User Fees and Fines

In accordance with College Rule 5.9, Admission Fees for College Events, the President's Cabinet is authorized to set fees for admittance to College events as appropriate and to designate appropriate College officials to issue complimentary tickets to events normally charging fees.

Admissions

In‐Season Games

Volleyball and Basketball

• General Admission: $5
• Children under 12, Senior Citizens, Veterans, UF and other college students w/ID: $3
• SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees: Free with valid SF ID

Softball and Baseball

• No charge

Tournaments

Tournament admission varies depending on the event, with a range of $0-$15 for all-day ticket. SF Faculty, Staff, Students, and Retirees are admitted free with valid SF ID.

Athletic Director may charge teams participating in tournaments to offset the costs of hosting.

Chair Backs for Bleachers

• Up to $2 rental fee per usage

Last Board Action: June 2019

Board Action Requested: Approval of charging teams participating in tournaments to offset costs of hosting

As part of Santa Fe College's mission to foster economic development, the College licenses qualified incubator applicants for the use of certain space, equipment, and services in the Center for Innovation and Economic Development (CIED). The Board has approved standard level membership form agreements for Entrepreneur Incubator License Agreement for Residents, Entrepreneur Incubator License Agreement for Associates, and Affiliate License Agreement for Limited Use of CIED (revisions approved Agenda Item 3.11 June 21, 2011); and service level form agreement Entrepreneur Incubator License Agreement (approved with November 2012 Agenda). NOTE: During the 2020-2021 academic year, the CIED will be located not at the SF Blount Campus but in an alternative location, due to construction.

CIED License Agreement Fees

• $1,500 annual license fee (payable in $125 monthly installments)
• $125 per month per dedicated workstation
• $100 per month for after-hours access
• $25 per hour for graphic design services
• $125 one-time move-in fee for resident companies
• $275 per year for non-resident affiliate members (for fledgling and alumni companies who need only occasional and minor support from CIED staff and resources)

Last Board Action: June 2019

Board Action Requested: Approval of revised License Agreement Fees

In addition to fostering economic development, the Center for Innovation and Economic Development (CIED) supports innovation, training, professional development, and corporate/community training. In supporting this effort, the CIED offers the use of facilities and equipment through renting meeting space.

For the 2020-2021 academic year, requests for meeting space while the CIED building is closed for construction should be directed to Mr. Bill Dorman, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at GTEC, or Dr. Cheryl Calhoun, Director of the Blount Center.

The President or his designee is authorized to modify or waive fees for specific events or users when College purposes are advanced. In the event a fee waiver or modification is granted, a statement of justification will be filed with the approved application.

CIED Meeting Space Rental Fees

Information on room size, seating capacity, and other details are provided on the CIED website. 

Refreshment requests must be made at least two weeks in advance.

Last Board Action: June 2018

Board Action Requested: None

The Santa Fe Dental Clinic provides a limited range of dental hygiene, radiology, and restorative services. Fees range from nominal costs associated with Medicare/Medicaid patients to several hundred dollars for crowns, bridges, and prosthetics.

Hygiene Services

Radiology Services

Restorative Services

*Lab fee is set by and paid directly to private dental lab.

Last Board Action: June 2019

Board Action Requested: Approval of modifications to the fee schedule effective for Fall Term 2019

Various areas around the college loan individual equipment to students, student organizations, etc. The borrowers sign a form identifying the equipment checked out and agree if the item is returned damaged or is not returned that the borrower will be assessed the cost of repair or replacement.

Fees

Cost to repair or replace item.

Last Board Action: July 2002

Board Action Requested: None

In accordance with College Rule 5.9, Admission Fees for College Events, the President's Cabinet is authorized to set fees for admittance to College events as appropriate and to designate appropriate College officials to issue complimentary tickets to events normally charging fees.

Admission Fees

Prices approved by the President's Cabinet for SF Fine Arts events produced in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall (FAH) and the Lyceum:

*SF students are charged $5 admission unless attendance is required for a class, in which case no fee is charged. 

The FAH Box Office will work with faculty to provide vouchers to students whose attendance is part of their grade for a course. They will also address student walk-up and show time curtain delays associated with large student audiences.

