lesley Steele Craig & Lisa Steffens Toni Stegeman Bruce & Kathryn Steinke Henry & Susan Steinlage Andy & Melissa Stephens Erica Sterling & Dawnette Wisker Denyse R. Sternberg Cathy & Bill Stevison Keith & Dawn Steyer Patricia Sticken Virgil H. Stirnaman Jessica & Darren Stoffel Kelleen Stoltze Stephen & Vera Storrs Brit & Jo Ann Stoskopf Jim Stout Victoria Straatmann Justin Strate Mary & Adam Streeter
Dr. & Mrs. John J. Stretch Larry & Rebecca Strickland Paul & Linda Stuart Jessica Stumpf Jessie Suber Molly & Ben Sueoka Julianne & Robin Sullivan Thomas & Vickie Sullivan William & Sue Sullivan Josh & Jamie Summers Jesse & Stephanie Sutton Margarete & Greg Svolopoulos R. Dennis & Barbara Swanston Molly & Nicholas Sweeney Kyle & Elizabeth Sykes Aimara & Joseph Tabor Christopher & Katherine Tabor Elizabeth Tadrick Laneshia & Andrew Tague Jordan & Suzanne Taillon Robin & Doug Talbott Pat & Debbie Tallman George & Kimberly Tarlas Brittany & Adam Taussig Edward & Peggy Taylor Keith Taylor Ken & Amanda Taylor Mary Teal Lauren Terbrock & Alex Elmestad Sharon & Larry Terbrock Matt & Shawnette Thebeau
Clinton & Angela Thessen Jeff & Debra Thies Craig & Allison Thiessen Ellen F. Thoma Abigail Thomas Danielle Thomas Dawn & Rod Thomas Kristin E. Thomas Matt Thomas Donovan & Mandy Thompson Erik & Jennifer Thompson Michael F. Thompson Norman W. Thompson William & Glenda Thompson Todd & Carla Thrasher Tom Tierney Wilda & Kevin Tierney Sherry & Bill Tindall William & Sylvia Titchenal Emily & Eric Todd Richard Tooley Martha Torlina Lucas Tourdot Stacy & Cody Townsend Jeff L. Trapp Ben Traube & Joy Liss Catherine & William Trokey Carol & Francis Trotter Diana & John True Michael & Geraldine Turek Michael & Yumi Turmelle
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Janice Turnage Erin & Aidan Tyree Justina Tyson Janet & William Ulivi Terry & Robert Unnerstall Forrest & Karen Utsman Katie Vago & Ben Lavery Nick & Callie Vail Gary F. Vajda Charles & Nancy Van Dyke Susan Van Rees Renee & Gregory Van Stavern John & Preeti Vandover Roger & Peggy Vanloo Mary Jo & Michael Vanost Tyler & Bri Vargas Loren Velasco Nikki Venegoni Daniel Verbaro Carolyn & John Versical Theresa & Stephen Vierling Thomas & Janet Vogt Diane Vollmar Patricia A. Voss Lottie Wade Carol Waggle & Kylie Shafferkoetter April & Ed Wagner Gary & Cyndi Wahle Bryan & Lauren Wahle
Henry Walden & Nora Porter Brian & Elise Waldman Dana Walker & Cathy Hayes Elizabeth Walker Jane Walker Jamie Wallace Jamie Wallace Brian & Connie Walsh Lee & Matthew Walter Timothy & Chris Walters Glenn Walther & Ellen Whaley Oren & Donna Walton Stephanie & Mike Waluska Greg & Barb Warren Bonnie Washeck & Jamie HIll Traci Wasmuth Jeffrey & Denise Wayland Laura & Joel Waymack Donald Weaver Richard & Suzanne Weaver Denise & Kenneth Webb Eugenia G. Webdell Johannah & John Webster Stacey Wehe & Paul Jorjorian Laurie Wehrenberg Jennifer & Adam Wehrmeister Laura & Daniel Weiman Gary & Nanette Weintraub June & Steven Weiss
Marcia & Alan Weiss Paul & Janell Wellhausen Erin & William Wendling K. Wentzien Cynthia C. Werner Tracie & Matt Wertheimer Madison Wessel Lindsey Wheaton Linda & Gary Wheeler Nathan & Andrea White Damon & Nouelle Whitfield James Whitten Heather Whittington David Wiebke Ashley & Adam Wiedman Deborah Wiese Sophia & Kevin Wilbur Lauren Wilburn Joseph & Laureen Wilder Mark & Deborah Wilhelm Miriam Wilhelm & Eric Friedman Kathy & Daniel Wilke Paige & James Wilke Tara Wilkerson Vicki & Richard Will Julia M. Williams Mark Williams & Helen Houlle Mary Williams & Jeremy Arnold Margaret & Robert Williams Angela & Adam Wilsing Geoff & Roxanne Wilson
