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Santa Ana Zoo: River's Edge open to public, education building foundation expected next
Summary
Deputy Director Ethan Fisher reported that River's Edge has opened (otters and other exhibits), the zoo is introducing animals at the EcoCenter, and construction of a new multipurpose education building will move to concrete foundation work in the coming weeks; upcoming events include Brew at the Zoo (May) and Party for the Planet (May 17, free for Santa Ana residents).
Ethan Fisher, deputy director for parks and recreation (zoo), presented the zoo’s mission report to the Youth Commission on Feb. 23, describing recent animal transfers, exhibit openings, construction and events.
Fisher said a “big thing” was the December grand opening of River’s Edge, which is now open to visitors and includes otters and multiple primate groups. He described animal movements the zoo has managed — including sending a group of…
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