"I don't really see too much of a barrier to getting that part accomplished. "I don't think we're going to have a big problem raising that money, whether that's through private benefactors, foundations or city allocations," he said. Phase four ($9 million) calls for relocation of the zoo's animal care facility, while phase five ($4.8 million) includes an event center, renovation of the tiger exhibit, a "kudu pavilion and boardwalk" and giraffe feeding platform.īrownsville Mayor Trey Mendez, who spoke during the master plan unveiling, said overall the improvements will cost roughly $25 million over the 10-year, phased timeline. Phase three ($4.2 million) includes a new cape hunting dog exhibit, relocation of the mandrill exhibit and construction of a restaurant.
Phase two, estimated at $12 million, encompasses the new lion, nocturnal and Small World exhibits as well as expansion of the zoo's Huasteca area and relocation of ocelot and Small World animals.
GLADYS PORTER ZIP
The zip line will cost around $800,000 and is actually the first phase of the master plan, Dertinger said, noting that the zoo is already in talks with the manufacturer. Another aspect of the master plan zoo officials are touting is a 150-foot-tall, two-seater zip line that will allow guests to soar over the animal exhibits while getting a great view of the surrounding city at the same time.
GLADYS PORTER PLUS
Same as Supporting Membership, with transferable entrance tickets valued at $60.The new and improved Small World will boast a new meerkat exhibit, naked mole rats(!) and an inclusive play area for kids to indulge in all kinds of activities, a sensory garden and quiet room plus a number of other amenities for special-needs children and adults. Same as Supporting Membership, with transferable entrance tickets valued at $40, plus a unique gift selected by the Zoo staff Unlimited entrance card* for each family member, (two adult heads of household and all their children 18 and under) one guest pass**, $25 in transferable entrance tickets, a Gladys Porter Zoo Animal Album, a 10% discount in the Zoofari gift shop and an annual invitation to a private VIP dinner and tour of the Zoo Unlimited entrance card* for two grandparents and up to nine (9) grandchildren (17 years and under) and two guest pass Unlimited entrance card* for two grandparents and up to nine (9) grandchildren (17 years and under) and one guest pass Unlimited entrance card* for two adult members (65 years old and up) Unlimited entrance card* for two grandparents and up to nine (9) grandchildren (17 years old and under) Unlimited entrance card* for two adults and up to five (5) children 17 years and under Unlimited entrance card* for two adult members
Membership to the Valley Zoological Society entitles you to these great benefits:įREE Admission every day during regular hoursįREE Admission to over 100 Zoos nationwideįREE Parking in our limited access lot, space permittingįREE Subscription to our quarterly newsletter, Zoo Newsġ0% Discount in Gladys Porter Zoo gift shopsĭiscounted admission tickets (Adult $8.00 / Child $5.00)
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