Coordinated, not siloed
MEPFT under one roof reduces interface gaps between building systems and specialty exhibit requirements.
Markets / Zoos & Aquariums
Specialty environments where animal care, public experience, and building systems meet.
Zoos and aquariums combine public assembly, education, and highly specialized environmental control. SGA supports MEPFT design and commissioning for these unique facilities - balancing guest comfort, staff operations, and the specialized systems animal care depends on.
Zoos & Aquariums
Unique buildings, integrated engineering
Zoo and aquarium projects demand careful coordination of water, air, power reliability, and life safety with exhibit and operations groups.
We bring full-discipline MEPFT capability, constructible documentation, and close coordination with life-support specialists, architects, and facility staff who know these buildings best.
Capabilities
What we do for zoos & aquariums
Full-discipline mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, technology, and commissioning services tailored to zoos & aquariums project realities.
- Building HVAC for public, education, and back-of-house spaces
- Coordination of mechanical and electrical infrastructure supporting exhibit environments
- Plumbing, sanitary, and specialty drainage for complex facility programs
- Reliable power, emergency systems, and lighting for public and operational areas
- Fire protection and life-safety design appropriate to assembly and specialty spaces
- Technology systems - security, access control, structured cabling, A/V for education
- Commissioning and functional verification of building systems
- Renovation and infrastructure upgrades with phased construction awareness
- Energy strategies that respect 24/7 operational needs
- Construction administration and field coordination support
Why SGA
How teams benefit
Operations-first thinking
Designs that consider how staff maintain systems around animal care and public hours.
Trusted partner stance
Clear communication with owners, architects, and specialty consultants throughout design and CA.
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