At Base Structures, we have worked with zoos up and down the country for many years, and we are known for being the go-to experts in the zoo community for creating animal enclosures, aviaries and bespoke mesh structures to house animals of all shapes and sizes.
We design and build enclosures that seamlessly integrate with the natural landscape and enable zoos to provide animals with habitats that closely mimic their native environments.
We ensure a thorough workshopping process with all stakeholders to ensure animals, keepers and visitors have the best experience. Find more information and two recent case studies below.
Paradise Wildlife Park sought our expertise to design and build a robust enclosure for their ‘Jaguar Jungle,’ the UK’s first habitat featuring underwater viewing for jaguars and one of the only examples in the country that mimic’s the animal’s natural home in the wild. The innovative project required a structure that provided both safety and an immersive experience for both the animals and visitors.
We utilised stainless steel cable netting, creating a spacious and secure environment that allows the animals to exhibit natural behaviours, including swimming. The enclosure’s design incorporates elements that mimic the jaguars’ native rainforest habitat, such as dense foliage and water features, enhancing the animals’ well-being and offering visitors a unique opportunity to observe them in a setting that closely resembles their natural environment.
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Drusilla’s Zoo Park embarked on an ambitious project to develop a state-of-the-art enclosure for their Colobus monkeys. The goal was to create a habitat that maximised living space and preserved natural elements. Our solution involved installing large steel posts to allow the monkeys to swing freely and enclose the existing trees with netting to maximise space and maintain an authentic environment for the monkey.
Our approach was to listen to the clients and understand the specific requirements of the species – Colobus monkeys have complex behaviours and sophisticated social groups; and providing space to cultivate these was important. The design solution not only provides the monkeys with ample space to exhibit natural behaviours, but also ensures strength, durability and safety for staff and visitors.
The use of high-tensile stainless steel web netting offers excellent visibility for visitors and protects the animals from external wildlife – a key challenge was integrating the netting with the existing trees and we developed a specialised finishing detail that accommodates the trees’ natural growth and movement, preventing damage to the netting while ensuring the monkeys remain secure. The result is a cutting-edge enclosure that offers the Colobus monkeys an expansive environment.
At Base Structures, we are proud to contribute to the creation of zoo environments that respect and reflect the natural world. For more information on our zoo enclosures and the work we do with tensile fabric structures, contact us today.
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