 Initial Spring Break and Holiday Safaris were introduced with much success.In 2011, new signage and interactives were installed in the Great Cats kiosks, the David Kruidenier Australia Adventure opened featuring the endangered cassowary, the sea lion pool was rebuilt, and a special dinosaur exhibit was open all summer in the Zoo Plex.The "Big Dig" event was held at Blank Park Zoo to generate excitement about expansion, with 8,000 in attendance.