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Minnesota Zoo’s Multi Million Dollar Exhibit Receives National Awards Apple Valley, MINN – September 16: – The Minnesota Zoo is excited to announce that its new, multi million dollar exhibit – Russia’s Grizzly Coast – has received top honors in the exhibit design and marketing excellence categories from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The awards were given at the annual conference in Portland, Oregon today. “Russia’s Grizzly Coast and the Central Plaza have transformed the Minnesota Zoo,” said Zoo Director/CEO Lee Ehmke. “Not only is it the first major exhibit ever developed with a specific focus on the Russian Far East, but it has set a new bar for our Zoo in terms of drama, beauty, educational impact and conservation relevance. We are pleased that our professional peers have recognized this project’s excellence.” Russia’s Grizzly Coast has led to record-setting attendance and positive ‘buzz’ surrounding the Minnesota Zoo since it opened last year. It is the Zoo’s largest exhibit initiative since it opened in 1978. The $24 million exhibit features state-of-the-art technology that creates an authentically immersive experience, one reflective of the Russian Far East region with grizzly bears, sea otters, Amur leopards and wild boars. Additionally, the Zoo’s marketing campaign for Russia’s Grizzly Coast also received top honors. The Minnesota Zoo is located in Apple Valley, just minutes south of Mall of America. For more information, call 952.431.9500 or visit mnzoo.org. The Minnesota Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and an institutional member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
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