Owner
Smithsonian Institution
Property
National Zoological Park
Description
Expansion of Elephant Herd and Outdoor Habitat Yard
Review Type
Final
Recommendation
No objection to the final plans for the expansion of the Elephant Herd and Outdoor Habitat Yard into the existing vacant yard (formerly the Hippo Yard) south of the Elephant House, as shown in materials received and dated 7 June 2018. Submission also includes a new outdoor Elephant Enrichment/Training Area adjacent to the existing visitor path. This approval is contingent on the submission of the final construction documents. Refer to DC Historic Preservation Office.