HomeMy WebLinkAboutMenomineeParkZooMasterPlanMenominee Park Zoo Master Plan
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
December, 2014
FEH Associates, Inc. + WDM Architects
SECTION 1: PROJECT OVERVIEW, ANALYSIS & DESIGN
1.1 Executive Summary
1.2 Acknowledgments
1.3 Needs Assessment
1.4 Process and Design Workshop
1.5 Master Plan Concept
1.6 Phasing Diagram
1.7 Cost Estimates
SECTION 2: APPENDICES
2.1 Appendix A – Design Workshop Images
2.1 Appendix B – Meeting Agendas, Notes & Additional Information
CONTENTS
PROJECT OVERVIEW, ANALYSIS, & DESIGN
SECTION 1
1.1 Executive Summary
Introduction
When the City of Oshkosh updated their Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan in 2011, the
Menominee Park was identified as the city’s most visible and popular park. That resulted in the
development of a comprehensive long range master plan (2012) focused on playgrounds, boat
launches, sports fields and other outdoor facilities found in Menominee Park. The Menominee
Park Zoo, located within the park, was not included and this comprehensive master plan report
will define the next 20 years of the zoo’s development.
The multi-disciplinary design team worked intensively with the Oshkosh Parks Department,
Advisory Park Board, Zoo Society, and the community to develop a new master plan concurrent
with innovative and visionary designs for the zoo that fit within the overall mission of the zoo.
The mission statement is “to service the community through the acquisition and maintenance of
a collection of living animals for the enrichment of the zoo visitor, with continual advancement
of knowledge and appreciation of animals, both wild and domestic and their environments.”
The planning process included a review of the existing zoo and surrounding park through an
onsite inspection and meetings with the city’s parks department. Physical attributes of the
zoo grounds and operations were analyzed and evaluated to identify all impacts on future
planning and development efforts. Needs were identified through a series of meetings with the
Zoological Society, Advisory Parks Board, Zoo staff, Parks Department, Advisory Task Force, and
the community. A comprehensive list of ideas and concerns was developed and documented
as 14 project Goals for Success. These project Goals for Success guided the project team when
developing a list of space and facility needs. A two day public design workshop or “charrette”
occurred in October 2014 and resulted in twelve potential master plan concepts. Through an
analytical process of elimination and selection three concepts rose to the top and responded
positively to the project Goals for Success. The three top concepts were merged into one to
create a concept with a consensus of support from all participants. The preferred concept was
developed and presented at an Advisory Park Board meeting in October 2014 and an updated
version was presented in December 2014.
A final master plan, phasing plan, and associated construction cost is the framework upon
which circulation, structures, and exhibit placement is made. It will guide future development
and management efforts for the zoo. Future development will be driven by need and funding
and reviewed by city and applicable boards prior to implementation.
Background
The Menominee Park Zoo, one of the best free zoo’s in Wisconsin, resides on 3.8 acres of land
within the Menominee Park in 1945. The Zoo entertains and educates over 100,000 visitors
annually and operates on a seasonal basis. The zoo is land-locked within the current park due
to heavy usage of Menominee Park for; hiking, children’s playground, boating, beach, and
sports facilities. The animal exhibit area is further defined by a 2.4 acre pond in the center of the
property. Game birds, river otters and wolves belong to the zoo and other domestic animals
and exotic animals are leased during the summer months (May through September). Because
of the location and great habitat many native animals just show up and visit from time to time
including: muskrats, squirrels, chipmunks, birds, water fowl and turkeys.
The City of Oshkosh is located in a unique geographical and ecological area which was impacted
by glaciers. The receding glaciers left rock hills, broad sandy valleys and numerous lakes and
streams and the terrain supported hardwood forests, prairies and an abundance of wetlands.
These ecological factors provided an optimal habitat for a wide variety of animal species
including; bear, elk, bison, red fox, mink, otter, big cats, river otters, coyote, wolves, skunk,
raccoon, badger, prairie dogs and numerous game birds. The abundance of birds and animals
made the region a hotspot for hunting, trapping, and trading during the mid-seventeenth
century.
The story of this rich heritage will be incorporated in the new master plan for the Menominee
Park Zoo.
Monument
Service
Building Baboon
Aviary
Pond
Restrooms, Giftshop &
Concessions
Otter
Elk
Wolf
Pratt Trail
Domestic
Animals
1.2 Acknowledgments
The following persons provided critical input, support, and critical thinking in the development
of this master plan document. The City of Oshkosh and FEH/WDM Architects wish to thank the
following people for their time and participation in developing this plan.
City of Oshkosh
Ray Maurer, Parks Director
Chad Dallman, Parks Operations Manager
City of Oshkosh Advisory Park Board
Sean Fitzgerald
Victor Girens
William Gogolewski
James Michelson
Bill Miller
Carrie Rule
Megan Scheussler
Jonathan Wilson
Terry Wohler
City of Oshkosh Staff
Menominee Park Zoological Society
Memuna Khan, President
Joe Bongers, Treasurer
Erin Gordon, Secretary
Jason Trembly
Steve Cummings
Judi Payton
David Gundlach
Jerry Lang
Teresa Enking Novals
Zoo Advisory Members
And the many residents throughout the city
who shared their opinions at our design
workshop!
