Economics

Risky Business

Risky Business

All investments carry risk. The key to sustained success is identifying which risks are worth taking. Magnetic Hill Zoo was considering a major investment in a significant expansion to its footprint. Read on to learn how ZA’s feasibility assessment assisted their decision.

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From Ideation to Fruition: Recent Client Successes

From Ideation to Fruition: Recent Client Successes

As we near the end of 2019, we’re pleased to see so many new exhibits and project grand openings which on various levels Zoo Advisors played a role. Please join us in congratulating the following clients on their successes!

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Now Available: The Path to Public Funding Whitepaper

Now Available: The Path to Public Funding Whitepaper

Zoos and aquariums all over the United States are being awarded new and increased public funding by their cities, counties, and states. Download our whitepaper where you’ll learn how your organization can make a plan to secure new or increased support.

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A Long-Term Relationship

A Long-Term Relationship

The Maria Mitchell Association, an organization based on the island of Nantucket, prepared to make a bold leap forward to unify their varied offerings, and turned to long-term partner Zoo Advisors to conduct a feasibility study, a strategic plan, and an organizational assessment over the past five years.

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The Path to Public Funding

The Path to Public Funding

Join Zachary Winfield at the 2019 AZA Annual Conference as he facilitates a panel discussion of the nerve-wracking journey of seeking public funding on Wednesday, September 11 at 8:00 a.m.

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A Nerve-Wracking Journey with a Game-Changing Payoff

A Nerve-Wracking Journey with a Game-Changing Payoff

For a zoo or aquarium, being awarded new or increased public funding can seem like an insurmountable task. Read on to learn the ins and outs of public funding types, timing, process and strategies via our interview with Ben Lewinger, a new ZA associate who helps shepherd non-profits through this daunting landscape.

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A Model of Due Diligence

A Model of Due Diligence

Recently, we shared a high-level introduction to feasibility studies, what they are, and why you would conduct one. Now, we’re diving deeper into our process to discuss how we approached a recent engagement with Brevard Zoo in Florida. Click through to learn about our approach.

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Dr. Frederick Lahodny

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