Project Summary

The South American Tropical Forest exhibit accomplished the goal of the San Francisco Zoo to allow visitors to mingle among the plants and free flight birds, and linger at vivarium’s that emerge and blend into their surrounds. Included are pull out areas for programming, a reptile immersion area, and a children’s tunnel below a waterfall.

Nibbi’s scope of work included the demo of existing floor slabs; installation of new under-floor concrete air duct; topping slabs and permeation grouting under new footings; structural support for various interior exhibit components; supplemental steel support, beams, foundation walls and an elevated floor slab. Custom exhibit elements include faux rock work and trees, a mesh enclosure, water falls, display enclosures and tanks, custom wood benches, an AV closet, plantings and graphics. The project also includes lighting, plumbing and mechanical work.