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Chattanooga Zoo requests city help to fund new veterinary hospital to meet accreditation needs

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Chattanooga Zoo representatives told council they need a new on-site veterinary hospital to meet Association of Zoos and Aquariums standards; early cost estimates are under $4 million and would reduce reliance on outside contractors.

Leaders of the Chattanooga Zoo presented an informational request July 1 seeking city support for a new on-site veterinary hospital, which they said would bring animal treatment and surgeries on premises and help meet Association of Zoos and Aquariums accreditation requirements.

Donor and Friends of the Zoo representatives said early estimates for the…

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