Dickerson Park Zoo
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Dickerson Park Zoo is a zoological park located in Springfield, Missouri that has more than 500 animals that represent 160 different species.[1] It is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1986.[2][3]
History
Dickerson Park was established by the Springfield Park Board in 1922 and developed with the aid of Works Progress Administration (WPA) labor and funds in the 1930s. From then until the 1970s, very little development or support occurred, and by 1975, the zoo became rundown. It was on the verge of being closed, but a commitment was made by the City of Springfield, and a support group was created known as Friends of the Zoo, to restore the zoo.
The Friends organization developed a membership base, launched education programs and gathered support from donors for new projects and improvements. The City of Springfield committed budget dollars and instituted an admission fee to help offset expenses.
The zoo's mission had the objectives of advancing recreation, education, conservation and research. A master plan, adopted in 1985, visualized a new zoo, with geographic themes and phased development.
The zoo became involved in
An update and revision of the master plan for the park was completed in 1996.
Accidents and incidents
On October 4, 2013, the zoo
References
- ^ "Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, Missouri". www.city-data.com. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ^ "Currently Accredited Zoos and Aquariums". aza.org. AZA. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
- ^ "Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Announces Recipients of Quarter Century Award". www.aza.org. 2016-01-06. Archived from the original on 2020-04-07. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
- ^ "Dickerson Park Zoo - Mission & History". Archived from the original on 2010-03-08. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
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