The Denver Zoo recently opened its state-of-the-art Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital to the public. The new facility, which replaces the nearly 40-year-old hospital, is designed to treat the zoo’s 3,000-plus animals while also providing guests with a deep look inside animal care. The 22,000-sq-ft facility—designed by the Denver office of Stantec—includes two treatment rooms, critical care units and a surgical suite.
The new facility provides safe access for the animals, with holding areas that include quarantine spaces. The areas—both indoor and outdoor—are flexible, maximizing the space given to each animal. The building includes considerations for noise, views and access to daylight to ensure animal comfort.