Lions and Tigers and Budget Cuts, Oh My! Zoos, Aquariums Face the Ax Across the Country
Even porcupines could get pink slips in the slumping economy as states consider cutting or eliminating funding that supports zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens. As part of his plan to help New York address a potential $15.4 billion budget shortfall, Gov. David Paterson has called for cutting funding for the Zoo, Botanical Garden and Aquarium Program from $9 million to $4 million in the state's 2009 budget and for eliminating funding in 2010. "We can't fire our bears or furlough... Full Story
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