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Designing for bears, dogs, lemurs, humans, and other living things

Designing for bears, dogs, lemurs, humans, and other living things

Oct 30, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, Attractions, Zoos & Aquariums 0

by Judith Rubin In 2007, the Saint Louis Zoo mounted a $120M capital campaign, setting in motion a series of major changes and expansions, unfolding through 2017. A 10-year rollout is nothing unusual...
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Issue 54: Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums

Issue 54: Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums

Oct 28, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014 0

Issue 54 Editorials Revisit, revitalize, reinvest The operational lifecycle of waterparks • by Glenn A. O’Connor Designing for bears, dogs, lemurs, humans, and other living things JCO creates...
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Issue 54 Editorials

Issue 54 Editorials

Oct 28, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014 0

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What to look for in your anchor [waterpark] attraction

What to look for in your anchor [waterpark] attraction

Oct 28, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, Business, Water Parks 0

Big is a good thing but not the only thing, say the pros at ProSlide Successful water park owners know that choosing the right anchor attractions plays a critical role in differentiating their park....
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2013 Waterpark Attendance Figures

2013 Waterpark Attendance Figures

Oct 28, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, Water Parks 0

Published by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and the Economics practice at AECOM, this excerpt highlights the top visited waterparks from around the world. View the entire report as a PDF
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A Return to the Wet ‘n’ Wild

A Return to the Wet ‘n’ Wild

Oct 28, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, Water Parks 0

With WWA returning to Vegas for its annual conference, InPark decided to revisit Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas for a look at what has helped the park succeed by Judith Rubin, Martin Palicki and Jill...
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The Art of COST

The Art of COST

Oct 27, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, Business 0

InPark’s editor-in-chief does a little Midwestern bonding and pays a visit to COST of Wisconsin Behind the fantasy facades and intricate rockwork that are integral to so many guest experiences at...
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Around the World in 80 slides

Around the World in 80 slides

Oct 27, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, 2014, Water Parks 0

Polin takes us on a journey around the globe to eight waterparks that opened or expanded in 2014 with their slides and water features in place. We will visit three continents and six countries, some...
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Liquid Profits: Operators discover the benefits of adding water

Liquid Profits: Operators discover the benefits of adding water

Oct 27, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, Water Parks 0

InPark News Editor Joe Kleiman dives into the discussion Adding and expanding water parks helps three park chains boost guest experience and surge to higher attendance and revenue. France-based...
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“A Tough Year”: Zoos & Aquariums address conservation, experience design and reframing the debate

“A Tough Year”: Zoos & Aquariums address conservation, experience design and reframing the debate

Oct 27, 2014 #54 - Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014, Zoos & Aquariums 0

by Judith Rubin “We need to do a better job communicating to the public our mission of conservation and saving animals from extinction,” said Jim Maddy, president and CEO of the Association of...
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