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Animal Food SuppliersAquatic Eco-Systems, Inc. Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc, is dedicated to providing public aquariums and zoological institutions with professional life support systems and equipment. AES specializes in system integration and carries a full line of filters, pumps, aeration systems, ozone diffusers, fish foods, nets and water testing equipment. Waterlife Design Group, a division of Aquatic Eco-Systems, is a design, engineering and consulting team servicing the aquaculture, public zoo and aquarium industries. Their talented staff of system designers and biologists has over 50 years of combined academic and field experience. From public zoos and aquariums to fish farms around the world, they have the expertise to provide you with the best aquatic system designs. Atlantic Pacific Frozen fish and seafood for animal food. Bravo Packing, Inc. Bravo Packing has been manufacturing frozen meats for exotic carnivores for over 40 years. Our diets are designed to include the range of tissue types and nutrients sources consumed by wild carnivores. In addition to pure muscle meat from horse and other herbivores, Meat Eater Diets include exact levels of organ and connective tissue as well as trace amounts on vegetable matter, duplicating the broad nutrition wild carnivores derive from their prey. All Bravo diets are balanced nutritionally and supplemented with vitamins and trace minerals, using the latest scientific insight from nutrition research. Central Nebraska Packing, Inc. Central Nebraska Packing, Inc. has manufactured Nebraska Brand Zoological Diets (Feline, Canine, and Bird of Prey) for well over 30 years. These prepared diets are produced using only meat originating from USDA/FSIS Inspected facilities. Production occurs in a modern facility utilizing all stainless steel equipment; and on-site laboratories for quality testing.All Nebraska Brand products are produced using a Certified HACCP System; along with several other Quality Control Programs. We have the capacity to manufacture custom zoo diets to meet your specifications. The number one priority at Nebraska Brand is to produce the highest quality product, at the lowest price. Dallas Crown, Inc. Producer of carnivore diet based on 100% USDA inspected and passed horsemeat. We produce a high quality diet for carnivores, felines and birds of prey, which can be fed as a complete diet. We also produce bones and additional products. HMS Zoo Diets Inc. Supplier of exotic animal, bird and fish diets with the capability to create custom diets and providers of nutritional consultation service and training for zoo staff. McRoberts Sales Co., Inc. Distributor of frozen fish for animal consumption. Natural Balance Zoological Formulas Producers of Natural Balance Zoological Formulas. Prepared, fresh-frozed diets for zoo carnivores: Mammals-Carnivore Diets 5, 10 and 15; Birds- Meat Eating Bird Diet; Reptiles- Fresh-Frozen Reptile Sausages. All raw, carnivore diets are produced in house under the supervision of HACCP certified professionals. Extruded, Ultra-Premium, Vegetarian and Reduced Calorie Dry Kibble for omnivores and carnivores coming soon; all-purpose Omni-Bars-a foraging treat and supplement for omnivores and carnivores. Natural Balance also provides professional, zoological nutrition information for clients. Professional, zoological nutritionists on staff. Ocean Nutrition For over 10 years, Salt Creek, Inc. has been providing the most advanced Aquaculture feeds all over the world. In late 2000, SCI joined with Ocean Nutrition, a 20 year veteran in premium tropical fish foods. This unique combination is allowing us to offer unsurpassed quality for all fish feeding needs. Premium Nutritional Products, Inc. Since 1968, ZuPreem has manufactured and distributed veterinarian formulated, nutritionally complete diets for zoo and exotic animals. Purina Mills LLC Mazuri/Purina Mills LLC - The exotic animal feeding resource. Has a complete line of diets for various exotic species. Reliable Protein Products Manufacturers and distributors of nutritionally balanced animal foods, specializing in complete diets for exotic birds. RodentPro.com, LLC RodentPro.com, LLC specializes in the production and distribution of frozen mice, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chicks, and quail. We have been providing premium quality feeder animals to the zoological community since 1993. Since then, our company has set industry standards for quality, value, and convenience. RodentPro.com, LLC is committed to serving your feeder animals needs. San Francisco Bay Brand Frozen, freeze-dried fish foods and brine shrimp eggs. Special enriched brine shrimp products include: spirulina enriched brine and omega-3 enriched brine. The Bug Company Quality farm raised insects for zoos, schools, labs, pet stores and hobbyist. Insect feeders include (Acheta domestica) Cricket, two sizes of (Tenebrio molitor) mealworms, (Zophobus morio) superworms, and (Galleria mellonella) wax worms. Triple A Brand Meat Company Triple A Brand Meat Company is a family owned and operated pet food manufacturing facility located in Burlington, Colorado. We are a U.S.D.A. and C.D.A. inspected facility that has been manufacturing pet food products since 1964. Triple A Brand Meat Company understands the need for a high quality product. That is why we specialize in scientifically formulated and nutritionally tested diets for all carnivores and birds of prey. We are also willing to work with you to individually customize the product to fit your needs. For more information regarding nutritional values, business references, or pricing and deliveries, please contact Doyle J. Weingardt at (800) 437-5581. Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. Manufacturer of husbandry products for reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, small animals, and invertebrates. Products include specialized lighting, heaters, food supplements, and terrarium furniture. ConcessionairesARAMARK ARAMARK has over 30 years experience providing in-depth operational expertise at cultural and tourist attractions. By outsourcing services to ARAMARK, our partners have been able to focus on their core business competencies. In turn, we focus on ours. Together, we increase customer satisfaction by elevating overall guest experiences and drive revenues and return visits. Whether we provide catering, concessions, gift shop operations or cleaning and facility maintenance, ARAMARK supports our partners in every aspect of their business. ARAMARK is a $12 billion world leader in managed services in the cultural attraction, healthcare, business services, campus, school and sports and entertainment markets. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, ARAMARK employs nearly 240,000 people and serves millions of customer in 18 countries. Additional information on the company is available at http://www.aramark.com. Build-A- Bear Workshop® Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., is the only global company that offers an interactive make - your own- stuffed animal retail- entertainment experience. The company currently operates more than 270 stores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The addition of franchise stores in Europe, Asia, and Australia makes Build- A- Bear Workshop® the leader in interactive retail. Our Mission At Build-A-Bear Workshop ® is to bring the Teddy Bear to life. An American icon, the Teddy Bear brings to mind warm thoughts about our childhood, about friendship, about trust and comfort, and also about Love. Build-A-Bear Workshop embodies those thoughts in how we run our business everyday. Dippin' Dots, Inc. Dippin' Dots, Inc. offers a unique ice cream, yogurt, ice and sherbet product. The tiny beads of ice cream intrigue consumers and offer quick serving at point of purchase. Our turn-key approach to business offers zoos and aquariums a convenient package including product delivery, serving carts and customer support. By introducing the first ice cream of its kind, Dippin' Dots has established itself in many of the world's top parks. GoPicnic, Inc. Our GoPicnic Meals: GoPicnic meals all feature a variety of high-quality hand selected products with natural and organic ingredients. Our meals are shelf-stable, require no heating or refrigeration and are intended to be eaten anytime, anywhere! Each food item is individually sealed and labeled with its ingredients, so you know exactly what you're eating and the food is always at peak quality. No partially hydrogenated oils, no high fructose corn syrup, no MSG - just clean, nutritious ingredients and delicious food! Picnic Meals: Picnic meals are filled with great hand-selected gourmet food items featuring primarily natural and organic ingredients. Each Picnic meal features an imported vacuum sealed all-natural salad imported from the Loire Valley region of France: pasta and vegetable, whole grain and bean, couscous or 3-bean and corn. Pangea Rocks AS Zoo and aquarium specialists; full visualization and design from concept to completion; education design and graphics; technical exhibit consultancy; high quality artificial rockwork, replica trees, models and theming; themed project engineering; themed project management. Pangea Rocks AS is Europe's largest and most experienced rockwork and themed environment construction company. With a