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Destination Discovery enters construction!
Saint Louis Zoo's Destination Discovery enters construction!
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Congratulations are in order!
Please join us in congratulating Kelsey Weber for her advancement as an Associate of CLR.
This is in recognition of her leadership, initiative, and hard work, as well as her commitment to CLR’s Core Values, mission, and her continued dedication.
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Congratulations Oregon Zoo!
Congratulations to the Oregon Zoo for once again earning greater Portland area voter support for their new Campus Plan!
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Making Connections for Life
Each year, 140 million people visit AZA accredited zoos. They all come for the same reason. To connect with wildlife... and each other. So, we have made it our goal... our responsibility... to foster their wellbeing... and to create meaningful spaces... that nurture, educate, and inspire. We believe that design can make a difference.
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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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Geothermal Solutions at Mesker Park Zoo
Sustainable design in action for their upcoming penguin habitat
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It's Official!
Another CLR designer joins the ranks of registered architects
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National Primate Learning Centre
In 2014, CLR participated in an international design competition to envision a world-class primate conservation facility for the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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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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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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CLR in Landscape Architect Magazine
The October 2019 issue of Landscape Architect magazine profiles how CLR helped the Denver Zoo.
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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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Audubon Nature Institute Teams with Children's Hospital
The Zoo and Hospital speak about opportunities to collaborate and leverage both their missions and brands.
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Omaha Zoo Grows Critically Endangered Frogs
At one point, only about 75 adult dusky gopher frogs remained in the wild. Now, 821 frogs can be found in their native habitat.
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Maryland Zoo Reveals Elephant, Giraffe, Lion Home Makeover
A herd of dignitaries celebrated the completion of the Zoo's largest renovation project ever.
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PSU Summer Camp
In July, CLR Senior Associate Jeff Sawyer hosted students from the Penn State Architecture and Landscape Architecture Design Experience Camp (DXC).
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Oregon Zoo & Partners Send 1,600 Endangered Butterflies into the Wild
The caterpillars will be released at sites that grow their food, the rare early blue violet.
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Zoo Knoxville celebrates World Tiger Day
Celebrated with its Malayan tigers Arya, Bashir and Tanvir.
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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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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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Dallas Zoo Welcomes Baby Hippo
The Dallas Zoo welcomed a Nile hippopotamus calf on May 14.
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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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PAWS and the Magis Puppy Design Challenge
In May, a team from CLR Design created “Lionel” to teach a conservation lesson and raise money for the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society.
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Omaha Zoo Welcomes Giraffe Calf
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium welcomed a female giraffe calf on April 16.
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Gary Lee Receives Special AZA Award
Gary is only the 2nd architect to receive the AZA's prestigious Wendy Fisher Award for Professional Excellence
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Holiday Party
CLR staff from both offices gathered at the Museum of the American Revolution for an evening of celebration.
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Zürich Elephant Exhibit
In 2008, CLR participated in an international design competition to envision a new home for elephants at the Zoo Zürich.
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Snow Day at CLR
CLR's office offers a new view of a Philly landmark
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National Elephant Center
From 2007 through 2012, CLR participated in the development and design of a large elephant refuge in Florida.
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Making Connections for Life
CLR Design remains at the forefront of key innovations and trends in exhibit design
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