Why did the zoo build a new penguin exhibit and a new west entry when there was an economic crisis?
A. Funds for the penguin exhibit and the currently under-construction new west entry and meerkat exhibit were raised before the economic crisis primarily through private donations. As such, they are restricted to those particular projects. We cannot dip into those accounts to pay for other things. Those individuals, companies, and foundations that donate funds for specific projects must trust that the funds they generously contribute will be used for the programs, exhibits or projects that they are intended.
