“There is a lot of light coming from overhead, but it has been managed laterally in such a way that there’s no direct sunlight. “It was our job to give the animals the most natural environment possible.” “Our team was in charge of the panda environment, both the building backstage and the viewing area,” he explains. The MAT Team was involved right from the beginning, as were Chinese specialists from the China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP). The giant panda enclosure was meticulously planned. These animals need natural soil, they need water, they need to be able to climb.” A carefully planned habitat Another factor is to create a naturalistic environment, even though you are inside. One element of that is temperature: air conditioning, and also humidity. “This means we had to completely adjust the environment for the pandas. So, they never really go above temperatures of 25 degrees, which, in the desert, is a beautiful winter day. In summer, although it also gets warm, the pandas then go to higher altitudes. They live in Sichuan province in China, in the mountains. “The biggest challenge in terms of keeping pandas in the desert, of course, is giving them an environment where they can survive,” he tells blooloop. The MAT Zoological Operations Team at Al Khor Panda House Meanwhile, the research and conservation of wild animals are his passion. Zoo enclosure design is also part of his core business. He specialises in zoological management and medicine with a special interest in the anaesthesia and medicine of large herbivores. Tim Bouts is a zoological director for MAT Zoological Operations. Areas of expertise leveraged in the Al Khor Panda House project include concept design, zoological consultation, construction project management, and operational services. It has been involved in the creation and operations of some of the most iconic projects in the world. The MAT team has over 40 years of experience within the leisure & entertainment industry. Experience in animal welfare & the challenges of caring for giant pandas Meanwhile, the MAT Zoological Operations Team took on the zoological operations and day-to-day responsibility for the pandas’ welfare. As a world leader in aquatic life support systems, MAT Filtration Technologies developed and constructed two big panda pools with the newest generation of water filtration. This includes the panda gardens, the veterinary hospital, and the panda nursery. MAT has been working with Qatari and Chinese partners since 2019, perfecting the design and creation of the panda habitat and viewing facility. Architecture fans might also enjoy looking at the Hippopotamus House, which opened in 2007 with walls patterned like a hippo's skin, and the Arctic Ring, which allows you to see the polar bears swimming under water.Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: 2 GIANT PANDAS MOVE INTO THE DESERT PANDA HOUSE IN AL KHOR, QATAR () The zoo is also home to some architectural delights, not least the panda habitat designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, and the elephant house, designed by Norman Foster. The animals aren't the only thing to marvel at in the zoo. All around the Zoo, there are snack stalls and stands where you can buy hot and cold drinks and ice creams. Spisehuset FOLK is a cozy and traditional restaurant serving classic, Danish food such as open sandwiches. At Cakes & Dreams, you can enjoy delicious pastries. A world to explore awaits.Īt Bistro Panpan, you can enjoy French dishes with an Asian twist at the Panda House. ZOO is filled with explorations every day 365 days a year. Discover lots of animal facts and enjoy a meal from our grand selection of food stalls. Experience unforgettable close encounters with polar bears and see the world from a giraffe’s perspective. Get familiar with the iconic giant pandas while dining in the state-of-the-art Panda House. You can also have churros by the chimps, ice cream by the polar bears, and lunch with a panda. Meet more than 4,000 fascinating animals at Copenhagen ZOO and travel between continents in just one day.
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