Great Plains Zoo Brown Bear Exhibit Renovations
LOCATION:
Sioux Falls, SD
DETAILS:
A renovated and expanded Brown Bear exhibit at the Great Plains Zoo.
SERVICES:
Architecture
Cost Estimating, Schematic
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Working in partnership with CLR Design, TSP provided engineering services for a transformative renovation that enhances both visitor experience and animal welfare.
The project includes expanded habitat for the Zoo’s Brown Bears, including a lush Bear meadow. Visitors now enjoy immersive, up-close viewing areas for adults and children, including a training demonstration window that offers educational insights into animal care and behavior.
The design incorporates additional animal holding to ensure the Great Plains Zoo meets modern standards for bear management and welfare.
Michelle Klobassa
Kerry Kloiber
Sidney Van Schepen
Scott Lardy
Lindsey Dacy

