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100010=001 Master Plan LCI ir CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN I CINCINNATI, OHIO D E 5 I G N CLIENT Zoological Society of Cincinnati CLIENT REFERENCE Gregg Hudson PREVIOUS DIRECTOR eurmodyarthe Dallas zoo T. 214.670.6742 PROIECTSIyE 75 Acres MASTER PLAN COMPLETION 2QQ3 DE51614 SERVICES Master Planning KEY PEHSONI Greg Dykstra, AIA, LEED AP BD+C ARCHITECTURAL ADVISOR Gregg Leicester, ASLA, LEE CSA PROJECT MANAGER John Collins ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR 14 CLR I JANUARY 6. 2017 The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, a National Historic Landmark, is the second oldest zoo in America. CLR completed a Master Plan for this unique 75 -acre site that respects its historical integrity while utilizing its diverse animal and plant collection to move it into the forefront of exhibit design and conservation efforts. The Master Plan, allowing for a 10-20 year Implementation schedule, addresses over a dozen major exhibits and visitor amenities that affect all parts of the zoo. With the proposed relocation of all visitor parking to a newly acquired 14 -acre tract of land, the Master pian proposes a major new entry complex, improvements to existing circulation systems, and a dramatic Increase in animal exhibit land use, In addition, and in fulfillment of the Cincinnati Zoo's commitment to conservation, initial concepts were developed for a 100 -acre satellite Conservation and Breeding Center. In partnership with the vision and direction of the Cl_R designed Master Plan, the Cincinnati zoo & Botanical Garden is in a better position to fulfill its mission of creating adventure, conveying knowledge and conserving nature while graciously accommodating and enriching its more than 1.2 million visitors each year.