Zoo Society Opens Valerie H. Schindler Wildlife Learning Center in August, 2008.

The new facility serves as a residential center for interns working at the Zoo and also provides space for meetings and conferences. As many as 16 people can sleep in the house's five bedrooms--each of which contains a small refrigerator and microwave.

The house also contains a full kitchen, a great room, a meeting room for up to 50 people and a screened-in porch. Each room in the facility is served by wireless Internet connections, and the meeting room can handle conference calls on request

Local businesses can rent the meeting rooms, kitchen and great room for retreats.  The facility will be most helpful in providing college and graduate students with a comfortable place to stay and study while they participate in learning opportunities at the Zoo.

Built entirely with private donations, the Learning Center will significantly improve the Zoo's ability to meet the needs of college and university students who conduct research at the Zoo. The Center will also serve local businesses, especially corporate members, and their families.

Last modified 11/10/2008 09:19am.