Case Study
Portland Zoo
PROBLEM: In the elephant viewing area, rubber mats over the concrete ?oor are provided for the elephants to stand on. The mats were coated with urethane to waterproof and protect against wear and tear. This coating became ragged and started to crack. Curious elephants started to pull on the loose pieces of coating. The damaged mats remained wet, and quickly became unsanitary for the elephants and zoo patrons. The zoo needed a new s