botanical park located arizona capital owned park united_states notable facilities labels exhibits native american indian language having operated inception early 1960s september facilities unique mission preserving caring fauna flora significant culture existence sparked controversy elements society history zoo specimen bear left state organization animal named bear popular cartoon character exhibit grown different species display native area zoo named tribal zoo relocated current home system september reorganized administered staff budget facility current director curator biologist prior work experience animal research specialist california zoo currently employs time time staff members annual budget primarily funded donations project sponsorship animal adoption donations admission free exhibits mission zoo operates area spanning acres located vicinity home animals representing species sees estimated visitors year zoo sanctuary nature spirit according mission statement aims conserve native plants animals including rare sensitive endangered species emphasis fauna flora important significant culture traditions spirit houses primarily animals native cultural educational programs cooperation schools similar facilities area furthermore provides care injured orphaned animals found wild zoo use plants animals ceremonial purposes accordance tradition regularly accepts appointments offerings ceremonies held facilities wild creatures include black bear mexican wolves monsters red cranes golden eagle red tailed hawk great keeping tradition zoo birds captured purpose exhibited rescued sustaining injuries vehicles electrical lines unable fly majority specimens non unable survive wild orphaned having confiscated illegal pets owners starting zoo year old discovery center renovated redesigned bring line modern zoo standards apart displaying majority park invertebrates incorporates display traditional stories relating animals adopt animal program animal zoo adopted price annually cover cost food care adopting party receive certificate engraved plaque exhibit question animal adopted sponsor opportunity giving animal process animals given names napoleon park mountain lion golden eagle eagle sanctuary zoo lobbying permit build eagle sanctuary order able distribute animals feathers tribal members ceremonial purposes accordance federal law species listed endangered remains dead animals confiscated federal government transported central colorado members native american indian nations apply individually receive parts feathers lengthy process wait times exceed years operated eagle sanctuary constitutes exception process instrumental strengthening cultural sovereignty currently iowa nations operate eagle purpose controversies january outgoing president ordered zoo closed women claimed visited traditional deities given warning saying people living according tradition keeping animals specifically bears snakes eagles considered sacred subsequently days office successor received complaints letters protesting zoo closure concerning political issue temporarily reversing decision summoned meeting discuss situation group refused consider matter animals postponed advice decision april following year options consideration releasing animals wild accepting new animals closing zoo died renaming zoo term considered respectful animals opponents shut maintained animals unable survive wild zoo facilities possibilities future generations sacred creatures relate traditional stories fact younger accustomed dealing livestock animals march announced decision zoo open expanding letting remaining animals live lives zoo grounds according chairman incident demonstrates crucial difference western culture way visions supernatural experiences handled focus sightings determine saw nuts look message going way said
Navajo Nation Zoological and Botanical Park