Architects from leading zoo design firms think outside the box during this facilitated group discussion. Featuring Jeff Sawyer of CLR, Chris Overdorf of ELM, and John Kemper of PGAV Destinations. Speakers and participants at the workshop will consider how the construct of “wellness” inspires a new approach to designing and managing wildlife exhibits in zoological… Continue reading.
PGAV Destinations VP Emily Howard, Architectural Designer Kartono Nguyen, and Zoological Designer and Site Planner Stacey Ludlum will be leading a daylong workshop for Chicago area high school students regarding the survival struggles and conservation efforts of polar bears, brown bears, bison, bald eagles, and wolves represented in the Great Bear Wilderness exhibit.
Educational lecture on designing exhibits based on natural behavior and environmental enrichment for some of the most charismatic species found in zoos. Focus on creating habitats that provide a sense of connection and inspiration while benefiting the mental and physical needs of the animals.
As part of the On the Boards session, PGAV Zoological Designer and Site Planner Stacey Ludlum and Curator of Big Bear Alpine Zoo Bob Cisneros will describe the challenges of building an entirely new zoo, routed in 50 years of tradition as a rescue and rehab facility, on a shoestring budget.
PGAV Destinations VP Diane Lochner will present PGAV's inaugural study, providing an industry-standard dashboard that quantifies aggregate attractions’ industry performance and provides an outlook on future visitation, specifically using insights gained directly from the point of view of the visitors themselves about why they choose to visit attractions – or not to visit.