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Perspective

ummer is always a thrilling time at the Zoo and this summer promises to be exceptional
as we celebrate the Zoo’s 90th anniversary! We’ve added an Anniversary Ferris Wheel
Sand some captivating new animals—including a pair of koalas. Our Wild Connections

program will offer guests new opportunities to connect one-on-one with our
animals, while learning about each species and its conservation challenges.
These highlights and more appear in this issue of Gateways.

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departments across the Zoo. The teamwork I witnessed was incredible and I could not be prouder.
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