The Lake Superior Zoo Yellow Bus Fund, supported by the Donald Weesner Foundation, covers transportation costs for schools visiting the zoo. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and applicants must obtain a transportation cost estimate before completing the application process.
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