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Minnesota Zoo seeks legacy funding to expand access and accessibility; committee lays SF1411 over
Summary
The Minnesota Zoo requested additional Clean Water Legacy‑related funding to expand free/discounted access for Greater Minnesota and to address aging campus accessibility and mobility needs. Senators pressed on the distinction between legacy‑eligible projects and normal operating costs; the bill was laid over for possible inclusion.
Minnesota Zoo leaders asked the Senate Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy to incorporate a multi‑year legacy funding increase to expand access and accessibility at the Minnesota Zoo. John Frawley, director of the Minnesota Zoo, requested funding to support free or discounted access for Greater Minnesota residents, school‑bus scholarships, an on‑campus electric shuttle system, and ADA‑compliant upgrades.
Frawley described the zoo as a state…
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