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Bass Pro Shop at WestRidge Features a Freshwater Aquarium
Bass Pro Shops recently opened in WestRidge Crossing, a new mixed-use development in Morgantown WV, located directly on Interstate 79. While the store architecture follows the branding of other Bass Pro Shops in North America, the Morgantown Bass Pro highlights a five-story glass boat display tower to showcase several fishing and recreational boats. Inside the…
Read MoreConvergence Station, Meow Wolf Denver
The September 2021 grand opening of Meow Wolf Convergence Station was a celebration of exhibit work created by over 300 artists, many from Colorado. The downtown Denver location is uniquely nestled between multiple I-25 on/off ramps, Auraria Parkway, and Colfax Ave. The building and its brightly colored signage beckon visitors to experience the exhibits inside.…
Read MoreSt. Louis Zoo’s Primate Canopy Trails Exhibit
The new $13,000,000 Saint Louis Zoo’s Primate Canopy Trails exhibit allows guests to become fully immersed amongst the treetop habitats of various small primates. The flexible 35,000 sq. ft. outdoor exhibit space connects to the Zoo’s Historic Primate House and is now home to several lemurs, callitrichids, spider monkeys, and more. Zoo Exhibit Design for…
Read MoreCalgary Zoo Gateway to Asia Exhibit
Gateway to Asia opened to the public in June of 2021. After successfully completing Panda Passage in this building several years ago, COST was contacted to assist the Calgary Zoo in renovating the exhibit to meet the needs of new inhabitants, two white-handed gibbons, and a Malayan tapir. Planned Changes to Gateway to Asia Exhibit…
Read MoreDenver Zoo’s New Tree-Top Sloth Habitat and Artificial Trees
The Denver Zoo debuted their new sloth habitat in May 2021. The habitat centers around a 22’ tall artificial tree connected to the remaining exhibit space via overhead branches and vines. The central tree is surrounded by visitor pathways that allow patrons to view the sloths directly overhead. Elliot and Charlotte, Denver Zoo’s two-toed resident…
Read MorePinniped Cove Exhibit at the Maritime Aquarium of Norwalk
Pinniped Cove is a new 160,000-gallon aquarium exhibit for Maritime Aquarium’s five female harbor seals, Tillie, Polly, Leila, Ariel, and Rasal. The L-shaped exhibit is seven times larger than their previous tank and is the aquarium’s largest exhibit project completed in its’ thirty-three-year history. The exhibit allows guests the opportunity to view the seal habitat…
Read MoreWisconsin Rapids Recreation and Aquatic Park: Shotcrete Rockwork from COST, Inc.
The river community of Wisconsin Rapids is interconnected by a series of bridges that link the eastern and western banks. The riverfront is home to several recreational parks and commerce. As a town of nearly 20,000 people, the Wisconsin Rapids Park District saw the need to provide residents an aquatic facility to replace the city’s…
Read MoreAustralian-Themed Exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo
The recently opened Roo Valley Australian-themed exhibit, built as part of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden’s “More Home to Roam” vision, provides interactive fun and educational experiences for the entire family. The Kangaroo Walkabout is a barrier-free exhibit where homo sapiens and marsupials share the pathways; one may wonder, who is on exhibit here?…
Read MoreTAO Asian Bistro and Lounge Water Features
During the Summer of 2020, the Mohegan Sun contacted COST to develop unique water features for their latest dining concept, TAO Asian Bistro and Lounge. Conveniently situated off the Sky Tower Hotel Lobby, TAO boasts a 10,000-square-foot, 300-seat Pan Asian dining experience. The Bistro focuses on Chinese, Japanese, and Thai techniques and ingredients. COST’s Scope…
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