The Colorado Habitat Tree (GR.-2-97-007)

This project allowed the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to create a two story walk-in tree for educational purposes.

In a partnership venture, including the disabled community, educators, environmental organizations, local government, and the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund, the Zoo has built a two story, "walk-in" tree. Every year the Colorado Habitat Tree will teach nearly 400,000 residents, newcomers and visitors, including the disabled, about the importance of forest ecosystems. This interactive tree journey will foster a sense of respect and a stewardship attitude toward forests and the many associated plants, animals, insects and people who depend on them, and will serve as a model for zoos across the country.

Project objectives:

1.Planning of Tree and exhibits

2.Identifying and hiring of contractors

3.Construction of the Tree

4.Exhibit design and installation

5.Landscaping

6.Introduction of Tree to the Public

7. Evaluation of project

Attachments

Click here to download this final grant report as a PDF.

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