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In subsequent years, Orangutan Island was enlarged, the Herpetarium was expanded with a new aquatic wing, and many other exhibits as well as facilities such as the gift shop, offices, and concession stands were remodeled or added. Most of these projects were made possible by the zoo's annual Zoofari
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In 1978, the zoo launched its summer study programs on a trial basis with classes for children in grades 1 through 12. Although only four classes were taught that summer, the program has expanded over the years and now includes classes in the spring and fall as well as summer. The zoo also received
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In 1986, the zoo created an endowment fund with the help of matching grants from the Earl C. Sams (dollar for dollar up to $ 2 million) and the Lightner Sams Foundation (dollar for dollar up to $ 1 million). Income from this permanent endowment now ensures that the zoo can maintain and improve
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The zoo was planned, built, stocked, and given by the Earl C. Sams Foundation to the City of Brownsville. It opened on 3 September 1971. The first addition to its exhibits was the Herpetarium, which opened in April 1973. The zoo has been the single largest recipient from the foundation funds
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The zoo published the first issue of its Zoo News (its official newsletter and now a quarterly publication) in January 1972. The naturalistic exhibits at the zoo won the 1979 Texas Building Branch of Associated General Contractors Outstanding Construction Award.
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The Australian exhibit opened in February 1988 — the largest addition to the zoo since its opening. The Education department was also expanded in 1989 and a walk-through aviary (Zack's Aerie, made possible by private donations) was also opened.
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The zoo is named after Gladys Porter, the daughter of Earl C. Sams, former president of
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Gladys Porter


25°54′44″N 97°29′46″W / 25.9123°N 97.4962°W / 25.9123; -97.4962
Brownsville
Texas
USA
AZA
gladysporterzoo.org
zoological
botanical
Brownsville, Texas
endangered species
Jentink's duiker
Harambe
gorilla
J. C. Penney

Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Addax
African lion
African wild dog
Angolan black-and-white colobus
Black-and-white ruffed lemur
Blue crane
Bongo
Bontebok
Bushbuck
Chimpanzee
Common warthog

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