Mar 6, 2009 · In 2002, the City of Seattle transferred management and financial responsibility of Woodland Park Zoo to the Woodland Park Zoological Society. Founded in 1965, the nonprofit Society initially served as the zoo’s fundraising partner, but over the years has taken on an increasing number of responsibilities, such as marketing and membership.

Mar 5, 2009 · The way I see it, any regulation or attempt by them to prohibit firearms in the zoo is a legal nullity. While they may try to claim that, since the park is managed by the Woodland Park Zoological Society it therefore is subject to regulation per …

Nov 17, 2015 · The Zoo has already claimed the "end of the world" if carry was allowed in the zoo - which begs the question " Can one carry (CC or OC) in publicly-owned zoos in your state? " If it's necessary to have a CCW permit/license in order to do so, please say state that this is the case.

Jun 27, 2010 · The family and I went to Binder Park Zoo (Battle Creek MI.) this weekend. It is a great zoo and we gladly make the drive. I had not OC'd there before but was not concerned as I OC everywhere allowed by law (I have a CPL). We entered and looked around as usual and then boarded the tram to the...

Nov 6, 2014 · Planning for a trip to COS and Woodland Park. From what I've read here, it looks like OC is a non-issue most places in COS and Teller County. As most of the threads are a bit old (2012 and earlier, mostly), I thought I'd check in here and see if there's anything new I need to know. TX (home)...

Jun 17, 2015 · Let me see if I am understanding correctly. We are arguing that the zoo is public property, no different than a sidewalk in the city. Because of this, concealed and open carry cannot be banned per state law. However, the zoo is claiming that they are either private property, an amusement park...

Jun 17, 2015 · In May of last year, St. Louis Circuit Judge Joan Moriarty accepted the zoo’s contention that its 90-acre property in Forest Park qualifies as a school and a gated amusement park — two of 17 designations where Missouri’s open carry law forbids firearms." ...

May 31, 2010 · If the zoo is owned by the city, county, or state, state preemption does not allow you to be prevented from carrying in a lawful way. However if it is a private business, it is their rules and you can be removed and trespassed.

Mar 6, 2008 · I think Monument may be accessible to most. Or perhaps a bit farther north in Castle Rock for our Boulder/Loveland/Greeley friends. I could probably make it to Monument some Saturday. Hell, the last few weekends I have been doing a little deer scouting in that direction anyway. OC'd a little bit in Woodland Park last Saturday.

Jun 17, 2015 · I also hired her to counter-sue the Zoo so as to establish precedent that the Zoo's claims of being an educational institution, a day care facility, an amusement park, and a business (among other things) - are hogwash. If you've been following the news, you may have noted that the Houston and Dallas (TX) Zoos have made similar claims.