reputation for high standards and attention to detail, Pangea Rocks' work can be seen in many zoos as well as in aquariums, theme-parks, museums and entertainment centres worldwide. Together with a wide range of professional zoo and aquarium products, enrichment solutions and scenic accessories Pangea also offers a full design-build capacity including project visualization, planning, management, engineering, constructions and specialties installation. We are well known for our outstanding artificial rockwork, replica trees and detailed theming works. We also offer in-house graphic design for educational and interpretational panels and exhibits. Park Trek Park Trek provides quality professional services in hospitality, retail, tours and facility management. Park Trek is the for-profit subsidiary of Eastern National, who has 60 years of experience operating specialty retail stores in historic tourism locations across America. We currently operate over 270 stores in 30 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. We are experts in custom product development, having established relationships with over 8,300 vendors who supply more than 60,000 products. Our world is full of special places where people come to learn, relax and recreate. We are dedicated to helping our customers experience and enjoy these places by providing exceptional products and services to help them have a memorable and remarkable experience. Savor Catering by SMG Cafe and dining service, cart service and catering. Service Systems Associates, Inc. Service Systems Associates is a full-service visitor service operator that specializes in Zoos and Aquariums. We operate gift shops, concessions, full-service catering, rides and janitorial. We deliver higher per capita revenues, design and build facilities, invest capital dollars and participate in advertising and promotions. SSA is the leader in the industry, serving over 14 million visitors annually. Smarte Carte, Inc. Smartewheels® Outdoor Strollers - double and single canopied strollers Smartelocke® Electronic Lockers - biometric and rfid keyless entry versions Chargecarte® cellphone; pda; iPod® charging kiosk Sodexho Sodexho provides creative, customized dining and facilities management solutions to public attractions throughout the world - guaranteed to enhance visitor experience and financial performance. Wildlife Trading Company, Inc. Wildlife Trading Company, Inc. ("WTC") aka Gerry Ward and Associates, Inc. has been a member of the AZA for thirty-three years. We have a history of maximizing gift revenues to our clients through competitive commissions, diverse product lines, innovation, service and value. WTC repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to make capital investment to create compelling and unique shops. No one does retail like WTC! Xanterra Parks and Resorts Xanterra Parks and Resorts is the largest operator of hotels, stores and restaurants in the national park system. Xanterra guests can choose from a wide range of experiences, from resort facilities with premium golf, tennis and spa amenities to historic park lodges and cabins, ideal for getting away from it all and getting back to nature. With one-of-a-kind properties in the most beautiful places on Earth, Xanterra has an unprecedented understanding of how to turn a routine trip into the experience of a lifetime. Xanterra operations—at nine national parks, nine state parks, and two privately-owned resorts—include the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Crater Lake, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Death Valley, Everglades and Petrified Forest National Parks, as well as Mount Rushmore National Memorial. In addition to distinguishing itself as a leader in historic preservation and thematic merchandising, Xanterra is also one of the greenest businesses of its kind. Xanterra's corporate-wide Ecologix environmental management program steers company decisions at all locations, from the adoption of alternative energy technology and the installation of electricity-saving light bulbs, to purchasing sustainable menu ingredients and minimizing packaging waste. Construction ManagementAmerican Sealants, Inc. American Sealants, Inc. is the premier aquatic and exhibit viewing panel and waterproofing experts. We supply and install large acrylic or glass viewing panels, tunnels, domes, and cylinders for exhibit windows in zoos, aquariums and museums around the world. American Sealants, Inc. is also your one stop repair and exhibit maintenance professionals. Refurbishing and removing scratches, dings and gouges in your acrylic or glass exhibit viewing windows from inside your tank with the animals in it to the dry sides before your customers arrive. We also specialize in the repair of leaking silicone seals, concrete crack leaks, deteriorating waterproofing and over all tank maintenance and cleaning. We will even teach your staff how to properly maintain and care for your acrylic and glass viewing panels. With our commitment to excellence and dedication to customer, American Sealants, Inc. is the answer to your aquatic and exhibit needs. BIOS, LLC BIOS is an internationally recognized design firm that offers complete planning, design and design/build services for aquariums, zoos, botanical gardens, nature centers and all nature related facilities. Clients include: New York Aquarium, Aquarium of the Americas, Oregon Coast Aquarium, The Denver Zoo, The Pittsburgh Zoo, The Los Angeles Zoo, Moody Gardens Aquarium and Botanical Garden, Denver Botanical Gardens and The Calusa Nature Center. Cost of Wisconsin, Inc Since 1957, COST has been providing exhibit fabrication services for zoological parks, aquariums and museums worldwide. Our creativity and attention to detail is recognized by the awards we received. If your project requires authentic rock, cascading waterfalls, mud textures, ruins, synthetic trees or coral, please feel free to contact the professionals at COST. Hill International Providing project management, construction management, and construction claims. Hydra Design, Inc. Hydra Design provides a full range of design-build services for aquatic exhibits and life support systems. What sets Hydra Design apart is our design knowledge and technical expertise gained from 27 years of hands-on experience in the design, fabrication, operation, and husbandry of aquatic exhibits and filtration systems for public aquariums, academic institutions, nature centers, and aquaculture facilities. As a California licensed general contractor, specializing in aquatic exhibits, our familiarity with the details of an aquarium project provides the assurance to our clients that the job will done right. Our dedication to quality, and ingenuity in exhibit and system design, makes Hydra Design ideally suited to deliver projects from concept to startup. International Cordage Manufacturer and installer of custom net products including hand-woven stainless steel mesh for exhibits, enrichment products, handrail nets, children's playground nets, artificial vines and suspension bridges. ITT - WEDECO ITT - WEDECO offers state-of-the-art UV and ozone technology - ozone generators, UV Systems, monitors, destruct units, and complete system packages for oxidation and disinfection of water. Lakeland Company, Inc. Lakeland Company specializes in realistic design and design/build services for theme, exhibit and habitat Replications. Artificial rock, GFRC panel systems, real tree replications, props, facades, replicated environments, dioramas, zoo exhibits, casinos, museums and retail outlets. Our experienced team of artisans have three decades in the industry, utilizing traditional artistic media, sculpture, 3D CAD design, 3D laser scanning and CNC routing to assist in the development and fabrication of your creative vision. MWH Americas, Inc. MWH has a long history in the design of aquatic life support systems for aquariums, zoos and marine parks and, in fact, completed it's first aquarium project in 1966 for SeaWorld in San Diego, as James M. Montgomery Consulting Engineers. Our projects include world-class aquariums that have been the cornerstone for tourism and re-development, zoological exhibits, marine park habitats, and marine research laboratories and educational facilities. In business since 1844, MWH is recognized as one of the world's leading environmental engineering firms, offering a diverse range of services including planning, design, procurement, construction, start-up and maintenance. The staff at MWH are leaders in aquatic life support system engineering and the related fields of fish hatcheries and aquaculture. The strength of our team lies in the experience and commitment of these individuals and their outstanding ability to utilize advanced water treatment methods. We recognize that the successful design of aquatic life support systems requires a carefully balanced combination of technical expertise, aesthetic understanding, and environmental knowledge. The systems must be fail-safe and meet the stringent guidelines that vary from project to project. MWH's demonstrated ability to match various equipment and treatment processes with the diverse needs of each project assures a reliable, proven life support system that reflects each client's individual requirements and preferences. Our ability to adapt to a specific project size and scope offers our clients the advantages of personalized service, tailored