A Decatur entity is looking at revamping its roadmap for the future.

The Scovill Zoo in Decatur has started modernizing its master plan. Director Ken Frye on the WHOW Morning Show Friday told Regional Radio News they want a plan for the next five to ten years and so they are partnering with a local firm and a St. Louis firm to help in that process.

For Frye, the last master plan for the zoo had some lofty, if not unattainable goals. He is hoping this time around they can strive for things that would be great with the right donations but also realistic goals that will make the zoo better.

The biggest fundraiser of the year for the zoo is its annual Gala. This year, the gala will shift to October. Frye indicates it is always a good time to support the zoo and get unique animal encounters. The gala returns this year after it was canceled last year due to COVID. 

The zoo recently added a couple of new birds to a small, revamped aviary near the front entrance of the zoo. Frye says fundraising helps in efforts like that. 

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