SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota Information Now) – The Nice Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Pure Historical past is ready to have fun the opening of its renovated black bear exhibit with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Forward of the ribbon-cutting on July 15 at 8:30 a.m., Mayor Paul Ten Haken, and GPZ President & CEO Becky Dewitz are anticipated to talk.
Along with offering a greater viewing expertise for friends, the renovated habitat is designed for the bears’ consolation, in addition to the security of each employees and bears. It features a trendy HVAC system, bigger dens, and up to date climbing buildings and landscaping for a extra numerous residing surroundings for our three black bears – Charles, Jenny, and Marshmallow.
The habitat is designed with particular options to assist the bears voluntarily take part in their very own wellness and healthcare – together with a scale space to weigh the bears and a sleeve that can enable them to take part in voluntary blood attracts as a part of their preventative well being plan. This will probably be significantly helpful because the Animal Care and Vet groups care for GPZ’s geriatric male bear, Charles
This venture was designed with TSP for structure and engineering providers. Journey Building was the overall contractor for the venture. Moreover, Sioux Falls-based artist Zach DeBoer painted the woodland mural alongside the exhibit’s again wall.
“We’re excited to have our bears of their new dwelling,” mentioned GPZ President & CEO Becky Dewitz. “This venture was developed with the goal of offering our animals the very best high quality care for his or her wellness. The habitat was designed to satisfy the species-specific wants of our black bears, in addition to their complete life wants. Our Animal Care and Veterinary employees have been concerned within the design course of to make sure that the habitat was constructed to offer the animals a fancy residing surroundings, in addition to a protected and environment friendly working surroundings for our employees who’re devoted to giving our animals one of the best care potential.”
Plan your GPZ go to at GreatZoo.org.
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