to their specific needs. We are committed to providing each client with this personal attention and have built a reputation for comprehensive expertise in aquatic systems and the ability to deliver a superior product on schedule. Nets Unlimited, Inc. Nets Unlimited provides full service consultation, design, fabrication, and installation on all of our netting products. We specialize in animal exhibit/containment -- both new construction and renovations in everything from synthetics to hand woven stainless steel nets. We also offer net and rope products for animal enrichment, handrails, children's play areas, suspension bridges, general themeing, barrier nets, artificial vines, temporary fencing, sun/shade screening, and animal transportation. Pepper Construction Company Zoo construction general contractor. Psomas Psomas provides construction management, exhibit design and infrastructure design. Specialty Coating Solutions, LLC Specialty Coating Solutions provides protective coatings and liners for pool tanks, including aquatic exhibits, exhibit floors and other structures. Using modern elastomeric polymers, the coatings SCS utilizes stand up to weather extremes and heavy use. Elastomeric coatings will not crack or chip and are safe for animal contact. SCS has developed technology to provide soft yet durable flooring, customized for individual animal requirements. Thomas and Marker Construction Co. Thomas Marker Construction Co. has extensive experience in the very specialized and subjective type of construction involved in creating zoo exhibitry and facilities improvements. Our pre-construction services include estimating, planning, scheduling, budgeting and our consulting services include review and resolution of construction related issues. Our team approach to this challenging and fun type of construction has won us the accolade of being called "a breath of fresh air." ConsultantsA thru Z Consulting and Distributing, Inc. Offers full turnkey service from consulting, design, architectural, and engineering services to fabrication and installation services of custom wire mesh exhibit structures and caging. Expertise includes hi-tension / soft-shell zoological enclosures, holding facilities, transfer units, door systems, and pre-fabricated caging units. Alvine Aquatics Alvine Aquatics designs innovative and cost-effective life support, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology systems engineering designs for the health, safety and comfort of fish, marine mammals and all animal species. Our professionals have been recognized for their quality designs on a wide variety of zoo and aquarium projects at state and national competitions. We welcome the opportunity to visit with you regarding your next building or renovation project. American Sealants, Inc. American Sealants, Inc. is the premier aquatic and exhibit viewing panel and waterproofing experts. We supply and install large acrylic or glass viewing panels, tunnels, domes, and cylinders for exhibit windows in zoos, aquariums and museums around the world. American Sealants, Inc. is also your one stop repair and exhibit maintenance professionals. Refurbishing and removing scratches, dings and gouges in your acrylic or glass exhibit viewing windows from inside your tank with the animals in it to the dry sides before your customers arrive. We also specialize in the repair of leaking silicone seals, concrete crack leaks, deteriorating waterproofing and over all tank maintenance and cleaning. We will even teach your staff how to properly maintain and care for your acrylic and glass viewing panels. With our commitment to excellence and dedication to customer, American Sealants, Inc. is the answer to your aquatic and exhibit needs. Animal Instinct Advertising Animal Instinct Advertising is on a mission to be the premiere advertising and marketing services provider in the zoo and aquarium industry by remaining current on the challenges facing the industry and their solutions as they relate to driving attendance and providing consumers with an entertaining, memorable and positive experience. We were recently honored to have one of our commercials for the Newport Aquarium featured by the AZA as one of the best in the industry in the last ten years. Our team has nearly 45 years of destination marketing/entertainment experience. Our website, www.AnimalInstinctAdvertising.com, will serve as a resource for photography, footage, research, advertising campaigns and marketing experience so clients can not only access the latest developments in marketing communications, they can save costs, recoup costs and share costs. Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc. Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc, is dedicated to providing public aquariums and zoological institutions with professional life support systems and equipment. AES specializes in system integration and carries a full line of filters, pumps, aeration systems, ozone diffusers, fish foods, nets and water testing equipment. Waterlife Design Group, a division of Aquatic Eco-Systems, is a design, engineering and consulting team servicing the aquaculture, public zoo and aquarium industries. Their talented staff of system designers and biologists has over 50 years of combined academic and field experience. From public zoos and aquariums to fish farms around the world, they have the expertise to provide you with the best aquatic system designs. ARAMARK ARAMARK has over 30 years experience providing in-depth operational expertise at cultural and tourist attractions. By outsourcing services to ARAMARK, our partners have been able to focus on their core business competencies. In turn, we focus on ours. Together, we increase customer satisfaction by elevating overall guest experiences and drive revenues and return visits. Whether we provide catering, concessions, gift shop operations or cleaning and facility maintenance, ARAMARK supports our partners in every aspect of their business. ARAMARK is a $12 billion world leader in managed services in the cultural attraction, healthcare, business services, campus, school and sports and entertainment markets. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, ARAMARK employs nearly 240,000 people and serves millions of customer in 18 countries. Additional information on the company is available at http://www.aramark.com. Arcon Engineers Arcon Engineers is a full service structural engineering consulting firm, specializing in zoological facilities. Our clients include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, Houston Zoo, El Paso Zoo and the Miami Zoo. Our 25+ years of experience includes design of exhibit structures such as flight cages, faux rock/waterfalls, holding buildings with caging, elevated walkways, underwater viewing and animal barriers. Our experience encompasses guest facilities as well, including merchandise, dining, retail and restroom facilities. Arthur M. Manask and Associates America's leading earned income (foodservice, retail stores and facility rentals) consultants to zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, museums and other cultural institutions. Services include expert advice on: 1) evaluation/needs assessment, 2) outsourcing vs. self-operation, 3) new and expansion programming and planning, 4) special events/catering, and 5) market research. Bassett Associates Bassett Associates has provided design and consulting services to zoos for more than 35 years. This includes comprehensive zoo master planning, detailed exhibit and site/landscape design, exhibit rehab design, as well as complete construction document and construction administration services. Bassett Associates' habitat illustrations and renderings provide clients with unique promotional tools. BIOS, LLC BIOS is an internationally recognized design firm that offers complete planning, design and design/build services for aquariums, zoos, botanical gardens, nature centers and all nature related facilities. Clients include: New York Aquarium, Aquarium of the Americas, Oregon Coast Aquarium, The Denver Zoo, The Pittsburgh Zoo, The Los Angeles Zoo, Moody Gardens Aquarium and Botanical Garden, Denver Botanical Gardens and The Calusa Nature Center. Blackbaud, Inc With more than 20 years experience and 12,500 clients, including more than 75 zoos and aquariums, Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. Blackbaud's cultural solution, including The Patron Edge™ ticketing system and the award-winning fundraising software, The Raiser's Edge®, provides zoos and aquariums with the tools needed to cultivate lifelong constituent relationships, drive visitor attendance, and seamlessly handle all membership-related processes. From record-keeping and reports to cards, renewal notices, directories, and financial reporting on exhibits, Blackbaud's cultural solution and expert consulting team is the perfect combination to support your organization in meeting its mission. Brick Markers® USA, Inc. Let Brick Markers® USA show you how to turn bricks into bucks! We are proud to offer our patented Vitralase® and Vitrix® bricks, pavers and tiles as a fundraising vehicle. BMI offers a multitude of services: specialized marketing ideas to meet fundraising goals and raise profit margins, design of promotional materials and order forms, order-processing center, locator design service, verificiation and location mailings, production and shipping, replicas