Anjelica Kikendall
Kaylee Wright
Ceci Gabavics
Ciesa Crann
Lisa Ruetten
Scott Rammer
Terry Steel
Tom OfferWodstort
Rachel Brookins
Melissa Kohn
Kim Biedermann
Jullie Sonnenschein
Ronda Velie
Laura Dowdy
chanda Henderson
Jim McCullian
1.3 Needs Assessment
The primary objective of the 20 year comprehensive master plan is to create a plan for the
future that allows for the implementation of; expanding the quantity and quality of animal
exhibits, creating education space and programs, promoting conservation, and making the zoo
a destination for the City of Oshkosh within the existing zoo footprint within Menominee Park.
Careful and thoughtful long-range planning within the master plan framework will lessen the
impact on the zoo’s small site, and prevent costly exhibit or amenity alterations that would
prevent future improvements.
Animal Welfare
Every animal at the zoo should be able to go outdoors, breathe fresh air and experience wind,
rain, and sunshine. Every animal should be able to make choices about how to spend the day
and they should be able to live alone or in family or social groups appropriate to its species and
sex, by choice, as it would in the wild habitat.
Education
The zoo shares animal knowledge and conservation ethics with more than 100,000 visitors each
year, many of whom are children. Managing so many programs-and the equipment, animals,
and vehicles that support them- is challenging. There is a strong need for space that will
outfit students for their zoo adventures, serve as a clearinghouse for conservation education
programs around the region and provide the curious zoo visitors with a deeper understanding
of the animals entrusted to its care. The education space will function as a base camp where
students and adults alike can focus and begin their zoo learning experience.
Education space will be integrated into the zoo experience in many different ways. In some
cases, the space may be a discrete area adjoining an animal habitat, while in others it may be a
graphic panel tucked away along a visitor path. These varied space and locations will provide
ultimate flexibility for sharing the excitement and knowledge that will inspire people to make
a better future for wildlife.
Innovative exhibits and interpretation around the zoo will enhance the visitor’s experience of the
wonder of nature and engagement with the zoo’s remarkable animals. These opportunities will
take various forms and be delivered in different media, from tactile and physical participation
to tantalizing visuals and compelling text. A good example would be bears fishing and eating
in a real stream. These dynamic combinations enrich visitor’s experiences and offer an effective
complement to live animal and habitat exhibits.
Conservation
The zoo is committed to conserving the regions wildlife and environments. The zoo will be
directly involved in conservation efforts through breeding and educating the public about the
need for preserving habitat for such animals.
Sustainability
The zoo’s primary mission is inspiring the community to create a better future for wildlife.
What better way to do so than be located within a natural park setting on Lake Winnebago in
downtown Oshkosh and modeling sustainable ways of reusing water, managing waste and
conserving energy. Using resources wisely will reduce impacts on wildlife and habitat around
the world. Improving the quality of water in the pond is a good example of how the zoo can
employ sustainable principals on the zoo grounds.
Destination
The zoo is part of the city’s long range plan to make the City of Oshkosh a destination and
event city. The zoo will incorporate numerous opportunities for interaction with the animals
and interpretive and hands-on opportunities for visitors. The bear exhibit could feature a pond
where the animals will catch and feed on fish much like they do in the wild and the aviary exhibit
and the eagle exhibit could provide visitors an opportunity to get up close to the animals with a
climbing tower. The prairie dog exhibit could incorporate underground tunnels that people can
crawl through and see these unique animals in their environment. These unique experiences
would help make the zoo a must see when visiting the City of Oshkosh.
Assessment of Existing Exhibits
The design team also conducted an assessment of existing exhibits for safety and USDA
compliance. Overall, the zoo has an adequate perimeter fence and most of the exhibits comply
with guidelines or industry standards for animal welfare.
Standards
The primary facility requirements are the USDA guidelines. These guidelines establish
minimum standards that need to be achieved for both animal welfare and the safety of guests
and keepers. The regular inspections by their inspectors provide ongoing guidance relating
to issues under the USDA prevue. These guidelines however are not the end goal. In most
cases there are other recommendations and ideals that should be sought out. The USDA
requirements are important and are not to be overlooked, but in most cases they can and
should be surpassed. Other resources that can be consulted in every phase of development
could include: AZA publications (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and peer institutions. It
is important to realize there is no single comprehensive source and that recommendations are
continuing to evolve.
Animal Welfare
The goal of animal welfare in a zoological setting should be to create environments for animal
residents to thrive. All spaces are important elements of the habitat and deserve design
attention to create an atmosphere that not only accommodates, but encourages and provides
opportunities and reasons for every variety of natural behavior.
Following is a broad brush overview of possibilities to be considered.
Choices for comfort:
• Variety of substrates: turf, sand, mulch, rocks, nesting material
• Appropriate types of habitats: arboreal, terrestrial, aquatic
• Adequate size for: exploration and variety
• Climate gradients: sun/shade, breeze/calm, warm/cool
• Refuges: places to withdraw and feel safe
Foods challenges:
• Food presentation: search/work to find, puzzle feeders, scatter feeders, places to hide/bury
• Novel food items
Sensory stimulation:
• Scent: rotatable habitats to leave scents of other animals
• Sight: position habitats with views of other animals, consider predator/prey relationships
• Sound: position habitats within range of the sounds of other animals
• Tactile: objects and materials for: scratching, grooming, playing
Social interactions:
• Size habitats for species appropriate social groups
• Create opportunities to share space with other animals or to be alone
• Places to be close to guests and to retreat
• Consider mixed species groups
• Keeper interactions
As part of its mission the zoo desires to instill respect for animals and inspire guests to take
action to conserve animals and the environments they inhabit. To this end the perception of
the guest is extremely vital. Creating habitats and viewing experiences that produce the very
real impression of interesting and complex habitats as part of the highest quality animal in care
is of the utmost importance.
