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African Elephant Crossing

Top 10 Reasons to be Part of African Elephant Crossing

You can help us . . .

  1. Transform the face of the Zoo — bring the African savanna to our entrance!

  2. Create a socially complete family of six to eight elephants, including bulls

  3. Lead nationally as 1 of only 10 zoos with African elephant breeding capability

  4. Expand exhibit space four-fold

  5. Build an ideal environment for elephant enrichment and exercise

  6. Immerse visitors in a compelling African savanna experience

  7. Launch an innovative new science curriculum for area school children

  8. Showcase water conservation, alternative energy and sustainable living

  9. Boost attendance to 1.5 million annually & membership to 50,000

  10. Trigger a five-fold return on investment to our community — boost economic impact to $120M

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