Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn sheep are sure-footed animals and have rough pads on the bottom of their two-toed, spread-out hooves. These pads allow them added traction as they move across the rocky cliffs of their native habitat.
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 |
