Cross section color rendering of the Kansas City Zoo chimpanzee exhibit as designed, including the exhibit area and viewing shelter. The hotwire prevented the animals from destroying the vegetation that concealed the 16 ft. tall wall barrier.
This exhibit was specifically designed so that the chimpanzees appeared to be integrated within the habitat around the exhibit. Behind the exhibit, a tall 15 ft. tall concrete wall was concealed behind the trees to contain the animals while giving…
Illustration of the Australian Adventure at the Kansas City Zoo. This illustrates the more habitable natural areas apart from the sheep station feature. The exhibit was designed to take advantage of the existing hillside.
A view of the African Plains exhibit of the Kansas City Zoo. The village in the background was modeled on an east African village where the fencing kept domestic animals safe from the wildlife. In the exhibit visitors could interact with the domestic…
"This water hole is a congregating place for zebra, gazelle and giraffe as seen from an overlook walkway and lodge. Nearby, a safari camp area provides an overnight experience in a remote atmosphere where the authentic sounds of wild animals may be…
Sketch of landscaping at Capital Square with pedestrians walking and relaxing and the capitol building in the background. The plan provided vehicular access to an underground parking garage that was below the landscaped area. Prior to changing the…
Colored sketch of Chaffee Zoo, Fresno, California. This illustrates how the actual foothills topography and vegetation would serve as a backdrop for the animal exhibit.
"The hippopotamus exhibit is dominated by a large pool that includes a beach and a meadow bordered by tall grasses. The visitor will view this habitat from a walkway passing through a marshy area that borders the existing pond in th area. ..."