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FUND: GENERAL CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICESCultural ActivitiesZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYFunding from Racine County allows the Racine Zoological Society to foster an enlightening and affordablewildlife experience that improves the bond between county residents and nature. The Society provides for therecreation and education of Racine County citizens, the conservation of wildlife and wild places, and theadvancement of science.RACINE HERITAGE MUSEUMRacine Heritage Museum is a private, non-profit corporation exercising a wide range of museum functions ina historic building leased from the County. The Museum maintains an archive of over 35,000 items and anartifact collection of over 10,000 items all related to Racine County history. A small staff and more than 100volunteers produce exhibits and programs, operate the 1888 Bohemian Schoolhouse and its living historyprogram, assist the public with social, industrial and family research, and provide professional support to areamuseums, cultural, historical and art agencies, schools, the tourist bureau and organizations and businessesthat request it.PAGE 17 - 1