Gorilla Rainforest

Toronto Zoo Exhibit Design and Replication of Place Gorilla Rainforest, African Savanna, and Tundra Trek Projects... 

Fig. 67.3 Gorilla rainforest very early concept plan. (Photo by Author)...

These are keys to authenticity of recreation of place. Clearly, with issues of post colonialism, the politics of representation and cultural sensitivity are issues every zoo should be aware of if they are representing human culture in their exhibitry. This is particularly important for zoos whose exhibits are usually large and do not get up-dated for many years. Rigorous and appropriate, social science based research, and formal liaison with the local cultural community members and academics is essential to avoid current and future problems. At the Toronto Zoo, establishment of an African Cultural Advisors Committees was set up to mediate the planning and design of these features of the African Savanna and the Gorilla Rainforest. 

Fig. 67.10 Models and sketches used in Toronto zoo projects (a) African Savanna lion Kopje Model (b) Gorilla Rainforest Concept Sketch, Dja Reserve Research Station (c) Hudson Bay Tundra Trek Project Sketch (d) Inuit Node Design Sketch, Tundra Trek Project. (Photos by...

Gorilla rainforest very early concept plan. 1207... 

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