Knie Children’s Zoo
Rapperswil, Switzerland

Rapperswil, Switzerland

Knie Children’s Zoo

Webnet sets the scene for climbing stars

The squirrel monkey enclosure is a good example of the cooperation between Jakob Rope Systems, construction company, architect and zoological consultant.

An expressive tent shape snuggles between the existing trees and takes up the stylistic elements of the existing buildings. The construction consists of a chrome steel net, which is strung across four diagonally-arranged steel pylons. Thanks to the fact that the enclosure is closed on all sides, an 11-meter-high structure where the animals can play was erected on the relatively small footprint.
The enclosure is at the south-east end of the zoo area in place of an aviary area. It has breathed new life into the entire area and given the whole zoo experience a decidedly new aspect: The high, swooping structure is visible from far away and entices visitors to come to the most remote area of the children’s zoo.

Jakob Products

  • Nets
    Webnet with sleeves Rope Ø 1.5 mm Mesh size 40 mm Total net area 700 m²

  • Primary structure
    Steel supports with Ø 22 mm stranded wires

Applications
Animal Enclosures

References

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