and certificates and management reporting. Visit www.brickmarkers.com or call a Customer Service Representative at 800-634-8948 Cashio, Cochran, L.L.C. Firm has been designing zoological facilities for over 25 years throughout the United States. Partial client list includes: Audubon Nature Institute (Audubon Park Zoo), Woodland Park Zoo, Busch Gardens, Memphis Zoo, Dallas Zoo, Lowry Park Zoo, Cameron Park Zoo, Fort Worth Zoo and El Paso Zoo. Chermayeff, Sollogub and Poole, Inc. Full Architectural Services - Habitat Design Services - Interpretive Exhibit Design Services - Graphic Design Services - Retail and Restaurant Design Services - Programming - Master Planning Chicago Scenic Studios Chicago Scenic Studios provides zoos, aquariums and museums 27 years of experience in themed environment engineering, fabrication, installation and design. Our highly skilled staff partners with your team to provide safe, educational environments and exciting memories through themed exhibit, retail, restaurant and admission spaces. Chicago Scenic can act as general contractor, project manager, or fabricator in support of your design or ours. Our background in exhibits, retail, theater, amusements, special events and corporate spaces provides you with our understanding of differing needs in unique spaces. From interactives to A/V, from play stations to traveling exhibits, we want to partner with you to provide success for your mission. Clarion Associates, Inc Planning, consulting and appraisal services for not-for-profit, for profit, and public sector clients with complex real estate assets. Valuations for acquisition, disposition, property taxation, and donations of charitable gifts. Particular expertise in natural resource conservation and valuation of unusual special-purpose properties. Cloward H2O ClowardH2O provides complete site engineering, including civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering, specialized water design, aquatic life support systems, production and construction administration services and specializes in the design of all things water. Our projects range from waterparks and attractions to aquariums and resorts, irrigation and drainage to large commercial pools and fountains, theme parks to community and residential developments as well as a variety of natural water elements such as lakes and lagoons, streams, waterfalls and aquatic life support systems. Truly leaders in the industry, Cloward H2O provides innovative and creative solutions that enhance the productivity, performance, efficiency and practicality of the Life Support Systems we design. Working hands-on with our client and their operating team and listening to their needs and vision, our proficient and creative team makes the dream a reality. Our aim is to minimize operating costs while simplifying operation and maintenance through incorporation of appropriate automation and redundancy. With clear and specific drawings, three dimensional models, and complete specifications, Cloward H2O ensures that the end product meets all aspects of the design's intent. As a full-service design and engineering firm specializing in water features and aquatic life support engineering, ClowardH2O has been consistently delivering that expertise for over two decades. Our credits include some of the most prominent resorts and aquatic attractions around the world. CLRdesign Inc. Services include master/strategic planning, feasibility studies, design of exhibits and visitor services, architecture/landscape architecture and activity-based exhibit design for zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens. ConsultEcon, Inc/Office of Thomas J. Martin ConsultEcon, Inc./Office of Thomas J. Martin provides market studies, financial feasibility analysis, economic impact studies, business plans and management consulting services to clients in the fields of visitor attractions and travel and tourism development. The professionals of ConsultEcon have conducted studies for hundreds of visitor attraction projects, and have worked with both large and small existing and proposed aquariums, zoos, and nature centers. Cost of Wisconsin, Inc. Since 1957, COST has been providing exhibit fabrication services for zoological parks, aquariums and museums worldwide. Our creativity and attention to detail is recognized by the awards we received. If your project requires authentic rock, cascading waterfalls, mud textures, ruins, synthetic trees or coral, please feel free to contact the professionals at COST. Daniel Boyle Engineering Daniel Boyle Engineering provides planning and design services for all types of water feature exhibits. Services range from complete turnkey design-build to planning and/or design of individual elements such as aquatic animal life support systems. Exhibit types range from fishes and aquatic mammals (dolphins, pinnipeds, etc.) to hippo, elephant, polar bear, and many other species. DataProse Direct Dixon Studios, Inc. Dixon Studios is a full service design, fabrication, and installation company specializing in exhibits and environments for aquariums, zoos, museums, and entertainment centers. Economics Research Associates ERA is widely recognized as the world leader in providing market research, attendance forecasting and financial feasibility studies for entertainment and cultural attractions. For zoos and aquariums, our services include strategic planning; market evaluation and attendance projections for master plans; financial and business plans; and economic impact studies. Offices in six U.S. cities and London. ECOS Communications Founded in 1991, ECOS Communications provides master planning, interpretive signage, branding and exhibit design services. From ideation to installing the last nut and bolt, ECOS' 125+ years of cumulative exhibition experience brings a wealth of insight, and fun! Whether it's a small or large project, we provide a full range of creative services, including in-house design, research and content development. Our combination of scientific experience and artistic creativity are unique in the exhibit field. We have received numerous national awards from the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD), AZA, and many others. Clients include zoos, aquariums and other natural/cultural history venues throughout North and Central America. We take tremendous pride in being the sole source for many long-term clients... as well as in developing new and exciting relationships. EDSA Successful attractions and entertainment venues transport guests beyond the world of the predictable and commonplace. The EDSA team possesses the talents and skill sets to create sustainable projects, environments and experiences that stretch the boundaries of the imagination. Established in 1960, the internationally-recognized firm has extensive experience in full-service planning, landscape architectural, urban design and graphic design with a particular emphasis toward the attractions and entertainment sector. EDSA has expertise in feasibility studies, site selection, analysis and regulatory requirements, project conceptualization, master planning, thematic ideation, detailed design and implementation. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, EDSA has offices in Orlando, Florida; Los Angeles, California; Beijing, China and Baltimore, Maryland. Electrosonic Systems, Inc. Electrosonic Systems, Inc. is a multinational company that consults, designs, manufactures and installs show, audio, video and control systems for aquariums, museums, theme parks, stadiums, retail and corporate markets. Electrosonic is one of the world's most experienced audio-visual systems company. Emperor Aquatics, Inc. For almost two decades, Emperor Aquatics, Inc. has been on the cutting edge of water filtration technology. We service a number of industries including water purification, theme parks/public exhibits, aquaculture, landscape, lawn and garden and pet industries. Our company specializes in the designing and manufacturing of ultraviolet sterilization, in addition to manufacturing and distributing a wide variety of filtration components. We manufacture: UV sterilizers, Pond Filtration, Skid-mounted filtration systems, Sand Filters, Foam Fractionators, Oxygen/Ozone Contractor, Fluidized Bed Biological Filters, and much more. Our company's objectives are, and have always been, to provide our customers with the highest quality equipment and technical support. At Emperor Aquatics, Inc. we pride ourselves on providing superior technical assistance, especially in commercial applications. Many of these commercial applications require custom component fabrication, which our firm is very capable of providing. Our expertise in fluid dynamics and electrical engineering is reflected in our highly advanced product design. Fauna Research, Inc. Hard to find handling equipment for non-domestic hoofstock such as: hydraulic hoofstock tamer, standard mechanical tamer, giraffe tamer, rhino crates and restraint, bison and large bovid head gates, chutes, corrals and sorting tubs, and portable trap and management pens for deer and antelope. Fuhrman Diversified, Inc. Manufacturers and Designers of Fieldcam closed-circuit video equipment for interactive, educational, field and laboratory applications. FlexiNets, FurMont Reptile Equipment, and other animal-handling and capture equipment since 1972. www.fieldcam.com