Michael Mercadante: Giving back

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Michael Mercadante: Giving back

Nov 05, 2018 Joe Kleiman #75 - IAAPA 2018, 2018, Attractions, Business, Features, IPM Interviews, Museums, People, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Michael Mercadante: Giving back

Michael Mercadante, President of Main Street Design, Inc. and a Senior Exhibit Designer with the firm, was recently elected to serve as International Board President of the Themed Entertainment...

Polin “w-otter-slide” is highlight of Philadelphia Zoo 360’s newest expansion

Aug 23, 2018 Joe Kleiman Attractions, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Polin “w-otter-slide” is highlight of Philadelphia Zoo 360’s newest expansion

The primary feature of Otter Falls is its oversized slide through which the creatures can frolic, swim and slip.

Philadelphia Zoo Receives Top Honors at AZA 2017 Conference

Sep 25, 2017 Joe Kleiman Attractions, Business, Events, News, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Philadelphia Zoo Receives Top Honors at AZA 2017 Conference

In 2016, Philadelphia Zoo launched, “The Zoo Changes You” a campaign that highlights Philadelphia Zoo as an experience that changes visitors at their core – the way they see, enjoy and...

A Zoo for Generation Z

Sep 14, 2016 Joe Kleiman #64 Waterpark, Zoo & Aquarium 2016, 2016, Attractions, Features, Uncategorized, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on A Zoo for Generation Z

Understanding the complexities of the animals’ behaviors creates opportunities to innovate. When you start with the animal, new ways to approach design become more apparent.

Zoo360 Expands in Philadelphia with Gorilla Treeway

May 20, 2015 Joe Kleiman Attractions, News, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Zoo360 Expands in Philadelphia with Gorilla Treeway

Philadelphia, PA, USA (May 20, 2015) — Great apes are on the move like never before with the opening of Gorilla Treeway, the newest addition to Zoo360, Philadelphia Zoo’s first-in-the-world...

Big Cats Join Primates on Philadelphia Zoo’s Zoo360 Trail System

May 07, 2014 Joe Kleiman Attractions, News, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Big Cats Join Primates on Philadelphia Zoo’s Zoo360 Trail System

Philadelphia, PA, USA — Philadelphia Zoo is moving. Not moving away, but moving up and around. The small primates are swinging and strolling their way through mesh canopies in the...

#81 – COVID-19 and beyond
Jun 11, 2020 Comments Off on #81 – COVID-19 and beyond
Editorial: Finding paths forward during uncertain times
Jun 11, 2020 Comments Off on Editorial: Finding paths forward during uncertain times
Editorial: Appreciation for Alf Heller, to whom I owe my...
Jun 11, 2020 Comments Off on Editorial: Appreciation for Alf Heller, to whom I owe my career
Mack Rides: Through the generations
Jun 11, 2020 Comments Off on Mack Rides: Through the generations
Connect&GO: Removing barriers
Jun 11, 2020 Comments Off on Connect&GO: Removing barriers
CAVU Designwerks: Self-Driving Vehicle
Jun 10, 2020 Comments Off on CAVU Designwerks: Self-Driving Vehicle
DreamCraft Attractions: Reality, but better
Jun 10, 2020 Comments Off on DreamCraft Attractions: Reality, but better
Around Disney’s Galaxy in 25 minutes
Jun 10, 2020 Comments Off on Around Disney’s Galaxy in 25 minutes
Inside the mouse house
Jun 10, 2020 Comments Off on Inside the mouse house
Touch-free and other options for a new world of interactive...
May 19, 2020 Comments Off on Touch-free and other options for a new world of interactive exhibits
Inside the time machine
May 05, 2020 Comments Off on Inside the time machine
InPark exclusive: International participants in Dubai Expo...
Apr 22, 2020 Comments Off on InPark exclusive: International participants in Dubai Expo 2020 share thoughts on the likely one-year postponement and the status of their pavilions
What should Themed Experience graduates know, say and do?
Apr 13, 2020 Comments Off on What should Themed Experience graduates know, say and do?
What will it mean to postpone Expo 2020 Dubai until 2021?
Apr 10, 2020 Comments Off on What will it mean to postpone Expo 2020 Dubai until 2021?
Sustaining the mission: Zoos and aquariums in the age of...
Apr 09, 2020 Comments Off on Sustaining the mission: Zoos and aquariums in the age of COVID-19

Right place, write time
Jun 30, 2020 Comments Off on Right place, write time

Hollywood screenwriter Bennett Yellin authors a new future...
Eleventh Hour: The rise of consultants since COVID-19...
May 18, 2020 Comments Off on Eleventh Hour: The rise of consultants since COVID-19 affords a vision of leadership for the Location Based and Themed Entertainment Industry.

