6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132

Alpha-Omega Geotech’s relationship with the Kansas City Zoo took another step forward in 2023 with the Sea Lion Splash exhibit. A $4 million overhaul of the exhibit provided a long-awaited swim into modern times, complete with new seating and A.D.A. compliance. We enjoyed contributing our services to this hometown project, ranging from monitoring concrete pours and testing the results, to inspecting structural steel connections for proper torquing and sufficient welding quality.

AOG Services Provided:

Materials Testing
Construction Observation

Project Partners:

General Contractor: Fogel-Anderson Construction Company
Architect: DRAW Architecture + Urban Design

mid construction pool view

Concrete pours and inspections landscape during early construction.

pool filling with water

rear concrete ramp

wide view rear concrete entrance

view of steel connections

Structural steel inspections — ensuring proper torquing and sufficient weld quality connections, and supporting inspections for structurally sound results which are critical in the holding tank area. 

close up of steel connection

view of sea lion sign

wide view of front exterior

view of two sea lions swimming

kansas city zoo welcome sign