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Making Connections for Life

Each year, 140 million people visit AZA accredited zoos. They all come for the same reason...

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It's Official!

We are proud to announce that Kelsey Weber is officially a registered architect and member of the American Institute of Architects

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Zoo Knoxville Opens New Herpetarium

The new $18M herpetarium houses 85 different species of amphibians and reptiles

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Oregon Zoo Chimps Explore new Primate Forest

Portland’s chimp troop have begun to explore the Primate Forest exhibit, including an indoor day room and two outdoor habitats.

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Fresno Chaffee Zoo Previews Kingdoms of Asia

As the Zoo broke ground on its latest project, it also unveiled an animated sneak peek.

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Rhinos Return to Riverbanks

Southern White Rhinos Kande and Winnefred arrive at the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, the first rhinos there since 1989.

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Geothermal Solutions at Mesker Park Zoo

Sustainable design in action for their upcoming penguin habitat

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International Crane Foundation Whoops It Up!

ICF raised over $190,000 toward crane conservation during its first-ever virtual fundraiser

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Oregon Zoo's Primate Forest Takes Shape

Massive posts that will support innovative mesh and climbing structures have been set in their concrete foundations

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Zookeepers respond to COVID

Audubon Zoo updates procedures in light of the Bronx Zoo's coronavirus-infected tiger

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It's Official!

Another CLR designer joins the ranks of registered architects

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National Primate Learning Centre

In 2014, CLR participated in an international design competition to envision a world-class primate conservation facility for the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

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Zoo Knoxville wins Exhibit Award

Congratulations to Zoo Knoxville for its first AZA Exhibit Design award

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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Honored

Already lauded as one of the world's best zoos, one of OHDZA's latest additions got singled out for its innovation

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Audubon Zoo's Lions the Pride of AZA Zoo Day

Audubon Zoo's lion exhibit was the centerpiece of Zoo Day at the 2019 Annual Conference of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

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Wellness for Elephants

The new book Wellness for Elephants features a chapter co-authored by CLR’s Gary Lee and Jeff Sawyer.

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CLR in Landscape Architect Magazine

The October 2019 issue of Landscape Architect magazine profiles how CLR helped the Denver Zoo.

Field Research in Africa

Gary Lee, a keen observer of both animals and people, routinely creates illustrated travel journals, such as this notebook from his 2000 safari in Botswana.

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CLR West Field Trip

CLR’s West Coast staff tours rockwork fabrication facilities

Audubon Nature Institute Teams with Children's Hospital

The Zoo and Hospital speak about opportunities to collaborate and leverage both their missions and brands.

Omaha Zoo Grows Critically Endangered Frogs

At one point, only about 75 adult dusky gopher frogs remained in the wild. Now, 821 frogs can be found in their native habitat.

Maryland Zoo Reveals Elephant, Giraffe, Lion Home Makeover

A herd of dignitaries celebrated the completion of the Zoo's largest renovation project ever.

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PSU Summer Camp

In July, CLR Senior Associate Jeff Sawyer hosted students from the Penn State Architecture and Landscape Architecture Design Experience Camp (DXC).

Oregon Zoo & Partners Send 1,600 Endangered Butterflies into the Wild

The caterpillars will be released at sites that grow their food, the rare early blue violet.

Zoo Knoxville celebrates World Tiger Day

Celebrated with its Malayan tigers Arya, Bashir and Tanvir.

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Riverbanks Plays Critical Role in Turning the Tide on Corals in Crisis

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to 36 coral colonies that have been rescued from the diseased Florida Reef Tract

CLR Teams to Dream . Invent . Think . Organize

In May, CLR partnered with local non-profit D.I.T.O. to spend the day building, cleaning, and planting in North Philadelphia

Dallas Zoo Welcomes Baby Hippo

The Dallas Zoo welcomed a Nile hippopotamus calf on May 14.

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John Ball Zoo Plans More Exhibits & Redesign

John Ball Zoo is proposing a makeover with new animals, exhibits, and experiences for visitors

PAWS and the Magis Puppy Design Challenge

In May, a team from CLR Design created “Lionel” to teach a conservation lesson and raise money for the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society.

Omaha Zoo Welcomes Giraffe Calf

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium welcomed a female giraffe calf on April 16.

Gary Lee Receives Special AZA Award

Gary is only the 2nd architect to receive the AZA's prestigious Wendy Fisher Award for Professional Excellence

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Holiday Party

CLR staff from both offices gathered at the Museum of the American Revolution for an evening of celebration.

Zürich Elephant Exhibit

In 2008, CLR participated in an international design competition to envision a new home for elephants at the Zoo Zürich.

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Snow Day at CLR

CLR's office offers a new view of a Philly landmark

National Elephant Center

From 2007 through 2012, CLR participated in the development and design of a large elephant refuge in Florida.

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Evolutionary Thinking in Habitats

CLR Design remains at the forefront of key innovations and trends in exhibit design

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