Glacier Run Capital Campaign
In order to further our mission to “better the bond
between people and our planet,” the Louisville Zoo must
constantly create innovative and engaging exhibits that
offer a truly unique visitor experience, and help improve
quality of life for Kentuckiana. Our newest endeavor,
Glacier Run, will not only add to your Zoo’s current
award-winning exhibits, but it will expand our abilities to
provide accurate, science-based education alongside quality
family fun.
 The
$25+ million, multi-phase capital campaign, lead by co-chairs
Sandra A. Frazier and Allan Latts (pictured right),
will include dynamic and interactive exhibits showcasing
polar bears, seals, sea lions, Amur tigers, and a variety of
other arctic animals. To date, the campaign has raised over
$26 million—the most raised for an exhibit in your Zoo’s
40-year history—with more than 67% of the funding from
private sources.
A Look at the Numbers
Phase 1
Gateway to Glacier Run
(Completed)
$750,000
Phase 2
Papa John's Splash Park at Glacier Run
(Completed)
$1,480,000
Phase 3
Alice s. Etscorn Tiger Tundra
(Completed)
$280,000
Phase 4
Bear Habitat & Town of Glacier Run
(Completed)
$20,600,000
Phase 5
Glacier Run Arctic Ambassador Center (GRAAC),
Steller's Sea Eagles & Endowment (TBD)
$3,190,000
TOTAL: $26,300,000
Growing For a Future
The Louisville Zoo must ensure that an investment of this
magnitude is supported through an ongoing endowment. These
funds are essential, not only to the success of the Glacier
Run project, but also in supporting the future of your Zoo’s
overall operations. To learn more about how to contribute to
the Glacier Run endowment please email
Jill.Kaplan@louisvilleky.gov.
Choosing Conservation
While the message of science-based information about
climate change are communicated through the education
programming of Glacier Run, through the construction and
operation of the facility also support conservation. Through
the innovative design of the new exhibit, Glacier Run will
recycle 100% of the vast salt water required for the polar
bear, seal, and sea lion pools. Further, guests who choose
to ride the tram through the exhibit will be taken on the
backside of Glacier Run, where they will be given the
opportunity to see and learn about our water recycling
system. The Zoo is passionately dedicated to finding
innovative ways throughout the design and construction of
the project to help minimize our impact on the environment.
Impacting The Community
Glacier Run will bring vast educational, conservation,
and economic benefits to Louisville and the community. Our
current educational programs such as School at the Zoo, Zoo
to You, and our Summer Camps will be enhanced by the
state-of-the-art interactive educational components of
Glacier Run. In addition to impacts on conservation
education, and quality family fun, Glacier Run will also
bring vast economic improvements to the surrounding
community and the state. It is estimated by local economist
Jay Vahaly that from 2004 (pre-Glacier Run) to 2012, the
Zoo’s job creation will rise nearly 70%; wage and tax growth
will increase 55%; and total spending as a result of Zoo
construction and activities will increase by 62% to more
than $33 million.
Bear Habitat & Town of Glacier Run Now Open
Come out and see the new exhibit!
As the State Zoo of Kentucky, nothing is more
important to us than inspiring minds in a meaningful way
that expands the imagination, offers new learning
opportunities and strengthens family togetherness. Click
here to donate today to support the greatest needs of
your Zoo!
Campaign Leadership Committee
Co-Chairs:
Miss Sandra A. Frazier
Mr. Allan Latts
Honorary Co-Chairs:
Mrs. W. L. Lyons Brown
Mrs. Annette Schnatter
Committee
Mrs. Madaline Abramson
Dr. Sy Auerbach
Mrs. Kristen Augspurger
Mr. Andrew Beshear
Mr. Robert Holmes
Mrs. Deborah King
Mr. Thomas O'Brien, III
Mr. Bruce Perkins
Mr. Kerry Stemler
Mrs. Kate Underwood
Mr. Manning Warren
Mr. Mark F. Wheeler
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