EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 1H 3M
Zoo Dudes E5: Zoo Architecture with Scott Ramser
from The Zoo Dudes Podcast with Gary and Larry · host Adam Wilcox-CypherWorx
In this episode of Zoo Dudes, Scott Ramser joins Gary, Larry, and Adam to discuss the art and science of designing zoo exhibits that serve three very different audiences — the animals living in them, the people coming to see them, and the staff and keepers who work alongside them every day. Scott is a principal at WDM Architects and has spent his career shaping the spaces where wildlife and wonder meet. We get into how animal behavior drives every design decision, the tension between creating immersive guest experiences and meeting the complex welfare needs of the animals, and how thoughtful design can make a keeper's job safer and more effective — all the behind-the-scenes challenges that most visitors never think about, but that make or break a great exhibit.
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In this episode of Zoo Dudes, Scott Ramser joins Gary, Larry, and Adam to discuss the art and science of designing zoo exhibits that serve three very different audiences — the animals living in them, the people coming to see them, and the staff and keepers who work alongside them every day. Scott is a principal at WDM Architects and has spent his career shaping the spaces where wildlife and wonder meet. We get into how animal behavior drives every design decision, the tension between creating immersive guest experiences and meeting the complex welfare needs of the animals, and how thoughtful design can make a keeper's job safer and more effective — all the behind-the-scenes challenges that most visitors never think about, but that make or break a great exhibit.
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