Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority

Proceedings of
Training Programme
Master Planning
of Zoos
STAGE 1: Prior to conceptualization
SITE STUDY AND ANALYSIS
Involves a thorough understanding of the site and the design requirements
through a process of the study of natural and man-made – on site and off site -
components.
This should be undertaken by a Landscape Architect along with the Zoo Director
or Curator.
The above includes an assessment of the topography, drainage patterns,
vegetation, geological and geo-morphologic structure, surface and subsurface
hydrology, aspects, soils, culture, history, economy, requirements of enclosures,
storage infrastructure, staff conveniences, barriers requirements etc.
STAGE 2: 1st INTERACTION
The coordinator – preferably a Landscape Architect would then organize an
interaction to elicit the views of the concerned specialists – biologists, zoologists,
ecologists, conservation specialist, veterinarians, zoo officials etc.
STAGE 3 or 4 – INTERACTIONS
These stages would provide further details to the conceptualised master plan.
BASIS OF SITING OF ELEMENTS
• The Site
• Design Brief from conceptualisation
• Development Program
STEP BY STEP: THE DESIGN PROCESS
• Feasibility/ Programming • Site Analysis
• Schematic Design/ Preliminary Layout • Conceptual Design
SITE ANALYSIS
• Topography, Slope, Soils
• Property Configuration • Existing Vegetation
• Hydrology, Drainage, Water, Wetland, Floodplains
• Views, Visual Characteristics
• Climate, Site Orientation, Exposure
• Adjacent Land Uses • Access, Circulation Patterns
• Utility Locations, Existing, Estimates
• Existing Development, Encumbrances
• Other Regulatory Requirements
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