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Taronga Zoo was organising its 40th birthday celebration and needed to ensure comfort for guests in outdoor areas during evening hours. The external seating and event zones were exposed to cooler weather, and without adequate heating, guest comfort would be compromised, potentially reducing dwell time and enjoyment of the event.
Solution
We installed outdoor heaters strategically around the event’s outdoor seating and gathering zones to provide reliable, warm heat coverage. The heaters selected were capable of withstanding outdoor conditions and delivering enough radiant heat to maintain guest comfort. The installation was carried out with minimal disruption to the zoo’s operations, ensuring that safety standards and venue aesthetics were upheld.
Challenges
Positioning heaters so they deliver warmth evenly across various outdoor zones without interfering with event layout, sightlines, or guest flow.
Ensuring compliance with outdoor gas safety legislation and clearance from structures (fences, awnings, trees) whilst maintaining the zoo’s environmental and design guidelines.
Working within the timeframe of event setup where time is tight and coordination with other event suppliers is critical.