The Amarillo City Council has approved a new lease for the Amarillo Zoo! This means changes are coming, but we're still waiting on the specifics about what it means for visitors and the animals.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before.
Potential future investments in zoo infrastructure or programming.
Zoo visitors, families, and the community interested in wildlife education.
No groups negatively affected
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The city is transitioning zoo operations to a private non-profit, the Emerald Zoo and Sanctuary, through a 20-year lease. This aims to provide financial stability and operational improvements for the zoo.