Who we are
Our Philosophy
Gail Y. B. Lash, Ph.D.
Nevin Lash, ASLA
 

What we do
• Master Planning
• Zoological Design
• Visitor Services
• Community Ecotourism
• Peace Education
 

Selected Projects
Master Planning
Zoological Exhibits
Ecotourism Projects
Peace Projects

Selected Publications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

CHIMP HAVEN Five Years Later!
October 2010

	Photos by Derrick Groves http://www.derekgrovesphotography.com For a Video Presentation - Go to: http://www.chimphaven.org/video/chimp_haven.cfm

CHIMP HAVEN GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
October 29, 2005
 

Life in Shreveport 2004
"as seen on the cover" of
Lab Animal, Jan. 2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS -Site Concept Plans -Building Concept Plans -Site Photos -Sketches   LINKS Chimp Haven Visits Gorilla Haven Chimp Haven Home Page

1. State Prison  2.  Veteran's Cemetery  3. Cado Parish Park Adventure Center  4. Chimp Haven

FIG. 1   Eddie D. Jones Nature Park Master Plan

 

Site Development Plan
 

Concept Statement Chimp Haven is a sanctuary where chimpanzees of any age and background live in large naturalistic enclosures in social groups.  Chimp Haven is a permanent home for chimpanzees providing lifetime care and attention.  Chimp Haven is built on the expertise of individuals devoted to the most professional and humane care and management of chimpanzees.  Chimp Haven is supported by diverse individuals and organizations, representing the research, zoo and animal welfare communities.  Chimp Haven is an educational facility. The sanctuary will provide opportunities for students of all ages to learn about chimpanzees. Chimp Haven offers learning experiences to observe, appreciate and better understand these remarkable beings.  Chimp Haven is far more cost-effective than standard laboratory housing while providing an enriched environment for the chimpanzees.

 

Aerial Photo 2/1998

Digital USGS Topographic Survey, 1998 unconfirmed accuracy 10 ft contours

Phasing Area Take-offs I:  Main Building                                   37.0 acre     -Chimp Introduction and Habitats II:  Chimp Trails                                  13.5 acres      -public access III:  Phase 3                                        35.5 acres        -Chimp Introduction and Habitats IV:  Phase 4                                         56.0 acres       -Chimp Introduction and Habitats V:  Conservation Lands             58.0 acres      -no development/buffer  Total                                   200.0 acres   FIG. 2 Master Phasing Plan Total Site Build-out

 
 

FIG. 6
Main Building Plans: 2nd Floor Plans

FIG. 6
Main Building: Section/Elevations
 
 

FIG. 7
Holding Building: Section
 

FIG. 8
Exterior Habitats: Site Sections

FIG. 9
Site Section
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EDUCATION AREA PLANS

 

General Plan	Entry Building Plan
Classroom Building Plan	Chimpanzee View Blind Plans

 

Central Residence approach road	The Central Residence taking shape
Barrier walls going up	Inside the intro yards
Looking down the central hallway - with the caging going in	Looking down the central hallway
Moat liner going down	Moat after the first big rain

Site Visit  - Spring 2000 Chimp Haven, Shreveport Louisiana, USA	PHOTO 1 Ridgetop Landscape - Secondary Growth and open field- prime building development zone
PHOTO 2 Lowland Landscape - Director Linda Brent can just about see chimps on this land!	PHOTO 3 Lowland Landscape - Mature Lowland Forest- with isolated ponds prime visitor trail development zone - similar ponds are proposed for use as wet moats.
PHOTO 4 Transition Zone Landscape - Lowland Forest meets Wetland marsh growth and open field - prime Bird watching zone.	PHOTO 5 Conservation Zone Landscape - Wetland marsh growth and open field- prime non development, conservation zone.

FIG 10 Concept Chimp Trails - Visitor View blind

FIG. 11 Chimp Haven, Main Building Introduction Enclosures