System design

SYSTEM DESIGN Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park Katraj, Pune.

Faculty Guide: Shakti Banerjee Course Duration: 5 weeks Presented by: Ketaki Gujar Supriya Mongra Shruti Chaudhry Suchi Kothari

ABOUT ZOO • Zoo is a place where living animals are kept to be exhibited and studied.

The name is a popular abbreviation of zoological garden, and most zoos are gardens or parks containing buildings and other enclosures. • Zoos usually keep only wild animals, many of them from distant countries.

CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY • In the recent times, there has been growth of zoos in India. Zoos, if managed properly, serve a useful role in the preservation of wild animals.

• In India, functioning of zoos is regulated by an autonomous statutory body called Central Zoo Authority which has been constituted under the Wild Life (Protection) Act. Central Zoo Authority was created for overseeing the functioning and development of zoos in the country.

• Every zoo in the country is required to obtain recognition from the Authority for its operation. The Authority evaluates the zoos with reference to the parameters prescribed under the Rules and grants recognition accordingly.

• The Authority also coordinates and implements programmes on capacity building of zoo pesonnel, planned breeding programmes and research including biotechnological intervention for conservation of species for complementing in-situ conservation efforts in the country.

• The zoo will have healthy animals in eco-system based naturalistic enclosure, supportive to in-situ conservation with competent and contented staff, good educational and interpretative facilities, the support of people and self sufficient.

Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park Katraj, Pune.

HISTORY • The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) established a small zoo named Peshwe Park, in 1953 on approximately 7 acres of land, at the base of the Parvati hills. This zoo was located in the heart of the city and was fashioned along the old system of exhibiting animals in concrete cages with iron bars.

• There was a need therefore to establish a modern zoo with an objective of providing bigger, better and naturalistic enclosures, in accordance with the Central Zoo Authority guidelines.A new zoo site was thus selected at Katraj and its development was initiated in 1997.

• The animals from Peshwe Park were to be shifted to this new zoo site. The zoo was re-named as the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park and Wildlife Research Centre (RGZP) was inaugurated on the 14th March 1999.

FACTS • AREA : 130 ACRES • ANIMALS: 362 out of which 20 are mammal species, 28 reptile species and 17 bird species.

• WORKFORCE: 100 people

OBJECTIVE • Promote and conserve the Western Ghat species.

• Educating the zoo visitors about wildlife such as their food, habitat, lifespan, conservation etc. via the means of appropriate signage and interpretive exhibits • Conducting research on the behaveioral, biological and veterinary aspects of wildlife.

VISITOR’S TASK ANALYSIS

Intend to Visit

Travel to Zoo

Reach Zoo

Parking vehicle or Walk

Purchase ticket at the ticket counter

Enter zoo gate Ticket checking Baggage and security check/ Bottle counting Visit Garden/ Public Amenities

Visit Snake Park/ Bird/ Lake Area

Visit Animal area

Intend to walk

Walk down to the toilets/washrooms

Take a Battery Car

Back to the Main gate Take refund for bottles

Exit Zoo

Visit Admin Building

SYSTEMS IN KATRAJ ZOO

ZOO KEEPERS

TICKETING VETERINARY TRANSPORT AND EXCHANGE

PARKING & SECURITY EDUCATION

CIVIC AMENITIES Toilets Garden Seating areas Drinking water Dustbins

NAVIGATION ADMINISTRATION

CIVIC AMENITIES GARDEN • Ample space is provided for visitors to laze around • Garden are well mainted and taken care of.

SITTING AREA • Well managed • Benches provided at every 30 feet

DUSTBIN • Easily located

SANITATION • Clean and hygenic • Located at 4 places

DRINKING WATER • Available at 10 mins interval/ walking distance.

CANTEEN • Temoparily closed • Fun activity only two games are their which are also wear and tear

PARKING & SECURITY

Baggage check

Security Visitors Feels it annoying to get checked thrice and worthless

Visit Zoo Area

Plastic Check Ticket Check Get Regisitered

Data collected in registar

Pay For Bottles

Comes back to the main gate and Collect Refundable

Exit

The zoo has a parking area alloted just outside the premises of zoo. The security system of the zoo includes checking and verifying of tickets. There is a baggage checking counter on the right hand side of the entrance of zoo

TICKETING

Administration

Visitors Ticket counter

Main Gate

The zoo has a ticketing window located just outside the zoo main gate. The records of people coming to zoo and the ticket issuing is maintained manually on paper. No digital record is kept for this purpose so far

NAVIGATION Bird Area Visitors Snake Area Main Gate Animal Area Washrooms Seating areas Drinking water

As one enters the zoo, there is a junction board that directs one to go the three different directions i.e snake park, bird park, animal park. People can either opt to walk or drive by the battery operated car.

Bus stops are located at regular intervals.

