Sedgwick County Zoo Elephant barn Innovation. Technology. Solutions. www.americanbuildings.com Located in the southeast corner of the Sedgwick County Zoo, is a custom metal building specially designed to host the elephants of the Zambezi River Valley. A clear span rigid frame building with a lean-to, it includes storage & mechanical rooms, a commissary/diet prep room, a special area for medical and general care of the elephants, and a viewing room so visitors can watch the elephants as they make themselves at home. The main structure has straight columns up to 15’ before they taper. Other features include a critical 24’ elephant clear zone, 5’ overhangs with exposed overhang beams, translucent wall panels along both sides offer natural lighting, and additional support for large ce

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