Indonesian Rain Forest


Location - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Project - Addition
Completed - 1994
Square Feet - 30,000
Construction Cost - $3,839,000

A mechanical engineering tour-de-force which creates climactic conditions of a tropical rainforest even when the outdoor temperature is 23 degrees below zero. The mechanical system is designed to provide constant 85% relative humidity and includes mist and fog equipment. The entire exhibit is covered by a 100-foot diameter glass and aluminum geodesic dome. The exhibit includes displays of Indonesian rainforest environment, educational participatory graphics, and indoor/outdoor animal, bird and butterfly exhibits. Inside the climate-controlled dome, waterfalls, creeks, caves, paths, birds, and butterflies greet zoo visitors. We received an Energy Partnership Award from Indiana Michigan Power Company for providing this project with an innovative and energy efficient electric comfort conditioning system.

Indonesian Rain Forest


Location - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Project - Addition
Completed - 1994
Square Feet - 30,000
Construction Cost - $3,839,000

A mechanical engineering tour-de-force which creates climactic conditions of a tropical rainforest even when the outdoor temperature is 23 degrees below zero. The mechanical system is designed to provide constant 85% relative humidity and includes mist and fog equipment. The entire exhibit is covered by a 100-foot diameter glass and aluminum geodesic dome. The exhibit includes displays of Indonesian rainforest environment, educational participatory graphics, and indoor/outdoor animal, bird and butterfly exhibits. Inside the climate-controlled dome, waterfalls, creeks, caves, paths, birds, and butterflies greet zoo visitors. We received an Energy Partnership Award from Indiana Michigan Power Company for providing this project with an innovative and energy efficient electric comfort conditioning system.

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