progress report – legacy amendment funding
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Progress Report – Legacy Amendment Funding January 15, 2010 Funding from the State Legislature’s Legacy Amendment Arts and Culture Heritage Fund for the Lake Superior Zoo is providing critical funds for the programmatic development of the zoo. Founded in 1923, the Lake Superior Zoo has been an important part of the cultural fabric of our region. In March 2009, the Lake Superior Zoological Society assumed full management of the zoo operation in an attempt to revitalize and preserve the zoo for future generations. Funding from the Legacy Amendment is greatly assisting in this endeavor. The first year’s Legacy Amendment funding, in the amount of $111,375, has been earmarked for the following projects:
First Year: $ 60,400 New Master Plan $ 15,000 Exhibit Restoration Project $ 29,500 Zoo Science Experience $ 6,475 Zoo History Project $111,375
In October 2009, the Zoological Society commissioned Studio Hanson/Roberts, Zoological Planning & Design Consultants, to develop a new master plan and related business plan for our zoo! The planning process began the week of November 16th, with a week-long on-site Vision Workshop that included a thorough facility assessment and meetings with staff and community members to gather ideas for the development of the zoo. The Master Plan will also include a Business Plan that compliments the programmatic facility development and a strategy to regain accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The final draft of the planning document is due February 1, 2010. The Master Plan will be revealed at the Zoological Society’s gala fundraising event, Paw de Deux, on February 13, 2010. Legacy Amendment funds, in the amount of $60,400, helped to pay the Master Plan consultant fees which totaled approximately $90,000. The remaining balance has been paid out of the Zoological Society’s funds. The completion of the Master Plan is on schedule according to the timeline described in our Legacy Amendment proposal dated August 21, 2009. This spring, the Zoological Society will begin the restoration of the old deer yard into a new exhibit that will be ready for the 2010 summer season. An architectural firm has been consulted and schematic drawings are being developed. Zoo staff are working with the Minnesota Science Center to acquire three wolves for the exhibit. Timing of the acquisition will coincide with the completion of the exhibit as weather allows. Marketing materials will be developed in March 2010. With Legacy Amendment funds, the Zoological Society launched a pilot program called Zoo Science Experience. This program provides free zoo admission for area third grade classrooms, a 30-minute educational program titled, Zoo ABC’s (Animals, Biodiversity & Conservation) and a memento water bottle with a conservation message for the students to take home. The program was advertised to area teachers in December 2009 through a colorful direct mail piece (sample enclosed with this report) sent to area schools. To date,
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twenty-five classrooms have made reservations for their out of the classroom Zoo Science Experience program. Six programs were conducted in December 2009, which were very well received by students, teachers and parents. A survey received from one of the teachers and several thank you letters from students are included with this report. In concert with the Zoo Master Plan, the Zoological Society will begin a community-wide research project of its history by inviting community members to share photos, stories and artifacts related to the Lake Superior Zoo’s 87-year history. The zoo, founded by West Duluth businessman Bert Onsgard, rallied the community to develop the zoo for educational and recreational purposes. The zoo has seen times of great community interest and support, and it has weathered the depression years. Legacy Amendment funds will provide for research services to collect appropriate information that will be gathered for a new Zoo History Exhibit to be developed on the zoo grounds next year. Zoo historical information will also be used to identify past supporters of the zoo and will enhance the development of a capital campaign strategy. The Lake Superior Zoological Society extends its appreciation to the State Legislature for including the Lake Superior Zoo as a recipient of the State Legislature’s Legacy Amendment Arts and Culture Heritage Fund. Your support has already made a difference in the development of the Lake Superior Zoo, is it is available and accessible to the residents of Northern Minnesota.
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An Animal Encounter will Enhance your Visit!The Lake Superior Zoo has an amazing teaching staff (of all shapes and sizes) Including lions, tigers andbearsl Using the diverse resources of the zoo, our education staff will provide an Animal Encounter thatwill expand on what you are teaching in the classroom. Your students will have the opportunity to connect with live animals and learn how their actions, whether harmful orhelpful, drastically impact animals and their habitats around the world.
Animal Encounters are approximately 3Q-mlnutes In length and can bedesigned around animal biology and husbandry, environmental conservation, or another topic that ties Into your science curriculum. Welook forward to discussing program options so that we can make yourzoo field trip an even better learning experience. Schedule yourencounter at least one month in advance of your visit, as our schedulefills quickly. The program fee is $20 per classroom, in addition to yourregular roup rate zoo admission.
Winter Zoo FieldtripsWinter is a great time for experiential learningand an out-of-the classroom activity at theLake Superior Zoo! The zoo is open from1Oam to 4pm, seven days a week, with a fullschedule of daily animal enrichments. Yourclassroom qualifies for the group rate (10 ormore paying guests) for schools:-$3 for children ages 3 - 12 years of age-$7.50 for students age 13 and up or forteachers/chaperones-1 free chaperone for every 20 studentspresent-Free admission for all bus driversTo receive your group rate, you must make areservation 24 hours in advance of your visitand pay for your group's admission in onepayment by check, credit card or purchaseorder.
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Lake Superior Zoo Program EvaluationThank you for inviting us to your facility. The Lake Superior Zoo strives to providequality programs, and we welcome your feedback. Ifyou have any comments that youwould like us to know about, please take a moment to fill out this evaluation. You mayprint it out and mail it in to: Lake Superior Zoo
Education Office7210 Fremont StDuluth, MN 558{)7
Or just fill it out electronicallya~~d back to us: [email protected] of presentation: 11-(~ 0 qThe Lake Superior Zoo was eas to contact.~ Agree .. N/A Disagree
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The prysentation kept students' and visitors' attention._-,V,--_.Agree N/A Disagree
The presentation was fun!V" Agree N/A ___---CDisagree
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I learned something new about animals and conservation.v" Agree N/A Disagree
The m!)terial was at a good level of understanding.~ Agree N/A Disagree
The prgentation was a good length._-,,-V__.Agree N/A Disagree
I w/ recommend this program.. Agree N/A Disagree
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