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Zoo Members (continued) Glen & Christine Wilson Jerry & Lea Caryl Wilson Michael & Louise Wilson Sarah Wilson & Lou Stemmler Stephanie Wilson Allison & Glenda Wiman Peter & Elizabeth Wimmer Dr. Warren J. Wimmer Charles & Lisa Windsor Selena Winkle Midge Winkler Erin & Mark Winschel Brian & Kathy Winscher Tammy & Keith Winters Clyde & Donna Wiseman Laura & Eric Witte Daniel R. & D. Lynn Witthaus Aimee Wittman & Scott Jarboe Mark & Connie Woemmel Tammy & Jim Wojciechowski Lindsey & Jake Wolf Eric & Melissa Wood Lisa & Gordon Wood Adrienne & Wyatt Woods Jennifer & Jason Woods Cynthia & Thomas Woolsey Linda S. Word Jason Wos & Daniel Williams Nichole & Gary Wren John & Claudia Wright Julie A. Wrigley
Robert & Jean Wunderlich Charles & Amanda Yahng The Yancey Family Lisa & Kevin Yanker Dr. Alexander H. Young Aryahna Young Kristy K. Young Alex & Jay Yousef Elaine & Danny Zarachoff Michael & Jill Zarinelli Karen & David Zeigler Susan & Lawrence Zeis Sherri Zellinger Paul & Jeane Zeman Frank & Susan Ziegler Kathleen & Joseph Ziha David & Christee Zimmermann Joseph & Karen Zimmermann Lynn M. Zond Hunter & Emma Zyriek-Rhodes
Carolyn Davis
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Henry & Sara Krull
Stephanie G. Anderson Beth & Michael Beasley Karen & Shawn Becker Mary & Brian Blanchard James R. Burmeister James O. Butler Melissa & Richard Catlett Albert & Sheila Cawns Joe W. Collman Sarah Dalton
Andrea Lujanovic Cain
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Charles & Frances Fanning Michael & Mary Fedak Ryan & Colleen Ganz Peter & Janet Gardiner Allan & Meredith Gardner Nancy & Mark Gerdes Sean & Melanie Gibbons Rachael Green-Smith Linda & David Hamill Donald Harper & Jeanne Lane Barry & Susan Hauf John & Eileen Hedrick Debra Hine Norman & Heather Hoback Kristin & Grant Hoekzema Mary & Anthony Hoffmann Martha Hogan David & Heather Jacus Michael & Gerlinde Koebel Tom & Eileen Krahman Jackie & Chris Kyro
Drew & Kimberle Martin Nolan & Sarah Matarazzi Patricia R. Mattingly Katherine McDonnell & Antonio Pipoli Richard N. McLaughlin Bryce & Andrea Meyer Kurt & Deborah Meyerpeter Julie Milke Jane & Gregory Moore James & Susan Morrell Nikki Murdick & Michael Reynierse The Murphy Family Christina Norris Tony & Mary Novelly Vickie O’Neil Bob & Robert Ortbals Rebecca Pace Perales Inc Joshua & Amber Peterson Michael & Savannah Powell James & Karen Propst Barbara L. Prosser & Philip Heagney
Gregory Przygoda Vanessa D. Pulliam Lisa Reed Boyd & Amy Rinderer Christine M. Rosteck Brian & Hollie Schlueter Peter & Patty Schreiner Richard & Renee Schuster Walter Sickels & Eleni Karagiannis Christine Slover Joseph Sonderman & Sarah Walsh Pam Spires & Jon Braam Anne Stroube Josh & Colleen Taylor John & Christine Thornburgh Tracy & Jeffrey Ulrich Corinne Vaughan Clare Wefelmeyer & Ken Niemeyer Yvette & Daniel Whitehead Greg & Becca Wilsey Bill Yoffie Lori D. Yount
Donna Maguire BAC T R I A N CA M E L S
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YO U R S U P P O RT M AT T E R S . You helped us do important research. The Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine team studied and published findings on the impact hot and cold temperatures have on urban wildlife in Forest Park.
