Sedgwick County Zoo | Zambezi River Valley

Immersive, experiential design is at the heart of our Zoo studio, and this project encompass those design characteristics in a big way. A first-of-its-kind habitat, Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley completely surrounds guests by up to 7 African elephants, both on land, in a pavilion at the heart of the habitat, and on water, in a river boat ride feature.

Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley is an award-winning exhibit:


  • American Institute of Architects (AIA) Mayor’s Choice Award, Top Honors, 2017
  • Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Exhibit Award, Top Honors, 2018
  • USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Best Zoo Exhibit, Second-Place, 2019

 

Click here to read our newsroom post about the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Mayor’s Choice Award, Top Honors, 2017.

Project Details

Craig Rhodes, leader of GLMV Zoos, has a long history of collaboration with Sedgwick County Zoo located in Wichita, Kansas. Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley, is one of the largest elephant habitats in the world and features two large yards, a soft-surface barn, guest viewing pavilion, and a boat ride with the animals, all spanning over 11 acres.

 

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