NOTE: The prices below apply only to standard dance, music, and theatre events produced by the Fine Arts Department. Santa Fe Master Artist Series tickets are priced separately and may vary per event. These prices will be listed on the Vendini ticketing system during each production season.

Last Board Action: June 2019

Board Action Requested: Approval of admission price changes

Patrons of the SF Fitness Center are provided the opportunity to rent a locker by semester or year. The rental fees are:

• SF students: $10 per semester or $25 per year
• SF faculty/staff: free with valid SF ID

Last Board Action: September 2003

Board Action Requested: None

The Bat Cave and field laboratory facility is one of the Natural Sciences Department's educational resources, the same as any of the colleges and department's classrooms or laboratory facilities. Therefore, in keeping with our mission, the use of Bat Cave itself and its related facilities shall be restricted to organizations and trips that are educational in nature.

Primary use and control of the use shall reside with the Natural Sciences Department and its chairperson and/or designee(s). Permission for use may be granted to other departments of the College; to state and federal organizations; to educational institutions such as primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities, both private and public; to museums, geological and youth organizations; and to city, county, state and federal agencies, with restrictions and conditions. The College will consider requests for use of the facility from private organizations or other potential users only when presented with an appropriate rationale and may impose restrictions and conditions at its own discretion.

In addition, the president or his designee is authorized to modify or waive fees for specific events or users when college purposes are advanced. In the event a fee waiver or modification is granted, a statement of justification is filed with the approved application.

Admission

• Adults and Children: $5.00
• UF Students, Faculty, and Staff: $4.00
• SF Students, Faculty, Staff, and Retirees (with SF ID): Free

Last Board Action: June 2019

Board Action Requested: None

Many of the College's clinical partner agreements for the placement of Health Science students in a clinical setting require the College to perform background screenings on students, who are referred to their facility. Health Science staff also collect and remit fingerprints to perform the level of screening required.

Fees

• Fingerprinting: $68

Last Board Action: June 2018

Board Action Requested: None

Santa Fe issues identification cards to all SF students, faculty, staff and selected invited guests. The College values the service retirees provide to the College, and staff recommend that the College cover the cost of their first Santa Fe Retiree Identification Card.

Fees

Last Board Action: June 2018

Board Action Requested: None

Certain fees apply to Institute of Public Safety students of law enforcement, corrections, and emergency medical services programs. Applications to the College's Law Enforcement or Correctional Officer academies are submitted through the IPS Criminal Justice Selection Center. In accordance with Florida Statute 943.256, applicants to these academies must successfully complete the screening process established by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Institute of Public Safety and the Criminal Justice Selection Center.

Fee Schedule

Basic Recruit Class (BRC) for Law Enforcement/Correctional Officers: $123

The Basic Recruit Class prepares students to become an entry‐level law enforcement officer or correctional officer in Florida. The Law Enforcement Officer BRC and the Correctional Officer BRC are separate programs.

The program fee of $123 covers online application processing vendor costs, database access expenses, and costs relating to applicant drug screening. The IPS no longer offers the Florida Basic Abilities test.

Basic Recruit Class (BRC) Rollover: $123

This program is designed for students who were previously enrolled in the BRC but could not complete the class, and who have since been readmitted.

The program fee of $123 covers online application processing vendor costs, database access expenses, and costs relating to applicant drug screening. The IPS no longer offers the Florida Basic Abilities test.

Law Enforcement/Correctional Officer Crossover: $123

This program is designed for Florida correctional officers who wish to earn law enforcement officer certification, and Florida law enforcement officers who wish to earn correctional officer certification.

Potential program fee of $123 covers online application procession vendor costs, database access expenses, and costs relating to applicant drug screening, depending on individual applicant circumstances. The IPS no longer offers the Florida Basic Abilities test. There is no fee for the student if drug screening and fingerprinting are conducted and paid for by a sponsoring agency.

Equivalency of Training: $50 ‐ $200

This program is designed for persons who hold or held certification as a law enforcement officer in a state other than Florida, or with a federal or military agency, and who wish to be certified as a law enforcement officer in Florida. The program is also appropriate for previously certified Florida officers whose certification has expired.

• A fee of $200 applies to out‐of‐state and federal officers.
• A fee of $50 applies to previously certified Florida officers and to officers who served with military agencies.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Programs: $84

All applicants to the Emergency Medical Technician Program and Paramedic Program must be fingerprinted at the time of each application. A fee of $84 for fingerprinting and database searches applies to all applicants to the programs.

