Como Zoo habitats for large cats and wolves bond issue and appropriation

This bill appropriates $20 million from state bond proceeds to fund new habitats for lions, tigers, cougars, snow leopards, and wolves at St. Paul's Como Zoo. The funds will cover designing, constructing, furnishing, and equipping the habitats, including required training, enrichment, off-exhibit housing, and veterinary care spaces. The state will sell up to $20 million in bonds to finance this project, with the Metropolitan Council administering the grant to the City of St. Paul. The bill directly affects Como Zoo's animal facilities and the City of St. Paul's management of the zoo.