Nancy Aaron Michael Abbene Trish Abbene Deb Abbott Michael Abbott Claire Ackley Laurie Ahrens Hassan Al Harash Ignacio Alarcon Aaron Alcock Kate Alexy Sherrie Algren Terry Allen Amy Altholz Christina Altholz Susan Altick Hadley Altvater Cole Alves Rob Amerson Sandra Amparan Charlotte Anania Donna Andell Jack Andre Mary Angert Shekinah Annin David Arbogast Javon Armstrong Kelly Arnold Jahnavi Arun Kevin Atkins Mary Ann Averbuch Cydney Babione Scott Baier
Madison Baker Sindhu Bala Janet Barrett Mimi Barrow Tresha Bartlett Mason Barto Alya Bayazit Jennifer Beard Matt Beard Robert Becherer Diane Beck Kelly Becker Colton Beishir Brian Belko Elizabeth Belko Ella Bender Jackson Bennett Nancy Benson Howard Berger Garrett Bergfeld Mary Bergjans Nicholas Berron Rick Berron Sue Berron Janet Berry Sophie Berte Andrew Besand Bill Besselman Debra Besselman Amrita Bhattacharyya Susan Bias Bob Bilzing
Kyra Bishop Susan Bitney Amanda Black Samantha Black Chad Bladow Heidi Bladow Hayden Blankenship Laura Blood Stuart Bogner Kenley Bohler Margaret Boland Cindy Bolch Paul Bollinger Alyssa Bommarito Brian Boone Wendy Borowsky Andrea Bortoli Micah Botts Stephen Bouse Sabrina Bowling Lauren Boyd Dara Bradley Kathie Brady Roger Brandt Sharon Brandt Mark Bray Marsha Bray Kay Breitbarth Sharon Bridell Sis Briley Cheryl Brinker Thomas Brinker
Maggie Brockmeyer Emma Brown Jordan Brown Marilyn Brown Prince Brown Savanna Brown Kelly Bruno Michael Bryant Rick Buchanan Joel Budnik Merrill Buettner Kevin Buie Chloe Burleigh Phoebe Calabrese Fred Calfior Courtney Callagy Jonathan Cameron Len Campanaro Marsy Canino Emma Carcamo Logan Carlton Abby Carns Kenneth Carp Michael Carroll Anita Carter Emily Carter Joel Carter Marissa Castelino Dhanesh Chakka Yu-Chun Eugene Chang Vaibhavi Chelluboyina
Victoria Childers Cynthia Christison Catherine Christopher Mark Christopher Dorene Cipriano George Clay Tracey Clobes Damon Coachman Caroline Cobaugh Erick Cobb Salise Cobb Stuart Cohen Barbara Cohn Barbara Cole Susan Colegrove Dorothy Collier Tammy Collins Sally Compere Lola Compton Kris Conant Barb Conboy Barb Cook Kaylinn Cook Joe Cooper Peg Cooper Pamela Coppay Michael Copple Melanie Couchman Bill Counts Bill Courtney Brian Courtney Laura Courtney
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Volunteers (continued) Ava Cox Jeffrey Crader Tom Cradock Betsy Crites Mike Crossno Ruben Cruchaga Kerianna Cruz Logan Mary Curcuru Dwight Curry Jake Curry Rebecca Czerniejewski Colin Dabbs Laurie Dahle Emily Dalton Karen Daniel Reggie Daniel Ron Daugherty Pam Dauphin Deanna Davis Debbie Davis Nolan Davis Joshua De Groot Pam Dearing Laynee Dechau Regina DeLuca-Imral Alexa Deptula Ace Derdeyn
Jenn Dettenmeier
Isis Durkin
Carol Devanny
Susan Durnford
JoAnn DeVere
Makayla Edwards
Carol Dexter
Grace Egart
Jerry Di Marcellis
Amanda Ehll
Pamela Diaz
Kaila Elfrink
Elliott Dick
Susan Elliot