Containment
Appropriate barriers need to be maintained for the safety of guests, animals, and keepers. All
animal yards must have containment that prevents the escape of the animals. There must also
be barriers that prevent guests from coming too close to any animals such that either guest
or animal are in danger. All caging, shifts, yard access, etc. must be very carefully considered
to assure safety behind the scenes. Keepers must work in very close proximity to animals
and every precaution possible should be built in to facilitate all appropriate keeper – animal
interaction in the safest way possible.
1.4 Process and Design Workshop
Process
The design team developed a thorough understanding of community wants and wishes for the
zoo through a series of public meetings and meetings with city representatives and zoo staff.
In addition, an Advisory Task Force made up of interested citizens and partner organizations
was created to share ideas, analyze solutions, and make a master plan recommendation to
the Advisory Park Board. These public discussions led to the creation of the following list of
project Goals for Success and space needs. The goals were used to evaluate ideas and concepts
developed at the design workshop.
Goals for Success Menominee Park Zoo
1. Be a resource for community programs
2. Promote education and conservation programming
3. Accessible for all
4. Low maintenance facility
5. Animal habitats that promote health and wellbeing
6. Suppor t the Oshkosh Event City Initiative
7. Educate attendees on principles of environmental stewardship
8. Educate attendees on native and agrarian species of Wisconsin
9. Improve the existing infrastructure
10. Expand partnerships with like-minded institutions
11. Enhance quality of life
12. Promote economic development in the City
13. Create an experience that visitors will want to return for
14. Sustainable for at least another 50 years
Zoo space needs are grouped into three categories; public space, staff space, and animal
space. Each item listed in the space needs chart are based on creating opportunities that best
accomplish the project Goals for Success and utilize best practices for public zoos.
Space Description Square Feet
1. Education Building
a. Environmental classrooms (30 persons) 2@1200 2,400
b. Classroom storage 500
c. Welcome space/multifunction space (300 persons) 2,100
d. Prep kitchen and storage 500
e. Staff workroom 500
f. Keepers lab 300
g. Public restrooms, family restroom 500
Space Description Square Feet
h. Mechanical space 500
Subtotal 9,700
Unassigned space (20%) 1,940
Total space 11,640
2. Retail and Guest amenities
a. information kiosk 50
b. gift shop 900
c. product storage and staff office 250
d. first-aid station/sanitation station (2 required) 200
e. stroller and wheelchair storage 300
subtotal 1,700
3. Outdoor event space
a. outdoor gathering space (300 persons) 3,000
b. storage for tables, chairs, umbrellas, equipment 500
c. tornado shelter 700
4. Food service
a. serving window-exterior 120
b. interior dining (20 persons) 250
c. vending machines 120
d. vestibule/air locks 200
e. kitchen 300
f. kitchen cooler/freezer 300
g. serving counter 150
h. janitorial 100
i. chair, table, equipment storage 200
subtotal 1,740
unassigned space (20%) 348
total 2,088
5. Animal Exhibits (proposed)
a. Black bear exhibit with off-exhibit space 6,000
b. Aviary for eagle, raptors, turkeys with off-exhibit space 3,000
c. Red fox exhibit 400
d. Raccoon exhibit 400
e. Badger exhibit 400
f. Mink exhibit 400
g. Farm animal building and exhibit (year round use) 3,500
Space Description Square Feet
h. Jack rabbits exhibit 300
i. groundhog exhibit 300
j. prairie hens and quail exhibit 300
k. Fish species tank 200
6. Operation and staff space
a. Off exhibit space 200
b. Security office 150
c. Quarantine/vet room 250
d. Food prep area 150
e. Food storage with cooler 200
f. Walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler 200
g. Office for staff 150
h. Staff toilet 75
i. Outside storage yard 2,500
j. Heated garage for (1) truck and (2) carts 600
k. Fueling room 450
subtotal 4,925
Unassigned space (20%) 985
Total 5,910
The intensive two-day design workshop or “charrette” explored twelve big picture thematic
ideas that could organize the entire zoo grounds. They ranged from; Option A, all native
species, Option B big agriculture, Option C big bear, Option D big aquarium, Option E main
street, Option F big wetlands, Option G big cat/big bear, Option H big prairie. These broad-
brush brainstorming ideas were critiqued several times and pros and cons were recorded for
each option. At the end of the first day, the best ideas were harvested.
Day two of the design workshop started by narrowing the number of concepts down to the
best three concepts. Based on the project Goals for Success they were; Option D1 big aquarium,
Option F1 big wetlands, and Option G1 big cat/big bear. These three concepts were critiqued at
mid-day and two strong concepts were carried forward. Option D2. Big aquarium, and Option
F/G2 wetland big cat big bear. Both options were scrutinized against a list of criteria that were
formulated from the project goals for success and phasing diagrams and cost estimates were
developed. The evening presentation of the two concepts to the Advisory Committee and
interested public resulted in the recommendation of concept F/G2 wetland big cat big bear
along with a medium sized aquarium.
