Revitalization of the Gulf Breeze By: Ryan Mulroy

Background of the project: Site and Context: Site:

The Gulf Breeze Zoo is a destination The site is located on Highway for people of all ages; however, in re- 98 that runs through the pan- cent years it has fallen into disrepair. handle of Florida. Due to it’s Enclosures were not kept up to code, proximity to such a major ar- attendence plumited, and the manage- tery, the zoo is in a good loca- ment did nothing to help. Due to the tion to attract visitors. new management, things are looking up but the zoo has a ways to go before The surrounding area is single it returns back to the iconic destination Photo Credit: Ryan Mulroy family residential with some that it once was. small commercial. The entire south side of the site is wood- The Gulf Breeze Zoo houses over 100 ed up until you reach Pensacola different species of animal ranging Sound. from to Africa and from Asia to South America. Zoo’s are not just for The Gulf Breeze Zoo is in the visitors but they are places of residence middle of two cities: Gulf for many animals. When designing zoo Breeze, Florida and Navarre, themed areas, the designer must take Photo Credit: Ryan Mulroy Florida. This also shows poten- into account that the animals also have tial on attracting locals as well. needs that must be addressed.

Photo Credit: Ryan Mulroy Photo Credit: Ryan Mulroy Goals and Objectives

Goal: To create an atmosphere that is both Objectives: On the site itself, there are a multi- beneficial for the animals living on the site 1. Reorganize the park layout create tude of factors that must be taken and the people who visit the site as well as more cohesions between spaces into consideration. help generate capital for the zoo to aid in the 2. Create a central hub for visitors so continued maintenance of the enclosures and there is a collective common space + 50 acre site (20 acre walkable, attractions. 3. Enhance the views between the en- 30 acre conservation) closures and the visitors + Existing main circulation path 4. Enhance the current enclosures Photo Credit: Ryan Mulroy + Wetland area on site through innovative design and plant- +Utilities located in the center of ing the site 5. Use sustainability practices such as +Train that runs from a station rain gardens throughout the site through the conservation area 6. Allow flexibility for possible park ex- + Parking lot right off of the high- pansion way 7. Enhance the current conservation area and create a sense of journey through it Photo Credit: Ryan Mulroy

Case Studies: Master Plan: Program and Users:

In preparation for this project, I conducted some case Program: studies and through these studies, I have learned a few lessons. + Nodes of interaction for visitors Typ. Exhibit + Clear circulation + Refreshments Florida Landscape Garden + Shade + Outdoor Classroom/ Demonstration area http://www.trekaroo.com/activities/oak- + Rain Gardens/ Sustainable Practices land-zoo-oakland-california + Utilities/ Vet on Site + Adequate Parking Parking Lot Open Space + Unique senses of place for each section of the zoo Entrance + Children’s play area + Outdoor seating throughout site + More thematic train station + Asian Inspired Garden

Photo Credit: Ryan Mulroy http://www.visitphilly.com/museums-attractions/ + Florida Landscape Garden Photo Credit: Ryan Mulroy philadelphia/philadelphia-zoo/ + Train Stop in the Conservation Area Jacksonville Zoo Jacksonville Zoo Train Users: + Having multiple species in + Using innovative de- one enclosure sign methods to bring + Schools + Using native planting to the visitors closer to the + Families give an exotic feel animals Conservation + University Students + Effectiveness of a grand +Using overhead trails area + Environmentalists entrance for smaller animals + Animal Enthusiasts + Allowing animals the free- http://dominiontentsandshelter.com/ + Tourists mobile%20camping.html dom to travel in trail systems + Animal Residents at the Zoo

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Site Photos: Concept: Animal Residents:

Walking through the site, there 1. Existing Entrance Building are some good opportunities 2. Existing fencing material The Gulf Breeze Zoo houses over 100 for improvement. Some ele- 3. Typical stable for animals species of animal from all over the ments, such as fencing, really 4. Petting zoo area sign world. Some species include: just require a change in materi- 5. Unused spaces al where as some other spaces 6. Wash basin by petting zoo Australia - Red Kangaroo http://library.sandiegozoo.org/fact- could be redesigned complete- and vet office sheets/red_kangaroo/red_kanga- l y. 7. Space between exhibit Asia - Bengal roo.html and walkway Asian Small Claw Otter These images convey what the 8. Typcial fencing site currently looks like from 9. Stairs with Ramp Africa - Reticulated Giraffe the visitor’s point of view. Lion White Rhino

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South America - Galapagos

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