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Jaguar Jungle River's Edge

our work

project
description

Audubon Zoo reached out to us to help make their expanded Jaguar Jungle exhibit—a favorite with visitors—even more immersive with a centerpiece that honors river life and invites hands-on exploration.

project parameters

the
challenge

The client envisioned an interactive, screen-free fishing boat that would tell the story of Mesoamerican river life through touch, movement, and imagination.
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what

we did

  • Project Management
  • Technical Design
  • Custom Millwork
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Finishing
  • Delivery
  • Installation

solution

description

We partnered with Broadmoor Construction to transform a vintage Louisiana lugger boat into the heart of the new River’s Edge zoo exhibit expansion. This wasn’t a build from scratch, but a full-circle restoration. Working from a tented temporary shop, we carefully deconstructed, rebuilt, and reimagined the boat so it could safely welcome thousands of zoo-goers. Now, kids can spin the real ship’s wheel, pretend to call out over a CB radio, and feel what life is like steering through jungle waters. It’s a story of resourcefulness, rivers, and playful discovery, and we’re honored to have been part of it.

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