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Como Zoo Group Presentation - Draft #2
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THE ZOOKEEPERS Tiffany Herzog Whitley Hacker Alia Vang Jim Bjerga Parker Swanson
THE ZOOKEEPERS History of Como Zoo • In 1873 – St. Paul acquired 300 acres of land around Como lake that would one day become Como park and zoo! • Como zoo today is home to over 37 “species survival plan” animals that are at risk of endangerment or extinction. • the zoo features mammals from around the globe along with a variety of fish, birds, reptiles and exotic plants. Como zoo has also hosts a small theme park with countless activities for families and visitors of all ages! June 24, 1964 Toby the Tortoise is weighed in at 216 lbs.!!! http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/105598468.html
Spending Money is Optional! ADMISSION and Passes • A voluntary donation of $3 for an adult and $2 for a child to help us care for our plants and animals rides • All rides require 4-18 points • You cam buy individual points • Unlimited ride wristband for 18 and under only $19.95 • Adult unlimited wristband is only $7.95 • Season Passes are $69.95
Low Cost Fun Mini golf • Half-Round (Holes 1-9) $2.50/Person • Full-Round (All 18 Holes) $5.00/Person Host a party • $50 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a date • $250.00 for up to 15 guests, $6.00 for each additional guest • Sponsor an animal for only $5
THE ZOOKEEPERS Animals
THE ZOOKEEPERS Polar Bear Odyssey • Opened in 2010 • 4x more space • US department of Interior Endangered Species Act
THE ZOOKEEPERS Butterfly Garden • Green House • Thousands of Cocoons • $1 to release Sea Lion Show • Sparky the Sea Lion Show • 50th year anniversary • 5 Sparkie’ssince
THE ZOOKEEPERS Family Activities • 1.67 miles of paved paths • Fishing pier • Picnic area • Paddleboat rentals • Amusement park • Golf course • Black bear restaurant • Historic carousel • There are rides that the family can enjoy, such as Como Town Swing, Como Town Tornado, Train, Tea Cups, the classic Tilt – a – Whir http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2012/07/twin-cities-deals-free-como...
THE ZOOKEEPERS Cell Phone Recycling http://tech.abdulazis.net/cell-phone/old-cell-phone-models • Mail in or bring old cell phones to recycle • Phones are sent to EcoCell • Como park gets money for each phone • 13 different libraries in St. Paul also accept old cell phones
THE ZOOKEEPERS Global Impact http://www.orangutan.org/ Money RAISED used for helping preserve orangutans(earths most endangered species) Recycling cell phones prevents toxic batteries from damaging earth when land-filled Also helps minimize the mining of coltan (product in cell phones) Coltan is illegally mined in parts of Africa that is home to endangered gorillas
THE ZOOKEEPERS Tiffany Herzog Whitley Hacker Alia Vang Jim Bjerga Parker Swanson
THE ZOOKEEPERS References About « Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. (n.d.). Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Retrieved May 4, 2013, from http://www.comozooconservatory.org/about/#/mission-statement COMO HISTORY. (2013, January). History « Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Retrieved April 29, 2013, from http://www.comozooconservatory.org/about/history/ Como Park Zoo and Conservatory blooming with butterflies. (2010, June 21). Kare11.com. Retrieved from http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=854087 Havens, C. (2009, August 4). Como Zoo's fifth Sparky the sea lion dies at 31. Como Zoo's Fifth Sparky the Sea Lion Dies at 31. Retrieved from http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/52448972.html?refer=y