1. Asia Trail I Interpretive Program

2. Our Process
Establish big messages with team of scientists, animal managers and educators
Develop exhibit concepts
Research cultural references to create working design palette
Define spaces along the trail for hands-on exhibits, graphics, volunteer interactions
Prototype exhibits to refine messages, text, visual elements
Travel to Asia to finalize exhibit concepts and gather raw materials

3. More Process
Select and manage contractors (exhibit fabricators, sculptors, illustrators, multimedia developers, etc.)
Develop drawing package documenting all exhibit elements
Review by internal team, external stakeholders
Fabricate and install exhibits

4. Key Messages
Asia Trail animals are uniquely adapted to the habitats where they live.
National Zoo science plays a key role in the global understanding of Asia Trail species.
People are integral to the conservation of Asia’s wildlife and wild places.

5. Adaptations Animal and plant identification signs Built to Survive
Log Books
Sloth Bear diet graphics
Bronze sculptures
Balance branch

6. Animal and Plant ID Signs

7. Built to Survive

8. Log Books

9. Science Look Stations Camera Trap Panda House science exhibits
Wild Signs

10. Look Stations

11. Camera Trap

12. Panda House

13. Wild Signs

14. Conservation Village Flats Dilemma Stations Conservation Geography
Curiosity Stations
Notes from the Field
Conservation Props

15. Village Flats

16. Dilemma Stations

17. Conservation Geography

18. Curiosity Stations

19. Planning Principles
Authentic voices and stories from Thailand, India and China
Exhibit colors, design elements drawn from range countries’ cultures
Flexible exhibit design can be updated, changed
Strong use of the Web as an interpretive tool
Emphasis on hands-on visitor experiences
Exhibit messages closely coordinated with interpreter program

20. Colors and Motifs Primary Exhibit Colors Orientation Sign Tabs
Secondary Exhibit Colors

21. Contract Milestones July 29, 2005 – Kick-off meeting with fabricator
Mid-April, 2006 – Fabrication complete
Mid-June, 2006 – Installation complete
Note: Two months needed between site turnover and opening date.