San Diego Zoo, William E. Cole Family Hummingbird Habitat
San Diego, California

A spatial experience rooted in flight and flow.
An immersive walk-through experience, the Hummingbird Habitat is filled with vibrant landscaping, flowing water, and tropical birds in motion. Three interconnected zones and a cenote-inspired centerpiece create natural flow for birds and visitors alike. Lightweight ETFE panels and open mesh walls bring in fresh air and sunlight, while strategically planned shading and behind-the-scenes care spaces ensure a healthy, adaptable environment for all.
A spatial experience rooted in flight and flow.
An immersive walk-through experience, the Hummingbird Habitat is filled with vibrant landscaping, flowing water, and tropical birds in motion. Three interconnected zones and a cenote-inspired centerpiece create natural flow for birds and visitors alike. Lightweight ETFE panels and open mesh walls bring in fresh air and sunlight, while strategically planned shading and behind-the-scenes care spaces ensure a healthy, adaptable environment for all.