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Tessere.com Our staff provides architecture, programming and master planning, LEED design, interior design and landscape architecture.
Zoo design at its best is design for connection — between species, systems, and people.
At John Ball Zoo, the new North American River Otter habitat — designed by TESSERE — brings guests and otters nose-to-whiskers, above and below the waterline.
It's also a habitat built on a deep commitment to sustainable design. Pursuing Zero Carbon Certification with the International Living Future Institute, the habitat integrates geothermal systems, solar arrays, a green roof, and low-carbon concrete — not as add-ons, but as the foundation of the design. The life support system reduces energy use by more than 70% while maintaining pristine water quality.
Congratulations to the John Ball Zoo team! Watch the otter boys settle in 👇
04/22/2026
Counting down to SAME JETC 2026!
We’re excited to be heading to Portland, OR (May 19–21). Our federal team members Heather France and Andrea Anderson will be on site and would love to meet up with peers, partners, and new connections.
If you’ll be there, let’s connect and keep the conversation going beyond the conference floor. 👋
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1525 E Douglas Avenue
Wichita, KS
67211
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| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
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| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
