Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority

Technical Session III
Why and How
• Count on these consultants, experts in the field and the owners perspectives/
capacity to bring forward the needed criteria to make the plan fit the
application.
• Using an interactive format, weave together all of the important elements to
create individually tailored Master Plans for our zoo.
Careful planning & designing
• Zoological facilities be totally committed to the safety and comfort of all
animals exhibited.
• The sensitive design of animal environments should provide habitats that
are conducive to natural animal behavior and allow the exhibited species to
feel secure and comfortable in a familiar environment.
• At the same time, the accomplishment of these goals should produce exhibits
that are interesting, exciting and educational for the zoo visitor.
In addition to the careful planning and design of animal environments, other
critical subjects of attention should be for the overall success of the zoo
• clear and comprehensible land use,
• circulation patterns, and
• relationships between adjoining exhibits and their service facilities
Essential
• Comprehensive and creative landscape design be an integral part of the zoo
development process
• Water services, water resource management, water systems and drinking
water quality
• Biological criteria programming
• Habitat design
• Animal security systems
• Animal life support systems
• Interpretive/educational design
• Visitor services design
Visitor Services Design
The following represent a summary of the visitor services that are part of
master plan designed and prepared at Nandankanan.
• Entry Plaza/Ticketing • Gift Shop • Restaurant • Rides • Special Presentation
Area • Special Shade/Comfort Areas • Playground • Restrooms
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