1.5 Master Plan Concept
A Journey of Discovery
At Menominee Park Zoo, guests will step away from their day-to-day environment and into the
surrounding natural world to discover and explore Wisconsin’s diverse fauna and ecosystems.
Your journey to Menominee Park Zoo begins as soon as you approach the new Welcome Center,
which is both a gateway and basecamp for exploration. Upon entering the building, one is
immediately struck by the activity of the space, setting the stage to explore, discover and learn.
Guest services, which include concessions, gifts, restrooms and other necessities, are easily
identifiable and conveniently just feet away.
The sound of children’s voices carry excitement down the hall as the program “Bats, Birds &
Butterflies” is about to begin. The children are learning about the different types of flying animals
and their importance to the native ecosystems. They will be doing hands-on activities such
as building a birdfeeder and planting bushes to attract and provide habitats for endangered
butterflies, such as the Swamp Metalmark or the Karner Blue.
A large aquarium draws guests through the entry hall. The freshwater habitat is a swirling
kaleidoscope of colors, revealing the rich diversity of underwater life found in regional lakes.
Guests are captivated by the contrasting beauty of the fish species and find themselves
spending more than a few moments here.
The Welcome Center Calendar is chock full of events. The Fishing Club will meet Monday
evening, the Retirees breakfast on Tuesday morning, a special Cub Scout event on Thursday
evening, and a New Volunteer Orientation session Saturday morning.
The bold colors of a poster catch your eye. “Centipedes, Millipedes, and the Need for Speed!” ,
an upcoming temporary exhibit in the gallery space. “Oh, cool!”
You exit the Welcome Center and stand on a wood deck jutting out over the pond. You stand for
a moment and gaze at the views to various habitats and activities on the surrounding shores. A
small plaza to the right is being set up for the summer “Zoo-Tunes” concert series. Tonight, a folk
band that features the national blue grass picking champion from 2012 will perform.
The new Welcome Center truly defines the Menominee Park Zoo as an activity hub that has
something for everyone in the community. You are excited to see where this journey of
discovery takes you as you proceed further into the park.
The Horicon Marsh
From the edge of the Plaza, you move towards re-created wetlands that flow out into the pond
and stretches up into the woods. This area of the zoo represents the Horicon Marsh and animals
that live there. Interpretive signage explains the vital function of wetlands and the role they
play in the cycle of water and the ecosystem. A small series of islands in the pond seem to
have flowed from the mouth of the waterway and are now inhabited by ornate box turtles and
visiting ducks. From a small bridge that goes over the marsh guests receive a wonderful view of
the pond edge where sand hill cranes have found the perfect bog site for nesting. Proceeding
upstream, a series of habitats are home to river otters, beavers and mink. These residents are
found in different habitats on different days; it keeps them curious and active, which in turn,
keeps guests curious too!
The North Highlands Forest
As the stream leads you along, the flora changes. You are now in the wooded North Highlands
Forest, thick with brush and tall trees. Settled in for a nap, a Bobcat lies dangling his limbs over
a low-hanging branch. He yawns. He could not be cozier in his habitat. His mate is a few feet
higher in the tree and appears to be focused on the mink in the habitat across the path.
A chance to sit down and relax is found at a small lean-to building once built by trappers in area,
and the view from here could not be better. Floor-to-roof glass opens views over a small pond
in the woods where two young sibling black bears, which were recently rescued, are splashing
about as they frantically search for fish the keeper just released. It’s enrichment for the bears
and entertainment for the guest. Everybody is happy! The path continues along the lush bear
habitat with tall fallen trees, boulders and foraging areas under a shady canopy. Across from the
bear yard a treehouse reaches up and leans over the path. From the top level of this eclectically
stylized backwoods fort, young adventurers find themselves eye-level with the majesty of an
eagle perched in an adjacent tree. Looking out the window on the other side, a flurry of activity
stirs in the aviary, alive with countless robins, warblers and woodpeckers among others, in what
appears to be a contest of sorts combing the unique unmatched talents of singing and air
show stunts. Looking out to the south is the biggest surprise of all when one of the black bears
charges up a tree to an apex just a little higher than the fort and only about 30 feet away. You
find it hard not to feel kinship with all the creatures of the forest as you share in their space, their
play, and the wonder of the natural world.
At the far end of the bear yard a quaint cabin welcomes you. You read that in the winter bears
can be seen hibernating through a small window into their den. On the other side of the cabin
you once again feel a special connection as you witness a family of elk, the mother gently
taking care of her young, and the stateliness of the father as he watches with a protective glare,
all against the backdrop of a spacious and shaded habitat. Looking back as you move on,
you are pleasantly surprised to find two more eagles on this side of the yard that you could
not originally see. As you take a moment to read the sign, you realize that these eagles were
injured, rescued and rehabilitated; they cannot be re-released.
Across the high overlook that connects the elk habitat to the wolf habitat you approach with
anticipation. You first spot a pair of wolves moving along the perimeter through the brush
patrolling their territory as they look for food and watch for predators. Continuing on, you have
another opportunity to enter the treehouse from the other side. You soon stumble upon a
family of raccoons making the most of this beautiful Wisconsin morning foraging for food that
was hidden in bush and buried in a sandpit by their caring keepers earlier today. A skunk in the
adjacent habit has found a pleasant resting space burrowed half under a log. You are almost
sure that last time you visited the skunk and raccoons were in opposite yards.
