ASIA TRAIL AT THE NATIONAL ZOO

Washington, D.C.

An immersive trail through wildlife habitats

All work completed with NBWLA

The Smithsonian National Zoo’s Asia Trail is an immersive 6-acre trail that takes visitors through various wildlife habitats and plantings native to or reminiscent of the animals’ landscapes or origin. Pathways and elevated walks take advantage of the National Zoo’s dynamic topography to create a variety of opportunities for visitors to catch a glimpse of the Zoo’s animals, including its famed pandas. The trail immerses visitors in an atmosphere evocative of Asian forest environs, providing context to learn about the animal’s habitats and natural behaviors.

DATE | Completed in 2006

SIZE | 6 acres

COLLABORATORS | All work completed with NBWLA

ROLE | Mary Wolf - Project Manager

RECOGNITION | 2007 VA ASLA Honor Award for Design; 2006 DC AIA Award of Excellence/Presidential Citation for Sustainable Design

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