Rhode Island proposes issuing up to $18 million in bonds for Roger Williams Park Zoo renovations.

The bill authorizes Rhode Island to issue up to $18 million in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to fund renovations at Roger Williams Park Zoo. The funds will support the renovation of existing exhibit space to house African native species in new adaptive habitats and convert the former education center into a year-round climate-controlled facility for over 25 species of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. The proceeds will be deposited in the capital development bond fund and used for the specified projects.

Rhode Island proposes issuing up to $18 million in bonds for Roger Williams Park Zoo renovations.

The bill authorizes Rhode Island to issue up to $18 million in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to fund renovations at Roger Williams Park Zoo. The funds will support the renovation of existing exhibit space to house African native species in new adaptive habitats and convert the former education center into a year-round climate-controlled facility for over 25 species of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. The proceeds will be deposited in the capital development bond fund and used for the specified projects.