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You may donate any amount to any project listed on our Wish List below -
just specify your choice on your check, and mail to:
Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation
P. O. Box 841
Durham, CA 95938

WISH LIST
**indicates ongoing (per annum) expenses, all else involves one-time projects/installations


PriorityDescriptionEstimated
Cost
high Adjoining Land for enlarged operations - we are growing; our current 8 acres limits our potential for further growth $ 450000.00
high Generator, jack hammer, bolt cutters, fire extinguishers and any other tools unknown.00
high Veterinary Care: spaying, neutering, x-rays, blood panels, continuous monitoring by licensed DVM $ 12000.00
high Research and Observation Enclosure: 1½ acre with (re)movable chain link fence 10' high with a 3' incline (fencing = $11,000 of total) (for behavior research, a place for interns and others to observe unseen) $ 28000.00
high Digital Scale for Animals (New) $ 1100.00
high Veterinary Supplies: for worming, inoculations, general maintenance ** $ 3400.00
high One-Ton Diesel Truck (used) $ 11900.00
high Tires for Diesel Truck $ 570.00
high Lion Enclosure and Concrete Surround Deck and Den Box 24'x24' and 10'x12' lockout $ 3950.00
high Insurance: Public Liability and Vehicle (one year) ** $ 3800.00
high Reptile Nutrition and Health Supplies (one year) ** $ 5200.00
high 3 Rolls of Shade Cloth with Grommets 20'x50' @ $195 $ 730.00
high Single Axle Open Trailer 10'x12' (new) for transport of equipment and supplies to programs $ 1400.00
high 2 Transport Cages for Tigers 9-gauge chain link, 4'x8'x 4 ½' high $ 2500.00
high Caracal Enclosure and Enhancement Items 16'16', Schedule 40 pipe 2 3/4, 1 5/8; 9-gauge chain link $ 2600.00
high Security System Installation $ 380.00
medium Tractor with Front Loader (Used) $ 7000.00
medium Incubator unknown.00
medium Otoscope (used) (cordless) $ 400.00
medium Metal Panels (40) Welded Pipe Sections $ 3000.00
medium Office Equipment: Computer (w/modem), Laptop, Color Printer, Fax, Copier, Desk and Files (+30 Reams of Paper **) $ 6000.00
medium Port-A-Potty Rental (one year) ** $ 645.00
medium Trash Pick Up Service (one year) ** $ 825.00
medium Shavings and Bedding for Enclosures (one year) ** $ 2000.00
medium 2 Solar Panels @ $3,600 per unit (can get them installed @ no charge) $ 7200.00
medium Propane Generator (self-contained and weather proofed) 20,000 kw $ 4200.00
medium Donation Boxes (15 @ $45 each) $ 675.00
medium Concrete for Two Enclosures $ 840.00
medium Storage Building (pre-built) $ 1095.00
medium Tortoise Habitat $ 2500.00
medium Aviary 1st Unit of 4 sections in a four-unit plan @$1,500 per Four Sections = $6,000 Total [eventually]) ** $ 6000.00
medium Outdoor Lemur Enclosure w/Heat Access (20'x16'x10'high) $ 3865.00
medium Quarantine Area w/Concrete Floor and Drains (20'x30') $ 12000.00
medium One In-Cage Tiger Pond, Recycling, w/Drain $ 2900.00
medium 15 Water-Access Spigots Installed (@$15) $ 225.00
medium Video Camera (small, hand-held) $ 600.00
medium TV with VCR (small, battery operated for off-site programs to run Foundation videos) $ 180.00
medium Miscellaneous Gardening Tools and Equipment (@$15) $ 350.00
low 25 Citrus & Other Fruit Trees (for Herbivores/Birds) $ 400.00
low 14 Smaller Exhibit Carrying Cages (New) to replace present supply (@$25 to $150 each) $ 3000.00
low 2 Bulletin Boards (weather-proofed w/plexiglass doors) $ 780.00
low 3 Deck and Den Boxes (materials only) @$380 per set $ 1140.00
low Educational and Outreach Materials (one year supply) ** $ 4200.00
low 2 Water Fountains (for drinking) & Either (a) or (b)
    (a) Sculpted Lion's Mouth @$750
    (b) Traditional Bubbler @ $60
$ 1500.00
low 2 Golf Carts for Transporting Physically Handicapped, Mothers w/Small Children, Elderly, etc. @ $6,000 $ 12000.00
low 1 Two-Tiger Observation Pen (fully enclosed and secure) $ 4000.00
low 4 Walkie-Talkies (fully enclosed and secure) $ 195.00
 Approximate Total Cost$617245.00

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Last updated May, 2008.