Creating an Authentic Amazon Rainforest Habitat at Bristol Zoo
Client: Bristol Zoo
Project: Amazon Rainforest Habitat Flooring
Sector: Specialist Spaces
The Challenge
Bristol Zoo set out to create a truly immersive Amazon rainforest experience for its visitors. To achieve this, every detail needed to be authentic—including the flooring. The Zoo’s specialist team even travelled to the Amazon rainforest itself to capture detailed photographs of the forest floor. These images were then sent to America, where they were digitally printed onto a bespoke vinyl. The challenge was finding a flooring contractor with the technical expertise and proven guarantees to install this highly specialist product to the highest standard.
Why Amy Flooring
Amy Flooring were selected for the project thanks to our long-standing experience working in complex and sensitive environments, as well as the robust guarantees we offer on both workmanship and materials. The Zoo needed a partner they could rely on to deliver precise installation without compromising the integrity of the habitat or the visual effect of the printed floor.
Our Approach
Preparation: We worked closely with the Zoo’s project team to understand the unique requirements of the space and the specialist vinyl.
Installation: Our team installed the custom-printed floor with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the rainforest imagery aligned perfectly and created a seamless, natural look.
Specialist Care: Given the public setting and high footfall, we applied proven techniques to maximise the durability and longevity of the vinyl, ensuring the Zoo could enjoy both beauty and practicality.
The Outcome
The finished floor perfectly replicates the textures and colours of the Amazon rainforest, enhancing the immersive experience for visitors and supporting the Zoo’s mission to bring conservation stories to life. Bristol Zoo were delighted with the result, which has become an integral part of one of their most popular exhibits.
Key Takeaways
Use of cutting-edge print technology combined with specialist installation.
Guaranteed workmanship and materials for complete peace of mind.
Delivery of a unique, high-impact flooring solution in a sensitive public space.
