14.6 Million Dollars to be Given to the Calgary Zoo, Pending Approval From the City

Jordan Allatt

Analytical Reporter


The Calgary zoo is planning to continue construction of an Antarctic exhibit, just as soon as it receives $14.46 million from the city. The city approved a $30 million grant back in 2005, but has withheld almost half of the sum, since then and the zoo is hoping the city council will turn over the cash so they can begin the project in January. The project will cost an estimated $24.5 million dollars, and will house Antarctica’s most beloved citizens: penguins. The city hopes that with construction of the new facility, tourism will increase as people flock from all over to view the flightless birds. Read the full Calgary Sun article bellow, and check back in mid-December to see if the city gives the go ahead on this project.


http://www.calgarysun.com/news/alberta/2009/12/01/11990071-sun.html