Tracy Dickey
Connor Elliott
Frank DiLorenzo
Pam Elliott
Jack DiPersio
Karen Ellis
Ellen Disseler
Nicholas Eloja
Mary Kay Doak
Cameron Elvenholl
Danelle Dobbins
Susie Engle
Katherine Dockery
Lucy Erdman
Katie Doherty
Arlene Ernst
Carolyn Dolan
Hugo Ernst
Patrick Dorsey
Lisa Etzwiler
Payton Douglas
Espoire Fadhiri
Hannah Dove
Karen Fairbank
Brian Dowe
Yuanwei Fan
Cathy Doyen
Serena Fankhauser
Joe Doyen
Yanli Feng
Melissa Drainer
Michael Ferguson
Addie Draper
Tara Ferguson
Harrison Dreher
Hallee Fields
Tabitha Dreher
Christine Figge
Ed Drury
Gail Figueroa
Luci Drury
David Fink
Michael Drury
Jean Fink
Tegan Dry
Al Finkelstein
Diane DuBois
Maureen Finnan
Susan Duke
Anita Fischer
Emily Dulaney
Keith Fischer
Claire Duncan
Ashton Fisher
Gabriel Dupio
Sarah Fitzgerald
Calvin Fitzpatrick John Flotken Linda Flynn Terry Flynn Penny Foley Sarah Foley Alysha Ford Monanique Ford Gail Foster Maybell Fountain Percy Fountain Robert Fowler Derek Fox Erin Fox Michael Fox Anne Frankenberger Alma Froeschner Kathy Fujimoto Kevin Fujimoto Tangilar Fuller Faye Fullerton Myndi Funes Malaya Funk Margie Furlow Doug Gaehle Katherine Gaitan Carol Gallen Rachel Galluzzo Maya Gann-Bociek Selvin Garcia Gonzalez Carol Gardner Tim Garnett Janet Garrison Cheryl Gelstein Annette Gerwitz
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Volunteers (continued) Kenneth Gibson Robert Gibson Eric Gienke Cheryl Gilchrist Terry Gilchrist Judy Glazer Bruce Glazier Mary Glover Trish Goldberg Lauren Goldinger Christen Goltermann Aadarsha Gopala Reddy Chris Gorman Jim Gorman Mackenzie Gottlob Varun Gowda Taylor Grabner Sharon Graham Dean Graves Ella Graviss Suellen Greco Taylor Griffith Juliette Grill Penelope Grise Ava Groaning Verena Groh Jill Gross Anne Grothe Renata Grove Tyler Groves Gayle Guldalian Margaret Gunn Natalie Gunther Jane Habbegger
Donald Hageman Hannah Hahm Theresa Haider Meghan Haines Rebecca Haley Carrie Halker Carol Hall JoAnn Hankemeyer Jaylen Hankins Tim Hannibal Catherine Hardebeck Nick Hardy Greyson HarlinSailors Donald Harper Addy Harrison Nancy Hartmann Adrienne Hasenmueller Peter Hasenmueller Mandy Hatman Kanyae Hatton March Haugsness Maddy Havlik Tyler Hawthorne Eleanor Hecht Pat Heidenry Allison Heininger Heather Heitman Janalee Held Jannette Helfrich Emma Hendrickson Brad Henke Clara Henry Matthew Hensley
Linda Herbst Richard Herbst Zach Hesker Mary Heumann Michael Hickey Sue Hilbert Carl Hill Marie Hixson Mary Ann Hof Pat Hofmeister Jack Holcomb Cara Holdener Tony Holdener Linda Hollenbeck Donna Holmes Jana Holstein Sherri Holtgrieve Maureen Hoock Courtney Hopkins Senna Horak Jason Horn Alyson Horn Childers Cathy Horneyer Patricia Howard Rose Ann Howard Dominic Huber Mary Lou Hudson Terry Hudson Robert Huekler Gerry Hufker Atticus Hultz Olivia Hummel Jenna Hunter Austin Huntsman Susan Hursey
