Page 70 - Annual Report 2022

ROOSEVELT FOUNTAIN LANDSCAPING SEVEN SEAS WINGS AROUND

The development of an overall landscape plan for the Zoo is part of RENOVATION THE WORLD
our master planning process, and will blend the Zoo’s historical manicured
gardens and central malls with a story of natural plantings, pollinators, Later this year, we will welcome Brookfield Zoo will be a livelier place
and conservation. back our bottlenose dolphins to with the addition of small-footprint
The area around Roosevelt Fountain will be transformed. Designed their newly renovated habitat at habitats that will allow visitors to get
in conjunction with the Chicago Botanic Garden, the flower beds will Seven Seas. Renovations to the up close to some new animals.
undergo a multi-year rejuvenation. Twelve bronze sculptures will be 35-year-old facility include the Phase 1 of this project is the Wings
installed around the fountain. Each one stands 6 feet tall and represents installation of a lift platform in Around the World experience,
the face of one of the 12 most endangered animals the south habitat that allows the which will open in summer 2023.
in the world. These “Faces of the Wild” water depth to be quickly adjusted Foundations are already in place
were created by Gillie and Marc, the in the event advanced medical for two outdoor macaw trees for
artists who sculpted King Nyani in care may be needed for an animal. the colorful, loud, and active parrots.
the Zoo’s North Plaza. A new roof and a complete Habitats for toucans, red-legged
The team has been working climate-controlled air purifying seriemas, sandhill cranes, prairie-
with Andre Copeland, manager system for the entire building are chickens, and a Eurasian eagle owl
of Interpretive Services, to being added, which will provide a will follow, as well as habitats for
incorporate a robust pollinator better environment for the animals, ornate box and Blanding’s turtles
plant program and messaging staff, and guests. that are part of CZS’s important local
into our landscape plan. Brook- We are thankful to the Minne- conservation programs.
field Zoo is an important habitat sota Zoo for hosting our dolphins A $350,000 Tourism Attractions
for birds, bees, butterflies, and during the renovation, and to our and Festivals grant for Wings Around
other pollinators. marine mammal staff who relocat- the World was awarded to CZS by
ed with the dolphins and continue the State of Illinois.
to provide their daily care.

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