Owner
Smithsonian Institution
Property
National Zoological Park
Description
Renovation of the beaver, otter, and raven habitat
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the final design for the renovation of the beaver, otter, and raven habitat at the National Zoo per materials received 7 May 2026 PROVIDED that the cladding concept one from the initial study is used that includes fiber cement panels for the exterior and thermally modified wood for the canopy and around the existing green roof. The green-colored cement panels are preferred. Scope of work includes the following: removing existing faux rock from the site; recladding of the life support systems and Raven holding building; revitalizing the beaver and otter habitats, regrading the south pathway providing ADA accessibility, and installing new animal containment site walls.