Rocky Coast at Seneca Park Zoo

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

As the second project designed after the Master Plan’s approval, Rocky Coast is a major advancement for the Seneca Park Zoo. This exhibit transforms 2.2 acres of chainlink paddocks into a landscape immersion exhibit replicating three rocky coastlines: Norway (for Seal, Sea Lion, Reindeer and Arctic Fox), South American Skeleton Coast (Black Footed Penguin) and Arctic Coast (Polar Bear).

The Rocky Coast exhibit features the latest technology in life support filtration systems for the aquatic environments (salt), and a major holding facilitiy for these threatened species, with special consideration for nesting for Penguins, salt-resistant caging for the salt environments and polar ben maturnity and off-exhibit management area. The visitor experience provides various viewing types including an amphitheater for Pinniped shows, underwater viewing for all species at the Underwater Interpretive Gallery, an explorer’s cabin for upper level overlooks and a equal level view over a dry moat for the two main exhibits.

Mr. Lash’s role included exhibit design and project management for CLRR during the design and bidding of this project and coordinating the activities of the multi-discipline design team. The project was completed in 1995.