Happy birthday to zoo

Even with so many local attractions facing financial and attendance problems, the Sedgwick County Zoo keeps going strong — and getting better every year. And this weekend it’s celebrating its 35th birthday with reduced admission prices and special activities.
The zoo does get more taxpayer funding than other attractions, which helps stabilize its operations. But it also offers a quality product that the public values, and it attracts private funding for new exhibits. It’s a model public-private partnership.
Posted by Phillip Brownlee

4 Comments

  1. CR
    Posted August 26, 2006 at 1:57 am | Permalink

    In my opinion, I would much rather see my tax dollars go to support the zoo than some overpriced arena, failed baseball team and the Water Walk project.

  2. Joe Williams
    Posted August 26, 2006 at 9:56 am | Permalink

    Zoos have always done well in every city.

  3. Mary Caruso
    Posted August 26, 2006 at 5:00 pm | Permalink

    I agree, not only are they entertaining, but very educational. I’m glad we keep expanding ours, it’s one of the best zoos in the country.

  4. Shocker06
    Posted August 28, 2006 at 11:40 pm | Permalink

    It’s amazing what you can do with $4 million dollars.