Restoration With Sustainability In Mind

HDPE Measures up to Standards of U.S. Green Building Counsel

Bronx, NY – The 265 acres that make up the Bronx Zoo have long been an oasis in contrast to the miles of concrete cityscape that surround it. The Zoo began in 1895 with the establishment of the New York Zoological Society (renamed Wildlife Conservation Society in 1993), with the purpose of advancing the study of zoology, protecting wildlife around the world and educating the public. Now the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is taking the inner city getaway a step further by adding a "green building" to its long list of accomplishments. Currently, WCS is managing a $50 million renovation that will transform part of the zoo into the magnificent Island of Madagascar. Additionally, the project will carry the distinction of being the first landmarked building in New York City to be certified "green" by the U.S. Green Building Counsel (UGBC).