Knie Children’s Zoo
Rapperswil, Switzerland
Rapperswil, Switzerland
Webnet sets the scene for climbing stars
The squirrel monkey enclosure is a good example of the cooperation between Jakob Rope Systems, construction company, architect and zoological consultant.
An expressive tent shape snuggles between the existing trees and takes up the stylistic elements of the existing buildings. The construction consists of a chrome steel net, which is strung across four diagonally-arranged steel pylons. Thanks to the fact that the enclosure is closed on all sides, an 11-meter-high structure where the animals can play was erected on the relatively small footprint.
The enclosure is at the south-east end of the zoo area in place of an aviary area. It has breathed new life into the entire area and given the whole zoo experience a decidedly new aspect: The high, swooping structure is visible from far away and entices visitors to come to the most remote area of the children’s zoo.
Jakob Products
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Nets
Webnet with sleeves Rope Ø 1.5 mm Mesh size 40 mm Total net area 700 m² -
Primary structure
Steel supports with Ø 22 mm stranded wires
Applications
Animal Enclosures
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