Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority

Technical Session IV
Circulation
• Limited time = limited walking
distances
= limited ride passenger-journeys
• Exploit darkness to pack
circulation more closely
• Linear trails vs. complex path
network
Theming
Theme depends on intent: to be
modelled on
• National parks • Zoos
• Greater illusion of habitat
immersion
• Lighting, night sounds,
‘atmosphere’ as elements are
unavailable to day zoos
Animal management
• Larger day areas
• Intensive behavioural
enrichment
• Observation & visitor
guiding at night
• Feeding mostly at night -
food presented as in wild
• Exhibit maintenance by day
• Escape protocol
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Exhibit design
Follow general zoo design
principles, plus:
• Greater control over
what is visible
• Exhibits as stage sets