The Houston Zoo announced Wednesday the opening date of the Galápagos Islands Exhibit in celebration of its fundraising campaign exceeding the targeted goal of $150 million.
– The Houston Zoo announced Wednesday the opening date of the Galápagos Islands exhibit in celebration of its fundraising campaign exceeding the targeted goal of $150 million.
The “Keeping Our World Wild” centennial campaign, which was launched on April 5, 2018, has secured 1,001 gifts totaling $151,693,153.32 from 707 donors.Galápagos Islands exhibit opens to the public on April 7. Member and donor previews, sponsored by TXU Energy, will precede the opening. The zoo will begin a complete transformation of its bird facilities into a state-of-the-art Birds of the World exhibit complex, according to a release.
“We are deeply grateful for the exceptional support we have received during our centennial campaign,” stated Lee Ehmke, President and CEO of the Houston Zoo. “The opening of our Galápagos Islands exhibit will be a momentous occasion, and we are excited to introduce these remarkable animals and places they represent to the community.
The Zoo is marking this occasion by introducing some of the new animal residents now moving into the exhibit:Seven additional giant Galápagos tortoises
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