www.flexi-nets.com Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc. Gateway Ticketing Systems specializes in point of sale, revenue management, and admission control systems, with hundreds of customers worldwide including some of the largest zoos and aquariums on the planet. Based on a Microsoft Windows platform, the systems provide fast sales transaction times, credit card processing, various internet ticketing and internet store options, pay-one-price or pay-as-you-go ticketing systems, flexible ticketing formatting and pricing,membership, promotion tracking, self service kiosks, group sales, consignment and advance sales modules, photo image capture on tickets, labels, memberships. An integrated access control system provides on-line validation, usage tracking, in venue counts, and debit-based event access. Grenzebach Glier and Associates, Inc. Grenzebach Glier and Associates, Inc. (GG&A) is an international fundraising consulting firm recognized for industry leadership in all facets of philanthropic management. With more than 45 years of experience advancing the missions of organizations in every nonprofit sector, including museums, aquariums, and zoos, GG&A provides the strategic, technical, and analytic expertise that fosters sustainable, transformational philanthropy. In addition, GG&A provides state of the art technologies to revolutionize zoos' and aquariums' ability to understand, analyze, and utilize their own development data. These technologies include DonorScape screening solutions to identify and research the best prospects for Annual, Planned, or Major Giving, as well as Custom Benchmarking Reports - based on AZA Annual Membership Survey data—that offer AZA members the ability to compare their development performance with specific peers. AZA members are invited to learn more about GG&A and Grenzebach Glier Philanthropic Analytics services by contacting the firm. Hadley Exhibits, Inc. Hadley Exhibits has been creating and producing high-quality exhibits for Zoos and Museums for over fifty-years. The firm offers a complete range of exhibit support including design sensitive services, detailing, sculpting, wayfinding signage, project management, fabrication of interpretive graphics and interactive devices, and installation. Hadley Exhibits is housed in a well-equipped, 180,000 square foot facility. They also have extensive experience with ADA compliance. Hydra Design, Inc. Hydra Design provides a full range of design-build services for aquatic exhibits and life support systems. What sets Hydra Design apart is our design knowledge and technical expertise gained from 27 years of hands-on experience in the design, fabrication, operation, and husbandry of aquatic exhibits and filtration systems for public aquariums, academic institutions, nature centers, and aquaculture facilities. As a California licensed general contractor, specializing in aquatic exhibits, our familiarity with the details of an aquarium project provides the assurance to our clients that the job will done right. Our dedication to quality, and ingenuity in exhibit and system design, makes Hydra Design ideally suited to deliver projects from concept to startup. International Cordage Manufacturer and installer of custom net products including hand-woven stainless steel mesh for exhibits, enrichment products, handrail nets, children's playground nets, artificial vines and suspension bridges. ITT - WEDECO ITT - WEDECO offers state-of-the-art UV and ozone technology - ozone generators, UV Systems, monitors, destruct units, and complete system packages for oxidation and disinfection of water. James Karl Fischer AIA RIBA James Karl Fischer AIA RIBA offers lighting design and master plan services to the zoological community. Our mission is to create elegant and engaging works to instill public respect for animal life and welfare. Specialists in the small zoo. Jones and Jones Architects and Landscape Architects Architects, landscape architects, planners, and exhibit designers known for world-class quality and innovation. Specialties include master planning, interpretive planning, architectural design, and landscape design for zoos, aquaria, botanical gardens, and conservation projects. Client list includes Miami Metro Zoo, John Ball Zoo, Jacksonville Zoo, Busch Gardens, Santa Barbara Zoo, Caldwell Zoo, San Diego Zoo, Los Angeles Zoo, Melbourne Zoo, Detroit Zoo, San Antonio Zoo, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Projects have won exhibit awards from AZA 12 times. Lester Kalmanson Agency, Inc. Exotic animal insurance brokers and load master. Magian Design Studio Production and system design for media exhibits in public spaces, notably museums and cultural institutions. Our commitment is to creative excellence, working with: interactive multimedia, on-line media, software development, video, audio and soundscapes, print graphics, exhibit design. When carrying out a project we have the capacity and the ability to undertake: project planning and design, media design and production, technical design and specification, software design and development, system commissioning. We offer end-to-end planning, integrated information design and high value production of database driven, rich media content. The wide range of skills at MAGIAN enable us to integrate the design and production of a project from conceptual design to technical engineering, from pre-production to installation. Main Street Design, Inc. Main Street Design is a dedicated museum planning and exhibition design firm. Since 1991 we have developed and designed public exhibitions on a wide variety of topics for zoos, nature centers, museums, and visitor centers throughout the United States. We specialize in interpretive exhibit development and design and we offer a full range of related services, including strategic planning and interpretive master planning, research and exhibit development, three-dimensional and graphic design, text writing and editing, and signage and environmental graphics. Our firm was honored with the American Zoo and Aquarium Association's top Exhibit Award for Think Tank which we designed for the National Zoological Park in Washington, DC. McCollow and Associates, Inc. Award winning Architectural design and planning for Zoos and Botanical Gardens. Specialties include architecture, master planning, exhibit design, exhibit renovation, habitat renderings, and habitat models. Clients include Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Nashville Zoo, Houston Zoo, Baltimore Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo. Established in 1987, McCollow and Associates has a strong commitment to personalized service, budget considerations, and sensitive/sustainable site and building design. Membership Consultants A full service resource for zoo and aquarium membership programs providing services which include direct mail campaigns, audits and strategic plans for membership, annual fund campaigns, membership renewal programs, seminars and training, on-site sales management, membership management, telemarketing campaigns, and lapsed member and upgrade campaigns. MESA Landscape Architects, Inc. MESA provides a full range of Master Planning and Design services including landscape architectural and architectural design. MESA is experienced in developing creative design solutions for animal and plant related attractions that stress theme and provide maximum educational benefit, while also providing simplicity of operation and efficiency of design. MESA has worked with large and small institutions and is sensitive to the needs and constraints which they must work within. Miles River Direct Your ultimate resource for membership and development direct marketing services. We have 20 years experience assisting AZA members with direct mail member acquisition, eMembership, membership renewal and annual fund campaigns. Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) specializes in the planning, design, and management of children's environments and programs. Since 1981, MIG has researched and documented how appropriate design and programming can support the developmental and educational needs of children. MIG has collaborated for many years with professionals in education, recreation, public health, and law enforcement; and with other organizations concerned with the welfare of children and youth. For more than 20 years, we have been dedicated to designing environments that children and their families can experience numerous times in a variety of ways. MIG offers expertise in the entire range of environmental design issues for children and youth. We have backgrounds in child-development, landscape architecture, recreation, education, curriculum and program development, exhibition design, and environmental psychology. From concept through construction, MIG works interactively with zoo staff to create settings that are unique to the locale of the zoo. MIG was the lead design firm on the Hamill Family Play Zoo at the Brookfield Zoo, the Play Park at the Jacksonville Zoo, the Valley Children's Zoo at the Oakland Zoo, Oklahoma Children's Zoo and the Toledo Children's Zoo. Our designs have grown out of our experience in developing experiential learning programs for children. The environments we have created serve as an educational resource, providing play and learning opportunities through direct contact with the natural world. In addition, as a nationally recognized leader in universal