Milwaukee County Zoo 2014 Annual Report

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2011 . . . . . . . . .Completion of the new outdoor Bonobo Exhibit, and new interpretive graphics and interactive displays to the indoor Bonobo Exhibit Opened new permanent visitor activities with Sky Trail® Wisconsin Adventure Zone Added Kohl’s Wild Theater programming to Zoo’s Northwestern Mutual Family Farm, made possible by donation to the Zoological Society 2012 . . . . . . . . .Completion of the first planning phase of a new 20-year Zoo master plan, addressing improvements in animal exhibits, visitor attractions and amenities, service facilities and operations Completed the renovated entrance to the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm Completion of the first phase of Black Bear Exhibit improvements, made possible by a donation from MillerCoors 2013 . . . . . . . . .Completion of the master plan proposal by Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets, Inc. (PGAV); will serve as a guide for the Zoo for the next 20 years Installed a new emergency broadcast system on Zoo grounds Completed design phase for the new west entrance and adjacent parking lots Continued improvements to the Black Bear Exhibit with focus on water conservation 2014 . . . . . . . . .Moved forward on plans for the new auxiliary west entrance and adjacent parking lots. This eight-acre parcel of Zoo-owned land will accommodate 500 parking spaces, and also feature ticketing, merchandise and concessions areas. Plans include an animal component, with the construction of a new outdoor North American River Otter Exhibit. Hired new Deputy Zoo Director for Animal Management and Health, Beth Rich; began position duties in August

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