Last Board Action: June 2019

Board Action Requested: Approval of revised program fees to cover cost for required program admittance services

SF Laboratory Fee Schedule 2020-2021 (PDF)

Florida Statutes 1009.22 (9) Workforce development post-secondary student fees and 1009.23 (12) Community college student fees allow the assessment of user fees. These fees shall not exceed the cost of the services provided and shall only be charged to persons receiving the service. At Santa Fe College, laboratory fees are assessed to students who are enrolled in classes that, because of their nature, require special funding not provided by regular tuition.

Examples of items that would fall within the College's definition of "unusual costs" include but are not limited to the following:

• Specialized instructional software
• Specialized instructional equipment
• Equipment and software maintenance agreements
• Substantial photocopying
• Tutors, student assistants, and lab assistants
• Pass-through costs from third parties
• Instructional videos or tapes
• Instructor certification programs and required continuing education
• Liability insurance
• Hazardous materials‐related charges
• Differential faculty pay when market adjustment is necessary

Fees are reviewed in academic departments on a rolling three‐year cycle with exceptions being made for fees associated with new courses or with substantial curriculum changes in existing courses. The college review cycle by academic department is as follows:

Year 1 (2017/2018)

• Academic Foundations
• Information Technology Education
• Mathematics
• Nursing Programs
• Humanities and Foreign Languages
• Respiratory Care and Surgical Technology
• Emerging Technologies

Year 2 (2018/2019)

• English
• Institute of Public Safety
• Natural Sciences
• Cardiovascular Technology
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Dental Programs

Year 3 (2019/2020)

• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Business Programs
• Sciences for Health Programs
• Radiologic Programs
• Library
• Construction and Technical Programs
• EPI
• Education and Child Development

Fee requests or changes are initiated by the department chair or director and submitted to the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for review at least 45 days in advance of the College's June Board of Trustees meeting. If approved by the provost, the lab fee form is forwarded to the Coordinator for Curriculum and Scheduling. The coordinator compiles the complete list of fees for the upcoming academic year and submits the list to the board at the June meeting for approval. All new and changed fees become effective with the fall term. These fees are brought to the board as a separate item each fiscal year in conjunction with preparation of the annual operating budget.

Last Board Action: June 2019

Board Action Requested: Approval of Academic Year 2019‐2020 Course Lab Fee Schedule (see attached separate schedule)

Borrowing privileges at the SF Tyree Library are extended to all currently enrolled students, currently employed faculty and staff, and retirees of Santa Fe College. Others may receive borrowing privileges as determined by the Library or special agreement. Library patrons are responsible for all items that appear on their accounts.

Lost Items

• Reserve items, miscellaneous electronic equipment, mobile devices, and Classroom Collection items are considered lost if not returned by the time and date due.
• All other items are considered overdue for thirty days before being considered lost.

Fees/Fines

• Replacement cost (as determined by the Library) plus $10.00 processing fee for each lost or damaged item.
• Late fines are only charged for mobile devices. The fine is $10.00 per day.

Flags

Santa Fe student records are flagged until:

• All returnable lost and damaged items are returned in acceptable condition, and/or
• All replacement costs, processing fees, and fines are paid.

A refund of replacement cost is made if a patron returns a returnable paid-for lost item that the Library has not replaced. The processing fee is not refunded.

Last Board Action: June 2019

Board Action Requested: Approval of the changes to the fees and fines

The SF Little School provides extraordinary preschool programs and teacher training for Santa Fe students and staff. College staff have reviewed rates with other early learning and preschool centers in the area and determined that the rates are very competitive. SF Little School fee assessments currently do not cover the full cost of the services provided by these exceptional programs.

Fees

Applies to School Days (7:30am-3:30pm) and Scheduled Extended Days (until 5:30pm)

Last Board Action: June 2019

Board Action Requested: Effective August 1, 2019, approval of the modified tuition fee schedule.

In accordance with Board Rule 6.8, Motor Vehicle and Parking Control, the following schedule of fines and penalties for parking violations are in effect at all SF College campuses and centers.

