Como Park Zoo and Conservatory - Special Exhibits

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$103,522

Project of

2013 Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

Recipient

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

Status

Completed

Start Date

January 2012

End Date

April 2013

Project Overview

Como designed, developed and produced a variety of opportunities in seasonal exhibits, including year two of “Roots, Shoots and Fruits: The Incredible Edible Garden”. In addition, special exhibits in the Gallery featured photography as well as build partnerships to feature exhibitions on topics such as bears, wolves, and mushrooms.

Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$103,522

Number of full time equivalents funded

2.1

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Outcome #1 – Increase knowledge, awareness and interest in topic

Measurable Outcome(s)

Outcome #1 – Increase knowledge, awareness and interest in topicThrough visitor intercept surveys we have found the new interpretive graphics have increased the length of time a guest reads a particular graphic screen, along with retaining more of the information.

Recipient Board Members

Diana Allen

Realtor, Minnesota Home Ventures
Jo Bailey

Community Volunteer
Sheila Brown

Assistant Treasurer and Vice President, Travelers
Arta Cheney

Community Volunteer
Jennifer Denys

Investment Counsel, Advantus Capital Management, a subsidiary of Securian Financial Group
Scott Dongoske

President, Winthrop & Weinstine PA
Peter Everett

Marketing Director of Adult Cereals, General Mills
Anne Hazelroth Field

Chair – Community Volunteer
David Gabel

Finance, Ecolab
Tom Hodnefield

Treasurer – CPA, Tautges Redpath, Ltd.
Robert Hoke

District Manager of Saint Paul and Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Jennifer Huelsmann

Executive, Accenture
Bill Kaphing

Vice President, Xcel Energy
Joe Nayquonabe

Corporate Director of Marketing, Grand Casino Mille Lacs/Hinckley
Nancy Nelson

Vice Chair – Consultant, The Nelson Group
Marla Ordway

Pratt Ordway Properties
Lynette Palmgren

Community Volunteer
Bill Parker

Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, US Bancorp
Ed Pendergast

Community Volunteer
Susan Roeder

Vice President, Andersen Corporate Foundation
Wendy Rubin

CEO, Wendy Rubin Ltd.
Kathleen Schubert

Organizational Consultant
Peter Thrane

Attorney, Leonard Street & Deinard
Keith Wietecki

Former President & CEO, Seren Innovations & Xcel Energy
Leonard Wilkening

Emeritus Director
Ex Officio
Mike Hahm

Director, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation
Michelle Furrer

Campus Manager, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Jackie Sticha

President, Como Friends