ZooMontana will work with MSUB students on business plan

ZooMontana’s Board of Directors agreed Thursday to work with Montana State University Billings business students on a strategic plan for the financially troubled zoo this summer.

On Friday, Daniel Lundquist, zoo marketing director, sent a press release to Billings media Friday criticizing the board’s actions.

"After attending another board of directors meeting at the zoo and still not hearing a viable short- and long-term plan for maintaining and improving the conditions of the animals, keeping staff and my family, I am making plans to leave the zoo. As stated months ago, I issued a conditional letter of resignation based on the short- and long-term plans and support of the board. Like the past 15 years of the zoo’s history, no substantial action has taken place in 2011 addressing this matter."’

Board President Ian McDonald responded by saying changes will take time.

By CHELSEA KROTZER Of The Gazette Staff

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