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We learn from nature and apply our insight to habitat design
We create places for making connections between animals, people, and our world

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Making Connections for Life

Each year, 140 million people visit AZA accredited zoos. They all come for the same reason...

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Henry Vilas – Heart of the Zoo

“Heart of the Zoo” at Henry Vilas sets bold vision

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It's Official!

We are proud to announce that Kelsey Weber is officially a registered architect and member of the American Institute of Architects

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Zoo Knoxville Opens New Herpetarium

The new $18M herpetarium houses 85 different species of amphibians and reptiles

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Oregon Zoo Chimps Explore new Primate Forest

Portland’s chimp troop have begun to explore the Primate Forest exhibit, including an indoor day room and two outdoor habitats.

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Fresno Chaffee Zoo Previews Kingdoms of Asia

As the Zoo broke ground on its latest project, it also unveiled an animated sneak peek.

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Rhinos Return to Riverbanks

Southern White Rhinos Kande and Winnefred arrive at the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, the first rhinos there since 1989.

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Geothermal Solutions at Mesker Park Zoo

Sustainable design in action for their upcoming penguin habitat

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International Crane Foundation Whoops It Up!

ICF raised over $190,000 toward crane conservation during its first-ever virtual fundraiser

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Oregon Zoo's Primate Forest Takes Shape

Massive posts that will support innovative mesh and climbing structures have been set in their concrete foundations

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Zookeepers respond to COVID

Audubon Zoo updates procedures in light of the Bronx Zoo's coronavirus-infected tiger

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Lion at the Audubon Zoo

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It's Official!

Another CLR designer joins the ranks of registered architects

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Zoo Knoxville wins Exhibit Award

Congratulations to Zoo Knoxville for its first AZA Exhibit Design award

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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Honored

Already lauded as one of the world's best zoos, one of OHDZA's latest additions got singled out for its innovation

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Audubon Zoo's Lions the Pride of AZA Zoo Day

Audubon Zoo's lion exhibit was the centerpiece of Zoo Day at the 2019 Annual Conference of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

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Wellness for Elephants

The new book Wellness for Elephants features a chapter co-authored by CLR’s Gary Lee and Jeff Sawyer.

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Field Research in Africa

Gary Lee, a keen observer of both animals and people, routinely creates illustrated travel journals, such as this notebook from his 2000 safari in Botswana.

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CLR West Field Trip

CLR’s West Coast staff tours rockwork fabrication facilities

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CLR Teams to Dream . Invent . Think . Organize

In May, CLR partnered with local non-profit D.I.T.O. to spend the day building, cleaning, and planting in North Philadelphia

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Visitor Center

Construction is underway on the International Crane Foundation's new Welcome Center

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Asia Exhibit

Design development has begun on this new exhibit at the Albuquerque BioPark which will immerse visitors in a diverse Asian landscape

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Riverbanks Plays Critical Role in Turning the Tide on Corals in Crisis

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to 36 coral colonies that have been rescued from the diseased Florida Reef Tract

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John Ball Zoo Plans More Exhibits & Redesign

John Ball Zoo is proposing a makeover with new animals, exhibits, and experiences for visitors

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Polar Passage

Bears are able to patrol their habitat and take in views across the Oregon Zoo in the new Polar Passage

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Evolutionary Thinking in Habitats

CLR Design remains at the forefront of key innovations and trends in exhibit design

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