Minnesota Zoo asset preservation bond issue and appropriation

SF 3641 appropriates $30 million in state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements at the Minnesota Zoo. The funds will directly support the Minnesota Zoological Board for replacing outdated buildings, constructing trails/roads, and renovating animal exhibits to meet modern welfare standards, safety requirements, and guest experience goals. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $30 million in bonds under existing bond laws to cover these specific infrastructure upgrades. This legislation focuses on preserving and modernizing the zoo's physical assets, not on operational funding or new programs.