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SF 1902

Minnesota Zoological Garden appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Erin Maye Quade

SF 1902 appropriates state funding to the Minnesota Zoo for animal care, exhibits, and educational operations.

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Bill Summary · SF 1902

Legislative bill overview

SF 1902 appropriates state funding to the Minnesota Zoological Garden (Minnesota Zoo) in Apple Valley. The bill provides direct financial support to operate and maintain the facility's animal care, exhibits, and educational programs. This is a straightforward appropriations measure allocating public resources to a specific state institution.

Why is this important

The Minnesota Zoo serves approximately 1 million visitors annually and functions as both a recreational facility and an educational institution focused on wildlife conservation. State appropriations directly impact the zoo's ability to maintain animal welfare standards, fund scientific research, and provide educational programming to the public. Funding decisions affect operational costs including veterinary care, habitat maintenance, and staff employment.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget priorities: During tight state budgets, appropriating funds to a zoo may compete with education, healthcare, or infrastructure funding
  • Public-private funding balance: Questions about whether the zoo should rely more on ticket sales, donations, or corporate partnerships versus general tax revenue
  • Specific appropriation amount: The bill's actual dollar figure will determine whether supporters view it as adequate and critics view it as excessive (amount not specified in available information)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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