El Paso Zoo
Sea Lion Exhibit
Location: El Paso, Texas
Area: 45,000 SF
Construction Cost: $2.5 Million
Major Project Spaces:
• New outdoor sea lion exhibit with seating for 200 spectators
• 80,000 gallons of water
• Underwater viewing of sea lions
• Small quarantine pool to isolate new, newborn or ill animals (10,000 gallons)
• Remote life support building
• Planned water fountain for interactive training and performances of sea lions
Project Architect: Van H. Gilbert, Architect
Alvine Engineering professionals designed the life support systems for the El Paso Zoo’s outdoor sea lion
exhibit. Many challenges were overcome through creative design efforts, including pump selection based on the remote placement
of the life support building.
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