TRANSPORT AND EXCHANGE

animal area food

snake area

kitchen bird area

food transport vehicle

This department takes care of the facilities suitable for lifting, crating and transportation of all the types of animals kept within the zoo to destinations both inside and outside the zoo should be readily available. There is transport available for sick animals to the nearby hospital in katraj

VETERINARY

Animal

Vet

Veterinary Hospital

Zoo Keeper

Admin Expenses

To promote good health, Veterinary Services operates a detailed programme of preventative medicine, performing health checks regularly to catch any potential disorders early and working closely with the zoo keeper to provide the animals with a healthy diet.

ADMINISTRATION

Dy. Garden Superintendent

Watchmen Driver Peon Jr.clerk Live Stock Supervisor

Education Officer

Curator

Zoo Educators

Veterinary Officer

Head Animal Keeper Guides

Kitchen Staff

Garden Supervisor

Animal Keeper

Assistant Gardner Supervisor

Zoo Keepers

Gardners

Theatre Staff

Demonstrators Sweepers

Garden Staff

There is an administration deptt located on the left hand side of the zoo entrance gate. The officials working for it include zoo educational officer, garden suprientendent. The admin deptt manages the overall managment and accounts of the zoo. Various education programs are conducted from time to time for children, senior citizens. The zoo also organizes camps for school children.

ZOOKEEPERS Feeding animals Checking on animals Animals Clean outdoor enclosure Zookeeper Practice training routines Write daily reports

This department is is responsible for feeding, maintaining and cleaning the animals, diet preparation, behaveioral observation, record keeping, exhibit maintenance and providing environmental enrichment for the animals in their care. They also conduct behaveioral or reproductive research on a species and participate in public education through talks, programs or shows.

EDUCATION

VISITORS ADMIN ZOO AREA EDUCATION OFFICER

INFO BOARDS GAMES

EDUCATION

SEMINARS

• The current education system in the zoo includes: Information Boards outside every cage, explaining about that particular animal.

• Boards showing comparision between two animals.

• Montly programs conducted by the educational officer for different age groups, where she explains about animal conservation.

EDUCATION AND INTERACTIVE SYSTEM

WHY ACCORDING TO CZA (Central Zoo Authority) • Each zoo should have a well drawn-up plan for educating the visitors. Zoos shall also keep a close connection with other ex-situ facilities in this regard.

WHY

• ACCORDING TO CZA (Central Zoo Authority) • Each zoo should have a well drawn-up plan for educating the visitors. Zoos shall also keep a close connection with other ex-situ facilities in this regard.

• Objective Of Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park Katraj, Pune.

• Educating the zoo visitors about the wildlife such as their food , habitat, lifespan, conservation etc. via the means of signage and interactive exhibits.

WHY

• ACCORDING TO CZA (Central Zoo Authority) • To inspire amongst zoo visitors empathy for wild animals, an understanding and awareness about the need for conservation of natural resources and for maintaining the ecological balance.

• Objective Of Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park Katraj, Pune.

• Educating the zoo visitors of the role of modern zoos in wildlife conservation via the means of signage and interpretive exhibits.

YET Education imparted in zoo is not effective and informative enough

PROBLEMS FACED

VISITORS • Lack of interesting and captivating information.

• Boards not legible.

ADMIN ZOO AREA • Zoo lacks in providing information to children that can make them engaged, or keep them interested, surprized.

• No guides to provide information to visitors

INFO BOARDS GAMES

• The communication doesnt happen effectively.

• Few interactive games in the zoo are corroded due to wear and tear.

EDUCATION OFFICER

EDUCATION

SEMINARS

• Monthly seminars are organised for all groups alternatenly

PARELLEL SYSTEM

PARELLEL SYSTEM CONCLUSIONS On the basis of studying parellel zoo systems following observations were noted: Zoos abroad are more interactive and encourage the visitors to know more about zoo conservation and wildlife.

Singapore zoo has introduced a campaign to save cheetas where in official who head the graphic deptt in the zoo hve designed games for children to know more about animal conservation.

Billabong Bill Australia Zoo Education Centre provides school groups with a truly exclusive experience be it animal encounters or industry insights and many such programs.

Feeding of animals is commonly practiced in zoos Living Classrooms’ comprises a dynamic and exciting mÊlange of interactive in-park activities such as enrichment programmes, interdisciplinary trails, overnight camps and behind-the-scenes-tours that enlivens the learning experience for both teachers and students from pre-school to secondary levels

USER PERSONA Name: Age:

Aarti kadam 40 years

She is a houswife and has 3 children of the age 5 , 8 and 13. She only knows Marathi and lacks basic education.

Her children like to visit the zoo on weekends. But they sometimes cant see the animals.

She wants her kids to know more about the animals, but she is unable to read it and her kids find the information boring so they don’t read it.

Name: Age:

Hriday Badani 9 years

He is a student of class 4th in Indira International School, Pune. He is very curious to learn about things and likes to watch Discovery Channel. He takes immence interest in visitng wildlife sanctuaries and zoos. His recent visits include Singapore and Katraj Zoo. Singapore zoo was a very unique experience, as they were allowed to feed the animals and was involved in a lot of interactive activities like Kampung House, Keeper encounter, animal shows.

