GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Big plans were unveiled for the NEW Zoo and Adventure Park on Thursday.
Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach revealed a new Master Plan to the County’s Education and Recreation Committee.
The proposal will bring together the 1,600 acres of the NEW Zoo, Adventure Park and Reforestation Camp into one cohesive destination place.
“The NEW Zoo and Adventure Park is an impact player when it comes to attractions and quality of life in Brown County,” Streckenbach said.
NEW Zoo Director Neil Anderson says he couldn’t be more excited about the extended project.
“We’re looking at 10 to 20 years. We have some ambitious projects that are in here (the plan) that are out a little bit further between the 10 and 20 and we have some that we’d like to get going within the 10 year.”
Some of the projects Anderson’s talking about include a new entrance, tree-top trail, a possible splash pad, and much more.
“We are going to put, what we’re calling a “Zip and Slip.” So we are going to do a 300 foot slip and slide from the top of the hill to the bottom of the hill,” said Anderson.
The “zip” part is the already popular zip line.
Anderson says the new Master Plan strengthens the guest experience for the entire park.
“We wanted to create the regional destination for wildlife conservation, education, and adventure.”
The total cost is estimated between $25-30 million dollars.
