Construction
Caribbean Coast Exhibit Construction at the Stone Zoo
The latest exhibit at the Stone Zoo, Caribbean Coast, completes the second phase of the new entry and welcome plaza project. This $4 million upgrade features four distinctive areas. Flamingo Flats, a 6,400 square foot walk-through aviary with American Flamingos, Scarlet Ibis, Macaws, and endangered Jamaican Iguanas. Caribbean Coast offers the only exhibit in New…
Read MoreAquarium Construction Complete at the Pacific Seas Aquarium, Point Defiance Zoo
The new 35,000 sq. ft. Pacific Seas Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, highlighting the Pacific Ocean ecosystem, opened to the public on September 7th. American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) members were able to visit the new aquarium as part of the annual AZA post-conference tour. Features of the New Pacific Seas Aquarium The $51.6 million…
Read MoreSundara Inn and Spa, Cambrian Oasis
Sundara Inn & Spa’s focus on wellness led ownership to pursue a new $9 million, 33,000 sq. ft. expansion project in Wisconsin Dells that opened in spring 2018. The expansion includes another outdoor pool, lush rooftop gardens, new fitness areas, additional culinary experiences, retreat space, and expanded parking. One focal point of the expansion is…
Read MoreCalgary Zoo’s Panda Passage Exhibit Opens to the Public
The new $14,000,000 CDN Panda Passage exhibit at the Calgary Zoo opened this spring to tremendous crowds. The zoo animal exhibit replaced the former elephant building, which was transformed into a lush forest environment. The building roof was retrofitted to allow for numerous skylights. This enhancement dramatically improved sunlight for the natural plants that embellish…
Read MoreOtter Passage, Exhibit Fabrication at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Otter Passage, part of the overall new West Entry project, opened to the public in May. The zoological project’s program includes the 2,000 sq. ft. otter exhibit, a new entrance to the zoo, a concessions building, a picnic area, and a guest services complex. This exhibit’s thematic story revolves around river otters that have moved…
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