Fresno Chaffee Zoo
FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO
African Adventure Exhibit
Location: Fresno, CA
Owner: Fresno Chaffee Zoo Corp.
Structural Engineer: MLA Engineering
Awards: ENR's "Best of the Best" Landscape/Urban Development Project
MLA Engineering (MLA) provided the structural design of multiple buildings and structures for the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, ranging from 10,000-18,000 square feet including site features throughout the exhibit. Buildings included a lodge/restaurant, interpretive hut, restrooms, covered overlook structure, and a retail kiosk. Site features and exhibits included moats, pools, retaining walls, viewing shelters, pedestrian bridges, a pedestrian and vehicular paved pathway, animal exhibits, and holding buildings for large animals. MLA was the structural subconsultant for Portico Group, providing structural design and consulting beginning with the initial schematic design phase and throughout the completion of construction.