Plumbing design for the 16,500 SF habitat including 5,500SF of multi-level living space with rock outcroppings, slopes with felled trees, shrubs and other features to encourage natural behaviors. The habitat can be sectioned off into four separate exhibits, depending on animal-care needs. Mesh passageways span the visitor walkway and allow the leopards to cross from one exhibit to another with ease. With plans to breed both Amur and snow leopards, one of the four exhibits in the new habitat can be used as a nursery for a mother and her cubs, with a glass viewing area for guests.
Plumbing systems include drinkers and drains in each leopard holding room. Keeper areas include scullery sink and drains. All indirect drains connect to central basket drain to filter waste prior to connection to site sanitary waste system. Domestic hot water is provided via electric tankless water heaters.
