Clients and Projects
Planning and Design Experience: This is a listing of clients and their projects which Jon has worked on since 1975.
Afghanistan
Planning and strategy development and implimentation for United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP).
Shah Faladi Protected Area, Bamyan Province
2009—2016
Management Plan strategy and site reconnaissance, Bamyan Province.
2009—2016
Management plans strategy and implimentation for multiple mountain villages based upon disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.
2015—2016
Ecologically and community-based management plans in Bamyan, Daikundi, Badakshan, Nangarhar and Kabul provinces.
2016
Environmental Solutions, a Phrase Book for Eco-action in Afghanistan co-author.
2015—2016
The Ecotech Handbook, Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Afghanistan (Draft publication)
Wildlife Conservation Society (WSC)
2011
Band-e-Amir National Park Visitor Facilities Zone Physical Development Plan.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
2010 Kabul Zoo Vision Plan for UNEP and WCS
Australia
Desert Wildlife Park, Alice Springs, NT
1993—94 CLR
*Master Plan
Territory Wildlife Park, Berry Springs, NT
1998 CLR
*Master Plan
Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW
1999 CLR
*Asian Forest & Elephant Exhibit Planning and Design
*Australian Pinniped Exhibit Planning and Design
2000 CLR
* Master Plan Implementation Study
2013
* Gorilla Exhibit Concept
2014
* Creative Director for Sumatran Tiger Exhibit
Adelaide Zoo, SA
2006 JCD
*Immersion display of Orangutans and Sumatran Tigers
2008 JCD
*Giant Panda Exhibit Design Advisor
2013
* Master Plan Advisor
Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park, Port Aruthur
2006 JCD
Master Planning and Exhibit Concepts
Healesville Sanctuary
2015 Australian Icons exhibit planning advisor.
Melbourne Zoo
2008 Master Planning and Guiding Principles.
2008 Growing Wild Concept Plan.
2011 Lemur Exhibit Concept Plan.
2011 Carnivore Conservation Centre Concept Plan.
2013 Predator Stage One Concept Plan.
2015 Predator Stage Two Design Advisor.
Werribee Open Range Zoo
2008 – 2009 Concept studies for Entry Area, Lemur Exhibit, Waterfowl Aviary and Gorilla Jungle.
2017 Wolf and Baboon Research Report.
2018 Asian Elephant Facilities and Management Study.
2019 African Waterhole Animal Rotation Concept.
2019 Gorilla Shade and Shelter Study.
2019 African Plains Shade and Shelter Study.
Sydney Wildlife World, Sydney
2009 JCD
Giant Croc Concept Plan with HASSELL
Miscellaneous Planning Studies
Village Road Show Theme Parks
2012—2014
Concept sudies for gorillas and African plains exhibits at Sea World and Paradise Country, Gold Coast, Queensland
Canada
Tynehead Zoo, Vancouver, BC
1978 J&J
Master Plan
Valley Zoo, Edmonton, AB
1989-90 CLR
Master Plan
Metro Toronto Zoo, Toronto, ON
1990 CLR
African Plains Master Plan
China
Theme Park, Shen Zhen
2004 JCD
*Concept Plan
Ocean Park, Hong Kong
2005 JCD
Master Planning and Giant Panda Workshop
Dongkoucao Giant Panda Park, Sichuan
2007—2008 JCD with NBWLA
Master Planning and Detail Design
Jinahaigou National Park, Sichuan
2008
Entry Village Renovation Concept
Tanjiahé Naitonal Wildlife Preserve, Sichuan
2008 JCD with EDG International
Master Plan
Germany
Frankfurt Zoo
2009 with Zoolex
Staff Training and Master Plan
Ghana
Kakum National Park, Cape Coast
1994-95 CLR
Master Plan
Interpretive Center
India
Coimbatore Zoo, Coimbatore
