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Mexico Park Zoo reports strong August attendance, Wild Summer Lights draws large crowds; staffing gaps persist
Summary
Executive Director Beck reported high August attendance and revenue driven by Wild Summer Lights, multiple animal births and transfers, several staff vacancies, and capital work including replacement of a clay boiler and a new ultrasound for veterinary staff.
Executive Director Beck reported that Mexico Park Zoo and Botanic Garden saw heavy visitor traffic in August, with the zoo recording about 25,000 visitors through the first 29 days of the month and 138,000 year-to-date.
Beck told the advisory board that the zoo recorded gross revenue of about $140,000 for the month of August — the highest August total in 10 years — and that the gift shop posted its strongest August in a decade at $47,000, bringing eight‑month gift‑shop receipts to roughly $274,000.
Beck said the zoo’s seasonal event Wild Summer Lights has been a major driver of the increased attendance. The event runs Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday across eight weekends; Beck reported about 13,000 visitors in the first three weekends and said the…
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