Vinyl Coated Welded Wire Mesh For Zoos
Posted by Duncan Page on Fri, Feb 19, 2010
White Headed Buffalo Weaver display - 16 gauge, black vinyl coated 1"x1" mesh
When constructing their displays and fencing their walkways, zoos frequently use welded wire meshes that have been vinyl coated. There are several reasons this type of material is chosen. Vinyl coated products are:
- easy to clean and maintain
- available in a variety of mesh sizes - from 1/4"x1/4" to 4"x4"
- available in different gauges - from light weight 23 gauge to heavy 10.5 gauge
- attractive and aesthetically pleasing
- very durable and long lasting
- strong and safe protection for birds and other animals
White Crested Laughing Thrushes, Chestnut Mandible Toucan and Tawny Frogmouth Owl displays - 14 gauge, black vinyl coated 1"x2" mesh
Vinyl coated welded wire products can be used in many different areas and for many different purposes including but not limited to:
- bird displays
- displays of mammals
- effective crowd control
- fences along walkways
- safety mesh for railings
Monkey display, walkway fence, observation deck safety inset panels - 1"x1" mesh
Vinyl coated welded wire meshes and fencing are versatile products that will safely secure and protect your animals. They are also effective as exclusion barriers. Though initially more expensive, their long lifetime and attractive appearance make them appropriate for many different situations.
Do you either plan to or currently use these meshes?
All pictures show the different ways the
Birmingham Zoo uses vinyl coated welded wire products.