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Gecko Group’s Award-Winning Zoo Exhibit Design Work

  • Writer: Gecko Group
    Gecko Group
  • Jun 9, 2022
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jul 30


A dramatic nighttime view of a thatch-roofed zoo pavilion set within a lush, forested landscape. This immersive entrance integrates environmental design with culturally inspired architecture for an award-winning zoo exhibit experience.

We always strive to make each exhibit experience outstanding for visitors and a point of pride for the collaborating institution.


It is especially gratifying when these efforts are recognized by our peers. Gecko Group is proud to have been part of 6 award-winning Zoo exhibitions to date.


Find out more about each project below.



An indoor interpretive wall from the Tiger Crossing exhibit at Nashville Zoo, featuring bold exhibit design with layered storytelling and large-scale digital tiger imagery. This award winner received the 2020 AZA Top Honors Exhibit Award.


A pathway through Expedition Peru at Nashville Zoo, showcasing outdoor interpretive pillars themed by biome. This award-winning zoo exhibit highlights creative environmental and exhibit design and won the 2019 AZA Top Honors Exhibit Award.


A young visitor engages with an interactive wall at Zoo Knoxville’s Asian Trek exhibit. The exhibit design combines a lifelike tiger mural with tactile features. This zoo exhibit was an AZA Significant Achievement Award winner in 2019.


A colony of African penguins gathers in a naturalistic rocky habitat at Penguin Coast, Maryland Zoo. This 2016 AZA Top Honors Exhibit Award winner uses strong environmental and exhibit design to support education and animal welfare.


A graphic interpretive panel explains elephant behavior and conservation beside a habitat at African Elephant Crossing, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. This zoo exhibit won the 2012 AZA Significant Achievement Exhibit Award for excellence in environmental and exhibit design.


A jaguar walks across a rocky stream in a lush, immersive setting at Range of the Jaguar, Jacksonville Zoo. This AZA Top Honors Exhibit Award winner from 2005 exemplifies award-winning exhibit design and environmental storytelling.

 
 
 

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