Amiens Zoo is a small zoo close to the city centre of Amiens City. This extension will relocate the main zoo entrance and re-define the relationship of the zoological gardens with the city, as well as create a new African Plains experience with giraffes and other herbivores.
The design includes a tropical biome for hippopotomus and crocodiles.
All the front of house and back of house entrance functions are grouped under a single roof sculpted to make a series of external spaces.
This commission for this project was awarded to HRA in 2019 following an invited competition. The project was granted planning approval in 2023 and is currently awaiting funding approval.