design, MIG incorporates accessibility and universal design concepts into every project. MIG is headquartered in Berkeley, California, and currently maintains branch offices in Pasadena, Fullerton, and Davis, California; Portland and Eugene, Oregon; and Raleigh, North Carolina. MWH Americas, Inc. MWH has a long history in the design of aquatic life support systems for aquariums, zoos and marine parks and, in fact, completed it's first aquarium project in 1966 for SeaWorld in San Diego, as James M. Montgomery Consulting Engineers. Our projects include world-class aquariums that have been the cornerstone for tourism and re-development, zoological exhibits, marine park habitats, and marine research laboratories and educational facilities. In business since 1844, MWH is recognized as one of the world's leading environmental engineering firms, offering a diverse range of services including planning, design, procurement, construction, start-up and maintenance. The staff at MWH are leaders in aquatic life support system engineering and the related fields of fish hatcheries and aquaculture. The strength of our team lies in the experience and commitment of these individuals and their outstanding ability to utilize advanced water treatment methods. We recognize that the successful design of aquatic life support systems requires a carefully balanced combination of technical expertise, aesthetic understanding, and environmental knowledge. The systems must be fail-safe and meet the stringent guidelines that vary from project to project. MWH's demonstrated ability to match various equipment and treatment processes with the diverse needs of each project assures a reliable, proven life support system that reflects each client's individual requirements and preferences. Our ability to adapt to a specific project size and scope offers our clients the advantages of personalized service, tailored to their specific needs. We are committed to providing each client with this personal attention and have built a reputation for comprehensive expertise in aquatic systems and the ability to deliver a superior product on schedule. Nets Unlimited, Inc. Nets Unlimited provides full service consultation, design, fabrication, and installation on all of our netting products. We specialize in animal exhibit/containment -- both new construction and renovations in everything from synthetics to hand woven stainless steel nets. We also offer net and rope products for animal enrichment, handrails, children's play areas, suspension bridges, general themeing, barrier nets, artificial vines, temporary fencing, sun/shade screening, and animal transportation. NPO Direct Marketing, Inc. Nets NPO Direct Marketing is a full-service marketing and fundraising agency that specializes in direct mail, telemarketing, and member donor programs for nonprofits. NPO has worked with nearly 200 nonprofits nationwide, including more than 20 zoos, aquariums and other science-related organizations. OmniTicket Network Inc. Whether you're a multi site or single site attraction, OmniTicket Network (OTN), is the solutions partner providing integrated venue management systems for real time general admission and access control. With over 15 years experience, OmniTicket Network, offers flexible, easy-to-use ticketing systems providing a wide range of functionality. From ticketing to internet solutions — OmniTicket Network — it's the ticket that gets you in. Pangea Rocks AS zoo and aquarium specialists; full visualization and design from concept to completion; education design and graphics; technical exhibit consultancy; high quality artificial rockwork, replica trees, models and theming; themed project engineering; themed project management. Pangea Rocks AS is Europe's largest and most experienced rockwork and themed environment construction company. With a reputation for high standards and attention to detail, Pangea Rocks' work can be seen in many zoos as well as in aquariums, theme-parks, museums and entertainment centres worldwide. Together with a wide range of professional zoo and aquarium products, enrichment solutions and scenic accessories Pangea also offers a full design-build capacity including project visualization, planning, management, engineering, constructions and specialties installation. We are well known for our outstanding artificial rockwork, replica trees and detailed theming works. We also offer in-house graphic design for educational and interpretational panels and exhibits. Peckham Guyton Albers and Viets, Inc. Master planner, architects, landscape architects, exhibit designers and rockwork artists, providing master planning, pre-design services, full service architecture, cost estimating and construction supervision for zoos, aquariums, theme parks, hospitality centers and museums. Clients include: Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Saint Louis Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, Audubon Zoo and Aquarium, Georgia Aquarium, Indianapolis Zoo, National Aviary, and Louisville Zoo. Pro Aquatics Pro Aquatics caters only to public aquariums and zoos. Pro Aquatics' goal is to provide a one-stop resource for the supplies and equipment needed by Professional Zoos and Aquariums. We carry only the highest quality products at prices to help even the tightest public budget. Safari Thatch Inc. Supplier and installer of materials or complete products for jungle/tropical theming including thatch, bamboo, reeds, screens and fences in all natural, eco-friendly renewable replenishable resources, plus artificial thatch and bamboo. Scarborough Research/Arbitron Inc. Scarborough is a leader in local, regional, and national consumer research providing insight into demographics, media usage, local events and places, product and service consumption habits, and lifestyle and behavioral patterns. Our data is used to better understand and strategically market to consumers often through consumer profiling, sponsorship and partnership evaluation, diversity targeting, and media strategy. Scarborough Research is a leading provider of local, regional, and national consumer insight. Our data is used to better understand and strategically market to consumers by offering information on demographics, media usage, local events and places, product and service consumption habits, and lifestyle and behavioral patterns. Users within the industry leverage this information in ways like profiling consumers, evaluating sponsorships and partnerships, diversity targeting, and media strategy. Ultimately,Scarborough provides the power to target consumers effectively. Schultz and Williams, Inc. Nationally recognized consultants for the fund-raising, marketing and management needs of non-profit organizations, including direct mail, fund-raising feasibility studies, strategic business plans, governance studies and organizational development. Service Systems Associates, Inc. Service Systems Associates is a full-service visitor service operator that specializes in Zoos and Aquariums. We operate gift shops, concessions, full-service catering, rides and janitorial. We deliver higher per capita revenues, design and build facilities, invest capital dollars and participate in advertising and promotions. SSA is the leader in the industry, serving over 14 million visitors annually. Specialty Coating Solutions, LLC Specialty Coating Solutions provides protective coatings and liners for pool tanks, including aquatic exhibits, exhibit floors and other structures. Using modern elastomeric polymers, the coatings SCS utilizes stand up to weather extremes and heavy use. Elastomeric coatings will not crack or chip and are safe for animal contact. SCS has developed technology to provide soft yet durable flooring, customized for individual animal requirements. Stantec Stantec, formerly known as Keen Engineering, is a full service mechanical, electrical, and energy solutions engineering firm with an emphasis on sustainable design. As North America's leading sustainable, the professional consulting engineering firm is staffed with over 75 dedicated design professionals and 310 LEED ® Accredited Professionals. We pride ourselves on being innovators and leaders in the profession, providing each client with the latest, most cost-effective problem solving methods. Stantec works directly with our clients to identify and answer their specific sustainable engineering requirements from initial cost considerations, ease of operation, maintenance and accessibility to construction documentation. We seek to challenge the status quo, looking beyond what has been done to emerging technologies to offer our clients a superior product. Our zoo and aquarium portfolio includes the Otremare marine Them Park in Rimini, Italy; the Pacific Canada Pavilion Vancouver Aquarium, BC; the Transalta Tropical Africa Pavilion for the Calgary Zoo, AB; several projects for Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, WA; and the Happy Hollow Zoo in San Jose, CA. Syska Hennessy Group, Inc. Our Aquatic Life Support group has more than 20 years experience in the design of freshwater and seawater exhibits for aquariums around the world. Our state-of-the-art designs include rapid sand filtration, protein skimming (foam fractionation), biofiltration, ozone generation and distribution, seawater manufacturing and storage, and filter backwash recovery; as well as instrumentation and controls. Our MEP engineering group is