OWNER
The County of Essex
OWNER CONTACT
Mr. Joseph Divincenzo
County Executive
DELIVERY METHOD
Bid-Build
SIZE
15,000 SF
COST
$7,000,000.00
COMPLETED
2015
OWNER
Hudson County Improvement Authority
CONTACT
Mr. Ted Domuracki, MAST Construction Services
TYPE
Design-Build Justice Complex
SIZE
575,000 SF
COST
$317,500,000.00
COMPLETED
Under Construction, Estimated Completion: 2024
The outdoor habitat created for the giraffes includes three acres of space designed to replicate the African Savannah and has multiple viewing areas for the public, including areas where the public can view the giraffes feeding.
The giraffe’s barn includes a specially designed, three-layer floor with a slip-resistant finish, an indoor exercise area, adjustable hay racks to accommodate the different heights of the giraffes, windows are positioned at the giraffe’s height so they can look outside during the winter and multiple heating systems to ensure proper temperatures.