Continuing around the wolf yard these legendary canines are found not only patrolling the
perimeter, but stopping to quench the thirst they have built up at the water’s edge; then finding
a shady den for a mid-morning nap. You think there must be four or five wolves in all, but you
are not really sure. You cannot see all of them at once.
As the view out of the forest opens back up, you are once again greeted by the beautiful
Sandhill Cranes. You stop to read a little about conservation efforts that are helping to increase
the population of these endangered birds and how the zoo is helping. You think, “I should get
involved.”
Continuing around the pond is a refreshing walk in the warm sun. You soon recognize another
zoo guest, a Blue Heron, has just swooped down and is wading in the shallow along the edge.
It is a satisfying combination to see invited wildlife living in concert with the residents of
Menominee Park Zoo.
Glacial Plains
A little further down the path is the entry to the “Glacial Plains Conservation Center.” Inside
guests find conditioned comfort where several small habitats showcase the wide range of
animal life found in Wisconsin. Fishing spiders with their 3-inch leg spans explore their habitat,
which built as the underside of a boat dock. The Northern Cricket Frog and the Slender
Glass Lizard serve as ambassadors for the many animals that have declining populations in
Wisconsin. Two endangered species; the Giant Carrion Beetle and the Northern Long Eared Bat
have a prominent place where graphics explain how the zoo is helping to support breeding
and conservation programs for these animals. A window into the keeper service area gives
guests a peek into diet preparation for all of the zoos resident population. A large viewing
window now ahead looks onto a rocky outcropping where coming over the ridge you see the
deliberate, confident saunter of a cougar, his eyes peering through you as he is heading your
way. Around the other side of the ridge you find his sister who is basking in the sun from her
position of prominence where she can view her surroundings while expending energy with
only the elegant sway of her over-sized soft-brown tail.
About that time you hear a curious high pitched bark coming from behind you, spinning
around you see a large mound inhabited by a colony of prairie dogs. Tunnels allow explorers of
all ages to imagine themselves inside the prairie dog’s complex underground burrow system,
occasionally popping up through the surface of the grasslands to find themselves surrounded
by these highly social rodents.
Just across the way you discover three more species native to the grassy plains. Badger, red fox
and porcupine all seem to be enjoying the beautiful weather as much as you are. Like many
animals at the zoo, these three species share rotating habitats with each other. This keeps them
more active and interested in their surroundings as they are not in the same environment every
day, investigating the scents left by their neighbors the day before and the mischief they may
have caused.
The Glacial Plains are Wisconsin’s most fertile farming area. Just ahead is a barn housing a
variety of animals found on many farms in the state. Guests are enjoying feeding and petting
goats as well as some of the other small animals. Kids are working off some energy by filling the
water trough for the ponies with an ‘old-fashioned’ water pump. At the far end of the barn you
are introduced to some of the “farmer’s friends;” a Barn Owl as well as well as two snakes, a Blue-
Racer and Eastern Milk snake. All of these help out farmers by hunting disease carrying rodents.
A final walk back through the Welcome Center and everyone takes one more look at the
aquarium. The family stops at the restroom and the gift shop. As you sit and relax you make a
few mental notes:
1) Talk to your business partners about having the company picnic at the zoo this summer
2) Sign the kids up for the upcoming class on reptiles
3) Don’t miss the centipede exhibit starting next month
4) Come back in mid-winter to see the black bears hibernating
5) Look into a family day-trip to a park in the Highlands Forest or the Horicon Marsh
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I.7 Cost Estimates
See the following pages for cost estimates by phase.
OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
Owner: City of Oshkosh Project No.: 2014319 Date : 12.2.2014
Project : Menominee Park Zoo Long Range Plan Phase: Master Planning Estimator :KE
QTY UNIT COST/SF TOTALS
New construction
1 Education and Aquarium Center 16,000 SF 200.00 3,200,000
Deconstruction
2 Entry building, rest rooms, concessions 3,000 SF 8.00 24,000
Storm Shelter
3 Enhancement 900 SF 100.00 90,000
Exhibits & Enclosure
4 Water Bird Exhibit 1,800 SF 85.00 153,000
5 Interpretive elements 2 EA 9,000.00 18,000
6 Lake Aquarium & Life support - 20,000 Gallons 1 LS 650,000.00 650,000
7 Marsh Aquarium & Life support - 4,000 Gallons 1 LS 350,000.00 350,00021,704
4,485,000
672,750
5,157,750
257,888
$5,415,638
20 Parking removal and fencing relocation 1 LS 40000 40,000
21 New Parking Spaces 72 EA 3,000.00 216,000
22 New Entrance Plaza and gateway 4,000 SF 25.00 100,000
23 Storm Sewer modifications 300 LF 100 30,000
24 Domestic Water & Sanitary Sewer 1 LS 60,000 60,000
25 Electrical 1 LS 60,000 60,000
26 fill material for wetlands - dredging 4,000 CY 30 120,000
27 Earthwork 1,800 CY 30 54,000
28 Retaining Walls 600 LF 40 24,000
29 Pedestrian Paving 2,500 SF 7.00 17,500
30 Lawns & Landscaping 1 LS 20,000 20,000
31 Directional & Informational Signage 1 LS 10,000 10,000
32 Educational and Interpretive Signage 1 LS 6,000 6,000
33 Wetlands path & bridge 1,920 SF 40.00 76,800
34 Dock walks 2,000 SF 40.00 80,000
35 Turtle Islands 3 SF 21,000 63,000
977,300
146,595
1,123,895
56,195
$1,180,090
40 Geotechnical Subsurface investigation 1 LS 8,000
41 1 LS 4,000
42 1 LS 659,573
43 1 LS 40,000
44 1 LS 50,000
45 1 LS 30,000
46 1 LS 9,000
47 1 LS 7,500
48 Printing Costs for Construction Documents 1 LS 7,500
49 1 LS 3,500
50 1 LS 2,000
51 1 LS 20,000
52 Hazardous Material sampling 1 LS 5,000
53 1 LS 100,000
54 1 LS 50,000
55 State reviews 1 LS 2,000
56 Fundraising Consultanting 1 LS 70,000
1,068,073
1,180,090
5,415,638
$7,663,800
Phase 1
DESCRIPTION
Building and Exhibit Construction Costs:
SubTotal
Design / Bid Contingency 15%
Building Construction Costs SubTotal
Construction Contingency 5%
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL
Site Work Construction Costs
SubTotal
Design / Bid Contingency 15%
Site Work Construction Costs SubTotal
Construction Contingency 5%
SITE WORK CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL
Soft Costs
Legal Fees
Architectural & Engineering Design Fees
Environmental Designer
Life Support Design
Furnishing Design Fees
Geo Thermal Horizontal Test Well
Site Survey (utilize existing facility documents)
Site Work Construction Cost Total
Building Construction Cost Total
PROJECT TOTAL COST
Construction Permits & Fees
Builders Risk Insurance
Quality Control Material Testing & Inspections
Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment Allowance
Technology & Computer Equipment Allowance
Soft Cost SubTotal
OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
Owner: City of Oshkosh Project No.: 2014319 Date : 12.2.2014
Project : Menominee Park Zoo Long Range Plan Phase: Master Planning Estimator :KE
QTY UNIT COST/SF TOTALS
New construction
1 Staff Service Building Expansion 2,250 SF 125.00 281,250
2 Small Animal support structure 250 SF 125.00 31,250
Remodeling
3 Staff Service Building remodel for exhibit 700 SF 65.00 45,500
Exhibits & Enclosure
4 Big Cat Exhibit 5,000 SF 85.00 425,000
5 Interpretive elements 1 EA 9,000.00 9,000
6 Small and Nocturnal exhibits/big cat holding 1,800 SF 200.00 360,00010,001
1,152,000
172,800
1,324,800
66,240
$1,391,040
20 Parking removal and fencing relocation 1 LS 12000 12,000
23 Extended service yard 8,000 SF 5.00 40,000
24 Storm Sewer modifications 60 LF 100 6,000
25 Domestic Water & Sanitary Sewer 1 LS 6,900 6,900
26 Electrical 1 LS 5,000 5,000
29 Earthwork 200 CY 30 6,000
30 Retaining Walls 100 LF 40 4,000
31 Pedestrian Paving 2,000 SF 7.00 14,000
32 Lawns & Landscaping 1 LS 14,000 14,000
34 Directional & Informational Signage 1 LS 5,000 5,000
35 Educational and Interpretive Signage 1 LS 3,500 3,500
36 Monument Relocation 1 LS 6500.00 6,500
122,900
18,435
141,335
7,067
$148,402
40 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation 1 LS 5,000
41 1 LS 2,000
42 1 LS 153,944
43 1 LS 3,500
44 1 LS 3,500
47 1 LS 2,500
48 Printing Costs for Construction Documents 1 LS 2,500
49 1 LS 1,000
50 1 LS 1,000
51 1 LS 6,500
52 Hazardous Material sampling 1 LS 2,500
53 1 LS 40,000
54 1 LS 10,000
55 State reviews 1 LS 1,000
56 Fundraising Consultanting 1 LS 20,000
254,944
148,402
1,391,040
$1,794,386
Phase 2
DESCRIPTION
Building and Exhibit Construction Costs:
SubTotal
Design / Bid Contingency 15%
Building Construction Costs SubTotal
Construction Contingency 5%
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL
Site Work Construction Costs
SubTotal
Architectural & Engineering Design Fees
Environmental Designer
Life Support Design
