Auckland Zoo – Strangely Beautiful Australia

Client: Auckland Zoo
Function: Habitat
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Fabric: Metal Mesh

This exhibit is dedicated to those sorts of odd and casual wildlife encounters that help make Australia’s natural environment, the strange and beautiful place it is.”

Jonathan Wilcken, Auckland Zoo Director

Strangely Beautiful Australia is the second project to be completed (following the opening of its African savannah) as part of Auckland Zoo’s $120m 10-year redevelopment program being funded through Auckland Council’s long-term plan.

Based loosely on Australia’s Murray-Darling region, Strangely Beautiful Australia makes Auckland Zoo’s Australia precinct its most species-rich area. Incorporating mammals, reptiles, birds, invertebrates, amphibians and fish, the Australia precinct will eventually be home to more than 23 species and approximately 1200 animals. 18 of these species will live in Strangely beautiful Australia.

Fabric Structures has a long working history with Auckland Zoo and has risen to the challenge of providing bespoke architectural enclosures for many animals and projects over the years.

– Words courtesy of Auckland Zoo