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Posted 19 October 2020 - 03:27 PM

Don't want to take this thread off topic, but a very long time ago, too far back for me to remember the details, on the land across University from that proposed fountain, an artist "loaned" or prospectively placed a modern art sculpture.  It was a static piece, but well suited for that location and viewed from a moving perspective from the adjacent roads, the sculpture created a dynamic illusion.  I expect someone else will remember this in better detail than me.



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Posted 19 October 2020 - 07:17 PM

I can remember the sculpture being there, but I am afraid my detail is worse than yours.



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Posted 20 October 2020 - 08:00 AM

I like the fountain idea. Those grassy plots on either side of University feel like they could be further activated somehow.

 

I'm  not sure how many folks have driven by the zoo "entrance" off university lately, but within the last 9months or so they've installed new signage that I think looks quite



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Posted 21 October 2020 - 06:24 PM

Before the new elephant exhibit opens, the zoo will break ground on the following phase, Hunters of Africa & Asian Predators. The lions, tigers and others will soon be temporarily relocated. https://www.fortwort...y-leave-the-zoo

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Posted 15 March 2021 - 06:30 PM

Elephant Springs opens April 15
https://twitter.com/...605546890100739

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Posted 25 August 2021 - 08:20 AM

New permits filed for zoo projects:

 

Hunters of Africa & Asian Predator: Concession

 

Hunters of Africa & Asian Predator: Clouded Leopard Holding

 

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Posted 22 September 2021 - 08:56 AM

Here's a new zoo project: Restroom/Cheetah Holding



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Posted 22 September 2021 - 09:28 AM

That's one of the buildings that Halbach-Dietz did for Phase 3, Hunters of Africa and Asian Predators. 



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Posted 22 September 2021 - 11:05 AM

I like the Lion exhibit they have now. Its so open and airy and you have very good views of the Lions. So they must be doing something really outstanding to top what they already have ? 



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Posted 22 September 2021 - 12:09 PM

Would zoo guests go for this type of restroom if it were overlooking the Cheetah area?  I don't know this sort of weirds me out a little.  When they came up with the name "Wilder Vision" I don't think this is what they were referring to.

 

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Posted 22 September 2021 - 12:24 PM

The "Wilder Vision" refers to all of the phases of this zoo expansion that relates to the African and Asian animals.

 

As for the restrooms, I don't think anyone was thinking along the lines of the example that you have shown.  All of the restrooms we have designed appear to be part of an African village.  The buildings are very rustic and the finishes are "rustic" and "country", as well.



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Posted 01 November 2021 - 12:09 PM

Here's some in-progress photos I snapped through the construction fence the other day.  

 

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Posted 25 November 2021 - 11:35 AM

Here's a better view of the boulder ledge rock wall taking shape:

 

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Posted 25 November 2021 - 01:09 PM

The latest photo is a much better view.



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Posted 26 November 2021 - 08:28 AM

Here's a better view of the boulder ledge rock wall taking shape:

 

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rockwork reminds me of the Incan ruins of Saqsayhuaman outside Cusco, Peru

 

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Posted 03 February 2022 - 11:16 AM

Rock Ledge Update:

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Sort of suprised to see plants arriving already.

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Posted 03 February 2022 - 03:49 PM

The zoo always wants the plantings to be installed as early as possible to hide the construction.  This is standard operating procedure at the zoo.



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Posted 09 March 2022 - 10:50 AM

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2022013544

 

PROJECT

Project Name: Fort Worth Zoo - Texas Wild: Mountains and Deserts Exhibit
Project Number: TABS2022013544
Facility Name: Fort Worth Zoo
Location Address: 1989 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Location County: Tarrant
Start Date: 4/3/2022
Completion Date: 12/3/2022
Estimated Cost: $2,000,000
Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration
Type of Funds: This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scope of Work: A 7,286 square-foot interior improvement project in an existing exhibit for the Fort Worth Zoo.
Square Footage: 7,286 ft 2
Are the private funds provided by the tenant? No
Current Status: Project Registered
 
OWNER
Owner Address: 1989 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth, Texas 76110
 
DESIGN FIRM
Design Firm Name: Schwarz Hanson Architects
Design Firm Address: 2570 River Park Plaza, Ste.100
Fort Worth, Texas 76116
 
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Posted 18 March 2022 - 07:11 AM

Mountains & Deserts Building Remodel Permit Filed:

 

Record PB22-04215
Commercial Remodel Building Permit
Record Status: Pending


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Posted 18 March 2022 - 07:33 AM

Waterfall taking shape:
 
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Looking this direction:
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I don't recall if this is the correct rendering, I took a screen grab quite a while ago of this:
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Posted 20 March 2022 - 01:03 PM

Zoo Run returns in 2022! - Saturday April 2, 2022
 
Join us for the 23rd annual family friendly 5K and 1K fun run! Run, walk or jog your way through the Zoo and surrounding neighborhoods in support of the Zoo's local and international conservation and education efforts.
 
