Charles  Reed  Cagle:  Why  I  Support  the  Cheyenne  Mountain  Zoo  

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Protec;ng  Colorful  Colorado  

As  an  outdoor  enthusiast,  I  appreciate  the  bounty  that  nature  has  bestowed  upon  my  home  state  of  Colorado.  Thus,  I  believe  that  we  must  be  proac?ve  in  our  efforts  to  protect  the  unique  flora  and  fauna  found  on  our  planet  so  that  they  may  be  enjoyed  by  genera?ons  to  come.  That  is  a  major  reason  why  I  am  involved  with  the  Cheyenne  Mountain  Zoo.  

The  Cheyenne  Mountain  Zoo  Founded  in  1926  as  a  not-­‐for-­‐profit  public  trust,  the  Zoo  has  evolved  into  one  of  the  finest  private  parks  in  the  na?on,  largely  due  to  its  focus  on  conserva?on.  With  animal  exhibits  that  feature  more  than  30  endangered  species  and  its  Quarters  for  Conserva?on  program,  the  Zoo  con?nues  to  support  protec?on  and  preserva?on  efforts  at  home  and  around  the  world.  

Cheyenne  Mountain  Zoo:  Outreach  

The  Zoo  also  sponsors  outreach  efforts  in  our  community,  crea?ng  opportuni?es  for  children  and  families  who  might  otherwise  never  get  to  experience  such  animal  encounters.  Special  events  help  involve  everyone,  from  every  neighborhood,  including  more  than  40,000  children  every  year.  

Suppor;ng  the  Cheyenne  Mountain  Zoo  

The  Cheyenne  Mountain  Zoo  is  one  of  the  few  accredited  zoos  to  operate  without  the  benefit  of  tax  support.  Its  opera?onal  funding  comes  solely  from  admissions,  fees,  memberships,  and  dona?ons  and  grants.  I  hope  you’ll  consider  becoming  a  part  of  this  remarkable  effort.  

About  Charles  Reed  Cagle  Colorado  Springs  resident  and  philanthropist  Reed  Cagle  directs  his  support  toward  mul?ple  causes  that  lead  to  the  beVerment  of  the  Colorado  Springs  community  and  individuals  in  other,  less  prosperous  areas.