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Zoo manager seeks staff, radio upgrades and reptile-house demolition in 2025 budget
Summary
Aurora zoo manager requested funding for animal feed, commercial-grade radios, a maintenance position, feed-room upgrades and demolition of an aging reptile house as part of the 2025 budget review; staff said redistribution and cooperative housing would be used for animals during demolition.
Anna Borosnet, zoo manager for the City of Aurora, presented the zoo27s 2025 decision packages on Oct. 30, asking for additional operational and capital funding including a dedicated maintenance service worker, commercial-grade radios and replacement of the zoo27s feed-room kitchen.
Borosnet said the zoo increased its animal feed budget in 2024 to provide higher-quality diets and that the 2025 requests would support visitor experience and animal care. "The replacement units would be commercial grade and provide very consistent clear communication, which, of course, will improve…
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