The History of the Lake Superior Zoo: Educational Exhibit

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$72,750
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$72,750
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Lake Superior Zoo
Start Date
December 2021
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

The History of the Lake Superior Zoo: Educational Exhibit project will be an educational exhibit that will help our visitors learn more about the history of the Lake Superior Zoo, our accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and its importance in animal care and welfare, and include related history and stories from local indigenous tribes. The planned exhibit will span across zoo grounds and buildings, providing optimal reach to audiences and increasing the interpretive signage at the Lake Superior Zoo. The exhibit will consist of various mediums from educational signage, digital elements, and interactive and hands-on components. Interpretive and interactive features will include a moveable timeline of our history, and digital elements as well as hands-on components will connect guests with building their own zoo. Creating connections with animals and nature has always been a part of our culture at the Lake Superior Zoo, and this exhibit will help bring that to life.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Session Laws-2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6?(j)
Appropriation Language

$72,750 the first year and $72,750 the second year are to the Lake Superior Zoo to develop educational exhibits and programs.

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$72,750
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Session Laws-2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6
Appropriation Language

$72,750 the first year and $72,750 the second year are to the Lake Superior Zoo to develop educational exhibits and programs.

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$72,750
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Proposed Outcome #1: Visitors to the Lake Superior Zoo will report increased understanding and knowledge of the Zoo's history.
Proposed Outcome #2: Visitors to the Lake Superior Zoo will report increased awareness and knowledge of the importance of AZA accreditation.
Proposed Outcome #3: Visitors to the Lake Superior Zoo will report feeling increased interest, understanding, and knowledge of local indigenous culture.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Project Manager
First Name
Haley
Last Name
Cope
Organization Name
Lake Superior Zoo
Street Address
7210 Fremont Street
City
Duluth
State
MN
Zip Code
55807
Email
HCope@lszoo.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555