Butterfly and Crocodile Enclosure and Zoo Entrance, Dunstable

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park

Enclosure: £300,000

Entrance: £500,000

Special Projects

New build butterfly house and crocodile tank.

One of the largest biomes of any UK Zoo.

Curved timber aesthetic consists of nine 16m long glulam arches.

Project followed on from the successful completion of Zoo Entrance.

Demolition of existing entrance building.

Creation of a new, fresh and inviting entry point for visitors.

Timber span canopy with fully glazed façade maximises natural daylight and provides panoramic views of the zoo. In addition, the centre includes pop-up retail units and seating areas.