THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE CITY IS EXPECTED TO HEAR ALL ARGUMENTS NEXT TUESDAY, AND THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO IS SET TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT NEXT WEEK TO START THE PLANS TO EXPAND THE EXISTING SACRAMENTO CITY ZOO. IT’S LOOKING TO EXPAND INTO TWO NEARBY PIECES OF LAND, SPECIFICALLY A MORE THAN FOUR ACRE LOT KNOWN AS THE PONY RIDE AREA, AND A NEARLY ONE AND A HALF ACRE LOT ON THE ZOO’S NORTHERN SIDE. THE CURRENT PLANS SHOW THAT THEY WOULD USE THAT LARGER SPACE PRIMARILY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND THE SMALLER SPACE FOR MORE EXHIBITS. NEXT WEEK, T
The Sacramento Zoo is preparing to expand into two nearby pieces of land, with the city set to vote next week on an agreement to collaborate on the plans. The zoo is looking to expand into a more than 4-acre lot, known as the pony ride area, and a nearly 1.5-acre lot on the zoo’s northern side. Current plans show the larger space would be used primarily for educational purposes, while the smaller space would be designated for more exhibits. Next week, the city council will vote on signing an agreement to work with the zoo on any potential expansion plans.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
The Sacramento Zoo is preparing to expand into two nearby pieces of land, with the city set to vote next week on an agreement to collaborate on the plans.
The zoo is looking to expand into a more than 4-acre lot, known as the pony ride area, and a nearly 1.5-acre lot on the zoo’s northern side.
Current plans show the larger space would be used primarily for educational purposes, while the smaller space would be designated for more exhibits.
Next week, the city council will vote on signing an agreement to work with the zoo on any potential expansion plans.
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