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[1]St. Louis Zoo: Free admission; 3 million visitors annually; 2002 direct revenue = $39 million; St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association study concludes $67 million total impact annually. Zoological Society of San Diego: General cost of admission $24.50; 2006 total revenue = $191 million (admissions and memberships alone = $60 million). Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago): Free admission; 3 million visitors annually; 2006 total revenue = $22 million; total assets = $81 million. Missouri Botanical Gardens: Admission price = $20 (approx); 1 million visitors annually; 2006 admissions revenue = $29 million (est.) and $1.2 million in gift-shop sales. Audubon Institute: General costs of admission of $12.50 for zoo, $17.50 for aquarium; 2004 and 2005 averaged annual total revenue for Zoo = $14 million and $15 million for aquarium; total combined revenue = $30 million.


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Tourism — Economic Impact Outcomes Tourist attraction: Based on existing models [1] (major zoological parks, botanical gardens, animal theme parks), the National Great Ape Preservation Foundation (NGAPF ) estimates that “ChimpWorld” will attract 1.5 million visitors within 3 years, and 2-3 million visitors in years to follow Based on economic impact studies of major zoos and botanical gardens, NGAPF estimate a direct economic impact of $40-50 million annually, and, conservatively, half that amount in indirect return, for a total return of $70 million annually The public attraction of ChimpWorld has an estimated staff of 200; this includes administration, guides, retail, hospitality, caretaking staff, maintenance Hotels, campgrounds, cabins, Housing for hundreds of long and short term guests and researchers Air traffic in Jennings/Lafayette/Baton Rouge and Lake Charles airports that would not have occurred otherwise Car rentals Restaurants Retail ChimpWorld will be home to a high-end ecotourism business with opportunity for week-long residential stays and intimate tours of the housing and research facilities [1]St. Louis Zoo: Free admission; 3 million visitors annually; 2002 direct revenue = $39 million; St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association study concludes $67 million total impact annually. Zoological Society of San Diego: General cost of admission $24.50; 2006 total revenue = $191 million (admissions and memberships alone = $60 million). Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago): Free admission; 3 million visitors annually; 2006 total revenue = $22 million; total assets = $81 million. Missouri Botanical Gardens: Admission price = $20 (approx); 1 million visitors annually; 2006 admissions revenue = $29 million (est.) and $1.2 million in gift-shop sales. Audubon Institute: General costs of admission of $12.50 for zoo, $17.50 for aquarium; 2004 and 2005 averaged annual total revenue for Zoo = $14 million and $15 million for aquarium; total combined revenue = $30 million.