Gilbane partners with Milwaukee County Zoo and Zoological
Society of Milwaukee on the Rhino
Habitat renovation and expansion
MILWAUKEE, May 3, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, a leading
Milwaukee builder, is proud to
announce the groundbreaking of the Adventure Africa Phase III:
Rhino Habitat at the Milwaukee County Zoo. This exciting project
marks the final stage of the Adventure Africa initiative, which
aims to create immersive and sustainable habitats for African
animals.
The Rhino Habitat is designed to offer guests a snapshot of
rhinos in a park-like setting. This state-of-the-art facility will
feature a new indoor and outdoor home for rhinos and a new indoor
recreation room for hippos, allowing them to thrive in a
naturalistic environment and enhance the overall guest
experience.
"With all the necessary funds in place, we have all the
resources we need to build an amazing exhibit to be enjoyed by
generations to come." President & CEO, Jodi Gibson of the Zoological Society of
Milwaukee.
"This project is a long time coming, it caps off a campaign to
revitalize the Milwaukee County Zoo," said Amos Morris, zoo executive director of the
Milwaukee County Zoo. "We are excited to partner with Gilbane and
The Concord Group on the construction of both the Rhino and Penguin
Habitats."
"We are committed to creating spaces that benefit the animals
and inspire empathy among zoo guests," said Josh Stenz, project manager with Gilbane
Building Company. "The Milwaukee County Zoo and the Zoological
Society of Milwaukee share
Gilbane's commitment to sustainability and community impact, and we
are proud to be their partner in the next phase of the Adventure
Africa initiative, alongside many project and trade partners."
Construction for the Rhino Habitat is expected to be completed
in the fall of 2025. In addition to the Rhino Habitat, Gilbane also
broke ground on the renovation and expansion of the Humboldt
Penguin Habitat in March 2024. The
renovations will enhance the penguin's home and the guest
experience as the highly visible habitat greets all guests who
enter the zoo grounds.
Click here to learn more about the Milwaukee County Zoo and to
plan your next visit: https://milwaukeezoo.org/
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane is a global integrated construction and facility management
services firm with strong roots in Southeast Wisconsin over the past 40+ years.
Gilbane's downtown Milwaukee
office has been steadily growing in recent years. Gilbane has
assembled an impressive portfolio of work, while staying true to
our commitment to community partnerships, building capacity and
safety excellence. Our extensive experience translates into a
builder our clients can trust with valuable lessons learned and
best practices on a variety of building types, including corporate,
high-rise developments, industrial, food and beverage, education,
hospitality, and municipal, to name a few. Visit
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Media Contact
Breanne Auxier, Gilbane Building
Company, 414-287-2600, bauxier@gilbaneco.com, www.gilbaneco.com
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