Tulsa Zoo breaks ground on PGAV-designed Asian animal exhibit
PGAV Destinations have been appointed by Oklahoma’s Tulsa Zoo to develop a new US$16m (€14.3m, £10.4m) Asian animal exhibit slated for launch in 2017.
Known as Lost Kingdom, the new exhibit will be realised through the renovation of existing buildings, repurposing of structures and development of brand new facilities. Covering 20,000sq m (215,000sq ft), the PGAV-designed exhibit is inspired by Asian cultures, featuring animal habitats, guest attractions and a dining pavilion looking directly into the tiger enclosure. The snow leopard and tiger exhibits will also feature a bridge where visitors can observe the animals from above.
The new exhibit, which will feature Malayan tigers, elephants, snow leopards, alligators, siamangs, red pandas and komodo dragons, broke ground on 7 September.
So far, US$14.8m (€13.3m, £9.6m) of the US$16m total has been raised by the City of Tulsa 2013 Third Penny Sales Tax, in addition to grants from multiple organisations.
“This important exhibit will allow the zoo to replace the more than 50-year-old tiger and snow leopard exhibits,” said Terrie Correll, president and CEO of Tulsa Zoo. “It is the type of visionary exhibit that visibly reaffirms our commitment to the animals entrusted to our care and will offer our guests year-round improved educational and viewing opportunities of several species that highlight important conservation issues.”
PGAV’s involvement goes beyond the Asian exhibition development, with the architects developing a 20-year masterplan for the zoo which includes new exhibits, guest amenities, support facilities and strategic improvements to zoo operations.
“Lost Kingdom is an incredible opportunity to create one of the most immersive, exciting zoo environments for both animals and guests that PGAV has ever designed,” said John Kemper, PGAV VP and design team lead on Lost Kingdom.
“Our innovative and passionate team has designed an experience for guests and animals alike that the world has never seen before, and we’re using brand new technology on this project to give the public a preview of the wonderful experience to come.”
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