(Early Registration / Save $5 ends today 3/20/22)
 
Zoo Run Race Day Itinerary
Saturday, April 2, 2022  
6:30 to 7:30 a.m.   Registration and packet pickup  
7:30 a.m.  1K Fun Run (starts and finishes at 5K line)  
7:35 a.m.  Aerobic warm-up  8 a.m.  
5K (timed or untimed) *course closes after 1 hour and 15 minutes   
9 a.m.  Fort Worth Zoo animal outreach presentation  
9:15 a.m.  5K awards ceremony
 
 
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Posted 28 March 2022 - 09:42 PM

Winton Terrace is still very much under construction.  Hope this isn't an issue for any runners on Saturday morning.  Seems passable but could be a little uneven in some areas.



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Posted 29 March 2022 - 05:26 AM

Heres the revised fun run route using Medford Court instead of Winton Terrace:

https://assets.speak...zoo_run_map.pdf

 

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 10:08 AM

Beastro is back.

https://www.fortworthzoo.org/beastro

 

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 10:33 AM

 

Has anyone ever seen the 1990 comedy The Freshman starring Marlon Brando and Matthew Broderick?  I keep thinking about that endangered species dinner:

 

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Posted 29 April 2022 - 11:45 AM

The Elephant Springs portion of the Wilder Vision plan has just received an award

 

https://fwtx.com/new...-prestigiousth/



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Posted 30 April 2022 - 07:48 PM

Wilder Vision Update:

 

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Posted 05 July 2022 - 05:24 AM

A very nice S-T article about the zoos revitalization and continued success:

https://www.star-tel...e262799783.html

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Posted 05 July 2022 - 07:28 AM

This past Saturday morning our family made our first visit to the "new" Splash Pad and the 4yr old gave it an unreserved and fully enthusiastic positive review. As zoo members it was only an additional $4/pp to go, it wasn't crowded but had enough people to ensure the place felt alive with activity. We'll certainly be going back.

 

My earliest zoo memories basically go back to the opening of the Primate House and darn near all of the changes have been great to see. I personally REALLY like the new hippo viewing areas and habitats, they are lightyears ahead of the old space.

 

We did notice the flamingo walk area is also receiving a full redo right now as well, and that's something that has begun over the past month.

 

We can't wait to see the newest upgrade opening next year, but with Ramona Bass as seemingly such a driving force for so much of the positive change over the past 30years, I really wonder what sort of successor/legacy plans are in place for "after." I hope the trajectory continues and isn't something that withers when she's eventually unable to still be the zoo's champion.



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Posted 05 July 2022 - 08:19 AM

Agreed.  That is an incredible amount of fundraising, really "next level" stuff.  I'm paraphrasing for copyright but the Bass' quote of "Well, how about you do something about it." is actually quite powerful and moving, knowing generally the extent their resources and connections.  It's easy to complain about things we see that are broken or neglected and they could have just mutually said, "well that's too bad" and moved on but she didn't.  That's really the heart of Fort Worth greatness is all about.  That's really forward thinking too.

 

The new splash pad is a nice add-on feature for families especially how hot it gets here.  I believe the flamingos were under quarantine a few months ago due to avian flu outbreak, might have been a good time to revamp their enclosure.  Funny side story about the flamingos, I don't know if it their droppings or their food, but the ones that are up near the main entrance, my stomach always turns when that smell hits me.  I've been around animals and livestock but for some reason that smell zaps my sensory and nervous system at once.  Since we have a membership, I don't mind fast tracking that exhibit "oh, look and the flamingos, let's come back to this section later" secretly hoping we don't.  One day I saw a guy coming out of the African Savanah exhibit having full on sneezing attack.  I almost offered him an epi pen but thought that might be a little overkill unless he had passed out or was clutching his throat.  It was quite an ordeal, he sneezed uncontrollably from my estimate nearly 30 times before I lost sight of him.