Bob Hurst Pamela Hutchins Gabriella Imbula Emir Isiklar Shannon Ivins Felicity Jackson Janet Jackson Sherry Jackson Tom Jackson David Jacoby Martin Jaffe Allison Jansen Rita Jaramillo Stephen Jarnagin Brady Jenkins Hope Jett Kapaleeswar Jeyakumar Sue Jochens Charla Johannes Dan Johannes Enoch Johnson Kenneth Johnson Grace Johnston Ken Judd Delaney Jurgensmeyer Kelly Kandler Rei Kato Marlene Katz Philip Kauffman Catie Kaylor Erin Keenoy Annette Kelly Brian Kelly Karen Kelly
Patrick Kelly Lisa Kemp Kyle Kendall Beverly Kenney Deborah Kettler Peggy Key Ali Khumaini Mary Kilcullen Kelly Alexandra King Lauren King Debbie Kinsella Mary Koch Kathy Kohlbry Nikki Kontras Hannah Kornblum Ann Korte Loren Kovis Joanne Kreitler Charlene Kretchman Jay Kridel Carey Krieger Maggie Krpan Gracie Kruep Isabella Kruse Jessica Kuca Bruce Kurka Christine Kurka Shahla Kuypers Chance Lacey Sue Lachmann Archie Ladage Gracie Laird Dory Lamont Sue Lancaster Susan Landis
Jeanne Lane Savannah Lane Karen LaRosa Bonnie Laskowski Tracy Lauer Cale Laughlin Steven Lauter Susan LeClaire Charlie LeCrone Isabel Lee Meena Lee Monica Lee Jim Leonard Nicole Li Daniel Liang Kimberly Lignoul Blake Lilge Evangeline Lilly William Lin Sophia Lind Barbara Lindecke Lisa Lindner Bobbi Linkogel George Linne Rhonda Linne Jackie Lipsitz Amir Little Katherine Ljungqvist Zoe Lobato Alan Lobel Marsha Lobel Jina Loduca Matthew Loduca Judi Lohaus Maggie Lohmeyer
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Volunteers (continued) Kevin Long Lisa Long Henry Longmeyer Mark Lopez Fernanda Lopez Vergara Carol LoPiccolo Kate Lovelady Lou Lovera Andrew Lowenthal Mark Lowery Maryann Lucas Ralf Lucas Mary Luebke Karen Luning Nolan Ma Davion Madison Mark Mager Greg Malick John Mallon Eva Malone Gayle Malone Sherry Mancewicz Michael Mangano Margaret Mangelsdorf Michael Mann Shawn Mann Elyse Manterfield Terry Markway Brandi Marshall Ayla Martin Bailey Martin Barbara Martin John Martin Megan Martin
Mike Marusic Isabella Mashburn Nickolas Massaro Penny Masur William Matthews Kamechia May Brittany Mayfield Herb McCartney Rachel McClanahanCronister Shanna McClarney Bill McFarland Amelia McGuire Mary Beth McHugh Cindy Mckee Richard McKeever Kailani McLain Isaiah McLean Isaiah McMullen Stephanie McNab Auden Mead Juanita Medina Scott Meierotto Cathy Meisner Kim Mennemeier Maddie Mense Rhonda Mense Geoffrey Mergel Josie Merriman David Meyer Katie Meyer Theodore Meyer Roman Miceli Jim Michel John Middleton
Bonnie Miget Sydney Mihal Ann Mihanovich Ellen Miller Kristen Miller Donna Mills Randy Mitchell Summer Mitchell Kari Moellenhoff Megan Moffatt Jennifer Moffett Carolyn Moll Orlando Mondaine Brayden Moon Alyssa Mooney Megan Moore Ron Moore David Morgan Savanna Morgan Gary Morris Nicholas Moseler Nick Moseler Jake Moss Teresa Moss Jessie Muckensturm Annie Muehlfarth Michelle Mui Shelley Mullins Jason Murray Susan Naert Murali Nallapareddy Bert Neubauer Angelina Newbold Karen Newcomb Hoanh Nguyen
