Assignment Forecasting The Akron Zoological Park During the late $1980$s$,$ global changes in consumer preferences for radial tires, inflation, and changes in governmental priorities, almost resulted in the permanent closing of the Akron Childrens Zoo. Lagging attendance and a low membership level did not help matters. Faced with uncertain prospects, the city of Akron opted out of the zoo business. In response, the Akron Zoological Park was organized as a corporation to operate the zoo under contract with the city. Annual Attendance at the Akron Zoological Park To be successful, the zoo must maintain its image as a quality place for its visitors to spend their time. Its animal exhibits are clean and neat. The animals, birds, and reptiles look well cared for. As resources become available for construction and continuing operations, the zoo also keeps adding new exhibits and activities. The independent organizations efforts seem to be working, because attendance increased from $53,353$ in $1989$ to an all$-$time record of $133,762$ in $1994.$ Due to its northern climate, the zoos open season lasts from mid$-$April until mid$-$October. It reopens for $1$ week at Halloween and for the month of December. Zoo attendance depends largely on the weather. For example, attendance was down during the month of December $1995,$ which established many local records for the coldest temperature and the most snow. Variations in weather also affect crop yields and prices of fresh animal foods, thereby influencing the costs of animal maintenance. In normal circumstances, the zoo may be able to achieve its target goal and attract an annual attendance equal to $40$