
In addition to the animal world of the Northern Tundra, which can be viewed in its natural habitat, visitors will discover the reconstruction of a small harbour town on the Yukon estuary. The harbour contains the main attraction and major design challenge of Yukon Bay – a run-aground ship which visitors can enter. Its hull is incorporated into a water basin which provides a home to polar bears, penguins and seals – offering a unique perspective of their lifestyle.
As general planner, dan pearlman was responsible for coordinating all project participants. Extremely short planning and construction periods, coupled with the need to include existing structures in the project, posed particular challenges in the development of a highly complex and interlocking landscape while accommodating the zoo’s day-to-day operations.
In order to effectively and securely manage and archive the huge volume of data and emails resulting from such a large project – while making information accessible to all involved – dan pearlman decided to use the online collaboration platform, think project! The platform enabled dan pearlman to manage project data and plans effectively, providing for a fast, documented exchange of information with Hanover Adventure Zoo and all the planning partners involved – while reducing their own exposure to project risk.