NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say a major expansion is in story for the Nashville Zoo that includes more animals, more exhibits and more workers.
Zoo spokesman Jim Bartoo told The Tennessean that more details of the expansion will be released next week.
He said the expansion plans are in addition to a campaign launched in 2012 to raise $130 million for a 30-acre African exhibit.
Metro officials decided last month to allot the zoo $10 million, but the money can’t be spent unless the zoo is able to raise dollar-for-dollar matching private investments.
Bartoo says zoo officials hope to spur donations with the expansion announcement.
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