Starting the build of the old pachyderm house that will be the new ungulate barn.

Starting work on the inside of the house. Originally, had animal viewing areas where they were in concrete boxes and bars separating the guests. The redesign is more of a barn setting with areas for the animals to mingle around the parameter, and the guest can walk freely in the center a view the animals up close.

Here is also a photo of what the real inside looks like.

Here is what the real entrance to this building looks like and my my recreation from about the same angle.

Here is the building entrance from a little further back...both real and recreation.

Here is a shot of this building from above...real life (yes really old) and my recreation.

Here is the habitat side of the barn (before any scenery has really been added.

The orange doors are entry points for the animals.

The yellow door is the keeper entry to the habitat.

The green door is a keeper entry to backstage keeper areas within the barn.

Closer view of the barn doors where the animals enter the barn.

The original building had an entrance on each end. In my version the west doorway has been rocked over and a secondary entrance was added to the side so that pathing could better be matched in the master plan. Scenery and fencing still needs to be finalized here.

Here is the replicated entry that was added to the side of the building to better connect to the other areas of the zoo. Scenery and details still need to be added.

Inside the Barn.

More interior.

Looks like some of Santa's reindeer are getting some flying practice. And those ungulates on the right are playing leap frog. Nice interior!

THX - I just can't get the lighting to not be so drab and gray looking.

More interior

Another interior angle that shows how the animals can enter the barn and traverse among the stalls.

MOre

Here is 'hidden' keeper hut in the back of the barn. Its behind a wall and the keepers access it from a doorway on the side of the barn. I configured this so that the animals can also have a private place to hide from guest views if they feel they need it. Yes, I didn't finish this area out as far as details go...because it is hidden behind the wall.

A few few exterior night shots.

Quick video update on the Zoo.

Let's jump over to the queue of the jeep ride that goes through the African ungulate habitat. This is located over between the festival area and the Mandrill Habitat.

In the queue

More jeep queue

More of the Jeep queue. This is looking from the exit path.

Heading into the load station

I visited Brookfield Zoo when I was something like 6 years old. The only thing I remember is riding on the train during pouring rain. Great job on this.