February 3, 2024 Issue, Page 9 of 10

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February 3, 2024 The Elk City News -9 Boots & Bling OKC Zoo Announces Birth Of Fundraising Event Endangered Asian Monkey Endangered Francois langur birth is the Scheduled first langur born at the OKC Zoo ‘The Oklahoma City Zoo and “Caretakers need to cut ern China, who observed Botanical Garden is pleased to a lot of browse and provide groups of the animals living on announce the first birth of an leaves year-round for the ma- rocky shores between Nanning endangered Francois langur at jority of their diet,” Frank and Kuohua, China. the Zoo. Born to mother Pam said. “The Zoo's partnership The Oklahoma City Zoo and father Ripley on Sunday, with OG&E has helped supply is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 28 at the langur habi- leaves for the langurs through- daily with the last entry no tat in Sanctuary Asia, the in- out the spring and summer. later than 4 p.m. Purchase ad- fant langur is welcome news Primate caretakers even trim vance Zoo admission tickets at for conservationists. The sex of and freeze leaves so the lan- okczoo.org/tickets and avoid the infant langur has not been gurs have them throughout the the entry lines. Located at the determined, therefore it has winter.” crossroads of I-44 and I-35, the not yet been named. Francois langurs weigh OKC Zoo is a proud member ‘The species is listed as en- around 13 pounds and are of the Association of Zoos and dangered by the International found in Southeast Asia, pri- Aquariums, the American Alli- marily in the forests of China Union for Conservation of Na- ance of Museums, and Oklaho- ture and Natural Resources, and Vietnam. They are also ma City’s Adventure District. which notes the mature Fran- known as Francois leaf mon- Planning the CASA “Boots & Bling” Fundraising Event Saturday, Feb. 10, are front row langurs’ wild population keys because their diet primar- Zoo admission is $16 for adults from left, Board Members Dr. Treva Graham, Terry Magill and Chair Julie Strong. Back row cois is between 2,000 and 2,100, ily consists of leaves with a mix and $13 for children ages 3-11 from left are Staff Member Kassie Miller, Board Members Chad Roper, and Jake Mills, CASA and seniors ages 65 and over. Director Jackie Aaron, and Volunteer Jayden Langley. Board members not pictured are Li down nearly 50 percent over of fruits, seeds, and roots. Children two and under are lie Bell and Terri Lockhart. the last 36 years. Francois langurs have fine “Pam and Ripley came to black fur with a white band admitted free. Membership has its perks! As a ZOOfriends CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of (currently about 63% of children in custody). OKC in 2021 with a breeding stretching from the mouth member of the Oklahoma City recommendation from the As- over the cheeks to the ears. Western Oklahoma will have their first annual Funds are not awarded from state, only from sociation of Zoos and Aquari- ‘Their prominent brow ridge Zoo, enjoy free admission all winter event “Boots & Bling Gala” on Saturday, grants and community contributions. year-long, plus many addi- Feb. 10, at 6:30 pm. at the Redlands Event Cen- Jackie Aaron, Executive Direction said, “Reach- ums’ Species Survival Plan®. resembles raised eyebrows, ter, 608 Frisco in Clinton. ing our fund-raising goal will allow us to expand We have been working on ma- which makes them look per- tional benefits and discounts. Seating is limited but there are tickets still avail- our services to increase the number of children ternal training with Pam since petually surprised. You will also be supporting the able for the fund-raising event which will in- we will be able to serve the coming year. We we knew she was a first-time By contrast, newborns have Zoo's animal family, education clude a catered dinner, entertainment, dancing, hope to recruit and train enough volunteers mom,” said OKC Zoo's Assis- bright reddish-orange fur, but programming and conserva- and silent and live auctions. Some auction items for every child in DHS custody. Every child de- tant Curator of Primates, Pace it quickly changes to black by tion initiatives both locally and include bird hunts, deer hunts, and mountain serves a voice in court, so that our county judg- globally. Join or renew today at Frank. “Our team came in Sun- the end of their first year. cabins and Roatan vacation home, as well as si- es do not have to choose which child receives a www.okczoo.org/membership. lent auction gifts from many local sponsors. CASA volunteer and which do not, due to the day morning to find Pam hold- “The color is to help the CASA is striving to reach its goal of serving limited number of volunteers.” ing the baby and being very at- baby stick out and be easily Stay connected with the more than 220 children across communities ‘Those who wish to support this event, by buying tentive.” seen by the adults,” Frank said. Zoo on Facebook, X, Insta- in Beckham, Roger Mills, Custer, Washita, and tickets or with other gifts, should contact the Hunting and habitat de- “Our baby has a bright orange gram, Threads, Linktree and Dewey counties. Every dollar raised will help CASA office, 580-774-9017 or 580-774-7257, struction are the major threatshead and its body is covered in TikTok, and by visiting our volunteers advocate for abused and neglected or email [email protected]. CASA of Western to Francois langurs, she said. black fur.” blog stories. To learn more children. Oklahoma, Inc. is a charitable organization and ‘The small monkeys are mostly ‘The langurs are named for about Zoo happenings, call During the past year, 72 CASA trained volun- donation receipts are available upon request. folivorous, meaning their diet Auguste Francois, the French (405) 424-3344 or visit oke- teers have provided a voice in court for over 200 Individual tickets are available as well as table is made up of mostly leaves. Consul at Lungchow in south- 200.0rg. Western Oklahoma children in DHS custody sponsorships. Come in for lunch or dinner with us! Grape management course < AZZ 2103 S. 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