Emma Nichols Emma Nickolotsky Nancy Nickolotsky Terry Nickolotsky Anna Nickrent Chandler Niedbalski Holly Nielsen Lexi Noel Linda Noland Ronald Noltemeyer Isimina Norton Ralph Nothdurft Audrey Oberkrom Sharon O’DayGriese Natalie ODell Chad Odom Katie Odom Mary ODonnell Dan O’Donnell Ben Oelzen Ava Oliva Stephanie Oliver Dori Olmos Corrie Opolka McKenna Orf Sarah Osby Megan Ott Logan Otter RIver Padilla Joe Palumbo Sophie Pan Evan Parker Madden Parker Alexander Parkos Valery Parkos
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Volunteers (continued) Jordan Peak
Tori Pruitt
Jacob Pearson
Joel Pugh
Nancy Penrod
Jean Puricelli
Chandler Pentecost
Rosemarie Pursel
Aidan Percer
Madelyn Pyrtle
Isabelle Perjak
Ledjan Qato
Elizabeth Perkins
Xiaoying Qian
Jim Perkins
Jennifer Queen
Sandy Perkins
Beth Radtke
Sydney Perkins
Hannah Randolph
Susan Perrin
Paul Rapisardo
Pamela Peters
Mavis Rauls
Nancy Peterson
Kimberly Rayford
Ruth Peterson
Janice Rea
Lucy Pham
Barb Rebstock
Keirren Phillips
Danny Recklein
Jenny Piccirilli
Linda Reifschneider
Sarah Pieper
Ellen Reilly
Katelyn Pignataro
Ludivine Renaud
Jonathan Pipes
Olivia Resa
Dulcie Pittillo
Jessie Resimius
Barbara Poelker
Amber Restivo
William Pohl
Brady Reynolds
Arlene Polar
Shannon Richard
Mike Poletti
Judy Richardson
Sharon Poole
Diana Richey
Bobbie Poor
Dennis Richmond
Karen Postol
Richard Riehemann
Paul Presson
Al Rigby
Edward Pridmore
Paula Rinne
Teresa Pridmore
Scott Rinne
Zion Prince
Alice Ripley
Shelby Procko
Mike Roberts
Brooke Proffitt
Nicholas Roberts
Sybil Prost
Claire Robeson
Anya Robey Rich Robinson Donna Rodden Jasmin Rodriguez Bailee Rogers Jackson Roloff Carlos Rosado Julie Rosenfeld Steven Rosenthal Sharon Rothmel Steve Rothmel Shari Rothwell Louise Rovak Rick Rovak Kathy Roznos Polly Ruf Kate Ruzicka John Salarano Michael Samis Katie Sandcork Janet Sansone Abbey Santos Gabriela Scalpone Molly Scanlan Marysue Schaffer Jacob Schierberl Chiara Schilten Morgan Schindler Steve Schneebeli Connie Schneider Jackson Schneider
Jacob Schneider Karen Schneider Riley Schoene Jill Schoenwandt Denise Schrantz Chris Schraw Karen Schriefer Matthew Schroeder Daryl Schubert Debbie Schuerman Diana Schumacher Barbara Schwartz Joel Schwartz Kate Schwarze Jerry Schweiger Sheri Schweizer Amber Seaberg Jessica Sebben Kellie Seeger Blair Sehy Robert Semon Greg Sertl Kaitlyn Sewell Cynthia Shafer Jim Shafer Mary Shapiro Patricia Sharp Lynda Sharpe Kevin Sheehan Donna Shelmire Deb Shores
Tekeila Shouse Keeghan Siems Dawn Sieve Ida Sigler Mike Sigler Brent Simmonds Bishop Simmons McKayla Simmons Skyler Simon Nancy Sinclair Susan Sinclair Tyrese Singleton Abigail Sirevaag Jim Skosky Cassie Smith Connie Smith Dylan Smith Emily Smith Glenn Smith Joann Smith Mary Smith Nona Smith Shirley Smith Stephen Smith Lilly Socha Lashae Sofer Jenna Song Hailey Spencer Edward Spielberg Kathy Spirk Caryn St. Clair
