Minnesota Zoo communications regarding the dolphin exhibit

By Tom Scheck, Minnesota Public Radio
June 20, 2012

According to documents obtained through the state Data Practices Act, Minnesota Zoo officials started discussing the future of the dolphin exhibit in February -- a full month before the House and Senate released their bonding bills.

MPR News obtained several documents relevant to the issue. Reporter's annotations are added.

Dolphin deaths

Dolphin Deaths (PDF)Dolphin Deaths (Text)

Facilities Master Plan

Facilities Master Plan (PDF)Facilities Master Plan (Text)

Bonding Bill Request

Bonding Bill Request (PDF)Bonding Bill Request (Text)

Zoo Communications

Zoo Communications Planning (PDF)Zoo Communications Planning (Text)