seneca park zoo master plan concept 5-19-15
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Display materials from the Seneca Park Zoo Master Plan open house. They show the location of planned improvements at the zoo.TRANSCRIPT
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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
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODSNEIGHBORHOODS
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?
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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
TH OF THE ELELET ET
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
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SENECA PARK ZOO MASTER PLANA New Arrival... WOW!
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SENECA PARK ZOO MASTER PLANCold Asia & Big Cats
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SENECA PARK ZOO MASTER PLANStepping Further into Africa