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small primates and numbers of other small mammals, bird incubation and brooder functions, as well as holding facilities for long-term breeding programs. 

[[underline]] Central Area Redevelopment [[/underline]]. Initially it was planned for the Small Mammal and Reptile Houses to be renovated in FY 1980, along with partial construction of the Nocturnal Exhibit (basement of Reptile House) and construction of a nearby Monkey Island exhibit, complete with moat. In FY 1981, the Nocturnal Exhibit would be completed, as well as a new Crocodile Exhibit. However, in the course of planning and design, it has evolved that there is more logistical and economical advantage to completing the Nocturnal Exhibit in FY 1980 during renovation of the Reptile House, and if necessary (after construction bids are analyzed), postponing construction of Monkey Island until FY 1981 when additional Central Area funding is scheduled. This revised plan contains the identical projects included in the earlier one, and calls for completion of all projects over the same two-fiscal-year period at an estimated cost of $6,140,000. 

[[underline]] Aquatic Habitats [[/underline]]. This exhibit includes six projects combined in location for purposes of common water systems support. The FY 1980 request ($500,000) will complete final plans and specifications and could permit some site clearance for the last cluster of major exhibits in this program. Construction of the Aquatic Habitats Cluster is estimated to cost about $9,300,000 and will include major exhibits for the manatee, platypus, sea otters, coral reef, tidal basin, and related environments. The cluster will be located at the south end of the Park along Rock Creek and will be an extension to the series of aquatic exhibits now being completed for beavers, river otters, seals, sea lions, and polar bears. This will be a unique education and exhibit facility. Plans and specifications are to be completed in FY 1981 and construction funds will be requested in FY 1982 and 1983.

[[underline]] General Services and Parking Facility [[/underline]]. Additional savings are anticipated by reducing the scope of the second-phase construction of the General Services and Parking Facility; $250,000 is being sought for design and cost estimate purposes in FY 1985. Present estimates for construction of this facility are approximately $8,500,000. These figures will be refined through the design process, and construction funds will be sought in FY 1986-1987 for this project. The Institution plans to offset some construction expenses by using parking revenues being held in trust to help meet this need and which currently amount to approximately $700,000. By FY 1986, it is expected that about $2,000,000 will be available for this purpose. 

[[underline]] Rock Creek Repairs and Renovations [[/underline]]. In addition to the Master Plan, the Zoological Park is responsible for a continuing program of major maintenance and repair for its sixty separate facilities and extensive network of paths and roadways and other landscaped areas. About $450,000 to $600,000 is required annually for structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing