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Construction Back on Track
in African Journey
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A worker transforms foam blocks into
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All construction crews are back at work building the all-new African
Journey! A fire at the construction site on November 2 stalled progress
in the immediate vicinity of the fire for about three weeks. Work has
been ongoing in the areas not affected by the fire.
“Work crews shifted their efforts to other areas of the project
during the fire investigation,” said Zoo Director Jim Anderson, “And we
are all happy to resume work in the affected area.” The African Journey
is still on target to open in the summer of 2009.
The African Journey will display adult African lions for the first
time at the zoo, along with hyenas, vultures, zebras, antelope,
giraffes, and other African animals.
No people or animals were injured in the fire, which was contained to
two partially completed buildings at the African Journey construction
site. A portion of the artificial rockwork that will hide the buildings
from view was also damaged. The precise cause of the fire remains under
investigation. The total damage is estimated to surpass $1 million, but
is covered by insurance. “We want to assure our generous donors that
their money is not being used for the rebuilding effort,” said Anderson.
The African Journey is the largest project ever undertaken by the zoo
and is funded entirely by donations from individuals, foundations, and
businesses. More than $8.7 million has been raised so far! We welcome
your support as we continue construction on the African Journey. To make
a donation or add your family’s name to the African Journey recognition
wall, click here.
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television station, and get FREE family memberships to the Zoo, the
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- Visit all three attractions FREE for one year while supporting
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- Keep them all for yourself or give each as a gift
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