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Asia Trail I Interpretive Program. Our Process. Establish big messages with team of scientists, animal managers and educators Develop exhibit concepts Research cultural references to create working design palette
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Our Process • Establish big messages with team of scientists, animal managers and educators • Develop exhibit concepts • Research cultural references to create working design palette • Define spaces along the trail for hands-on exhibits, graphics, volunteer interactions • Prototype exhibits to refine messages, text, visual elements • Travel to Asia to finalize exhibit concepts and gather raw materials
More Process • Select and manage contractors (exhibit fabricators, sculptors, illustrators, multimedia developers, etc.) • Develop drawing package documenting all exhibit elements • Review by internal team, external stakeholders • Fabricate and install exhibits
Key Messages • Asia Trail animals are uniquely adapted to the habitats where they live. • National Zoo science plays a key role in the global understanding of Asia Trail species. • People are integral to the conservation of Asia’s wildlife and wild places.
Adaptations • Animal and plant identification signs • Built to Survive • Log Books • Sloth Bear diet graphics • Bronze sculptures • Balance branch
Science • Look Stations • Camera Trap • Panda House science exhibits • Wild Signs
Conservation • Village Flats • Dilemma Stations • Conservation Geography • Curiosity Stations • Notes from the Field • Conservation Props
Planning Principles • Authentic voices and stories from Thailand, India and China • Exhibit colors, design elements drawn from range countries’ cultures • Flexible exhibit design can be updated, changed • Strong use of the Web as an interpretive tool • Emphasis on hands-on visitor experiences • Exhibit messages closely coordinated with interpreter program
Colors and Motifs Primary Exhibit Colors Orientation Sign Tabs Secondary Exhibit Colors
Contract Milestones • July 29, 2005 – Kick-off meeting with fabricator • Mid-April, 2006 – Fabrication complete • Mid-June, 2006 – Installation complete Note: Two months needed between site turnover and opening date.