Mission

Conservation
Animal Welfare & Choice
Stewardship
Education
Partnerships

SENECA PARK:
FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED
DESIGN

NORTH OF THE
ELEPHANT BARN

ELEPHANTS

RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOODS

AFRICA

Experience
Experiential Exhibits
New Species
Fun Activities
Intergenerational
Route Alternatives
Guest Amenities
Programs, Experiences & Special Events
Mitigate Weather Challenges

ROCKY COAST

CENTRAL EXHIBITS

GENESEE TRAILS

Design Context

RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOODS

MAIN ZOO BUILDING AREA

Respect the 1991 MP Footprint

Respect Olmsted Park & Treat as an Asset
Respect Area Neighbors
& Adjacent Residences

RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOODS
PARKING & ENTRANCE

Development
Main Zoo Building Replaced
Phased Construction
Responsible Construction Activities
INFORMATION NIGHT
Ring-tailed
Lemurs
16%

The following animals

currently reside in the Zoo's Main
Building. If you could keep only
three (3), which would you select?

Meerkat
16%

Bornean
Orangutan
36%

White Rhino
32%

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Emerging Themes

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FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED
DESIGN

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SURVEY SUMMARY

If there were no limitations, which

animal(s) would you most like to
see added to the
Zoo's overall collection?

Mission
New Tropical Building replacing Main Zoo Building - Primate Focus
Central Exhibits Reimagined w/ Large Cat & Canine Focus (Cold Asia)
Enhanced Africa Exhibits - Hoofstock Focus
Large Indoor & Outdoor Yards
Yards Connected and Interchangable
Elevated Animal Trail & Play System
Expanded Interpretation System
Enlarged & Shared Education Building & Spaces
Learning through Play Opportunities
Research & Partner Facilities

STEP INTO
AFRICA
ENHANCEMENT
NORTH
TTH OF THE ELE
ELEPHANT
LEE
BARN

Experience
Mixed Species Exhibits
ELEPHANTS
Overhead Animal Trails
Introduce New Species
Carousel
AFRICA
Ropes Course
Interpretive Play Areas
Shuttle Train Linking North & South of Zoo
TRANSITION/
Better Ticketing
ROCKY COAST
More Restrooms
BUFFER
New Food Service & Concessions
New & Expanded Gift Shop
Stroller & Cart Rentals
More Indoor Space
CENTRAL EXHIBITS
More Covered Three-Season Space
New Multi-Purpose Education, Program & Special Event Space

Design Context

TRANSITION/
BUFFER

ROCKY
COAST

GENESEE TRAILS

Maintains 1991 Master Plan Footprint

Proposed Westside Buffer to Seneca Park
Proposed Eastside Buffer to Residential Neighborhoods
Additional Interpretation of Olmsted Design & Significance
Strict Design Guidelines for Perimeter Building Facades

STEP
INTO
AFRICA

ASIAN
MAIN ZOO BUILDING
NG HIGHLANDS
SERVICE

Development
Main Zoo Building Deconstructed or Demolished
Main Zoo Building in First or Very Early Phase
Restricted Hours for Construction Activities
PARKING & ENTRANCE
Strict Specifications for Maintenance of Construction Site

GENESSE
TRAILS
CONCESSIONS
& ACTIVITIES

TROPICAL
BUILDING
PEOPLE
MOVER
NEW ARRIVAL EXPERIENCE
About the Animals and the Guest

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Concept Alternatives

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A New Arrival... WOW!

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Cold Asia & Big Cats

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Stepping Further into Africa