Michael St. Clair Christina Stahlschmidt Sydney Stahlschmidt Pat Statland Tari Steele Alex Stepanek Alicia Stevens Barry Stevens Lonnie Stewart Claire Stonner Kristin Storer Abigail Storjohann Jordan Straeb Lauren Straeb Donna Strain Mindy Strauss Mike Stroder Jim Stroeher Cele Struckhoff Chas Summers Beverly Swain Rachel Swiston Stacey Switzer Kelly Sylvester Paul Szewczyk Gaby Szteinberg Janette Taaffe Steve Taaffe Jessica Taylor Linda Taylor
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Volunteers (continued)
M A N AG E R O F P I N N I P E D S , EXAMINES A HARBOR SEAL
Richard Taylor Sierra Taylor Dixie Tenny Jalen Thacker Mary Thacker Emily Thompson Michael Thompson Mike Thompson Alyssa Thornton Kay Thurman Todd Tiefenauer Mason Tiffany Estella Tochtrop JoEllen Toler Michelle Torok Maria Torres Rebecca Trapp Mark Trembley Justin Tubb Sheryl Uerling Tom Valvo Taylor VanDeVoorde
Sylvia VanLopik Jonathan Vargas David Varner Joanne Vogelpohl Nancy Wagoner Madonna Walker Sharon Wall Kevin Wallace Ella Walsh Kathleen Walsh Pamela Walsh Dani Walters Christian Wargo Sally Watkins Karen Watson Jack Webb Tracey Webb Adam Weber Kathleen Weber James Wehmeier Karla Weidner Lisa Weingarth
Barbara Weinhardt Gloria Weinreb Charlie Weir Mary Weishaar Phil Weishaar Cynthia Welch Jason Welcher Leah Welker Jolie Wells Kristie Wells Lucia Welsch Susan Wendler Debbie Werner Stormy White Dee Wiecher Andrew Wiegert Kate Wilkins Faith Williams Judy Williams Mark Williams Sylnice Williams Vanessa Williams
Alyvia Wilson George Wilson Linda Wilson Robin Winkelman Linda Winker Paul Wirth Shannon Wirth Elliot Witte Teagyn Witten Alyssa Wittig Melissa Witt-Smith Benjamin Wolf Emmy Woodard Mia Woods David Woodsmall Penney Wool Gina Wright Lauren Wuebbels Mark Wunsch Maggie Wyckoff Ethan Wylie Cindy Yamnitz
Luke Yamnitz Anthony Yan Devyn Yates Doris Yohe Armani Young Cate Young Jennifer Young Michael Young Chris Yount Libby Yunger Aidan Zaza Courtney Zenk Ryan Zerwig Kristine Zes Joseph Zheng Debby Ziegenbein Heather Ziegenbein Olivia Ziegenbein Jacob Zimanek Cathy Zimmerman Mike Zimmerman
CHINESE GORAL
YO U R S U P P O RT M AT T E R S . You helped us deliver excellent care for 12,602 animals at the Saint Louis Zoo and 103 animals at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park.
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The Saint Louis Zoo has always been a prudent steward of its resources. Its audited financial statements are available to any interested parties through the Office of the Dana Brown President & CEO and online at stlzoo.org. In 2025, the Zoo’s net position grew by $51.1 million to a total of $512.8 million, an increase of 11%. This increase is primarily due to tax revenues, investment income and Better Wild, Better World campaign contributions, as outlined below.