Fines

• Illegal parking in any form other than unauthorized parking in a space designated as accessible: each violation $20
• Parking, stopping, or standing in a designated accessible parking space without proper permit: each offense $100
• Towing: Any motor vehicle parked in areas where the College has posted tow-away zone signs, or that constitutes a hazard, may be towed at the owner's expense

Last Board Action: June 2019

Board Action Requested: Approval of revised wording to be consistent with College Board Rule 6.8 and increase illegal parking violation fine which has not been increased in over 20 years

The College has several locations on campus where students can get print or copy material. Students can use credit cards or cash for these services.

Fees

• $.10 single‐side B/W
• $.15-.20 double‐side B/W
• $.25-.75 single‐side Color
• $.45-.50 double‐side Color

Last Board Action: July 2011

Board Action Requested: None

The revenue generated by the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium goes directly back to fund the costs to maintain exhibits, programming, and related expenditures. The President or his designee is authorized to modify or waive fees for specific events or users when College purposes are advanced; in the event a waiver/modification is granted, a statement of justification will be filed with the approved application. The Planetarium may also extend modest discounts to promote group sales (e.g., Groupon promotions) and matinee shows.

Planetarium Admission Rates

*Must show valid ID card. Veteran/Military Guests must be accompanied by Veteran/Military.

• Veteran/Military and one guest get free admission on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day with valid military ID.
• Zoo members get $1 off additional guests when they present their member card.

Group Rates (Advance Field Trips)

One teacher per class. Students, staff, and veteran/military must show valid ID.

Planetarium Events

• Full Dome Music Shows: $10 per person
• Laser Shows and Special Events: $5-$10 per person
• Birthday Parties: standard admission rates apply
  • $50 minimum
  • maximum of 60 guests
  • $50 base deposit required, plus $5 for every person over 10

Last Board Action: June 2019

Board Action Requested: Effective September 1, 2019, approval of fee schedule changes

Pursuant to Agenda Item 6.6 on April 19, 2011, the president has established a schedule of fees specific to be charged for the use of facilities and equipment at the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall (FAH). The FAH is fully scheduled for the Academic Year 2020-2021; however, there may be some rental opportunities at the College's Lyceum.

Rental Fees

All rates are effective January 1, 2020 and are subject to change without notice.

Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall and Lyceum Rental

• FAH Mainstage: $1,400 Standard Rate (1st 4 hours)
• FAH Ground Floor Lobby: $820 Standard Rate (1st 4 hours)
• FAH Multi‐Purpose Studio: $820 Standard Rate (1st 4 hours)
• All Three FAH Spaces: $2,800 Standard Rate (first 4 hours)
• Lyceum: $1400 Standard Rate (first 4 hours)

Additional time past 4 hours is invoiced at the applicable hourly rate. Installation or rehearsal is discounted 75%. Additional costs for equipment and labor will be determined based on the event requirements.

Facility Reservation and Rental

Complete the online Request Form and send to the Fine Arts Department Chair. The Department Chair and the Theatre Manager will determine which requests can be accommodated. Dates for a given fiscal year, July 1 through June 30, can be held after March 1 of the prior fiscal year.

Rental Agreements

All event documents must be signed and returned with deposit no later than 4 weeks prior to the event for FAH Mainstage, all three FAH Spaces, or Lyceum rental and 2 weeks prior to the event for FAH Lobby or FAH Multi‐Purpose room rental, or College reserves the right to cancel the event. Renters must submit deposit, proof of insurance, proof of tax‐exempt status, and all event documents.

NOTE: In some special circumstances, the president or his designee is authorized to modify or waive fees for specific events or users when College purposes are advanced. In the event a fee waiver or modification is granted, a statement of justification is filed with the approved application.

Deposit

A deposit is required at the time the event documents are signed and returned. The deposit is equal to the estimated cost of facility use. Rental deposits can be made with check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express. Cash payments cannot be accepted.

Insurance

The Florida College System Risk Management Consortium (FCSRMC) provides liability coverage for non College‐sponsored individuals, groups, agencies, and organizations renting College facilities that do not carry liability insurance. The fee for this coverage will be charged to the renter and is in addition to the rental fee.  If private insurance is available, a certificate of liability insurance naming the College as an additional insured in the amount of $1,000,000 is required. In the event the renter does not carry liability insurance, participation in the FCSRMC is mandatory.

