Mesker Park Zoo Amazonia boardwalk replacement
Summary
The 2006 Douglas fir boardwalk is past its life expectancy. Sealed quotes will be opened at the July 15 Parks Board meeting, with four general contractors attending a walkthrough.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost to be determined by sealed quotes opened July 15.
Zoo visitors using the Amazonia exhibit area.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Board of Park Commissioners - Aug 5, 2026
A contract with Custom Mechanical, Inc. was on the agenda to replace the Amazonia boardwalk at Mesker Park Zoo. The boardwalk is a key visitor path through the zoo's rainforest exhibit.
Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board - Aug 4, 2026
Both wooden boardwalks in Amazonia are worn from heavy use and temperature swings and will be replaced by Custom Mechanical Inc. for $211,556 using a sustainable material called Acoya. The contract still needs legal sign-off and Parks Board approval.
Board of Park Commissioners - Jul 15, 2026
The zoo's Amazonia boardwalk needs new decking, and three quotes came in between roughly $211,000 and $284,000. Work is expected to start this fall.
Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board - Jul 7, 2026
The 2006 Douglas fir boardwalk is past its life expectancy. Sealed quotes will be opened at the July 15 Parks Board meeting, with four general contractors attending a walkthrough.
Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board - May 12, 2026
The zoo is tackling its annual round of repaving, concrete repair, and fence replacement — with Asian Valley's 1980s wood fencing the top priority. Quotes open at the May 20 Parks Board meeting.
Board of Park Commissioners - Apr 15, 2026
Several contracts were on the agenda for zoo upgrades: tiger enclosure security cameras, a new Discovery Center roof with gutters, Amazonia boardwalk decking replacement, and veterinary hospital design work. These affect zoo visitors and animal care.
Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board - Apr 7, 2026
A design agreement with Three I for replacing the Amazonia boardwalk was scheduled, pending legal review, affecting a major zoo exhibit area.
Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board - Mar 3, 2026
A contract with Nighthawk Security was up for approval, covering security services at the zoo.
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