Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority

Technical Session II
Planning for Growth
Entry and Ticketing
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7650 maximum simultaneous attendance on design day
arrive in maximum 3 hour period*
3 hours =180 minutes
7650 maximum arrival ÷ 180 minutes = 42 transactions/minute
2 transactions per minute* = 21 transactions
5 minute queue time = 21 ÷ 5 = 4 ticket booths
* Test these assumptions in your own facility
Planning for Growth: Food and Beverage Service
7650 maximum simultaneous attendance
Visitors using “sit down” service 60%*
(much lower if visitors are allowed to bring picnic baskets)
4590 people ÷ 6 people per table* = 765 tables
Turnover per table = 3 per hour for 2 hour peak*
765 tables ÷ 6 = 128 tables required
Table + aisles = 5 m 2 per table
128 tables x 5 = 640 m 2 seating area
Outdoor seating: 66% of 640 = 426m 2
Indoor seating: 33% of 640 = 211 m 2
Fast Food Facilities (USA)
Kitchen and support areas 20% of total area
Indoor eating areas 27% of total area
Outdoor eating areas 52% of total area
Total Facility 100%