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Kansas City Zoo

Elephant Exhibit Renovation

The Kansas City Zoo Elephant Exhibit project provided necessary upgrades for the zoo’s seven elephants, zoo staff, and guests. The elephants now enjoy upgraded sand, new shade sail and rock-work, including two waterfalls and a 160,000-gallon pool.

Zoo guests can take advantage of the upgraded promenade and pedestrian sidewalks around the exhibit, which provide ADA accessibility and enhanced viewing opportunities of the elephants throughout the enclosure. Along the pedestrian pathways are added timber shade structures, overlooks, tram stops, along with bench and dining areas. A new sound system allows guests to hear the keeper chats from multiple viewing areas. Upgraded gender neutral bathrooms, a mother’s room, and an adult changing room were also added.

Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Client
Kansas City Zoo
Architect
PGAV Architects
Completion Date
May 2020
370,000
Square Feet
160,000
Gallon Pool
2
New
Waterfalls

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