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Approve as-needed short-term zoo exhibit agreements <br />June 15, 2021 <br />Page 2 <br />1 <br />8 <br />1 <br />9 <br />scientific concepts, and technology presented by each exhibit. Resources will also be <br />made available for local educators bringing their student groups to visit the zoo during the <br />exhibit run. These special exhibits will also provide new opportunities for zoo youth <br />volunteers to become subject experts, improve their research and communication skills <br />and share their excitement for the subject presented with other youth. Through short- <br />term, temporary exhibits unique to the zoo, local youth will have new opportunities to <br />explore a variety of species, habitats and technology while supporting their science <br />education and creating life-long connections to the natural world. <br />The temporary addition of exhibits like life-sized dinosaurs, live butterflies and interactive <br />experiences will provide new and engaging experiences for Santa Ana youth. Possible <br />exhibits like a collection of life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs will introduce youth to a new <br />time-period and show the connections between prehistoric and modern animals and their <br />habitats. Children will be attracted to the sheer scale of the featured species, while older <br />youth can dive into the details of each individual exhibit presented with scientifically <br />accurate information. <br />A walk-through butterfly aviary is another possibility and is one of the most requested <br />exhibits at the zoo. Youth will enjoy photographing and watching the colorful inhabitants <br />possibly feeding, creating an instant connection to the natural world. <br />With the ubiquitous presence of technology, access to interactive virtual experiences with <br />a greater purpose creates more proficiency for youth. Technology that encourages the <br />natural creativity of young children, captures their creations and makes them come to life <br />in real-world experiences is available. Children learn about new species by creating their <br />own animals and placing them in a virtual environment. Older youth discover changing <br />habitats by creating and solving environmental problems and seeing how their choices <br />directly affect the world around them. These are some of the possibilities that can allow <br />Santa Ana youth and their families to enjoy new experiences in safe and familiar settings. <br />On October 5, 2020, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) <br />issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for short-term special youth exhibits at the Santa <br />Ana Zoo. The City notified 159 companies (17 Santa Ana companies), and five companies <br />submitted proposals (zero Santa Ana companies) to provide a services. <br />An evaluation committee reviewed and rated the proposals. The proposals were <br />evaluated according to the criteria listed in the RFP, which includes firm/team experience, <br />relevant project experience, references, manner for performing service, schedule, <br />operational plans and fee. The results of the RFP evaluation were as follows: