NEW Zoo Penguin Exhibit
New Zoo Penguin Exhibit - Life and Safety Systems
Rohde Brothers, Inc. successfully completed the installation of a state-of-the-art life support system (LSS) for the African penguin habitat at the Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Zoo and Adventure Park in Green Bay, WI. The new water filtration system was designed to enhance the living conditions of these endangered birds while meeting the rigorous standards established by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in their Spheniscidae Care Manual. This project was completed on schedule to coincide with the spring opening and under budget, required innovative approaches to overcome a range of challenges, including extremely tight spaces, a winter timeline, and the addition of Ozone water sanitizing technology to the system.
A rigorous value analysis and engineering process was central to the project’s success. Early in the design phase, we conducted a comprehensive review of materials, design elements, and construction methods to identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or performance. Using 3-demensional CAD allowed us to model the space to make sure we could get all the necessary equipment into the extremely small space. Knowing where the equipment would be placed in the space prior to construction also helped plan our steps to be as efficient as possible.
New Zoo
The Rohde Customized Solution
- Dual Regenerative Media Filtration Systems
- Dual High Rate Sand Filters
- RK2 Ozone Generator
- Water Treatment Controller System
- Metering Pumps and PH Sensors
- New Piping and Hardware