Revenues Tax support was higher in 2025 (compared to 2024) because of increases in both property tax and sales tax revenue. Tax revenue contributed over $54 million, representing close to 34% of the Zoo’s total revenue. While 97% of guests rated their experience as “excellent” or “very good” in 2025, and per capita spend increased 5.5% over 2024, total revenue declined approximately $5 million from 2024. One contributing factor was a higher-than-average number of large endowment gifts made in 2024, which created decreased year-over-year when comparing to 2025. In addition, on-grounds earned income declined primarily due to decreased attendance. 2025 attendance totaled 2.6 million, which was 5.5% under 2024. This was likely due to unfavorable weather days. In addition, an EF-3 tornado struck the St. Louis region on May 16, 2025; wind gusts caused unprecedented damage and forced the Zoo to close for three days during a prime weekend in May.
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Revenue 2025 TOTAL REVENUE in thousands
$161,163
N I C O BA R
Saint Louis Zoo Association Endowment Value 2005 – 2025
PIGEON
$60,000 $50,000
Investment Earnings, Endowment Portfolio and Campaign Support
$40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0
Tax Revenue
$54,433
Investment Earnings
$29,589
Conservation, Research, and Education
$1,268
Business Operations
$33,767
Membership and Philanthropy
$39,226
2024 TOTAL REVENUE in thousands
General and Administrative
$2,880
CORPUS
APPRECIATION
in millions
$160.0
$60,000
$140.0
$50,000
$120.0
$40,000
$100.0
$30,000
$80.0
$20,000
$60.0
$10,000 $0
As of Dec. 31, 2025, the Saint Louis Zoo Association’s endowment portfolio reached $133 million. This was thanks to a combination of investment earnings and new gifts received as part of the Better Wild, Better World campaign, which was still in its “quiet phase” in 2025 (it launched publicly in 2026). The Zoo Endowment serves as a permanent investment in the Zoo’s mission, creating a dependable source of funding that helps advance the mission today while ensuring resources are available for tomorrow. The asset allocation target of the endowment portfolio is 70% capital appreciation and 30% capital preservation, utilizing a diversified mix of assets.
$166,263
$40.0 Tax Revenue
$53,976
Investment Earnings
$23,302
Conservation, Research, and Education
$1,383
Business Operations
$36,081
Membership and Philanthropy
$50,109
General and Administrative
$1,412
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Expenses
2025 Expenses
2025 TOTAL EXPENSES in thousands
$110,064
$60,000 $50,000 $40,000
2025 expenses of $110 million increased approximately $1 million from 2024. Salaries and benefits totaled $57 million, just over half of the total expenses. Salaries increased $3 million in 2025 due to merit increases and new staffing required for Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery (scheduled to open in 2026) and Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park (scheduled to open in 2027). This increase was partially offset by savings in other expense categories that resulted from strategic spending decisions and financial discipline.
Developments
$30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0
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Investments and Bonds
$7,565
Animal Care
$20,269
Conservation, Research, and Education
$7,332
Business Operations
$22,444
Membership and Philanthropy
$5,969
2024 TOTAL EXPENSES in thousands
General and Administrative
(including Depreciation)
$46,485
$109,206
$60,000
The Zoo continues to invest the proceeds of the Series 2022 taxexempt revenue bonds on the construction of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park, a world-class safari park and conservation center under development in north St. Louis County. As of Dec. 31, 2025, approximately $23.5 million remained in the $120 million project fund, and the $21 million debt service fund was spent in full to fund the first three years of interest payments (2023 through 2025). WildCare Park completed construction of animal barns, safari pastures, support buildings, utility infrastructure and major landscaping. $22 million was spent on the design and construction of Destination Discovery, an exciting new experience for children and families that includes close-up encounters with animals, hands-on learning and interactive exhibits.
$50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000
Thank you
$10,000 $0
Investments and Bonds
$7,471
Animal Care
$18,305
Conservation, Research, and Education
$7,465
Business Operations
$21,620
Membership and Philanthropy
$5,770
General and Administrative
(including Depreciation)
$48,575
Support from donors, partners, taxpayers, volunteers and staff help make the Saint Louis Zoo the best resource, destination and conservation organization possible. Thank you for investing time and treasure into your Zoo. R E D K A N G A RO O
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OUR MISSION
To conserve animals and their habitats through animal management, research, recreation, and educational programs that encourage the support and enrich the experience of the public.
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