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for the commissary, maintenance shops, other zoo service activities, and parking for 300 cars on its roof is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 1977. A construction contract was awarded in November 1976 for the beaver valley project to accommodate beavers, otters, seals, sea lions, and wolves. This project is being done on the fast-track method with construction started while design continued. Beaver valley is estimated to be completed in early 1978. Currently in design are new facilities for the central area to provide for the great apes, monkey island, and renovation of the existing small mammal and reptile houses.

[[underlined]] Front Royal Conservation and Research Center [[/underlined]]

Work is substantially complete on a new commissary facility. During the summer small cats and bird rearing facilities will be completed. Currently under construction is the installation of a new electrical distribution system. This project, scheduled for completion in June, will modernize and bring the primary electrical distribution system in line with existing safety standards for a rural location. Construction will be started soon on miscellaneous improvements including the Elds deer facility, camel barn repars, dormitory improvements, and a new shed for the onagers.