During radio interview Elk Grove mayor says city approached by Sacramento Zoo, promises transparency

In an interview this morning on Cap Radio's Insight program, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen revealed more information on the possible relocation of the Sacramento Zoo.

Last week zoo and city officials announced a six-month negotiation to move the 15-acre zoo to an undeveloped 60-acre site in Elk Grove. In her presentation, Singh-Allen noted the city was approached earlier in the summer by the Sacramento Zoological Society about the possible move.

Joining Singh-Allen on the interview was Sacramento City Councilmember Katie Valenzuela and Elizabeth Stallard, president of the Sacramento Zoological Society, operators of the facility. In the recording posted below, Singh-Allen addressed possible traffic implications on the zoo's location near the soon-to-open Sky River Casino. 

Singh-Allen and Valenzuela also touched on comments by Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg who has said they will explore more ways to retain the facility the reportedly attracts a half a million visitors a year 

Below are portions of comment and answers of questions posed to Singh-Allen during the 18 minute interview. 

Link to the entire Insight interview. 

Listen Time 3 minutes 49 seconds

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