Zoo360 animal trail system
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The Zoo360 animal trail system is an innovative network of elevated, mesh-enclosed pathways that allows animals at the Philadelphia Zoo to roam above and around visitors throughout the zoo.
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
animal exhibit system
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elevated animal trail network ⓘ zoo infrastructure ⓘ |
| accessMode | restricted to animals only ⓘ |
| allowsMovementOf |
big cats
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other zoo animals ⓘ primates ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
progressive animal welfare practices
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zoo exhibit innovation ⓘ |
| benefitToAnimals |
greater physical activity opportunities
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increased choice of routes and locations ⓘ |
| benefitToVisitors |
overhead animal viewing
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unique perspectives on animal behavior ⓘ |
| connects |
different zones of the Philadelphia Zoo
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multiple animal enclosures ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| designCharacteristic |
connects multiple animal habitats
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elevated over visitor walkways ⓘ mesh-enclosed tubes ⓘ three-dimensional movement space for animals ⓘ |
| environmentType | outdoor exhibit infrastructure ⓘ |
| feature |
elevated pathways
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interconnected trail network ⓘ mesh-enclosed trails ⓘ overhead animal crossings ⓘ |
| goal |
blur boundaries between exhibits while maintaining safety
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simulate more natural ranging behavior for animals ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Philadelphia Zoo
NERFINISHED
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Philadelphia ⓘ
surface form:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| material |
metal mesh
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steel support structures ⓘ |
| notableFor |
innovative zoo exhibit design
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pioneering overhead animal trail concept ⓘ |
| operator | Philadelphia Zoo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | overall master plan of Philadelphia Zoo exhibits ⓘ |
| purpose |
allow animals to roam above visitors
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enhance animal welfare through expanded habitats ⓘ increase animal mobility within the zoo ⓘ provide immersive visitor experiences ⓘ |
| safetyFeature | fully enclosed mesh pathways ⓘ |
| scale | zoo-wide network ⓘ |
| visitorInteractionType | viewing from below and alongside trails ⓘ |
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