1. Areas Allocated to Visitors and Circulation Visitors are the main income source in the zoos. The garden’s design should be welcoming, comfortable and fun for visitors. Elements that compose the visitor areas are animal cruising and viewing areas, entrance area, cafe or other relaxation areas, and store. Cruising areas: These are areas of view where the behavior and daily life of the animals can be observed in the best way. The main goal is for visitors to view the animal areas from the widest perspective, the area also includes items such as seating and information boards. This area should provide comfort to visitors, but since it is one of the closest contact points with animals, safety and prevention of disturbance are important elements. The noise, turmoil, pollution and the feeling of being watched are seriously affecting the physical and mental health of animals. An example of the negative impact visitors have on animals is the Ocean Park Zoo in Hong Kong. Two giant pandas (endangered), who had been working to breed for 10 years, were relieved of stress and mate when visitors were not taken due to corona measures. (Barden, 2020) Another important element in the design of the viewing areas is their placement. If the viewing areas are placed opposite each other on the way of walking, it is observed that the visitors prefer not to visit only one. Accordingly, these areas should not be designed mutually; the visitor circulation should be designed to visit all of them. (Chua B. H., 1987) Table 2. Circulation system (Kenneth, 1987)
Circulation
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Types
Physical Characteristics
Design Purposes •The main roads connect the main activity areas and exhibition areas from the entrance area of the zoo. • Main roads should be 4.5-5.5 meters wide. Above it should include seating areas, shaded areas and event areas that allow eating and drinking.
Main Roads
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Secondary Roads
Third Roads
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• The secondary roads are arrangements that allow the entrance to the areas where animals are exhibited and the passage between them. • The secondary roads are 2.5-3.5 meters wide and consist of folds passing through the view points, these folds are designed to turn into viewing terraces at appropriate viewing angles.
•They are designed to fulfill the visitors’ desire to be closer to animals and their habitats. •The excitement and interestingness of natural life, in order to make the visitor experience It is designed as an extension of the exhibition area as it serves. •Usually 1.5-2m. wide, curved, steep roads created with natural materials.
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