N&O reports:

With some facilities at the N.C. Zoo deteriorating or outdated, the park needs an infusion of about $60 million during the next 10 years, including $40 million in state bond funds, park leaders said Wednesday.

The money would be used to fix a growing backlog of maintenance problems and add some new attractions that would keep the zoo competitive with others around the country, zoo Director Dr. David Jones told a meeting of the Zoo Council, the park’s governing board.

Bottom line is, according to Dr. Jones, is “you have to keep it interesting, to keep people coming back.” Couldn’t help but think of a particular tourist attraction here in Gboro when I read that.