Minnesota Zoo asset preservation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

HF 3628 appropriates $30 million from state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements at the Minnesota Zoo. The Minnesota Zoological Board will use these funds for asset preservation, including replacing outdated buildings, renovating trails and roads, and upgrading animal exhibits to meet modern welfare standards and safety requirements. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $30 million in bonds under Minnesota statutes to cover these costs, with funds to be spent per specific guidelines in Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. This legislation directly affects the zoo's infrastructure and operations, focusing on physical facility upgrades rather than operational funding.