1994 CLR
Master Plan
Central Zoo Authority, Bhubaneswar
2006 JCD
Master Plan Workshop
for Indian Zoo Directors
Thrissur Zoo, Kerala JCD
2012
Master Plan
2014
Overall Design
Indonesia
Bali Safari and Marine Park, Bali
2006—present JCD
Master Plan Design and Implementation
Bali Safari and Marine Park , Bogor and Pregen, Java
2013—present JCD
Master Planning
Giant Panda Exhibit
United Arab Emirates
Dubai Zoo, Dubai
2003 CLR
Master Plan
Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort, Al Ain
2007—2009
Advisor to Client
United States
Northwest Trek, Eatonville, WA
1975 J&J
Master Plan
Open Range Exhibit
Mustelid Exhibit
Wolf and Bear Exhibit
Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA
1976-79 J&J
Long-Range Plan
African Savanna Exhibit
Gorilla Exhibit
Asian Primate Exhibit
1995 CLR
Northern Trail
Wolf Exhibit
Elk Exhibit
Kodiak Bear Exhibit
Otter Exhibit
Mountain Goat Exhibit
Eagle Exhibit
1999 CLR
Long-Range Plan Update
Discovery Village Concept
2004 CLR /JCD
Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros Exhibit
Living Desert Botanical and Zoological State Park, Carlsbad, NM
1977 J&J
Master Plan
Walk in the Wild, Spokane, WA
1979 J&J
Master Plan
Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh, PA
1979-81 J&J
Master Plan
Siberian Tiger Exhibit
African Savannah Lion Exhibit
Rhinoceros Exhibit
Leopard Exhibit
African Hoofstock Exhibit
Elephant Exhibit
Giraffe Exhibit
Tucson Botanical Garden, Tucson, AZ
1980 J&J
Master Plan
Oregon Zoo, Portland, OR (Washington Park Zoo)
1981 J&J
Beaver and Otter Exhibit
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH
1981 J&J
Master Plan
African Savanna Exhibit
Hippoquarium
2003 CLR
Historic Aviary Renovation
Blythe Park, Seattle, WA
1982 J&J
Garden of Awareness
Hogel Zoo, Salt Lake City, UT
1982 J&J
Great Ape Complex Concept
1994 CLR
Central Area Concept
Turtleback Zoo, West Orange, NJ
1984 J&J/CLR
Master Plan
Bronx Zoo, New York, NY
1984-92 CLR
Elephant House Renovation
Elephant Exhibit
Sumatran Rhinoceros Exhibit
Malaysian Tapir Exhibit
Baboon Reserve and Village
Staten Island Zoo, New York, NY
1985-92 CLR
Master Plan
Tropical Rainforest Exhibit
African Savanna Exhibit
Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
1985-2003 CLR
Master Plan
Ford African Rainforest
Gorillas of Cameroon
African Forest Aviary
Orangutan Exhibit
Sumatran Tiger Exhibit
African Plains
Horticulture Master Plan
New York Aquarium, New York, NY
1985-86 CLR
Sea Cliffs
Walrus Exhibit
Sea Lion Exhibit
Sea Otter Exhibit
Penguin Exhibit
North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro, NC
1986 CLR
Master Plan
Roger Williams Zoo, Providence, RI
1986 CLR
Master Plan
1988 CLR
Elephant, Rhinoceros & Giraffe Exhibits
Denver Zoo, Denver, CO
1986-2003 CLR
Primate Panorama
Gorilla Exhibit
Orangutan Exhibit
Many small and mid-sized primate exhibits
Master Plan
Elephant Exhibit
Minnesota Zoo, Minneapolis, MN
1987 CLR
Master Plan Concept
1999 CLR
Orangutan Exhibit Concept
National Zoological Park, Washington, DC
1988 CLR
Rabitat – Children’s Center Concept Plan
Brookfield Zoo, Chicago, IL
1988-03 CLR
Northwest Quadrant
Master Plan
Habitat Africa! Exhibit
Wolf Woods
Detroit Zoo, Detroit, MI
1988 CLR
Chimpanzee Exhibit
Nashville Zoo, Nashville, TN
1988 CLR
Master Plan
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO
1989-1991 CLR
Master Plan
Entry Complex
Mountain Goat Exhibit
Gorilla Exhibit
Orangutan Exhibit