To help companies respond to industry-specific challenges,...
Inside the time machine
May 05, 2020 Comments Off on Inside the time machine

Creative Principals’ Geoff Thatcher says now is the...
InPark exclusive: International participants in Dubai Expo...
Apr 22, 2020 Comments Off on InPark exclusive: International participants in Dubai Expo 2020 share thoughts on the likely one-year postponement and the status of their pavilions

Leaders of several national pavilions being developed for...
Bingo Tso, ACE International, on the effects of COVID-19...
Apr 03, 2020 Comments Off on Bingo Tso, ACE International, on the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on Asian companies and the attractions market

Bingo Tso of ACE International shares his perspective from...
COVID-19: Reassurances from Beijing and Kelly Ryner...
Mar 17, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-19: Reassurances from Beijing and Kelly Ryner (Thinkwell)

"As for business here in China, there is a lot of positive...
California’s Great America WinterFest: Transforming a...
Dec 25, 2019 Comments Off on California’s Great America WinterFest: Transforming a theme park into a holiday wonderland.

With millions of lights and thousands of decorations, the...
#80 – IAAPA 2019
Nov 16, 2019 Comments Off on #80 – IAAPA 2019

Table of contents
Meet Amanda Thompson
Nov 15, 2019 Comments Off on Meet Amanda Thompson

IAAPA’s incoming chair has deep roots in the attractions...
TEA 2020
Nov 15, 2019 Comments Off on TEA 2020

A chat with Michael Blau - incoming TEA International Board...
IAAPA 2019 Chair David Rosenberg: The aqua-man
Nov 14, 2019 Comments Off on IAAPA 2019 Chair David Rosenberg: The aqua-man

Rosenberg serves as the 2019 Chair of the IAAPA Board of...
CircusTrix CEO Fernando Eiroa: Leaps and bounds
Nov 14, 2019 Comments Off on CircusTrix CEO Fernando Eiroa: Leaps and bounds

InPark spoke with Eiroa about the unique business of...
InPark exclusive: Interviews with Jeremy Railton and...
Nov 09, 2019 Comments Off on InPark exclusive: Interviews with Jeremy Railton and Scott Ault on the launch of their new company, Railton Entertainment Design (RED)

Themed entertainment design veterans Jeremy Railton and...
ISE 2020
Oct 22, 2019 Comments Off on ISE 2020

The annual Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) trade show for...
IAAPA: “Wear comfortable shoes!”
Oct 21, 2019 Comments Off on IAAPA: “Wear comfortable shoes!”

"If this is your first Expo, attend the First Time...
Netflix and thrill: Greg Lombardo joins the content...
Sep 11, 2019 Comments Off on Netflix and thrill: Greg Lombardo joins the content streaming powerhouse as Head of Experiences

Lombardo brings with him more than a decade experience in...
Transitions: Leaps and bounds
Sep 10, 2019 Comments Off on Transitions: Leaps and bounds

Industry professionals are making moves and creating waves
Exploring IAAPA Europe
Sep 09, 2019 Comments Off on Exploring IAAPA Europe

Meet recent additions to IAAPA’s European team
IPM Interview: Jennifer Lee Hackett, Sinking Ship...
Aug 08, 2019 Comments Off on IPM Interview: Jennifer Lee Hackett, Sinking Ship Entertainment

Giant screen veteran Jennifer Lee Hackett has joined...
John Miceli and the new DE-ŹYN Studios
Jun 28, 2019 Comments Off on John Miceli and the new DE-ŹYN Studios

Throughout his career, John Miceli has worked in feature...
Meet Lionsgate Entertainment World’s new general...
Jun 26, 2019 Comments Off on Meet Lionsgate Entertainment World’s new general manager: Selena Magill

Meet the new GM of Lionsgate Entertainment World, scheduled...
ECA2: All eyes on Lanzhou
May 08, 2019 Comments Off on ECA2: All eyes on Lanzhou

ECA2's latest spectacle, a permanent installation in a...
IAAPA Expo Asia
May 06, 2019 Comments Off on IAAPA Expo Asia

"Establishing a presence in both Hong Kong and Shanghai...
Vekoma: Coasting around Asia
Apr 29, 2019 Comments Off on Vekoma: Coasting around Asia

InPark spoke to Jason Pan, Vekoma’s regional director of...
Lisa Passamonte Green
Mar 21, 2019 Comments Off on Lisa Passamonte Green

The Thea Awards Nominating Committee annually reviews and...