Minnesota Zoological Garden funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 2034 appropriates $17,057,000 annually from the general fund and $255,000 annually from the natural resources fund for the Minnesota Zoological Garden (Minneapolis Zoo) during fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The funds are allocated directly to the Minnesota Zoological Board to support the zoo's operations and maintenance. This bill provides specific, targeted funding without altering zoo policies or creating new requirements. It affects the zoo's budget directly through these fixed annual appropriations.