Letter: Zoo should not be built at serene Lamb State Park

Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 | 9:32 a.m.

We have an existing zoo in this town that is never busy and probably is not doing very well. Why? Because the interest may not be there. Is a study being done to determine the popularity of a local zoo? People can bring their kids to the Strip to see tigers, sharks and whatever.

Why allot untold amounts of money for this project when we have schools, homeless shelters, public transportation, police agencies and other worthwhile programs that are underfunded?

If Floyd Lamb State Park becomes a zoo, it's going to smell. What about all of the housing being built adjacent to the park? What will the air-conditioning cost each summer? How much water will be required? And what will happen to the animals if the park is not a success? We need to think about this more carefully.

MICKI JAY

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