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Title
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The Shape of Things to Come: A Glimpse into the Future, from Six Designers Who Mold Our World
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Description
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Photo and biographical sketch of Kansas City architect Robert J. "Bob" Berkebile, or Robert Berkebile, designer of the Deramus Education Pavilion at the Kansas City Zoo, one of the fewer than ten buildings in the world meeting "the American Institute of Architecture's goals for sustainable, or environmentally friendly, architecture." Description of his methods in architecture, including the Deramus buiding and his role as "principal in charge of the Hyatt Regency Hotel" during its collapse.
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Date
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1993-11
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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Sanborn Map, Kansas City, Vol. 6, 1917-1957, Page p848
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Description
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Portions of public park buildings and the suburb of Dodson, Missouri (later incorporated), showing buildings and streets. Large numbers at edges of page refer to page with adjoining area.
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Date
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1917/1957
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Object Type
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Map
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Title
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SC164 KCPL Reference Hard to Find Collection Finding Aid
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Description
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The materials within the KCPL Reference Hard to Find (HTF) Collection were compiled by Kansas City Public Library reference librarians and staff members to provide an easy to access source of information concerning topics of local and regional interest. The collection primarily consists of newspaper and magazine clippings, pamphlets, brochures, other forms of printed material, and typed notecards.
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Date
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1980/2005
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Object Type
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Finding Aid
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Title
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Zoo's Great Ape House is No More
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Description
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Article announces that demolition of the Great Ape House at the Kansas City Zoo has commenced. A brief history of the structure is provided. Zoo Directory Randoy Wisthoff is interviewed and discusses the structure as well as future plans for the site.
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Date
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2015-09-25
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Chimp Care at KC Zoo is Criticized
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Description
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Article describes the publication of a report produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that cited the Kansas City Zoo for instances of improper care of its primates. The article focuses upon the investigation of the chimpanzee Nusu in December of 2011 and provides details regarding his physical condition at the time of death. Zoo officials respond by detailing improvements to primate care procedures enacted since the incident.
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Date
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2012-10-18
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Is It the Squawk of the Town Yet?
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Description
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Article describes problems of Kansas City Zoo. Attendance in 2006 was fewer than 400,000 people. Recent visitors complained of a lack of amenities but zoo officials are confident that once season opening bugs are worked out, and $30 million in city bonds starts coming in, the park will be successful. Includes charts: Zoo Attendence 1996-2006 and Zoo Budget Deficit versus Surplus, 2002-2006.
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Date
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2007-05-26
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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More than a Zoo
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Description
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Article highlights the animal attractions, programs, and conservation efforts of the Kansas City Zoo. Several employees discuss their work and how it relates to the zoo's mission to "educate, entertain, research, and conserve."
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Date
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2012-08
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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A Steady Transformation
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Description
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Article tells how Randy Wisthoff, director of the Kansas City Zoo since 2003, implemented an evaluation process used by Service Management Group (SMG) to make major improvements in customer satisfaction. SMG is a "Kansas City-based research company that helps restaurant, retail and service-based companies define, aggregate and critically appraise customer and employee metrics that drive business results." Specific improvements to the Zoo are related, like moving the river otter exhibit to the entrance "so people could see an animal immediately upon entering the Zoo."
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Date
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2011-09
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
