Recent Projects
A Few Highlights
Orlando
Science Center
LIFE Expansion
Exhibit Designer/Fabricator: Roto
LSS Engineer: Aiken LSS Design & Engineering
AquaticDC was contracted to complete the install, commissioning, and handover of all LSS and large animal holding systems for the new LIFE expansion at the Orlando Science Center. The exhibit features swamp, rainforest and ocean themed zones, housing over 100 living plant and animal species.
Kansas City
Zoo & Aquarium
Architect: EHDD & El Dorado Inc
LSS Engineer: TJP Engineering
General Contractor: JE Dunn Construction
AquaticDC was contracted by JE Dunn Construction to coordinate and complete all outstanding life support system work. This new facility is home to nearly 10,000 animals including sandtiger sharks, sea otters, and Pacific sea nettles in a combined exhibit volume of 650,000 gallons.
NEW Florida Resort
Longboat Key, Florida
LSS Designer: Oklahoma Bay Aquatic Solutions
Primary Life Support Installer: Aquatic Designs and Construction
AquaticDC subcontracted under Aquatic Designs and Construction to support with the install of life support system package for this 350,000-gallon outdoor snorkel lagoon located at a resort opening later in 2024. The system is equipped with a robust combination of biological, chemical, and mechanical filtration along with side stream holding pools.
By Ben Ollic on May 31, 2019
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Mixed Species Exhibit
Architect/Exhibit Designer: CLR Design
Lead LSS Consultant: Hall Aquatic Design
AquaticDC was contracted to provide remote and onsite assistance to the project GC, mechanical contractor, and owner for install and commissioning of a new life support system which was part of the final Kingdoms of Asia Expansion. The new exhibit features Malayan tapir, babirusa, and muntjac deer.
Giant Jelly Tank
Relocation Project
AquaticDC was contracted by a US public aquarium to assist with the relocation of a 13’x6’ acrylic jelly tank after the owner of the exhibit ceased operations. Originally installed in 2013, the display was the largest privately owned jelly exhibit in North America. Where it will reemerge is still a secret but if you are visiting a facility in North America, you may come across it again in the future!
Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World
Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World opened in 1998. After more than a quarter century of operations, Aquatic DC was hired to provide both in-person and remote consulting services reviewing key exhibits and their associated life support systems. In addition to reviewing operator efficiencies related to these systems, AquaticDC provided support in helping improve TGP levels, sand filter and foam fractionator efficiency, water clarity, and overall system performance.
Toronto Zoo
LSS Engineer: Orca Aquariums
For 50 years the Toronto Zoo has played a pivotal role in educating millions of people about the natural world. When the zoo opened Tundra Trek in 2009, one of the goals was to educate people about some of the incredible animals that call the Arctic home. AquaticDC was recently contracted to support the zoo, GC, and local mechanical contract with the renovation of the polar bear exhibit’s life support system. Stayed tuned for more on this exciting development!
Last September AquaticDC turned 2! To highlight this moment, we are showcasing AquaticDC’s first design/build. AquaticDC was hired by Living Exhibits Inc. to work with their team on building the Living Exhibits Regional Holding Facility. The facility serves as the winter holding facilities for the nearly 200 sharks and rays in the Living Exhibits collection. With a very short design and install timeline, AquaticDC custom designed degas towers and bioreactors to handle the daily feed rates of the animals, designed six holding systems, three water pre-treatment systems, and a backwash recovery system. The 10,000 square foot facility has a combined volume of nearly 100,000 gallons and has been used by other AZA facilities for quarantining and holding aquatic animals.
