Fresno Chaffee Zoo
FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO
Sea Lion Cove Exhibit
Location: Fresno, CA
Owner: Fresno Chaffee Zoo Corp.
Structural Engineer: MLA Engineering
Completion November 2012
The Sea Lion Cove includes a large pool, a log-constructed underwater viewing shelter, a shade cloth covered demonstration area, interpretive elements, exhibit graphics, and keeper and animal holding areas. The structure includes energy and water efficient systems along with an open saw-tooth roof over the life-support system that provides natural air flow ventilation that can accommodate photo-voltaic solar panels. A significant amount of existing trees were protected during construction with a temporary soldier pile retaining wall as they were integrated into the new landscaping of the exhibit.