Alcohol

Generally, alcohol is not permitted on SF College premises. For specific events in the Fine Arts Hall permission may be requested to distribute alcoholic beverages. The President of the College is authorized to grant approval and may do so with certain restrictions and conditions. Any person or agency with authorization to distribute alcohol must provide the College with alcohol liability insurance coverage. The renter shall assume all responsibility for compliance with any applicable State of Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco licensing requirements.

Catering

While you are free to use the caterer of choice, beverages must be purchased in accordance with the College's agreement with Pepsi. If a caterer is providing the beverages, they must make purchases through the local Pepsi bottler using the College’s contracted rates unless the caterer has its own existing agreement with Pepsi, in which case they can use their existing agreement. If you are providing beverages without using a caterer, then you must honor the College's agreement and make Pepsi purchases in accordance with the College's agreement. Current pricing and ordering information is available at the Beverage Exclusivity webpage.

Marketing Review

SF College reserves the right to review all publicity materials for events scheduled in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall or the Lyceum before their release to the public.

FAH Ground Floor Lobby and FAH Multipurpose Room Events

Labor and equipment costs per event will be determined by the College based on the needs and nature of the event.

FAH Mainstage and Lyceum Performance Events

Each audience event must employ, at minimum, a Technical Supervisor, and an Usher Supervisor. In addition, FAH staff must operate specialized audio, video, lighting, and stage equipment and rigging. Additional labor and equipment will be determined by the SF College Theatre Manager and Technical Director, based on the needs and nature of the event. These charges are in addition to the rental fee.

Labor Pay Rates (per worker, per hour)

• Staff Supervisor or Specialist: $25
• Technical Labor, Journey level: $21
• Working industry professionals: $18
• Technical Labor Apprentice level: $15
• Usher supervisor: $18
• Usher/ticket taker: $16
• Office staff: $16
• Custodian: $25
• SF Police: $39

Labor/Hourly information

SF College will determine appropriate staffing for events, based in part on requirement outlined by any technical information given for the event. Additional staff that is required due to incomplete or unclear information will be determined by the Theatre Manager and the Technical Director. At no time will staffing levels be reduced to a level less than deemed safe by the SF staff for the operation of the venue and its equipment. These charges are in addition to the rental fee.

Theatre Equipment Rental (per event)

• Model D Steinway Concert Grand Piano: $250
• Piano (baby grand): $150
• Piano (upright): $100
• Piano (electric keyboard): $60
• Piano Tuning: $150
• Follow spotlight: $200
• Media projector and projector screen: $950
• Lobby Projector and screen $250
• Acoustical/orchestra shell: $500
• Marley Dance floor: $300
• Standard audio package: $400
• Wireless microphones: $30 (additional per unit)
• Rep lighting plot equipment: $400
• Podium (includes PC & limited audio): $175
• Wired network or phone line $30

Ticketing

• All ticketing is managed by the SF College Box Office.
• Ticket prices will be inclusive of sales tax, if applicable.
• A Vendor Fee is assessed for every ticket sold.
• For ticket sales through the Website a per ticket fee (added to the event price) will be assessed based on the ticket price (including a merchant fee charge)
• For ticket sales at the SF Box Office a per ticket fee will be charged to the event based on the payment type
• No tickets will be issued until Event Documents are executed and deposit is received.

Additional Information

• The collection of donations on site is not permitted.
• The sale of retail merchandise in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall or Lyceum is not permitted.
• The Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall has no Standing Room sections.
• Renters must execute additional event documents if a change in event specification increases estimated costs more than 10% above the original estimate.
• Applicable sales tax rates apply to ALL services (rent, labor, etc.).

Last Board Action: June 2019

Board Action Requested:  Approval of changes to Fines Arts rental fees

The office handling the student record request will provide the requestor the fee to be assessed for photocopies of the requested record(s) or transcription(s) of student conduct hearing. The requestor must pay the fee to the Cashiers and provide proof of payment for completion of the record request.