experienced in designing systems that maintain the necessary environmental conditions in an aquarium exhibit, including air temperature and humidity control, water temperature maintenance, and lighting; as well as specialty systems such as soil chilling and heating for vegetation. These systems are designed to replicate the natural environments that aquarium visitors want, and the species in the exhibit need. The Nassal Company For natural looking surroundings, that are just as awe-inspiring as they are authentic feeling, give The Nassal Company (www.nassal.com) a call. We fabricate and install habitats, exhibits, and environments that are so immersive, detailed, and life-like that they are simply mesmerizing. Self-performed services include theming, exhibit, and rockwork fabrication and installation. In addition, Nassal provides the coordination of specialty trades, CPM scheduling, cost estimating, value engineering, shop fabrication drawings and prop acquisition services. The Portico Group The Portico Group combines the disciplines of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interpretive Planning, and Exhibit Design to provide full service design consulting for zoos, aquaria, botanic gardens, and other centers associated with the interpretation of the living natural world. Services include: workshop facilitation for board and staff development; and a collaborative approach to site, strategic, and interpretive master planning; architectural and environmental exhibit design; animal management facility design; and curriculum-based interactive exhibitry and graphic design to insure that real learning is fun. Some of our recent and current projects include: Minnesota Zoo North Gateway: Bears of the Russian Far East, The Calgary Zoo Arctic Shores Exhibit, Los Angeles Zoo Pachyderm Forest and Rainforest exhibits, New York Aquarium Shark Exhibits, Tracy Aviary Argentina Exhibit, and Utah's Hogle Zoo Asian Highlands. Thinc Design Thinc provides comprehensive exhibition planning, development and design services for aquariums, zoos museums and other public spaces. Our in-house capabilities include live terrestrial and aquatic exhibit design; interactive, environmental and interpretive exhibit design; immersive media and theatrical design; interpretive planning and content development; detailed modeling and design documentation, complete contact administrative services, pre- and post opening services. Thomas and Marker Construction Co. Thomas Marker Construction Co. has extensive experience in the very specialized and subjective type of construction involved in creating zoo exhibitry and facilities improvements. Our pre-construction services include estimating, planning, scheduling, budgeting and our consulting services include review and resolution of construction related issues. Our team approach to this challenging and fun type of construction has won us the accolade of being called "a breath of fresh air." TJP, Inc. TJP Engineering specializes in aquatic life support system services. Our staff has experiences in the design of over 300 systems ranging from a few gallons per minute to over 30,000 gpm for virtually every aquatic animal exhibited. We believe engineered systems should provide sustainable solutions in the most economical way possible--with consideration of capital, operating and long-term costs. We always strive to be sensitive to animal needs and flexible in meeting the staff's requirements. Torre Design Consortium, Ltd. Architects, landscape architects, graphic and exhibit designers for unique and engaging projects for zoos, nature centers, botanic gardens, aquaria, theme parks, science centers, and other related museum and interpretive facilities in exploring the natural world. Comprehensive services range from master planning, to programming, to detail designs through construction documents and construction administration, and management; as well as assistance in fund raising and selling projects to communities and implementation strategies. A partial list of clients includes: the Memphis Zoo and Aquarium; the Virginia Zoological Garden; the Palm Beach Zoo; Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo; Canada's Assiniboine Park Zoo; Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo; the Oregon Zoo; the Seneca Park Zoo; the Fort Worth Zoo; Chicago's Brookfield Zoo; the Peoria Zoo; and the Mesker Park Zoo. Our latest zoo master plan was for the Nanchang Zoo, Jiangxi Province, China. Total Habitat Total Habitat is a creative design and fabrication company. Known for our hot grasses and vines - we also design and build natural environments, zoo exhibits and interactive teaching exhibits. We live the creative process - and can engineer it to suit your needs. Ursa International We are Landscape Architects, Zoological Designers, and Community Planners who are dedicated to the redevelopment of zoos, aquariums, and parks through comprehensive site planning and landscape architectural design services including site inventory and analysis, feasibility and constructability studies, master planning and specific site planning documents and construction supervision. Clients Include: Zoo Atlanta, Chimp Haven, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Zoo New England, Dallas Zoo, North Carolina Zoo, Charles Paddock Zoo, Cape May County Zoo, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Easter Band of the Cherokee Indians, Cochrane Polar Bear Conservation Center, Rome Zoo "Bioparco," Jamaica's Hope Zoo, Brook Run Nature Park and Defenders of Wildlife. WDM Design Provides comprehensive consulting for master planning, exhibit design, design of veterinary facilities, as well as design for guest access, comfort, and security. Each professional at WDM Design is keenly aware of the issues facing today's zoo, from education and survival of vanishing species to visitor expectations of pleasure and immersion in a complete zoo experience; all balanced by financial reality. Williams Creek Consulting, Inc. Williams Creek assists zoological organizations in natural system design and consulting. Williams Creek's core ecological engineering design principles include: natural and biological systems for stormwater and wastewater management; local, state and federal regulatory consulting; and integrated site design utilizing sustainable solutions for water quality improvement and habitat restoration. Williams Creek provides superior service to our clients across the nation. Work As Play A full service design group capable of taking museum and zoo projects through all phases of exhibit development. The in-house team works closely with an institution's staff and other consultants to create exhibits that motivate visitors to ask questions, to change their own behavior and attitudes when appropriate and to prepare them to understand areas of future concern. Education centers, discovery centers, exploritoriums, insect and other small animal exhibits are our forte. X-nth, Inc. GRG Inc. is a consulting engineering design firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and special building systems design as well as total building commissioning. The focus of the firm is the Zoo, Aquarium, Themed Entertainment, Hospitality, and Mixed-use Facility arenas. For additional information please visit us at www.grgce.com or call Katie West at (407) 660-0088. Zoo Horticulture Consulting and Design ZHCD, the only zoo horticulture company in the world, is a specialty firm providing unique ideas and personal solutions for each client. My expertise -- from three AZA Exhibit Award projects and a career working at the Bronx Zoo and the Cincinnati Zoo -- improves exhibits with dramatic immersion landscapes and new design concepts backed by the zoo operations knowledge of an insider. Individually crafted interpretive landscapes are the most cost-effective way to improve visitor experience and conservation education while creating new marketing opportunities. Clients include zoos across the country as well as top zoo and aquarium design firms. Other services include: landscape master planning, landscape renovations for existing exhibits, exhibit and interpretive concept, horticulture department review and training. Customs BrokersMersant International Ltd. Customs Broker/International Freight Forwarder DesignersA thru Z Consulting and Distributing, Inc. Offers full turnkey service from consulting, design, architectural, and engineering services to fabrication and installation services of custom wire mesh exhibit structures and caging. Expertise includes hi-tension / soft-shell zoological enclosures, holding facilities, transfer units, door systems, and pre-fabricated caging units. Aquaculture Research/Environ. Assoc. (AREA) Provides free design assistance for aquatic life support including: Aeration, Water and Heating/Chilling Systems. Manufactures, stocks and sells equipment for complete systems or individual components. Over 5,000 products available that also includes Screening, Netting, Meters for DO, Temp, PH, ORP and other parameters plus complete monitoring systems available. Call today for a Free Catalog. Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc, is dedicated to providing public aquariums and zoological institutions with professional life support systems and equipment. AES specializes in system integration and carries a full line of filters, pumps, aeration systems, ozone diffusers, fish foods, nets and water testing equipment. Waterlife Design Group, a division of Aquatic Eco-Systems, is a design, engineering and consulting team servicing the aquaculture, public zoo and aquarium industries. Their talented staff of system designers and biologists has over 50 years of combined academic and field experience. From public zoos and aquariums to fish farms around the world, they have the expertise to provide you with the best aquatic system designs. Arcon Engineer Arcon Engineers is a full service structural engineering consulting firm, specializing in zoological facilities. Our clients include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, Houston Zoo, El Paso Zoo and the Miami Zoo. Our 25+ years of experience includes design of exhibit structures such as flight cages, faux rock/waterfalls, holding buildings with caging, elevated walkways, underwater viewing and animal barriers. Our experience encompasses guest facilities as well, including merchandise, dining, retail and restroom facilities. Bassett Associates Bassett Associates has provided design and consulting services to zoos for more than 35 years. This includes comprehensive zoo master planning, detailed exhibit and site/landscape design, exhibit rehab design, as well as complete construction document and construction administration services. Bassett Associates' habitat illustrations and renderings provide clients with unique promotional tools. BIOS, LLC BIOS is an internationally recognized design firm that offers complete planning, design and design/build services for aquariums, zoos, botanical gardens, nature centers and all nature related facilities. Clients include: New York Aquarium, Aquarium of the Americas, Oregon Coast Aquarium, The Denver Zoo, The Pittsburgh Zoo, The Los Angeles Zoo, Moody Gardens Aquarium and Botanical Garden, Denver Botanical Gardens and The Calusa Nature Center. Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc. Providers of master planning, programming and architectural, interior, curatorial, habitat and exhibit design for zoos and aquariums. Carl Stahl DécorCable Innovations Carl Stahl DécorCable Innovations is a leading worldwide supplier of stainless cable, rod, mesh, and specialty products. We also provide design, engineering, and project management services. We specialize in custom exhibit enclosures for large cats and primates, custom aviaries, trellis systems, balustrading and walkways, wayfinding, and cable displays for retail and foodservice use. The Best InTension means you can specify our products with confidence because we share your expectations for high quality and responsive service. Our range of products includes:
Cashio, Cochran, L.L.C. Firm has been designing zoological facilities for over 25 years throughout the United States. Partial client list includes: Audubon Nature Institute (Audubon Park Zoo), Woodland Park Zoo, Busch Gardens, Memphis Zoo, Dallas Zoo, Lowry Park Zoo, Cameron Park Zoo, Fort Worth Zoo and El Paso Zoo. Chermayeff, Sollogub and Poole, Inc. Full Architectural Services - Habitat Design Services - Interpretive Exhibit Design Services - Graphic Design Services - Retail and Restaurant Design Services - Programming - Master Planning Chicago Scenic Studios Chicago Scenic Studios provides zoos, aquariums and museums 27 years of experience in themed environment engineering, fabrication, installation and design. Our highly skilled staff partners with your team to provide safe, educational environments and exciting memories through themed exhibit, retail, restaurant and admission spaces. Chicago Scenic can act as general contractor, project manager, or fabricator in support of your design or ours. Our background in exhibits, retail, theater, amusements, special events and corporate spaces provides you with our understanding of differing needs in unique spaces. From interactives to A/V, from play stations to traveling exhibits, we want to partner with you to provide success for your mission. Cloward H2O ClowardH2O provides complete site engineering, including civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering, specialized water design, aquatic life support systems, production and construction administration services and specializes in the design of all things water. Our projects range from waterparks and attractions to aquariums and resorts, irrigation and drainage to large commercial pools and fountains, theme parks to community and residential developments as well as a variety of natural water elements such as lakes and lagoons, streams, waterfalls and aquatic life support systems. Truly leaders in the industry, Cloward H2O provides innovative and creative solutions that enhance the productivity, performance, efficiency and practicality of the Life Support Systems we design. Working hands-on with our client and their operating team and listening to their needs and vision, our proficient and creative team makes the dream a reality. Our aim is to minimize operating costs while simplifying operation and maintenance through incorporation of appropriate automation and redundancy. With clear and specific drawings, three dimensional models, and complete specifications, Cloward H2O ensures that the end product meets all aspects of the design's intent. As a full-service design and engineering firm specializing in water features and aquatic life support engineering, ClowardH2O has been consistently delivering that expertise for over two decades. Our credits include some of the most prominent resorts and aquatic attractions around the world. CLRdesign Inc Services include master/strategic planning, feasibility studies, design of exhibits and visitor services, architecture/landscape architecture and activity-based exhibit design for zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens. Cost of Wisconsin, Inc Since 1957, COST has been providing exhibit fabrication services for zoological parks, aquariums and museums worldwide. Our creativity and attention to detail is recognized by the awards we received. If your project requires authentic rock, cascading waterfalls, mud textures, ruins, synthetic trees or coral, please feel free to contact the professionals at COST. Coyle and Caron LLC Coyle and Caron LLC is a unique, creative designs firm. Our approach to design is integrated and inclusive. We enjoy working collaboratively with architects, engineers, and zoological professionals to cohesively integrate the contextual features of your zoo or aquarium. Our use of innovative approaches allows us to effectively communicate our designs and plan for a harmonious overlap of visitor and animal space. We specialize in landscape architecture, thematic development, master planning, art direction, cost estimation, and the comprehensive design of enrichment, containment, rockwork, and fabricated features for a myriad of terrestrial and aquatic species. With over thirty years of experience enhancing projects at the Smithsonian National Zoo, Zoo New England, Mystic Aquarium, BioParc Valencia, Lisbon Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and the Dallas Zoo partners Sally Coyle and Quentin Caron can provide an unparalleled level of professionalism and experience to any project. Creative Environs, Inc. Authentic and original environments · Exhibiting · Three Dimensional Signage · Themed Environments · Murals · Sculpture · Scenic Art · Rockscape, Rock Sculpture · Project Management · Thematic Design/Fabrication/Installation Daniel Boyle Engineering Daniel Boyle Engineering provides planning and design services for all types of water feature exhibits. Services range from complete turnkey design-build to planning and/or design of individual elements such as aquatic animal life support systems. Exhibit types range from fishes and aquatic mammals (dolphins, pinnipeds, etc.) to hippo, elephant, polar bear, and many other species. Dave Barnes Designs Specializing in custom exhibit fabrication for over 20 years, Dave Barnes Designs is a full service design/build facility specializing in small exhibit renovations or remodeling. Featured services include exhibit design/re-design, custom concrete or fiberglass rockwork, wet and dry interpretive exhibits, murals, jewel box/small tank exhibits, custom mold making and casting, rock or coral inserts. When you don't have the funds to demolish and rebuild from scratch, Dave Barnes Designs can help you save money by redesigning and renovating your existing exhibit space. David L. Manwarren Corporation Provides complete exhibit construction services, such as rockwork, trees, water features, in anything from concrete to fiberglass, including design, design/build options, construction supervision, construction estimating, construction documents and specifications primarily for zoos and aquariums. The D.L. Manwarren Corporation also fabricates enhancements, such as artificial corals, bracket fungus, artificial vines and various artifacts, like sunken ships and associated components. Display Dynamics, Inc. Full service designer and builder of museum and tradeshow exhibits. Our services include 2D and 3D structural design, engineering and fabrication, 2D and 3D graphic design and production, and installation of all structural and graphic elements Dixon Studios, Inc. Dixon Studios is a full service design, fabrication, and installation company specializing in exhibits and environments for aquariums, zoos, museums, and entertainment centers. |