The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is world-renown as one of the best zoos focused on one habitat. But its less zoo and more nature center, interpreting the fauna, flora and geology / landscape of the desert in one experience. It’s a decidedly adult-focused natural immersion experience steeped in an appreciation for art and modern architecture.
Bearizona is a northern Arizona gem embracing Western-lodge kitsch and imbued with art. Blessed with the an ideal location along Route 66 and on the way to the Grand Canyon, this small family-owned attraction features both a lovely walk-through experience and an impressive drive through. It stands out for its quirky character and strong underlying conservation messages.
My company is just me. And that’s by design. I do not intend to hire employees and I purposefully keep my fees and client volume low. I view it as a complete success, but given the common perception of “business success,” I often wonder if others would agree… In this article, I outline my business strategy of Growing Small as an alternate measure of success.
Believe it or not, many consultants, including yours truly, are actually introverts! Learn the best practices for working with introverts by reading Felis Consulting’s somewhat self-effacing and certainly vulnerable ‘Top Tips for Working with Introverted Consultants.’
As a designer dedicated to the long-term planning of zoos and aquariums, I’ve had to explain the process of master planning many times, and although every zoo and aquarium is different, the best master plans (i.e. those which have been implemented) always follow a similar structure. In this post, we address the most commonly asked questions to help you understand what master planning is, when is the right time to start, and who should be involved.
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is world-renown as one of the best zoos focused on one habitat. But its less zoo and more nature center, interpreting the fauna, flora and geology / landscape of the desert in one experience. It’s a decidedly adult-focused natural immersion experience steeped in an appreciation for art and modern architecture.
Bearizona is a northern Arizona gem embracing Western-lodge kitsch and imbued with art. Blessed with the an ideal location along Route 66 and on the way to the Grand Canyon, this small family-owned attraction features both a lovely walk-through experience and an impressive drive through. It stands out for its quirky character and strong underlying conservation messages.
Tallahassee Museum is a hybrid institution focusing on experiential storytelling of the region—natural and cultural. History and wildlife are presented segregated, colliding at the farm featuring authentic historic structures and equipment alongside heritage farm animals. Set within an old growth forest and stunning cedar swamp, the experience is magical, if rustic and passive. Even with the addition of an impressive and affordable ropes course, attendance is lagging, illustrating the ‘one and done’ nature of the experience today. What’s missing?
