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Zoo Boise unveils renovated small-animal exhibits and schedules Oct. 23 public opening
Summary
Zoo Boise described a major small-animal exhibit renovation including new indoor/outdoor space for meerkats, expanded tamarin and sand-cat areas, a new education center, and continued conservation funding including support for Gorongosa.
Jean, director and senior manager of Zoo Boise and executive director of Friends of Zoo Boise, told the Boise Parks and Recreation Commission the small-animal section of the zoo has been renovated and will reopen to the public Oct. 23 with a ribbon-cutting expected at about 9 a.m. and public admission at 10 a.m.
Jean said the meerkat exhibit was rebuilt after the original indoor area of about 100 square feet and an outdoor area of about 75 square feet “fell well below required Association of Zoos and Aquarium guidelines.” The new indoor space is about 400 square feet with two rooms for separate holding; the new outdoor area is about 700 square feet with natural substrate so “the animals will be able to dig and climb,” Jean…
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