Asian Elephant
Instead of being right or left-handed, an elephant is either right or left tusked, which is distinguished by the one that is shorter, more rounded, and grooved at the tip.
What is your campaign goal?
We are trying to raise $1,600,000
How close are you to reaching your goal?
Thanks to our community and its generous individuals, companies and foundations, Friends of the Zoo has raised $1,730,771 or 108% of its $1.6 million fundraising goal.
As of April 5, 2012
When will the projects be completed?
| Primate Park | Summer 2010 | with additions in 2012 |
| Gatherings | Summer 2010 | with additions in 2012 |
| Asian Elephant Preserve |
Summer 2011 | with additions in 2012 |
| Elephant Encounter | Summer 2012 |
What are the campaign priorities?
The total project cost of $8.5 million will be covered by $6.9 million from an Onondaga County bond issue and county green initiatives. The Friends of the Zoo's commitment to raise private support for these projects was instrumental in securing the multi-million dollar bond commitment from the County Legislature in Fall 2007.
| Asian Elephant Preserve and Elephant Encounter |
$6,795,000 | 79% |
| Primate Park | $985,000 | 12% |
| Gatherings | $419,000 | 5% |
| Endowment | $150,000 | 2% |
| Campaign Priorities Total | $8,349,000 | 98% |
| Campaign related expenses | $200,000 | 2% |
| Total Project Budget | $8,549,000 | 100% |
Aside from the funds from Friends of the Zoo, how are the projects funded?
| Onondaga County Parks for Tomorrow II |
$6,649,000 |
| Onondaga County Save The Rain Program |
$300,000 |
