Reid Park Zoo strives to be a community leader in “green” construction. They have recently opened the Lee H. Brown Family Conservation Learning Center, which features
• Solar power panels to produce energy for the building
• Highly efficient heating and cooling systems
• Recycled and sustainable construction materials
• Water harvesting and grey water capture
• Non-toxic, low fume paints and adhesives
• Natural day-lighting
• ….and much more!
They received the prestigious LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. This is the first LEED platinum building in Southern Arizona.
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