Zoo Habitat Fabrication
COST of Wisconsin, Inc. has been a full-service zoological exhibit contractor for over six decades. Zoo habitat fabrication is one of our specialties and is where we got our start.
Thanks to years of experience, we understand that zoos aim to spark visitors’ imaginations while providing enrichment and safety for animals. We also know that safety is critical, and all of our exhibit fabrication is carried out with strict standards and oversight.
Award-Winning Zoo Habitat Construction
COST has fabricated award winning exhibits for over half the U.S. zoos and aquariums and several international clients.
As a fifty-year member of AZA—the Association of Zoos & Aquariums—and an industry leader, we know how to meet the unique challenges that can arise in custom and one-of-a-kind projects. We’re well-versed in coming up with innovative solutions that are both beautiful and functional. Animals do best in natural settings, and our artisans have the skills to create realistic spaces.
But aesthetics are only half of the equation. Our entire COST team deeply respects the animals that live within the exhibits and habitats we develop. We make a great effort during every phase, from pre-construction through final construction, to ensure we build the safest new habitat possible. Often we receive guidance and feedback from stakeholders like structural engineers, habitat specialists, and animal behavior specialists. There are many experts involved in creating environments that support the natural behaviors of wild animals.
Getting Zoo Exhibits Right
Our wide-ranging experience includes working with many materials, including shotcrete, GFRC, FRP, urethanes, epoxies, woods, and acrylics. This familiarity with materials allows our artisans to recreate any natural environment for the most realistic-looking animal habitats that showcase the beauty and wonder of nature.
Within zoo exhibits, we may use a vast range of different effects and features. Exhibitions can include different earth bank textures, rock work, water features, coral inserts, and even faux trees and foliage. These touches create the appearance of an undisturbed, timeless, and truly authentic finished product.
If you’re looking for zoo habitat fabrication, reach out to our team today. We work with zoos, aquariums, theme parks, museums, and other animal exhibitors to create beautiful, safe, and stimulating environments for all. Let us help you fabricate a fantastic zoo experience.