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 Have
you walked to the African Village lately, or driven along Wells
Street? If so, you’ve seen the amazing progress that’s been
made at the African Journey construction site!
Buildings that will house the lions, hyenas,
vultures, and other animals are nearly complete. The next step
is to surround each building with giant Styrofoam blocks, then
spray the blocks with fiberglass-reinforced concrete. The result
will look just like the rock “kopjes” that protrude from the
otherwise flat African savannas. If all goes as planned, one
of these rock-covered buildings is scheduled to take shape before
your eyes this week!
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Workers construct
a new boardwalk in the African Journey.
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It's not an igloo--these
Styrofoam blocks will form the foundation
for artificial rocks at the lion
exhibit.
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This drawing
shows how the rockwork will frame animal
exhibits and viewing areas in the new African
Journey.
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Drive You Wild Raises $24,000 for the Zoo!
More than 120 area golfers teed up for the zoo at the 6th
annual Drive You Wild Golf Invitational on September 18. Not
only did the golfers enjoy a great day of golf, they participated
in “Wild” activities at each hole and raised more than $24,000
for the zoo! Thanks our Outing Sponsor, National City Bank,
for their generous support!
Join us for Merry-not-Scary Halloween Fun!
 Great
Zoo Halloween
October 19-31
6:00-8:30 p.m. weeknights
5:00- 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Adults $4 Children $6
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