Red Ape Rain Forest (Red Apes of the Rainforest) — Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Red Ape Rain Forest, a multi-level orangutan habitat at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles, California, opened in 2000, exhibit design by CLR Design (led by Jon Coe) and fabrication by Hadley Exhibits.
| Venue | Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens |
|---|---|
| Project type | New Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2000 |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CLR Design | Exhibit Design | led by Jon Coe |
| Hadley Exhibits | Fabrication | on other credits; per Hadley's own portfolio |
Description
The exhibit recreates a Southeast Asian rainforest with elevated platforms, fire-hose hammocks, bridges, and vines, and introduced flexible mesh chute and linkage systems for animal management later adopted at other zoos worldwide.