LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU)-- Petting zoos, (click here) carnival rides, and concessions, some of the many attractions that were once a part of Myrick Hixion Park in La Crosse.
Nearly 10 years ago the zoo was shut down due to funding reasons. Now, Dawn Potaracke, along with 6,000 other community members are trying to bring back the zoo they once loved.
In April, Potaracke started a Facebook and go fund me page to start raising funds. In that time, the page has received nearly $1,000.
“Right now, as a group, we are trying to get community support. Once we have a firm idea of what we'd like to see happen with Myrick Park, then we can make an official proposal to the city,” says Potaracke.
Potaracke says she hopes to $50,000 from the fundraising pages to get the project started....
