Anyone Else Bothered By Zoo's Use Of Our Lions On Impending Eve Of Their Eviction?

For this week's Lion tale, I'm just going to put forth how I feel about the Zoo pimping out Our Lions, who they plan to evict.

This isn't about hating on the Event, because I think they need more events like this.  I have always thought the use of Food Trucks, Product Vendors, et al, were an under used draw.  I mentioned the use of these at least a few times, in connection with ideas that included after hour events, years before the previous summer event Sunset Fridays started a couple years ago.  So, seeing the video from Roar and Pour, and the attendance it drew, I'm hopeful that there will be more like it. That said, unlike Sunset Fridays, the price point was a bit more exclusive.  I believe in these higher priced events because the Zoo needs the money, but I also believe in inclusive events that are more budget friendly.  Sunset Fridays in my opinion from a fundraising perspective, could have been a bit higher priced. The Zoo should aim for stand alone events like this (as opposed to the current Dino add-on, which is on point) that are in the $20-30 range.

Apologies for the digression.  So much with the Zoo triggers related thoughts.  That said, a comment was left on the Zoo's Facebook post (below), in reference to more "fundraising" events, and I highly agree.   The lack of fundraising through eighteen years of the last administration, has been a huge issue for me.  Obviously, the absence of that has contributed to the state Our Zoo is in.  A huge issue all-around.  Additionally, you can also see my comment, "Too bad Roar & Pour revenue isn't going towards upgrading for Our Lions so they can stay in their home at Our Zoo!"  

The Zoo even brought out a costumed Lion for the event.     

Since the name of this event is Lion related, and I think has been done before, what will they do when Our Zoo has no Lions?  It will be really lame if they have this event again, in a Zoo that has No Lions.

Back to the use of Our Lions.  When I saw Jasiri on the new entrance banner, my immediate thought was that it was disturbing considering they are evicting Our Lions. 

I do like that he's there and that his tagline is "Fierce", even though in my opinion that does not reflect his individual character, but it does reflect mine.  While I may not always be fierce in action, I will always be fierce in conviction.  This Leo Lady, is not happy that Our Lions are leaving, and I will continue to be fiercely vocal with my feelings about the Zoo choosing to clear and hold Our Lion's House for Pandas, instead of choosing to fundraise for the upgrades that would keep them in their home.

All I can say to the Zoo is, Use Our Lions while you can, because it will be ridiculous once they're gone.  

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