Fresno Chaffee Zoo unveiled an animated sneak peek at their latest project thanks to Measure Z. Kingdoms of Asia will feature the return of sloth bears to the Zoo as well as species that are new to the Zoo, Asian small-clawed otters and tomistoma. This project broke ground in September 2020 and will feature phased openings in 2021-2022.
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Zoo Knoxville wins Exhibit Award
At the annual conference of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Zoo Knoxville was honored with the Significant Achievement – Exhibit Design award in the category of institutions with an operating budget over $8 Million for the Boyd Family Asian Trek exhibit. Visitors get nose-to-nose viewing opportunities with Malayan tigers as these big cats climb over Southeast Asian temple ruins, play in the water, or climb a 20-foot tall poles for treats.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Honored
Congratulations to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo – their Bay Family Children’s Adventure Trails has received the 2019 Innovation Exhibit Award (for institutions with operating budgets over $8 Million) from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This outstanding example of Adventure Education had previously been recognized in 2018 as an Education Design Showcase Project of Distinction. The 3 acre Adventure Trail sequence that includes multiple exploration, dynamic play, and animal encounter opportunities for kids and families.
Field Research in Africa
CLR’s principals have traveled extensively to observe wild animals in their native habitats, often in the company of zoo leaders. Gary Lee, a keen observer of both animals and people, routinely creates illustrated journal keepsakes of these voyages, such as the example shown here from his 2000 safari in Botswana.
Making Connections for Life
CLR Design is an award-winning architectural and landscape architectural firm focused on designing zoological spaces that inspire, educate, preserve and protect. With a solid theoretical and practical design foundation, and over 30 years of focused experience, we remain at the forefront of key innovations and trends that began with the advent of landscape immersion and now include activity-based design for animals, adventure education, campus ecology, sustainable design and revenue driven entry complexes.