Wilhelma Ape Enclosure

Digital Exhibits. Research station. Design. Programming.

About the project

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.

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

Wilhelma, Research Station, Bonobo Cinema

Wilhelma, Bonobo Wall

Wilhelma, Bonobo Wall

Wilhelma, Impression

Wilhelma, Impression

Wilhelma, Gorilla Station

Wilhelma, Gorilla Station

Wilhelma, Gorilla Wall

Wilhelma, Gorilla Wall

Wilhelma, Quiz Station

Wilhelma, Quiz Station

Wilhelma, Close Up Quiz Station

Wilhelma, Close Up Quiz Station

Project Scope

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.

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

My 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