Bespoke playground African Savanna, Dublin Zoo, designed, supplied and installed by CPCL

African Savanna, Play area for the Dublin Zoo - designed, supplied and installed by CPCL in 2009

African Savanna, a new Play area for the Dublin Zoo, designed, supplied and installed by The Children's Playground Co. Ltd - CPCL, in 2009

Official opening of the new African Savanna habitat and the belonging Play area, on Thursday 9th of April by the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese

Client

Dublin Zoo, African Savanna

Description

On Thursday 9th of April, the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese officially opened the new African Savanna habitatï»¿, which included also the bespoke play area designed by CPCL. Just in time ready for the official opening, the playground includes a great range of the animals found for in the natural habitat of the African Savanna! The play area is designed for children up to approx. 6 years of age.

Life sized play sculptures scattered along the footpath, lead the way to the play area: a rino, two zebra's and at the entrance two large Giraffe sculptures welcome its visitors. Inside the playground is installed a large balancing- and climbing trail with ropes and climbing net, a slope slide, sandplay elements and seating.

To enhance the play value of the area we included sand as safety surfacing.ï»¿

Installation Period

10 days from start to finish

Location