HomeMy WebLinkAboutPotawatomi Zoo Improvements Presentation9/13/2018
ZOO IMPROVEMENTS
To meet AZA, accreditation, the zoo will be
completing deferred maintenance such as;
Repaving guest pathways
New carnivore containment for leopard and lion that
meets current carnivore containment standards
New roofs
New HVAC and electrical systems
New, safer patron fence throughout zoo
New animal containment all throughout East Bam
New fencing throughout Zoo Farm
Repairs to several buildings
New decking at alligator
Repairs to the tiger exhibit
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Potawatorni'Loo Entrance
A $3 million capital project, the first phase of the
Zoo's master plan is a true community partnership.
Leveraging $450,000 in Regional Cities funding for
the project, the Potawatomi Zoological Society raised �.,"n; _ '"'► ..
$1.5 million in private funding for the entrance, a = __
combination of grants and individual gifts, including a
landmark $500,000 naming gift.
The Zoo's new entrance is designed to accommodate
more guests per year and improve the flow of entry to -• ; , ,
the Zoo.
Since 2014, the Society has raised over $3.5 million in K�
funds for new capital projects and is currently planning
the next capital campaign for giraffes and a
redesigned Porth America area.
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Potawatorni'Loo Entrance
A $3 million capital project, the first phase of the
Zoo's master plan is a true community partnership.
Leveraging $450,000 in Regional Cities funding for
the project, the Potawatomi Zoological Society raised �.,"n; _ '"'► ..
$1.5 million in private funding for the entrance, a = __
combination of grants and individual gifts, including a
landmark $500,000 naming gift.
The Zoo's new entrance is designed to accommodate
more guests per year and improve the flow of entry to -• ; , ,
the Zoo.
Since 2014, the Society has raised over $3.5 million in K�
funds for new capital projects and is currently planning
the next capital campaign for giraffes and a
redesigned Porth America area.
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ADA -compliant bathrooms and
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Family bathroom
New point-of-sale system
Improved gift shop experience
Twice as much space for education and
classes
Dedicated group and field trip entrance