seneca park zoo master plan concept 5-19-15

SENECA PARK ZOO MASTER PLANEmerging Themes

NORTH OF THE NORTH OF THE ELEPHANT BARNELEPHANT BARN

CENTRAL EXHIBITSCENTRAL EXHIBITS

MAIN ZOO BUILDING AREAMAIN ZOO BUILDING AREA

GENESEE TRAILSGENESEE TRAILS

PARKING & ENTRANCEPARKING & ENTRANCE

ROCKY COASTROCKY COAST

AFRICAAFRICA

ELEPHANTSELEPHANTS

MissionConservationAnimal Welfare & ChoiceStewardshipEducationPartnerships

ExperienceExperiential ExhibitsNew SpeciesFun ActivitiesIntergenerationalRoute AlternativesGuest AmenitiesPrograms, Experiences & Special Events Mitigate Weather Challenges

Design ContextRespect the 1991 MP FootprintRespect Olmsted Park & Treat as an AssetRespect Area Neighbors & Adjacent Residences

DevelopmentMain Zoo Building ReplacedPhased ConstructionResponsible Construction Activities

SENECA PARK:SENECA PARK:FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED DESIGNDESIGN

RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODSNEIGHBORHOODS

RESIDENTIALRESIDENTIALNEIGHBORHOODSNEIGHBORHOODS

SENECA PARK:SENECA PARK:FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED DESIGNDESIGN

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INFORMATION NIGHT SURVEY SUMMARYBornean

Orangutan36%

White Rhino32%

Meerkat16%

Ring-tailed Lemurs

16%02468

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The following animals currently reside in the Zoo's Main

Building. If you could keep only three (3), which would you select?

If there were no limitations, which animal(s) would you most like to see added to the Zoo's overall collection?

SENECA PARK ZOO MASTER PLANConcept Alternatives

NORTH OF THE ELEPHANT BARN

CENTRAL EXHIBITSCENTRAL EXHIBITS

MAIN ZOO BUILDING

GENESEE TRAILSGENESEE TRAILS

PARKING & ENTRANCEPARKING & ENTRANCE

ROCKY COASTROCKY COAST

AFRICAAFRICA

ELEPHANTSELEPHANTS

MissionNew Tropical Building replacing Main Zoo Building - Primate FocusCentral Exhibits Reimagined w/ Large Cat & Canine Focus (Cold Asia)Enhanced Africa Exhibits - Hoofstock Focus Large Indoor & Outdoor YardsYards Connected and InterchangableElevated Animal Trail & Play SystemExpanded Interpretation SystemEnlarged & Shared Education Building & SpacesLearning through Play OpportunitiesResearch & Partner Facilities

ExperienceMixed Species ExhibitsOverhead Animal TrailsIntroduce New SpeciesCarouselRopes CourseInterpretive Play AreasShuttle Train Linking North & South of ZooBetter TicketingMore RestroomsNew Food Service & ConcessionsNew & Expanded Gift ShopStroller & Cart RentalsMore Indoor SpaceMore Covered Three-Season SpaceNew Multi-Purpose Education, Program & Special Event Space

Design ContextMaintains 1991 Master Plan FootprintProposed Westside Buffer to Seneca ParkProposed Eastside Buffer to Residential NeighborhoodsAdditional Interpretation of Olmsted Design & SignificanceStrict Design Guidelines for Perimeter Building Facades

DevelopmentMain Zoo Building Deconstructed or DemolishedMain Zoo Building in First or Very Early PhaseRestricted Hours for Construction ActivitiesStrict Specifications for Maintenance of Construction Site

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NEW ARRIVAL EXPERIENCENEW ARRIVAL EXPERIENCE

TROPICALTROPICALBUILDINGBUILDING

CONCESSIONSCONCESSIONS& ACTIVITIES& ACTIVITIES

ASIAN ASIAN HIGHLANDSHIGHLANDS

PEOPLE PEOPLE MOVER MOVER

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SERVICESERVICE

STEP INTO STEP INTO AFRICAAFRICA

ENHANCEMENTENHANCEMENT

TRANSITION/TRANSITION/BUFFERBUFFER TRANSITION/TRANSITION/

BUFFERBUFFER

STEP STEP INTO INTO

AFRICAAFRICA

ROCKY ROCKY COASTCOAST

GENESSE GENESSE TRAILSTRAILS

About the Animals and the Guest About the Animals and the Guest

SENECA PARK ZOO MASTER PLANA New Arrival... WOW!

SENECA PARK ZOO MASTER PLANCold Asia & Big Cats

SENECA PARK ZOO MASTER PLANStepping Further into Africa