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Posted 20 October 2022 - 03:14 PM

Here's some recent update photos of the Asian Predators & Hunters of Africa Exhibit at the FW Zoo.  

 

Animal enclosure structure erected

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Enclosure fence and more up-close boulder formations and some of the buildings taking shape in the background:

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I grabbed a close-up of the rendering of the little bus.  You can see it on some of the drawings above where that sits in the grand scheme of things.

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Interesting they drilled a well right here.  Makes sense considering the amount of water being used for this exhibit.  I'm guessing that's the pump for the wellhead behind the sign with some sort of control box mounted on unistrut for the pump.

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Posted 20 October 2022 - 04:55 PM

Stingray Cove is closing down next month to make way for Wilder Vision Phase 4.

https://www.instagra.../p/CjdWvgUvCk8/

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Posted 22 October 2022 - 09:30 AM

Below is a link to the Fort Worth Business Press with an article on Ramona Bass by Richard Connor.

 

https://fortworthbus...out-of-the-way/



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Posted 11 November 2022 - 09:10 AM

Record PV22-00405: 
Commercial Razing Permit
Record Status: Plan Review
 
Project Description: Fort Worth Zoo
wrecking of building, foundation to remain
RAZING
Square Footage: 10,000
Total Area of Disturbance: 10,000
 


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Posted 29 November 2022 - 04:21 PM

Floodplain Dev. Permit:

https://accela.fortw...ShowInspection=

 

Project Description:
Exploration and Learning Center / Fort Worth Zoo
Construction of a building within the FEMA floodplain of Zoo Creek. Will encroach the regulatory floodway but will not raise the 100-year water surface. Proposed finished floor is 568 feet, ultimate WSEL is 564.3 feet. Building will be elevated above floodwaters. Will include retaining walls and excavation under building.
 
Area of Disturbance (Acres): 1.00
 
Flood Study:
 
Project Description:
Zoo Exploration and Learning Center / Fort Worth Zoo
Construction of new building, drives, and walkways within the Zone AE floodplain of Zoo Creek. Proposed building will be elevated above the water surface, WSEL = 564.3 feet, minimum finished floor is 568 feet. Project will encroach the FEMA floodway, but will result in no rise.


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Posted 29 November 2022 - 04:29 PM

 

Floodplain Dev. Permit:

https://accela.fortw...ShowInspection=

 

Project Description:
Exploration and Learning Center / Fort Worth Zoo
Construction of a building within the FEMA floodplain of Zoo Creek. Will encroach the regulatory floodway but will not raise the 100-year water surface. Proposed finished floor is 568 feet, ultimate WSEL is 564.3 feet. Building will be elevated above floodwaters. Will include retaining walls and excavation under building.
 
Area of Disturbance (Acres): 1.00
 
Flood Study:
 
Project Description:
Zoo Exploration and Learning Center / Fort Worth Zoo
Construction of new building, drives, and walkways within the Zone AE floodplain of Zoo Creek. Proposed building will be elevated above the water surface, WSEL = 564.3 feet, minimum finished floor is 568 feet. Project will encroach the FEMA floodway, but will result in no rise.

 

 

Here's a few updates from 11/18/22 of the Asian Predators & Hunters of Africa Exhibit.  This is really starting to come together.

 

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Looks like they are about ready to pour some concrete

 

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Posted 06 December 2022 - 06:54 PM

A Wilder Vision construction updates from this afternoon 12/6/22 at the Asian Predators & Hunters of Africa Exhibit.  Looks like they poured some stamped and concrete walkways...this is really taking shape and I bet this cooler weather is a welcomed change especially with all the flatwork left to pour.

 

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Posted 22 December 2022 - 09:05 AM

 

Floodplain Dev. Permit:

https://accela.fortw...ShowInspection=

 

Project Description:
Exploration and Learning Center / Fort Worth Zoo
Construction of a building within the FEMA floodplain of Zoo Creek. Will encroach the regulatory floodway but will not raise the 100-year water surface. Proposed finished floor is 568 feet, ultimate WSEL is 564.3 feet. Building will be elevated above floodwaters. Will include retaining walls and excavation under building.
 