Trailside Museum, Bear Mountain, NY
1989 CLR
Master Plan
Scranton Zoo, Scranton, PA
1989 CLR
Master Plan
New Jersey Aquarium, Camden, NJ
1990-91 CLR
Master Plan
Seal Exhibit
Trout Exhibit
Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia, SC
1990 CLR
Aquarium Reptile Complex
1998 CLR
Master Plan
2000 CLR
Entry and Promenade
Aviary
Elephant Exhibit
Gorilla Exhibit
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles, CA
1990 -98 CLR
Master Plan
Chimpanzee Exhibit
Orangutan Exhibit
Master Plan Update
Children’s Zoo
Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester, NY
1990-95 CLR
Master Plan
Children’s Museum and Exhibits
Polar Bear Exhibit
Sea Lion Exhibit
Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington, DE
1991 CLR
Master Plan
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
1991-93 CLR
Heart of the Zoo Plan
Small Mammal and Reptile House2000-02 CLR
Great Ape House Renovation Concept
Honolulu Zoo, Honolulu, HI
1991-92 CLR
Asian Rainforest
Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City, OK
1991-95 CLR
Master Plan
Great Ape Facility
Gorilla Exhibit
Chimpanzee Exhibit
Orangutan Exhibit
Big Cat Exhibit
Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth, TX
1992 CLR
Master Plan Ambience Study
Villas Zoo, Madison, WI
1992-95 CLR
Master Plan
Great Apes Exhibit
Big Cat Exhibits
Delbridge Museum and Zoo, Sioux Falls, SD
1992-93 CLR
Master Plan
Big Cat Exhibits
Chaffey Zoo, Fresno, CA
1993 CLR
Master Plan
Bergen County Zoo, Bergen County, NJ
1993 CLR
Master Plan
Buffalo Zoo, Buffalo, NY
1994-96 CLR
Master Plan
Hyena Exhibit
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA
1995 CLR
Carnivore Kingdom
1999-2002 CLR
PECO Primate Preserve
Gorilla Exhibit
Orangutan Exhibit
Many other primates
2009 JCD with CLR
Master Plan Update
2012 to present JCD with CLR
Zoo 360 Concept – zoo-wide animal trail systems,
Treetop Trail, Tiger Crossing
Louisville Zoo, Louisville, KY
1995-2003 CLR
Master Plan
Food Service and Children’s Area
Gorilla Exhibit
Islands Exhibits
Orangutan Exhibit
Tapir Exhibit
Tiger Exhibit
Aviary
Como Park Zoo, St. Paul, MN
1995 CLR
Gorilla Exhibit Concept
Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock, AK
1996 CLR
Master Plan
New York Botanic Garden, New York, NY
1997-98 CLR
Haupt Conservatory
Exhibits
Children’s Adventure Garden Concept
Hershey Park Zoo, Hershey, PA
1997 CLR
Black Bear Concept
Living Desert Reserve, Palm Desert, CA
1997-98 CLR
Master Plan
African Village
California Living Museum, Bakersfield, CA
1997-2003 CLR
Master Plan
San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco, CA
1998-2003 CLR
Master Plan
African Savanna Exhibit
Hilo Orangutan Sanctuary, Hilo, HI
1998-2003 CLR
Master Plan
Phase 1 Exhibit
Chimp Haven, Shreveport, LA
2000-2003 CLR
Master Plan
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CA
2000-2003 CLR
World of Ecology
Master Planning
Asian Rainforest
California Kelp Forest
Sonora Desert
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden, Pittsburgh, PA
2000-2003 CLR
Master Plan
Tropical Rainforest
Notes: 1973–1983: Work accomplished while Senior Associate or Partner at Jones & Jones, Seattle, WA, USA, noted as: J&J. 1984–2003: Work accomplished as a Founding Partner of Coe & Lee which evolved into CLRdesign, inc. Philadelphia, PA, USA, noted as: CLR. From 2004 as Jon Coe Design, Pty. Ltd. noted as: JCD.
* Notes work accomplished as a consultant to HASSELL, Pty. Ltd., Australia