2008-2009 Henry Vilas Zoo Volunteer Guide

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• 1964 Log houses for hoofed stock built. U.W. primate center constructed. Lionhouse remodeled.• 1968 Zoo administration building finished.• 1972 Children’s zoo opened to the public.• 1973 Outdoor big cat exhibit finished.• 1974 Elephant/rhino complex completed.• 1976 Giraffe addition to the camel building finished.• 1977 Otter exhibit opened.• 1978 Canine dens remodeled into bear exhibit.• 1979 Seal exhibit opened.• 1980 Children’s zoo expanded.• 1981 Bear dens remodeled.• 1983 Rainforest exhibit built in old lion house.• 1983 Ownership of Zoo transferred from City of Madison to Dane County.• 1986 Penguin exhibit opened.• 1988 Children’s zoo concession center opened.• 1989 Mountain goat exhibit completed.• 1993 Discovery center/Herpetarium opened.• 1994 Eagle flight cages completed.• 1995 Great Ape/Primate building opened.• 1997 Big Cat exhibit, new gift shop and upper concessions opened• 1998 U.W. Primate exhibit removed.• 2000 New Visitor Center & Society offices completed.Revised 11/25/200818
• 2001 Sheep mountain removed, new Rhino Exhibit and Flamingo winter quarterscompleted. Frame Zoo tent with asphalt floor added for picnic rentals• 2002 New Tapir Exhibit opened. Society establishes endowment fund• 2003 Tropical Rain Forest Aviary opened. Giraffe yard expanded.• 2004 Significant exhibit capitol maintenance projects, (ie- roofs, boilers, furnaces)• 2005 North American Prairie Exhibit and other anticipated major renovations.• 2005 Zoo Century Campaign beginsRevised 11/25/200819
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