Dallas Zoo Trumpets New Nutrition Center

left to right: Gregg Hudson (executive director and CEO of Dallas Zoo Management, Inc.), Michael Medadows (president and CEO of the Dallas Zoological Society, and Joan Walne (president of the Dallas Park Board). Joan Walne accepts a certificate of thanks for the city's help in making the new facility become a reality.

Michael Meadows, president and CEO of the Dallas Zoological Society, speaks to guests about the new facility.

Lois Finkleman and John Levy address an audience of about 100.

Chris Johnson of the Dallas Zoo introduced Lesidi (

Eat like a flamingo? Following the opening ceremony, guests were welcomed into the new facility and offered a bevy of gourmet snacks, based on what the zoo animals eat. Apparently, flamingos dig yogurt parfaits.

Allyssa Dunklin with the Dallas Zoo shows off

Storage room for the new annimal nutrition center

Will Beecherl (newphew of William M. Beecherl) and Mary McDermott Cook (president of The Eugene McDermott Foundation) deliver food to the nutrition center in lieu of a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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