Rock and Waterscape

Zoological Parks

Creating naturalistic wildlife environments is a major challenge. Our skilled artisans work closely with zoological designers using the exact colors, textures and shapes of rock and water features found in the animal's native environment.

We are pioneers in the research and development of simulated rock and water habitats and specialize in design consultation and construction.

Our specialized sculpting and coloring techniques are evidenced by a combination of hand carved or cast rockwork. We maintain an unrivaled standard of excellence in replicating the natural appearance of any rock surface found on earth. We agree with zoo experts that creating natural environments for wildlife increases their comfort and hastens their adaptation to new surroundings. We take special pride in knowing that our technical and artistic expertise plays a vital part in the conservation of the world's wildlife. We welcome your inquiry to discuss how we may assist in design coordination and construction of your next zoo project.

Wild Artic

For untold thousands of years, the frozen Arctic has remained relatively unchanged in an ever-changing world. This unforgiving land of glaciers and frigid ' waters is also an incredibly beautiful panorama, filled with amazing creatures that have adapted to its harsh conditions. Thousands of miles south, in perennially - mild San Diego, California, a similar environment has come into existence. Wild Arctic at Sea World is a magnificent triumph of simulated frozen scenery that recreates a discovery and subsequent investigation of the mysterious and tragic 1845 Franklin Arctic Expedition. ROCK & WATERSCAPE has genuinely replicated the natural wonders of the Arctic.

This magically translocated Arctic wilderness is complete with polar bears, seals, walruses, whales and other marine life. Environmentally safe glacial ice floes, snow, dripping icicles, tunnels of real and simulated ice, ships broken and imprisoned by the treacherous glacier, rolling fog, and sound effects all help transport visitors to an authentic polar environment.
Using some of today's most innovative techniques, ROCK & WATERSCAPE created overlapping environmental layers to deliver maximum realism. Nearly 60,000 sq. ft. of UV- resistant ice, snow, and glacial rock-up to 40 feet tall-were recreated using castings and hand-carved concrete, washed and eroded to simulate windblown snow and polar ice. A natural crystal was used in the finishes to replicate the glitter of actual ice and snow formations. A special drip system makes 1,500 artificial hybrid resin icicles appear to be melting. Rocking ice floes-favored polar bear playgrounds-bob above cobble marine floors, host to starfish, anemones, sponges, and coral encrustation. And shipwrecks above and below water feature twisted, frozen, warped planks, and splintered edges-a masterful blend of simulated wood and crafted artifacts.

Featured at:

Alaska Zoo Polar Bear Exhibit
Blank Park Zoo Cats Exhibit
Denver Zoo
Discovery Cove Aviary
Erie Zoo Kids Area
MGM Grand Lion Habitat
Miami MetroZoo Aviary
Parrot Jungle
San Francisco Zoo Lemur Exhibit
Sea Otter Rehab/Aquarium of the Americas
Staten Island Zoo
Wild Artic

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