Site Survey (utilize existing facility documents)
Design / Bid Contingency 15%
Site Work Construction Costs SubTotal
Construction Contingency 5%
SITE WORK CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL
Soft Costs
Legal Fees
Site Work Construction Cost Total
Building Construction Cost Total
PROJECT TOTAL COST
Construction Permits & Fees
Builders Risk Insurance
Quality Control Material Testing & Inspections
Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment Allowance
Technology & Computer Equipment Allowance
Soft Cost SubTotal
OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
Owner: City of Oshkosh Project No.: 2014319 Date : 12.2.2014
Project : Menominee Park Zoo Long Range Plan Phase: Master Planning Estimator :KE
QTY UNIT COST/SF TOTALS
New construction
1 Small Animal support structure - indoor holding for animals 600 SF 125.00 75,000
Remodeling
2 Otter Support Structure 250 LS 65.00 16,250
Exhibits & Enclosure
3 Raptor Exhibit 2,100 SF 85.00 178,500
4 Interpretive elements 7 EA 9,000.00 63,000
5 Forest Animal enclosure 2,400 SF 80.00 192,000
pool and filtration system 1 LS 80,000.00 80,000
6 Treehouse viewing structure 1 LS 15,000.00 15,0005,359
619,750
92,963
712,713
35,636
$748,348
20 Domestic Water & Sanitary Sewer 1 LS 5,000 5,000
21 Electrical 1 LS 2,000 2,000
22 Earthwork 200 CY 30 6,000
23 Retaining Walls 100 LF 40 4,000
24 Pedestrian Paving 2,000 SF 7.00 14,000
25 Lawns & Landscaping 1 LS 6,500 6,500
26 Shade structure 3 LS 6,000 18,000
27 Directional & Informational Signage 1 LS 5,000 5,000
28 Educational and Interpretive Signage 1 LS 5,000 5,000
65,500
9,825
75,325
3,766
$79,091
40 Land Acquisition 1 LS 0
41 1 LS 10,000
42 1 LS 82,744
43 1 LS 3,500
44 1 LS 0
45 1 LS 1,200
46 Printing Costs for Construction Documents 1 LS 1,000
47 1 LS 500
48 1 LS 750
49 1 LS 3,000
50 Hazardous Material sampling 1 LS 0
51 1 LS 5,000
52 1 LS 4,000
53 State reviews 1 LS 750
54 Fundraising Consultanting 1 LS 10,000
122,444
79,091
748,348
$949,883
Phase 3
DESCRIPTION
Building and Exhibit Construction Costs:
SubTotal
Design / Bid Contingency 15%
Building Construction Costs SubTotal
Construction Contingency 5%
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL
Site Work Construction Costs
SubTotal
Architectural & Engineering Design Fees
Environmental Designer
Life Support Design
Site Survey (utilize existing facility documents)
Design / Bid Contingency 15%
Site Work Construction Costs SubTotal
Construction Contingency 5%
SITE WORK CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL
Soft Costs
Legal Fees
Site Work Construction Cost Total
Building Construction Cost Total
PROJECT TOTAL COST
Construction Permits & Fees
Builders Risk Insurance
Quality Control Material Testing & Inspections
Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment Allowance
Technology & Computer Equipment Allowance
Soft Cost SubTotal
OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
Owner: City of Oshkosh Project No.: 2014319 Date : 11.11.2014
Project : Menominee Park Zoo Long Range Plan Phase: Master Planning Estimator :KE
QTY UNIT COST/SF TOTALS
New construction
1 Agricultural Animal Exhibition hall 8,500 SF 125.00 1,062,500
Deconstruction
2 Remove existing agricultural structures 1 LS 4,000.00 4,000
Exhibits & Enclosure
3 Farm Animal Exhibit Yards 4,000 SF 40.00 160,000
4 Interpretive elements 1 EA 9,000.00 9,00012,502
1,235,500
185,325
1,420,825
71,041
$1,491,866
20 Parking removal and fencing relocation 1 LS 5000 5,000
24 Storm Sewer modifications 40 LF 100 4,000
25 Domestic Water & Sanitary Sewer 1 LS 4,000 4,000
26 Electrical 1 LS 5,000 5,000
29 Earthwork 200 CY 30 6,000
30 Retaining Walls 80 LF 40 3,200
32 Lawns & Landscaping 1 LS 6,000 6,000
34 Directional & Informational Signage 1 LS 5,000 5,000
35 Educational and Interpretive Signage 1 LS 5,000 5,000
43,200
6,480
49,680
2,484
$52,164
40 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation 1 LS 5,000
41 1 LS 2,000
42 1 LS 154,403
43 1 LS 0
44 1 LS 0
45 1 LS 0
46 1 LS 0
47 1 LS 1,500
48 Printing Costs for Construction Documents 1 LS 1,000
49 1 LS 750
50 1 LS 750
51 1 LS 3,000
52 Hazardous Material sampling 1 LS 0
53 1 LS 15,000
54 1 LS 85,000
55 State reviews 1 LS 500
56 Fundraising Consultanting 1 LS 15,000
283,903
52,164
1,491,866
$1,827,933
Phase 4
DESCRIPTION
Building and Exhibit Construction Costs:
SubTotal
Design / Bid Contingency 15%
Building Construction Costs SubTotal
Construction Contingency 5%
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL
Site Work Construction Costs
SubTotal
Design / Bid Contingency 15%
Site Work Construction Costs SubTotal
Construction Contingency 5%
SITE WORK CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL
Soft Costs
Legal Fees
Architectural & Engineering Design Fees
Environmental Designer
Life Support Design
Furnishing Design Fees
Geo Thermal Horizontal Test Well
Site Survey (utilize existing facility documents)
