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The Vision and The Need
The vision for Liberty Wildlife is one of growth, refinement and expansion of the comprehensive services to meet the growing needs of an increasingly endangered animal population. This vision is best implemented through a state-of-the-art facility that can efficiently and positively address the current and future implications of that growth.
Wildlife must have intensive care areas that keep them warm, dark and quiet during the critical recuperative period. They must have flight cages where compromised wings can stretch and strengthen, where stamina can be regained and hunting techniques honed for release back into the wild. Orphans, displaced and frightened, must be raised in a nurturing foster care environment where they can interact with another of their species. Customized facilities focusing on the unique needs of these "non-pet" animals will facilitate expert, efficient and cost-effective implementation of these services.
This new facility will also meet and exceed the public appetite for information and engaging educational experiences. Trained volunteers will use interactive and cooperative learning techniques to engage students of all ages and convey the beauty and benefits of Arizona’s rich natural history. The outcome will be experiential adjustments in appreciation, respect and care for this rich and valuable resource.
Beyond the public educational initiative, this well-planned and staffed facility will provide opportunities for internships and residencies. University students in biology, environmental sciences and veterinary medicine programs will have the opportunity to enrich their educational experience by working closely with experts in the field of native wildlife. Individuals who are interested in animal care, conservation and wildlife biology will be able to explore future careers in this important field. Through youth and peers-teaching-peers programs, secondary and elementary students will have the opportunity to become involved in the process of helping and enhancing the environment...learning to be stewards of this valuable resource.
The Case For Funding
The new center will be located in Papago Park adjacent to the Phoenix Zoo, meeting the needs of the community for an exceptional educational facility that is centrally located and accessible. This facility will be a key point of entry for over 1.3 million people who visit the Phoenix Zoo annually. Liberty Wildlife’s new home will be a part of the “jewel” in this desert park resting between the Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden.
Designed by RoTo Architects from Los Angeles, the building will be a statement complementing the mission of Liberty Wildlife. Essential in the facility design is the commitment to engineer and build an environmentally sound building and to use that building as an educational tool. This design will exemplify a soft walk upon the earth, while keeping operating costs and resource consumption at a minimum. Visitors will experience firsthand an example of living with an environmental conscience. Tours and educational signage will emphasize the techniques used to operate this facility with a minimal impact on the environment.
We Need Your Help
You can help the wildlife community of Arizona during this time of urgent need. Your support will take rescue, medical intervention and rehabilitation programs to a new level of quality while enhancing community- and school-based educational initiatives. Successful completion of this campaign will create a model facility with comprehensive services to meet the growing needs of an increasingly endangered animal population.
The capital campaign has been structured to provide a variety of opportunities for involvement. With naming opportunities in the capital portion beginning at $10,000, the campaign offers a meaningful menu of funding alternatives and financial partnerships.
To learn more, email Megan Mosby at meganmosby@cox.net.
| Available Naming Opportunities |
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| Administration Building |
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$ |
1,000,000 |
| Education Building with external signage |
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$ |
750,000 |
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| Amphitheater |
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$ |
500,000 |
| Plaza |
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$ |
500,000 |
| Education and Rehabilitation Complex |
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$ |
500,000 |
| Wildlife Hospital |
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$ |
500,000 |
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| Entrance Pavilion |
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$ |
250,000 |
| Conference Room |
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$ |
250,000 |
| Mammal Pavilion (Entire enclosures) |
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$ |
250,000 |
| Conservation Services |
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$ |
250,000 |
| Eagle Feeding Station |
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$ |
250,000 |
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| Wildlife Surgery Center |
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$ |
200,000 |
| Native Arizona Library |
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$ |
200,000 |
| Island |
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$ |
200,000 |
| Bridge w/ Observation Points |
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$ |
200,000 |
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| Wildlife Intensive Care Center |
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$ |
150,000 |
| Educational Interpretive Area |
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$ |
150,000 |
| Bird of Prey Hack Site and Flight Training Area |
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$ |
150,000 |
| Flight Cage for Eagles and Condors |
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$ |
150,000 |
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| Education Ambassadors Flight Enclosure |
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$ |
100,000 |
| Triage and Treatment Center |
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$ |
100,000 |
| Mammal and Avian Orphan Care Center |
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$ |
100,000 |
| Eagle Aerie (Viewing Station for both Eagles and Mammals) |
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$ |
100,000 |
| Avian Orphan Care Center |
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$ |
100,000 |
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| Owl Pavilion (Education) |
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$ |
75,000 |
| Children's Interactive Center |
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$ |
75,000 |
| Interpretive Trail - Education Center |
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$ |
75,000 |
| X-Ray Facility - Rehabilitation Center |
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$ |
75,000 |
| Hawk Pavilion (Education) |
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$ |
75,000 |
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| Falcon Pavilion (Education) |
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$ |
50,000 |
| Falcon Pavilion (Rehabilitation) |
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$ |
50,000 |
| Multi-Purpose Training Room |
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$ |
50,000 |
| Medical Training and Consultation Room |
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$ |
50,000 |
| Nutritional Station |
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$ |
50,000 |
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| Exotic Flight Enclosures |
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$ |
25,000 |
| Exotic Training Area |
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$ |
25,000 |
| Large Flight Cage (four) |
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$ |
25,000 |
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| Multiple Small Flight Cages (four) |
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$ |
10,000 |
| Individual Mammal Cages (four) |
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$ |
10,000 |
| Medium Flight Cages (four) |
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$ |
10,000 |
| Multiple Mews (six) |
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$ |
10,000 |
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Additional Opportunities: Naming Opportunities to be determined at a later date.
Benches
Electric Carts
Education Van(s)
Bird of Prey Show
Tiles and Bricks
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