At a time when the vision of many zoos was still little further than planning from one exhibit to the next, CLR worked with a growing number of clients to accomplish full campus, fully integrated, long-term strategic and facilities Master Plans. Among some of the most impactful were Zoo Atlanta (1984), Toledo Zoo (1987), Denver Zoo (1988), Riverbanks Zoo (1996), and Utah’s Hogle Zoo (1999). These collaborations resulted in multiple projects being funded, designed, and built after the completion of the plan, and over the course of decades, allowed the attendance and revenue of these institutions to increase dramatically. Today CLR has similar long-term relationships with other institutions such as Zoo Knoxville, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Dallas Zoo, and John Ball Zoo. As a reflection of the value of the work done by CLR and other planners during this era, the AZA recognized the necessity of Master Plans and made them a required element of accreditation.
1984-1999
