Trunkline Magazine (Louisville Zoo) Trunkline Magazine: December 2017 | Page 11

Small Patrons with Big Hearts A couple of our smallest Zoo supporters made a BIG difference this fall by taking action to help the Zoo and wildlife! Frazier Watt, age 5, said he wants to grow up to be an animal expert. His favorite thing about the Zoo is the HerpAquarium, especially the rare white alligator. Frazier loves the Zoo so much he wanted to raise money “to help the animals and provide them food.” So, he had his birthday at our Papa John’s Splash Park and asked all his friends to bring donations for the Zoo instead of presents. What a wonderful way to celebrate and help our animal friends! Jack Mcintyre, age 11, wants to be a conservationist when he grows up. He loves elephants and his favorite thing about the Zoo is learning about animals that need help. He attended Zoo camp and was so moved by what he learned about elephants, that he decided to take a pledge and stand with 96Elephants — one of the Louisville Zoo’s wildlife conservation partners. Jack set up a collection box, asking his class, friends and family for help. He donated a year’s worth of collections to the Zoo: half to support Zoo elephants Mikki and Punch and the other half to support 96Elephants. Top: Frazier Watt Left: Jack McIntyre Do you know someone who would like to become a young philanthropist for their Zoo? Contact the development office at (502) 238-5615 Save time. Every time. Use Online Check-in. A Puma Pal This fall, our puma Becca received a cool new climbing structure thanks to our Associate Veterinarian Dr. Julie Ter Beest’s father, Jim Ter Beest (pictured above), who donated his time and services to build the structure made of eucalyptus and ceder. The design concept, with multiple platforms for the cat's enrichment, was a vision of Zoo keeper Sam Clites. The structure took almost 40 hours to build and another 25 hours to install. The installation was facilitated by Zoo staff who dug holes, secured the posts in concrete and assembled the decks. Becca is already enjoying her new gift. Thanks Jim! 41 Great Louisville area locations. Any Haircut 7 $ 99 greatclips.com | greatclipscareers.com | greatclipsfranchise.com Not valid with any other offers. Limit one coupon per customer. Valid at all Louisville area salons. Offer Expires: 1/12/18 Find us at Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Winter 2017 • 11 PG_3.375x4.875_Louisville_110469.indd 1 10/10/17 3:49 PM