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Take a Ride on the Wild Side
The world's first and only African Animal Carousel, created by Carousel Works in Mansfield, Ohio, is an exciting component of the Zoo's new Africa! exhibit. The carousel features 42 hand-carved, hand-painted figures and two ornate chariots. In all, 24 African animal species grace the new carousel, including gorillas, leopards, ostriches, mandrills and more! Also, replicas of 16 meticulously detailed paintings by renowned wildlife artist Harold Roe adorn the carousel.

Sponsor a Carousel Animal
As a member of our Zoo family, we want to give you a final opportunity to be a part of the excitement by sponsoring one of the magnificent animals featured on this unique carousel. However, with only 10 animals left, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will not be available for long. With a donation of $5,000 (payable in two installments) you can sponsor such animals as a hyena, caracal wild cat, ostrich, stork, or mandrill.

In honor of your contribution, you will receive:
An 8x10 matted commemorative frame, featuring a 5x7 photo of you
and your carousel animal.
A recognition plaque to be placed at the base of your animal.
Recognition in Safari! magazine and the Annual Report.
Free carousel rides for one year.
Your name on the African Animal Carousel plaque located in the
African Pavilion.

To reserve your carousel animal or for more information, please contact Tana
Benford at 419-385-5721, ext. 2081 or tana.benford@toledozoo.org.

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