Grand Opening - November 19, 2009

The ENMAX Conservatory was officially opened on November 19, 2009. The Honourable Cindy Ady, Minister of Tourism, brought greetings from the provincial government to one of the province’s top tourist attractions, and Mayor David Bronconnier spoke on behalf of The City of Calgary about this new and exciting addition to the city’s landscape. Gary Holden, President and CEO of ENMAX Corporation and Clement Lanthier, President and CEO of the Calgary Zoo, spoke about their partnership and visions for the future. Afterwards, a garland, made by two zoo volunteers, was cut, signalling the official opening of the conservatory.
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The Honourable Cindy Ady, Minister of Tourism
Mayor Dave Bronconnier
      The Honourable Cindy Ady, Minister of Tourism.      Mayor Dave Bronconnier.
Gary Holden, President and CEO, ENMAX Corporation
Dr. Clément Lanthier, President and CEO, The Calgary Zoo
      Gary Holden, President and CEO of ENMAX 
      Energy Corporation.		      Dr. Clément Lanthier, President and CEO of The
      Calgary Zoo.
Kevin Strange, Master of Ceremonies
The wreath which would be cut to symbolize the opening of the new conservatory.
      Kevin Strange, Senior Advisor for Conservation
      Outreach and Master of Ceremonies.		      The garland for the official "ribbon-cutting" was made
      by zoo garden volunteers Gerda White and Jean Clark.
Wreath Cutting Marks the official opening of the ENMAX Conservatory
A reception was held for guests following the grand opening.
      Cutting of the garland in front of the Garden of Life 
      marked the official opening of the ENMAX Conservatory.		      A reception was held for guests following the grand
      opening.
Grades three and four students from __ were the first to experience the conservatory's interactive exhibits.
Grades three and four students from __ were the first to experience the conservatory's interactive exhibits.
Master Gardeners with their carts, set up in different areas of the Garden of Life, educated the first visitors.
      Grades three and four students attending Zoo School
      from Bowcroft School were the first to experience the
      conservatory's interactive exhibits. The school is
      partnered with ENMAX to reduce the environmental
      footprint at their school.		      Master Gardeners with their carts, set up in different
      areas of the Garden of Life, educated the first visitors.
The first visitors to the conservatory walk amongst the colourful Christmas display in the Garden Gallery
In the Garden Gallery is a colourful Christmas display.
      The first visitors to the conservatory walk amongst the
      poinsettias in the Garden Gallery.		      In the Garden Gallery is a colourful Christmas display.
The ENMAX Conservatory Donor Wall
The ENMAX Conservatory Classroom
      The ENMAX Conservatory Donor Wall.      The ENMAX Conservatory Classroom.
The ENMAX Conservatory, as viewed from outside.
Seven of the Calgary Zoo's past presidents and Gary Holden, President and CEO, ENMAX Corporation, stand in front of the Garden of Life.
      The ENMAX Conservatory, as viewed from outside.      Eight of the Calgary Zoo's past presidents stand with
      Gary Holden, President and CEO of ENMAX Energy
      Corporation. From left to right: Colin McDonald, Rick 
      Lancaster, Gerald Cooper-Keys, Gary Holden, Bill
      Selby, Ken Smith, Terry Hawitt, John Ballem, QC,
      Dr. Jim Duncan.