Mesker Park Zoo Improvements
Summary
The zoo is getting $99,050 in paving and path work from Deig Brothers, improving accessibility and visitor experience at the region's largest attraction.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The contract totals $99,050.
Zoo visitors, especially those with mobility needs who rely on paths.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Budget Hearings - Day 1 - Sep 15, 2026
About $1.3M for parks: court resurfacing, Swander roof/HVAC, splash pads opening soon, Wesselman repairs; plus $1.3M in zoo upgrades ahead of the 2027 accreditation review.
Board of Park Commissioners - Jun 3, 2026
The zoo is getting $99,050 in paving and path work from Deig Brothers, improving accessibility and visitor experience at the region's largest attraction.
Board of Park Commissioners - May 20, 2026
The zoo had three items before the board: quotes for fencing and containment upgrades, quotes for painting and exterior wall repairs, and sealed quotes for path and paving work. Together they point to a round of facility maintenance at one of the city's flagship attractions.
Board of Park Commissioners - Apr 15, 2026
Several contracts were on the agenda for zoo upgrades: tiger enclosure security cameras, a new Discovery Center roof with gutters, Amazonia boardwalk decking replacement, and veterinary hospital design work. These affect zoo visitors and animal care.
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