From Maps to Moments, Bringing the Rhino Savanna to Life

Transforming Navigation: Map & Wayfinding for the Rhino Savanna

The expansion of the Rhino Savanna at The Living Desert called for a complete overhaul of the park’s navigation systems to accommodate the new habitat and enhance the guest experience. I played a key role in redesigning the park’s map, ensuring it reflected the new layout and made navigating the grounds intuitive for visitors. Alongside Olivia Luna, Graphic Designer, I evaluated existing pathways, exhibits, and signage, implementing updates to improve accessibility and guide guests seamlessly through the expanded park.

I created animal icons for the map.

Printed Park Map (Front & Back)

I fold into a pocket-sized pamphlet for convenience!

Directional Signage & Informative Displays

To complement the updated map, I designed wayfinding signage strategically placed throughout the park to direct visitors to the newly built Rhino Savanna. These signs maintained the park’s branding while clearly marking pathways, ensuring a smooth flow of foot traffic.

Additionally, I contributed to the design of informational signage and animal identification displays for the Chaiken Family Animal Care and Nutrition Center. This process involved meticulous attention to detail and collaboration with the zoo staff, including supplying labels and other small organizational materials to support the workflow of the nutrition center, a working animal care facility on zoo grounds.

Inspired by a café-like ambiance, I created an animal-themed menu board featuring hand-drawn chalk-style illustrations of each animal, showcasing their daily diets.

Using the Procreate app on my iPad, I brought a playful yet informative element to the design while adhering to the Zoo's brand standards. The resulting designs not only provided valuable information to guests but also added a charming, personalized touch that deepened their connection to the animals.