FOTZ RATE INCREASE
The Friends of the Topeka Zoo Board of Directors has approved increasing the membership rates effective January 1, 2008.
Family $50.00
Family with sitter $65.00
Single Parent $45.00
Single Parent with sitter $60.00
Individual $35.00
Senior Citizen $25.00
Special Friends $70.00
Special Friends with sitter $85.00
Zoo Buff $95.00
Zoo Buff with sitter $110.00
Super Zoo Buff $145
Super Zoo Buff with sitter $160.00
AMENDMENT
Pursuant to Section 4.01 of
the by-laws, the Board of Directors has approved
an amendment to allow the Treasurer to serve an
additional term to complete financial oversight of
the Capital Campaign. By doing so the Board has
also extended the Treasurer’s term on the Board of
Directors.
ANIMAL WISH LIST
Gift cards to Wal-mart, Home
Depot, Dr. Foster and Smith, Lowe’s, Orschelan’s,
Tractor Supply Company (TSC) or Visa gift cards
Ensure
Cereals - puffed wheat or rice,
cheerios and rice krispies
Raisins
Baby food (meat based, veggies
and fruits)
Peppermint candies and
peppermint flavored horse treats and extracts for
Asian elephant Sunda
Kids bath fun foam for ape
enrichment
fruit punch flavored Gatorade
powder canned pumpkinl ketchup, mustard, relish
and picklesl plain oats and brown rice
AZA GRANTS ACCREDITATION TO THE TOPEKA ZOO
Topeka Zoological Park received a renewal of its AZA accreditation at the national conference of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Philadelphia on September 17th. Topeka Zoo underwent a thorough investigation to insure it has and will continue to meet ever-rising standards, which include animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education and safety. AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous accreditation process in order to be members of the association, and are required to resubmit to this process every five years. “Only the very best zoos and aquariums can meet tough Association of Zoos and Aquariums accreditation standards,” said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. “The leadership and staff of the Topeka Zoo are to be congratulated for the hard work and commitment that they put into the accreditation process.”
Only 216 institutions
carry the distinction of being AZA accredited. The
symbol is your assurance that a facility upholds
or exceeds the highest of standards in the
industry.
SAVE A TREE
In an attempt to
cut down on paper consumption and lower our ever
increasing postage costs, FOTZ is collecting
e-mail addresses from FOTZ members. We will send
renewals, zoo updates and Zooreka newsletters via
e-mail as an alternative to receiving them in the
mail. FOTZ does not distribute its membership list
to anyone and will not distribute e-mail
addresses. If you’re interested in helping out,
e-mail your e-mail address as well as your name
and mailing address to fotz@fotz.org and put “Save
a Tree” in the subject line. JUST REMEMBER - Every
dollar saved will go to support the zoo!