Camden, NJ
Satchell Engineering & Associates designed the Life Support Systems for Penguin Park at Adventure Aquarium. Through a transformative redesign, this new exhibit is designed as a freshwater habitats of African and Little Blue penguins. Satchell Engineering & Associates designed the Life Support System including, filtration, disinfection systems, and vacuum pump system to maintain proper water quality for the design of the penguin habitat. A key aspect of the Life Support System design was the exploration of repurposing abandoned equipment from the previous seal exhibit and incorporating it into the new Penguin Park exhibit.
The new penguin habitat was to consist of three separate exhibits, totaling 14,000 gallons of freshwater. These included the main exhibit for African Penguins, a nesting exhibit for African Penguins, and a dedicated exhibit for Little Blue Penguins. The design focused on enabling both underwater and above-water viewing experiences through acrylic windows. Special attention was given to water quality to ensure outstanding underwater visibility. See Photo Gallery
