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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2283 |
| The Lowry Park Zoo African Exhibit |
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| Requester: |
Teresa Gonzalez-White |
Organization: |
Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa, Inc. |
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| Project Title: |
The Lowry Park Zoo African Exhibit |
Date Submitted |
1/16/2004 10:59:31 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Crist |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Lowry Park Zoo's programs serve a statewide audience. Approximately 70% of the Zoo's 700,000 plus annual visitors are Florida residents. Visitors from throughout the state will benefit from the additional and enhanced programming and services offered in the African Exhibit. The project will also provide opportunities for local, regional, and stae cultural groups and artists to actively participate in Zoo programs. |
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| Recipient: |
Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa, Inc. |
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Contact: |
Teresa Gonzalez-White |
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1101 West Sligh Avenue |
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Contact Phone: |
(813) 935-8552 |
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Tampa 33604 |
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Contact email: |
teresa.gonzalez-white@lowryparkzoo.org |
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| Counties: |
{Statewide} |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| Lowry Park Zoo is the highest attended not-for-profit cultural institution in the State. Requested funding from the State Cultural Facilities Program will support Phase II of the Lowry Park Zoo African Exhibit. The project is the second phase of a four-phase nine-acre expansion designed to provide visitors an affordable opportunity learn about the animals and culture of Africa while exploring interactive stations designed to stimulate visitor imagination. |
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| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Outcome objectives: A. 90% of all 700,000 plus annual visitors will participate in the African Exhibit in an enjoyable, non-threatening learning environment designed to stimulate interest in species conservation and wise management of natural resources. B. The Zoo's Education Department will add approximately 25 new African-themed programs including pre-school, grandparent and grandchildren programs, weekend programs for tots and adults, and after-hours programs to broaden public participation. C. The Zoo will integrate African art, history, anthropology and social studies into all new exhibit areas to foster the Zoo's main message of conservation and preservation of natural resources. D. The Zoo's Education Department will develop 10 new grade appropriate African-themed school programs, with teacher input, to respond to Sunshine State guidelines and, where appropriate, to preparte students for FCAT exams. E. At least 150 artists and members of local, regional, and state cultural groups will actively participates in African-themed programs and special events. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$500,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$2,250,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Private |
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Cash Amount |
$1,250,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$500,000 |
To Fund: |
Construction |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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Yes |
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Agency |
State, Department Of, And Secretary Of State |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
Unknown |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Series of needs assessments, focus groups,feasibility study, and survey of visitors |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
12/17/2003 |
