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Aug 4, 2008 5:04 pm US/Pacific

Big Cutbacks Possible At SF Zoo After Tiger Attack

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS 5 / KCBS) ― San Francisco Zoo officials said they will have to make up a $700,000 budget gap as a result of funds borrowed to cover the cost of legal fees and lost revenue after a tiger attacked a visitor last Christmas.

Officials said Monday they were evaluating financial options which included potentially significant cutbacks coupled with ways to increase zoo revenues.

The zoo stressed that any possible cuts would not impact the animals. Officials said they were evaluating all their options, but over two-thirds of the current zoo budget is spent on salaries for its 225 full and part-time workers.

The zoo is expected to present a budget proposal to the city of San Francisco's Recreation and Park Commission on August 21.

The zoo also face another hearing Thursday on proposed legislation by Supervisor Chris Daly that would turn the zoo into a rescue sanctuary. Such a move would prompt the loss of accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

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