Fees

Student Record(s) Copy Fee

• $.10 per one‐sided copy B/W impression
• $.15 per two‐sided copy B/W impression

Student Conduct Hearing(s) Transcription Fee

• $1.50/minute

Last Board Action: June 2015

Board Action Requested: None

Absent fees approved for specific facilities, all other College facility use is covered pursuant to College Rule and Procedure 6.4, Use of College Facilities. The president is authorized to modify or waive fees for specific events or users when college purposes are advanced. In the event a fee waiver or modification is granted, a statement of justification is filed with the approved application. Fees are outlined in College Procedure 6.4, Use of College Facilities.

Room/Space Use Fees

¹ includes computer and projection equipment

² exclusive use outside of normal College business hours

All outdoor space includes use of restroom facilities. Additional portable restroom facilities may be required for large events, based on the number of anticipated attendees.

Service Fees

Equipment Rental Fees

*Refers to additional request outside of normal space setup.

Additional Fees and Information

Parking Fee for Food Trucks: $25 per truck per event

Deposits: A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of confirmation of a reservation for use of College facilities. The balance of payment is due ten (10) days prior to the event, or the reservation will be cancelled.

Energy Use Surcharge: Per College Rule 6.4P, an Energy Use Surcharge may be applicable for events held outside of normal College business operating hours. Estimates will be provided prior to reservation.

Student/Staff Events: There is no charge for the use of College facilities by SF students, student organizations, or employees (Priorities I and II) for College business. See College Rule and Procedure 6.4, Use of College Facilities, for more information.

Last Board Action: April 2011

Board Action Requested: Approval of changes to the fee schedule of the use of College facilities

The revenue generated by the SF Teaching Zoo goes directly back to fund the costs to maintain exhibits, programming, and related expenditures. The President or his designee is authorized to modify or waive fees for specific events or users when College purposes are advanced; in the event a waiver/modification is granted, a statement of justification will be filed with the approved application. The Zoo may also extend modest discounts to promote group sales (e.g., Groupon promotions) and matinee shows.

Admission Rates

*Must show valid ID card. Veteran/Military Guests must be accompanied by Veteran/Military.

• Veteran/Military and one guest get free admission on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day with valid military ID.
• Zoo members get $1 off additional guests when they present their member card.

Zoo/Planetarium Group Rates (Advance Field Trips)

One teacher per class. Students, staff, and veteran/military must show valid ID.

SF Zoo Membership Fees

10% of all membership fees are donated to conservation efforts.

Birthday Parties

• Up to 20 guests = $225
• each additional guest = $10

Requires 50% deposit at the time of reservation. SF faculty/staff and Zoo members get 10% off birthday parties with valid card. 10% of the birthday party base rate is donated to conservation.

Zoo Animal Technology Program Reunion

A special event taking place in 2020 or 2021.

Community Outreach Programs

• with animals - $100
• without animals - FREE
• for Alachua County Public Schools - $75

50% deposit is required at the time of reservation.

Animal Encounters

• Ambassador Animals: $5 per person
• Galapagos Tortoise Encounter: $20 per person
• Galapagos VIP Tour: $200 (10 person limit)
• Professional Development Behind-the-Scenes Tour: $5 per person

Infants under 1 year old are admitted free. SF faculty/staff get 10% Ambassador Animal Encounters. Zoo members get 10% off VIP and Animal Encounters.

10% of proceeds from Ambassador Animals and Galapagos Tortoise Encounters go to conservation. 50% of proceeds from Galapagos VIP Tours go to conservation.

Zookeeper for a Day Program

• Adults and Children: $30 per person

SF faculty/staff and Zoo members get 10% off with ID. 10% of proceeds go to conservation.

Adopt-an-Animal Program

Zoo Gift Shop

Merchandise in the SF Teaching Zoo Gift Shop ranges in price from $0.10 to $50. Zoo members get 10% off all merchandise. 

Quarters for Conservation

The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo started a Quarters for Conservation (Q4C) program in 2016. The program is designed to increase our conservation budget and fulfill our commitment to conservation through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) by raising money directly from guests. AZA zoos throughout the country have implemented Q4C, raising over $1 million annually. The Q4C initiative is expanding to include a portion of each paid program offered on grounds at the Teaching Zoo. The objectives for the Q4C are to raise significant funds for additional in-situ conservation projects; communicate how each zoo visit helps wildlife conservation; and encourage guests to take everyday conservation actions by showing how they are connected to wildlife survival.

Last Board Action: June 2019

Board Action Requested: Effective September 1, 2019, approval of fee schedule changes