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Como Zoo Group Presentation - Draft

Como Zoo Group Presentation - Draft

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Como Zoo Group Presentation - Draft

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  1. THE ZOOKEEPERS Tiffany Herzog Whitley Hacker Alia Vang Jim Bjerga Parker Swanson

  2. 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

  3. THE ZOOKEEPERS Animals

  4. THE ZOOKEEPERS Polar Bear Odyssey • Opened in 2010 • 4x more space • US department of Interior Endangered Species Act

  5. 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

  6. 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 • Mini golf http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2012/07/twin-cities-deals-free-como-carousel-rides-free-soul-asylum-performance-free-comedy-shows-more/

  7. THE ZOOKEEPERS Cell Phone Recycling • 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 http://tech.abdulazis.net/cell-phone/old-cell-phone-models

  8. 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

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