Supporting the well-being of animals and people alike, our zoo concepts combine authenticity with standout visitor adventures. Our approach? Understand the animals. Create the experience. Communicate the story. As a result, we meet the biological, husbandry, and enrichment needs of each species while weaving empathy and education into every human interaction.

Creativity stems from collaboration. The best projects begin with ideas that snowball into passionate visions and inspire buy-in from all team members to turn concept into reality. We work with subject-matter experts to ensure our habitats meet the needs of the focal species and align strategic storytelling with the organization’s mission.

Our team has strong partnerships with leading industry professionals specializing in zoo environments, which we can leverage for the best possible design and gain feedback toward realistic cost analyses.
• Senior zoological advisors
• LSS designers
• Transportation and civil engineers
• Creative design agencies

beyond enclosures, we create ecosystems

Our approach is rooted in a collaborative, multidisciplinary process that draws on our robust experience in zoo planning and design.

Here’s a glimpse into our creative yet strategic process:

understand the animals

• Identify the unique well-being, husbandry, and enrichment needs of each species
• Design for functionality and operational longevity
• Reflect wild habitats and geography, but with local solutions

create the experience

• Define sense of place to design iconic destinations and visitor amenities
• Prioritize accessibility and optimize site circulation
• Ensure a cohesive and immersive environment for people of all ages and abilities

communicate the story

• Build long-term love and empathy for wildlife
• Weave art and science to evoke emotional connections
• Inspire conservation action to create a more hopeful future