Tribute Programs FAQ

Please read our most frequestly asked questions about tribute programs and if you still have questions, please call us at (204) 927-8080 or email us at tributeprograms@assiniboinepark.ca

 

Bench and Fence Plaques FAQs

When will my bench or fence plaque be installed?

Timelines for installation are dependant on several factors including the season, third-party production timelines, and weather. The tribute item is guarateed and installation is coordinated once full payment and agreement to the tribute terms is received. We will contact you to let you know when your plaque is installed.

What length of inscription fits on a plaque?

Bench plaques at the Seasonal Garden, the Esplanade, Aunt Sally’s Farm, and the Zoo allow for 200 characters. Bench plaques at The Grove and the Lyric Field allow for four lines of text, with 38 characters per line.

Oval bronze plaques are placed on the tall iron fence enclosing the English and Leo Mol Sculpture Gardens. Plaques allow for ten lines of text, with 36 characters per line.

Rectangular bronze plaques are placed on the low stone wall along the perimeter of the English Garden. Standard plaques allow for three lines of text, with 24 characters per line. Large plaques allow for 15 lines of text, with 24 characters per line.

Characters include letters, spaces, and punctuation. Larger or capital letters may take up more space. We use one standard font, and can incorporate italics and French diacritical marks. Text will be centred and sized to fit the entire available space. No images or logos will be engraved.

Can I have multiple plaques on a single bench?

Our current policy is to install only one plaque per bench.

MemoryStones and ZooRocks FAQs

Will I be notified when my MemoryStone or ZooRock is installed?

Yes. Once the installation has taken place, you will receive an email or mailed letter with details regarding the exact location of your stone.

How will I find my stone once it is installed?

Once the installation has taken place, you will receive an email or mailed letter with details regarding the exact location of your stone.

What happens if my stone gets damaged?

MemoryStones and ZooRocks are exposed to natural elements, pedestrian traffic, and other general wear and tear which may affect both the inscriptions and the stones appearance over time. Once approved, installed stoneswill not be removed for changes or additions to the inscription. Assiniboine Park Conservancy cannot guarantee MemoryStones and ZooRocks will remain in new condition.

Will my MemoryStone or ZooRock ever be removed?

MemoryStones and ZooRocks will remain in place until such time that the plaza/area needs to be upgraded, replaced/removed, changes to the building or space are necessary, or due to circumstances beyond the control of Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC). APC will attempt to contact the donor should such a circumstance arise.

How does my money support the Park and Zoo?

As a not-for-profit organization, the proceeds Assiniboine Park Conservancy generates from the MemoryStone and ZooRock programs go towards ongoing maintenance and improvements of Assiniboine Park & Zoo.

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