Site Work Construction Cost Total
Building Construction Cost Total
PROJECT TOTAL COST
Construction Permits & Fees
Builders Risk Insurance
Quality Control Material Testing & Inspections
Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment Allowance
Technology & Computer Equipment Allowance
Soft Cost SubTotal
OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
Owner: City of Oshkosh Project No.: 2014319 Date : 12.2.2014
Project : Menominee Park Zoo Long Range Plan Phase: Master Planning Estimator :KE
QTY UNIT COST/SF TOTALS
New construction
1 Small Animal support structure 250 SF 125.00 31,250
Exhibits & Enclosure
2 Small Animal Complex: fox, porcupine, Badger, Raccoon, skunks 3,600 SF 50.00 180,000
3 Elk transfer and Support structure 400 SF 75.00 30,000
4 Prairie Dog Exhibit 1,800 SF 75.00 135,000
5 Interpretive elements 1 EA 9,000.00 9,0006,051
385,250
57,788
443,038
22,152
$465,189
24 Storm Sewer modifications 30 LF 100 3,000
25 Domestic Water & Sanitary Sewer 1 LS 4,000 4,000
26 Electrical 1 LS 2,000 2,000
29 Earthwork 200 CY 30 6,000
31 Pedestrian Paving 2,000 SF 7.00 14,000
32 Lawns & Landscaping 1 LS 10,000 10,000
34 Directional & Informational Signage 1 LS 5,000 5,000
35 Educational and Interpretive Signage 1 LS 5,000 5,000
49,000
7,350
56,350
2,818
$59,168
40 Land Acquisition 1 LS 0
41 1 LS 1,500
42 1 LS 52,436
43 1 LS 0
44 1 LS 0
45 1 LS 0
46 1 LS 0
47 1 LS 1,500
48 Printing Costs for Construction Documents 1 LS 1,000
49 1 LS 500
50 1 LS 500
51 1 LS 3,000
52 Hazardous Material sampling 1 LS 0
53 1 LS 10,000
54 1 LS 2,500
55 State reviews 1 LS 500
56 Fundraising Consultanting 1 LS 15,000
88,436
59,168
465,189
$612,793
Phase 5
DESCRIPTION
Building and Exhibit Construction Costs:
SubTotal
Design / Bid Contingency 15%
Building Construction Costs SubTotal
Construction Contingency 5%
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL
Site Work Construction Costs
SubTotal
Design / Bid Contingency 15%
Site Work Construction Costs SubTotal
Construction Contingency 5%
SITE WORK CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL
Soft Costs
Legal Fees
Architectural & Engineering Design Fees
Environmental Designer
Life Support Design
Furnishing Design Fees
Geo Thermal Horizontal Test Well
Site Survey (utilize existing facility documents)
Site Work Construction Cost Total
Building Construction Cost Total
PROJECT TOTAL COST
Construction Permits & Fees
Builders Risk Insurance
Quality Control Material Testing & Inspections
Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment Allowance
Technology & Computer Equipment Allowance
Soft Cost SubTotal
OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
Owner: City of Oshkosh Project No.: 2014319 Date : 12.2.2014
Project : Menominee Park Zoo Long Range Plan Phase: Master Planning Estimator :KE
QTY UNIT COST/SF TOTALS
New construction
1 Bobcat Structure 450 SF 125.00 56,250
Exhibits & Enclosure
2 Interpretive elements 2 EA 9,000.00 18,000
3 Black Bear Exhibit Yard 8,000 SF 75.00 600,000
4 Bobcat exhibit yard 3,500 SF 75.00 262,50011,952
936,750
140,513
1,077,263
53,863
$1,131,126
20 Storm Sewer modifications 40 LF 100 4,000
21 Domestic Water & Sanitary Sewer 1 LS 4,000 4,000
22 Electrical 1 LS 3,000 3,000
23 Earthwork 400 CY 30 12,000
24 Retaining Walls 200 LF 40 8,000
25 Pedestrian Paving 300 SF 7.00 2,100
26 Lawns & Landscaping 1 LS 15,000 15,000
27 Shade structure 1 LS 6,000 6,000
28 Directional & Informational Signage 1 LS 5,000 5,000
29 Educational and Interpretive Signage 1 LS 5,000 5,000
64,100
9,615
73,715
3,686
$77,401
40 Land Acquisition 1 LS 0
41 1 LS 2,500
42 1 LS 120,853
43 1 LS 4,000
44 1 LS 0
45 1 LS 0
46 1 LS 1,500
47 Printing Costs for Construction Documents 1 LS 1,000
48 1 LS 500
49 1 LS 500
50 1 LS 3,000
51 Hazardous Material sampling 1 LS 0
52 1 LS 10,000
53 1 LS 5,000
54 State reviews 1 LS 500
55 Fundraising Consultanting 1 LS 20,000
169,353
77,401
1,131,126
$1,377,879
Phase 6
DESCRIPTION
Building and Exhibit Construction Costs:
SubTotal
Design / Bid Contingency 15%
Legal Fees
Building Construction Costs SubTotal
Construction Contingency 5%
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL
Site Work Construction Costs
SubTotal
Architectural & Engineering Design Fees
Environmental Designer
Life Support Design
Furnishing Design Fees
Site Survey (utilize existing facility documents)
Design / Bid Contingency 15%
Site Work Construction Costs SubTotal
Construction Contingency 5%
SITE WORK CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL
Soft Costs
Site Work Construction Cost Total
Building Construction Cost Total
PROJECT TOTAL COST
Construction Permits & Fees
Builders Risk Insurance
Quality Control Material Testing & Inspections
Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment Allowance
Technology & Computer Equipment Allowance
Soft Cost SubTotal
APPENDICES
SECTION 2
2.1 Design Workshop Images