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I saw what I believe to be the original one at Brookfield Zoo in the mid '80s. It remained at the zoo until last spring when, (I've been told), they removed it. I have a photo of it. Anyone who has seen one of my presentations knows that this is my favorite interactive exhibit. Here's why: 1 The visitor's action IS the message. It's not a lift flap or turn the handle to reveal the message- the action the visitor takes is the message that the exhibit is conveying. 2. Its low maintenance. There is no such thing as an interactive that is no maintenance- but this one comes about as close as you can get. The handrails require periodic painting maybe annually- but you can resolve that with an unpainted rail, and the acrylic bridge needs to be replaced when it gets too scuffed up- I would guess maybe every 1 or 2 years. Here's the description: Imagine a little garden bridge - only about 18" off the ground. The floor is clear acrylic, white clouds are cut out of non skid material (like they put in the bottom of a tub) and stuck to the floor to keep visitors from slipping on the clear floor. Under the bridge is an aerial farm and city scene.
Every bridge needs a rail. This one is not simply an arch (like the floor) but has a wave shape to it. So imagine looking at the bridge from the side, and drawing a series of waves where the bridge rail would be. The waves are rounded at the crest.
When a bird moves it's wing- it makes a figure 8. If you were to rest your hands on the rail and drag your hands on the rail as you walk.... the tips of your fingers / your hands will make a figure 8.
As I said earlier: I have a photo and would be happy to send it to anyone who wants to see it.
Monica
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