Area of Disturbance (Acres): 1.00
 
Flood Study:
 
Project Description:
Zoo Exploration and Learning Center / Fort Worth Zoo
Construction of new building, drives, and walkways within the Zone AE floodplain of Zoo Creek. Proposed building will be elevated above the water surface, WSEL = 564.3 feet, minimum finished floor is 568 feet. Project will encroach the FEMA floodway, but will result in no rise.

 

 

Looks like this project hit TDLR today.

 

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2023008177

 

PROJECT
Project Name: Education and Learning Center (ELC)
Project Number: TABS2023008177
Facility Name: Fort Worth Zoo
Location Address: 1989 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Location County: Tarrant
Start Date: 2/1/2023
Completion Date: 12/1/2025
Estimated Cost: $3,600,000
Type of Work: New Construction
Type of Funds: This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.
Scope of Work: New event building, restrooms, and drop-off. Existing parking..
Square Footage: 11,045 ft 2
Are the private funds provided by the tenant? No
 
OWNER
Owner Name: Fort Worth Zoo
Owner Address: 1989 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth, Texas 76110
 
DESIGN FIRM
Design Firm Name: L M Holder III FAIA
Design Firm Address: 4202 Spicewood Sps Rd 214
Austin, Texas 78757


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Posted 18 May 2023 - 07:59 PM

Just received this email from the zoo:

The Pride Returns June 22!
Big cats are coming back to the Fort Worth Zoo in a BIG way, with an impressive new habitat, Predators of Asia & Africa!

This lush, reimagined habitat offers up-close views of your favorite animals at the top of the food chain, including African lions, Sumatran tigers, clouded leopards and more fierce species to encounter. Whether you're new to the Zoo or a forever fan, don't miss this immersive experience, bringing you nose-to-nose with some of nature's fiercest carnivores!

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Posted 22 June 2023 - 12:09 PM

Predators of Asia and Africa is now open.

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Posted 22 June 2023 - 01:08 PM

As with the past two phases of the "Wilder Vision", I attended the dedication ceremony this morning.  As with the other two, this exhibit is really making a big impression with our zoo visitors.  I encourage everyone to go to see what has been done.



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Posted 22 June 2023 - 01:14 PM

Here is an interview by Councilman Michael Crain with Ramona Bass about the zoo:

 

https://www.youtube....h?v=94qv7w26odo



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Posted 22 June 2023 - 08:21 PM

Went with the family to check it out this evening.  Looks great, just like all of the latest renovations.



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Posted 22 June 2023 - 08:42 PM

Super exciting! Cant wait to check this out.

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Posted 22 June 2023 - 09:37 PM

I look forward to checking it out, probably when it cools down a bit.

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Posted 22 June 2023 - 09:53 PM

Have fun in November.



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Posted 22 June 2023 - 10:06 PM

I'm planning on checking it out when the school season begins so there will be less kids running amuck.  lol



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Posted 23 June 2023 - 06:01 AM

With a season pass, parking is free and if you go one hour before close, you can practically park up front in the main lot, walk around for a bit and repeat as often as youd like. The crowds really start to thin out during this time. Since the zoo is laid out lengthwise, we like to split it up go right one day, left the next.

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Posted 23 June 2023 - 09:53 AM

as passholders, my family is hoping to check it out this weekend too.

I imagine crowds will be larger than normal, but we hope to let the 5yr old run around in the splash area too.

 

She's really been intrigued watching the construction and peeking through the walls

 

That splash pad is a nice feature to have for kids especially these hot summer days.

 

You have three opportunities for a members-only experience of predators:
  • Thursday, June 22, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (after-hours)
  • Monday, June 26, 9 a.m. (before-hours)
  • Saturday, July 1, 9 a.m. (before-hours)


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Posted 03 July 2023 - 08:08 PM

Made it out to the new Predator's exhibit today.  The zoo really outdid themselves on this one.  The landscape is super impressive, every turn there is something new to look at. I didn't measure the distance but it felt like they increased the walkable exhibit frontage by around 30-40% total.  We started way over by the rhino's up the stairs past the elephants where they had the dead end during construction and it twist and turns all the back over through the raptors exhibits past MOLA on the main pathway through the zoo.  I grabbed what I could for photos.  The leopard literally tried to kill us through the glass, actually I think it was the panther but he/she was ready to eat a child I reckon.

 

(I tried to not get these folks ahead of my in the shot, but wanted to show the bus and they had kids in the other shots.  thankfully the bus has some air piped into it.)

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