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Description: Provide construction manager at risk services as the construction manager at risk ("Construction Manager") for construction of the new Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Foundation Welcome Pavilion ("Project") at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Additionally, the Construction Manager, under a separate GMP will perform the same services in relative for the Primate, Cat and Aquatics Exterior Gorilla Yard Modifications. - The new Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Foundation Welcome Pavilion will serve as the singular stopping point to welcome guests and prepare them for their Cleveland Metroparks Zoo visit. The centrally located pavilion will act as a new landmark within the Zoo and incorporate the following key features to reinforce the Zoo?s campaign, "Securing a Future for Wildlife": A multimedia guest welcome including video and graphics demonstrating the connection between visitor?s favorite animals and the Zoo?s worldwide conservation efforts. - A ?Quarters for Conservation? kiosk allow Zoo guests to determine where in the world their funds should be committed to wildlife conservation.- Exterior material palette consistent with existing CMZ exhibits and attractions. - Open on three sides to promote traffic flow in multiple directions. - Exterior and interior immersive interpretive messaging and Zoo wayfinding. - The Primate, Cat and Aquatics exterior gorilla yard modifications consist of new containment columns, mesh netting, masonry restoration and related improvements. - Cleveland Metroparks staff will be acting as the architect of record relative to the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Foundation Welcome Pavilion. Gorilla exhibit yard improvements will be designed by WDM Architects under a separate request for qualifications (RFQ No. 6288). The selected Construction Manager will collaborate with the respective design teams, and vice versa.

RFQ/CM: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Projects - Construction Project in Cuyahoga Ohio
 
So the Gorilla exhibit currently at the PAC will be renovated, they will not build a new one elsewhere?
 
To my understanding the mandrills are going to be taking over the current gorilla exhibit when the new one is built. The last master plan I saw had the unused land next to PCA being cleared and a new exhibit being built there. But it also has been mentioned here that the rhino lot might be another option. I would think the netting is a fast renovation that will be part of future plans and also adding an added precaution for the zoo when were living in a world where no-one is responsible for their children or their own actions.
 
mwalle09 said:
So the Gorilla exhibit currently at the PAC will be renovated, they will not build a new one elsewhere?
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This is a modification not a true renovation. They are fixing it up a little and putting a mesh lid on it because it is no longer just two old men sitting around looking grumpy. The main primates will most likely be relocated to the rhino parking lot next decade. The zoo and the Metroparks board have discussed relocating everything on the hill to the main zoo in the future including a modular aquarium that could be added on to in sections.
 
so me and my gf went to the zoo Saturday and I noticed in the rainforest next to the ocelot exhibit it was empty and said working on welcoming a new arrival anyone have any news on what animal is going there or just remodeling the exhibit for the 2 cats?
 
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