CAROUSEL
THE CONSERVATION CAROUSEL Project
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Valley Zoo Development Society
The Valley Zoo Development Society (VZDS) is a registered charity and friend of the Edmonton Valley Zoo (EVZ). The VZDS is proud to take a lead role in the EVZ’s stunning transformation into a special place that inspires love and learning of the natural world.
Impact of Your Support
Children are fascinated by the natural world, especially by animals. By providing them with a fun setting where they can learn about animals & nature, we can create life-long ambassadors for the long-term health of our planet.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION!
Conservation Carousel Project
Status: COMPLETE!
Budget: $540,000
Opened: 2022
With so many people’s gracious support, we raised more than $540,000 to finish the Conservation Carousel and construct a heated structure to operate year-round. A ride on the Conservation Carousel is by donation, raising funds for future conservation projects while educating children about the incredible animals they’re enjoying and surrounded by at the zoo. Thank you to everyone who supported the Conservation Carousel Project!
CArOUSEL HISTORY
Allan Herschell formed his first company in 1872. He produced his first carousel in 1883. After a very productive life in the amusement ride business, he retired in 1911. He came out of retirement and formed the Allan Herschell Company with partners John Wendler and Ferdinand W. Fritchie in 1915. In the early 1920’s, he developed a merry-go-round that was on a smaller scale and built for children. Prior to this, the carousel or merry-go-round was considered an adult ride. The animals on the adult rides were hand carved of wood. The animals on this smaller machine were made of cast aluminum, two halves that were welded together. The decoration on the machine was very similar to the adult size rides. Mr. Herschell died in 1927.
THANK YOU TO OUR CAROUSEL SEAT SPONSORS
Harper Rose Loughlin
Beaver
Anna & Richard Fahrion
Bactrian Camel
In Memory of Sharon Murray
Armadillo
Monica & Marvin Zeniuk
Red Panda
Misty and Tyler Totman – Encouraging Imagination & Creativity
Bighorn Sheep
Michael and Miyako Walker
Red-necked Wallaby
Celebrating the Artists, Technicians, Craftspeople & Professionals of the Carousel Project.
Prairie Dog
The Melton Foundation
Monkey Chariot
Proudly Sponsored in Honour of Zander
Grevy’s Zebra
Members of the Lions Club of Castledowns 2015
Snow Leopard
In Loving Memory of Tim Clapson
Sturgeon
JahRice & Clan and Anna Gablenz
Ring-Tailed Lemur
Proudly Sponsored by Kevin & Ellen
Arctic Fox
Shauna Treichel
Meerkat Shield
Celebration of AJ, Jane, Ben, Kaisa, Andy, and Tim
Kookaburra Chariot
In Memory of Bill Hollands
Mallard Duck
Anna & Richard Fahrion
Great Horned Owl
Sandra Petersson
Great Grey Owl
In Honour of Volunteers; Our City’s Life Blood (2017)
Star Tortoise
Proudly Sponsored By Rebecca & Trevor Flynn
Canadian Lynx
Dean Treichel
Animal Tracks Shield
For All the Amazing Memories – The Melton Yohemas Family
Harbour Seal
Arctic Wolf
In Honour of Our Grandchildren, Dave & Laurie Boadway
Amur Tiger
Proudly Sponsored By C & G Cameron in Honour of Our Beloved Lucy
Asian Elephant
Celebrating Peyton Sophia Waterhouse
Polar Bear
“Laughing with Lilly” in Memory of Lillian Kostyniuk
Capybara
Proudly Sponsored by Loughlin and Dubrule Families
Burrowing Owl Shield
In Honour of Doug Warren Without Whom This Project Would Not Exist
Poison Dart Frog Shield