He did not enjoy visitng Katraj Zoo as it was less interactive and informative.

Name: Age:

Felora Parker 30 years

Hails from Iran and frequently travels abroad. She came to India 6 months ago with har family. She works in Infosys and stays at Magarpatta.

She has an 8 year old child. To give her a feel of weekend fun, she often takes her to fun parks and zoos. A recent visit to katraj zoo, Pune. She felt that there were very less animals here and it gave a feeling of a park than a zoo. The information boards were not very informative and eye catching.

Name: Age:

Smriti sharma 23 years

Studies in Fergusson College and has visited Katraj zoo quite often on excursion trips with friends. She has also been to Chinchwad zoo. She is fond of going on treks and outdoor camps.

Public amenities provided in Katraj Zoo are located at regular intervals. The recent closedown of canteen was a bit disappointing. The presentation shown during the camp was very long and boring. The whole tour should have been more exciting and fun.

CONCLUSIONS FROM USER SURVEY

Visitors’ characteristics • Visitors to the zoo who are there primarily for recreational purposes often do not wish to be educated, but they like having fun in the animal enviornment.

• Several studies have indicated that the average time visitors spend looking at exhibits is short e.g. from ten seconds to three minutes.

• Visitors lose interest in reading elaborated material, the scientific details of animal physiology and breeding techniques

PROBLEM STATEMENT

The requirement of imparting interactive education is not fulfilled

SCOPE

Designing effective and engaging educational aids that keeps the visitor interested and knowledgable

PLAN

• To make the visitors interested in returning to the zoo next time.

• To design the information boards in such a way that they prove to be a quick and easy read on the go that are all the more interesting.

• To design fun fact boards • Interactive games for children that enhances their knowledge.

KEYWORDS

• • • • •

Informative Fun Educative Engaging Interactive

CONCEPTUALIZATION

CONCEPTUALIZATION

CONCEPTUALIZATION

COLOR PALLETE

The color takes inspiration from nature i.e brown, green, mustard.

The shape of signage boards is inspired from organic aspects like tree, bamboo, egg

TYPEFACE (EXPLORATION)

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TYPEFACE

PRIMARY FONT: FRUTIGER 65 BOLD

The font was chosen because it is legible, clear and can be read from distance • Frutiger is designed to give an uncluttered, clean appearance.

• It is legible, clear and functional at small sizes.

SECONDARY FONT: HOBO STD MEDIUM ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuxyz

SOLUTION

#2

One of the solutions for alluring children is to introduce trump cards of thier favourite animals with ranks, intresting facts about them and give them along with the tickets.

INDIAN ELEPHANT

The interest lies in collecting as many trumps. This will create curiosity among children to know more about animals and natural conservation.

Top Speed

43 km/ h

Max. Length

7 - 10 ft

Max. Weight

11,000lbs

Life Span

50 - 70 yrs

Power

Memory

Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park & Wildlife Research Center

Trump card also has a tatoo along with it, so that children can have their special Zoo tatoo.

• Matrial: Plastic coated paper • GSM: 180 • Size: 5.5 cm x 9 cm

FUNFACTS

• Information boards give a little more elaborated knowledge about the animals in an interesting way. From the basic facts to the place of origin and the size of animal in proportion to human. • The idea of redesigning the boards is to make it interesting with th type of color chosen, structure of the board, typeface.

INFO-BOARDS

ERGONOMICS

INDIAN ELEPHANT

3 ft

FAST FACTS

6.5 ft

Family: Elephantidae Scientific Name: Elephas Maximu Indicus Type: Mammal Diet: Herbivore Size (H): 2m - 3m (7ft - 10ft) Weight: 3,000kg - 5,000kg Life Span: 55 - 70 years Conservation Status: Endangered Skin Type: Leather Habitat: Rainforest and tropical woodland

5.7 ft

5.7 ft

DID YOU KNOW? Wolf pups ar e born both deaf and blind and weigh only one pound .

A wol f’s sense of smell is about 100 times better than humans .

8 ft

KNOW ABOUT ME...

4 ft

Elephants are extremely intelligent animals and have memories that span many years. It is this memory that serves matriarchs well during dry seasons when they need to guide their herds, sometimes for tens of miles, to watering holes that they remember from the past.

4 ft

ASIA

6 ft INDIAN OCEAN

3 ft

2 ft

Material used: Powder coated ACM ( Aluminium composite material)

4 ft

5ft 1 ft

1 ft

7ft

This interactive game is specially designed for children wherein they can touch and feel the skin texture of a particular animal.

Material used: Powder coated ACM ( Aluminium composite material)

This game is designed for children where they can jump up to the height of particular animal, trampolin helps kids to jump really high and creates a competition about who reaches the highest animal.

GAMES

Thie visitors would be given magnifying glasses so that they can see and observe the textures of reptiles closely.

The paws of animals printed on the pathwy leads the visitors to the particular cage of that animal this will create curoisity among the visitors about which animal they are goin to see.

APPLICATIONS

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