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KCSOS outlines 20-year master plan to expand CALM zoo, emphasizing California native species and education
Summary
Steve Sanders, chief of staff, presented a phased master plan for CALM zoo that would expand the campus to about 60 acres over two decades, add an education hub, an expanded wildlife rehab and aviaries, and improvements to parking and visitor amenities. Trustees and staff discussed funding sources, volunteer support and next steps.
Steve Sanders, chief of staff for the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, presented a master plan update Tuesday for CALM, the county-run wildlife park and education center, outlining multi-decade expansion to strengthen rehabilitation, education and visitor amenities.
Sanders said CALM has about 14 acres currently developed and access to roughly 60 acres overall; the master plan emphasizes expansion to the west with phased work over as many as 20 years. Phase 1 would focus on a new entry plaza, an education hub with dedicated entries for school tours and wildlife rehabilitation, upgraded parking, and a restaurant or café. Sanders said…
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