Platy Press Archive

The Platypus Society is the highest-level, donor-member-recognition group of the Zoological Society.  Platypus Society members include individuals, businesses and foundations who can elect to receive special benefits for their contributions that support the Zoo and Zoological Society’s conservation and education programs.  For more information on membership opportunities, please call the Development Office, (414) 276-0843.

The Platy Press is our quarterly publication highlighting our members, with pictures from premieres and updates on future Platypus events. Click one of the links below to view our recent issues.

  • March 2008 size: 1.84 MB
    Featuring: Two Decades of Dedication, New Zoo Entrance Groundbreaking, New-member profile: Scott & Melinda Redlinger, Calendar of Events.

  • October 2007 size: 1.01 MB
    Featuring: A quarter-century of support, Platypus members celebrate Zoo Ball, New-member profile: Gary & Sherry Sievewright, Calendar of Events

  • July 2007 size: 2.05 MB
    Featuring: She writes of empathy & apes, Welcome to sharks, sting rays, & koalas, New-member profile: the Capital Grille, Calendar of Events

  • February 2007 size: 1.60 MB
    Featuring: A family experience, Simba Society: Gifts to the Future, New-member profile: DigiCOPY, Calendar of Events

  • November 2006 size: 782 kB
    Featuring: Dedicated to animal health, Platypus awards, New-member profile: Aleco Machinery Sales Inc., Calendar of Events

  • September 2006 size: 1.32 MB
    Featuring: Creating memories at the Zoo, Platypus/VIP premiere: Giraffes, Calendar of Events

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