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Kern County Office of Education presents CALM Zoo master plan, seeks long-term funding and phased expansion
Summary
Staff presented a master plan to expand CALM Zoo from roughly 14 developed acres toward a 60-acre legacy campus with new habitats, education hubs and an expanded wildlife rehabilitation center; trustees were asked to support outreach and long-term fundraising.
Kern County Office of Education staff on Wednesday outlined a multi-decade master plan to expand the CALM (California Living Museum) Zoo, including new entry and education facilities, expanded wildlife rehabilitation capacity, walk-in aviaries and native-species habitats.
Steve Sanders, chief of staff, told the board the plan focuses on preserving California native species, improving visitor amenities and boosting education and rehabilitation services. Sanders said the county controls about 60 acres at the CALM site, of which roughly 14 acres are…
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