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LEOPARDS OF A DIFFERENT SPOT                                                                     10% OFF 1ST VISIT
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   Other feline arrivals you can look forward to seeing in the New                              20% OFF 3RD VISIT
Year are a pair of clouded leopards,named for their beautiful cloud-like                        FOR NEW CLIENTS
spots. Although still juveniles, they are designated as a mated pair and
have an SSP breeding recommendation for the future as this species                                                        (with Erick or Anita only,
is vulnerable to extinction in the wild. The new clouded leopards will                                                not good with any other offer)
be taking turns with our older spotted leopard in a renovated exhibit.
Less than half the size of these larger cousins, clouded leopards have                                                                    First visit must be booked
the distinction of having the longest canines for their body size of any                                                                        before 12/31/16
cat - about the same length as cats many times their size.These Asian
felines are wonderfully agile in trees aided by a long, heavy tail for    Free with Discount
balance. They can climb upside down like a sloth and even use their       • Colour and style consultation, find the best cut for
flexible ankle joints to hang by their back legs.
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   Two other new animals will also be fun to watch grow up:               • Friends that are green with envy at your
Greater kudus. Less than two years old, these young antelope are just
beginning to grow their horns. If you visited Naples Zoo in recent          gorgeous glossy hair – PRICELESS!
years, you saw the oldest recorded Greater kudu in North America
and his magnificent spiral horns. With these new arrivals coming in        “ Anita and Erick are the most dedicated and
2017, you’ll be able to reset the clock and watch as their horns grow                              passionate Hair Professionals who
and begin their corkscrew turns reaching four to five feet in length.                             completely understand how it feels
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   Over the last year, we’ve had some changes on the islands of the                                                                     –Lori
Primate Expedition Cruise and more are on the way. Keep an eye out
for a new troop of monkeys called Francois’ langurs. These unusual                 Erick and Anita have been making Neapolitan
looking monkeys with black hair and white side burns have an even                         women beautiful for over 20 years.
more unusual stomach as it has two parts. Why? They eat leaves and
that specialized stomach enables them to break down the cellulose                   239.777.2380
that would pass undigested in our own stomachs as fiber. Sadly it’s
the stomachs of humans that remain one of their biggest threats.                 2950 Tamiami Trail N | Naples, FL 34103
In Vietnam and China, this endangered species is hunted to serve
as a delicacy in Chinese restaurants and to make a traditional elixir                     salonzenergy.com
called “black ape wine.” Here in Naples, we’ll be caring for a group
of males. Like the tigers, we’ll provide a home for these bachelors
until the SSP coordinator makes a breeding recommendation for
these rare monkeys.

   I hope you’ll join us in our excitement for these new arrivals. And
if you’re interested in supporting our conservation and education
mission while bringing the kids or grandkids to see the animals grow
up, we offer Zoo Memberships at different levels and benefits to enjoy
yourself or to give to loved ones. (www.napleszoo.org/member) As a
private nonprofit charitable organization, we depend on people like
you to fulfill our conservation and education mission. On behalf of all
the staff and animals at the Zoo, best wishes for the holiday season
and a very Happy New Year!

   Far from the simple menageries of the past, today’s nationally
accredited zoos are centers of learning and natural crossroads for
biologists, educators, environmental scientists, and researchers - as
well as for students, conservationists, and all animal lovers. Naples
Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is an award-winning, private 501(c)(3)
nonprofit serving wildlife and families here and around the world. More
information at www.napleszoo.org.

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