Wilhelma, Research Station, Bonobo Cinema
Client:
Land Baden-Württemberg
Exhibition design:
Ranger Design
Bureau:
2av GmbH
Year:
2013

Wilhelma Ape Enclosure

Digital Exhibits. Research station. Design. Programming.

Stuttgart's Wilhelma zoo has 1,200 animals, 7,500 plant species. In 2013, a renovated Bonobo and Gorilla enclosure introduced an enhanced exhibit and navigation system. The project included touch and video stations, project management, layout, technical implementation, video editing, animation, hardware testing and installation, including a unique Bonobo Cinema for apes.

Project Scope

5
Touch stations for visitors
1
Video station for visitors
1
Video station with buttons for bonobos (Bonobo cinema)
1
Central control computer

Tasks

  • Project takeover (start of the implementation phase)
  • Project management
  • Layout and technical implementation of the stations
  • Video editing, animation and post-production
  • Hardware Testing/Installation