Trusted by leading equestrian programs
Universities, show parks, and private facilities
Ground surfaces in zoos and animal facilities aren't just aesthetic — they directly impact animal health, welfare, and behavior. Hooved animals need different traction than padded paws. Large animals compact surfaces faster than small ones. Exhibit surfaces need to look natural to visitors while performing like engineered systems for the animals living on them.
Biosecurity adds another critical layer. Surfaces must resist pathogen buildup, drain cleanly after daily washing, and be compatible with disinfection protocols — without introducing toxic materials into animal habitats. Synthetic alternatives like crumb rubber shed microplastics that accumulate in enclosures and water systems.
Performance Footing brings the same natural-materials approach we use in equestrian applications to zoo and animal facility installations. Our 100% natural additives are safe for direct animal contact and incidental ingestion, while our engineering approach ensures proper drainage, load-bearing capacity, and long-term durability under heavy animal traffic.
What Zoos & Animal Facilities Face
Animal Safety & Welfare
Hooved, padded, and clawed animals all need different traction profiles. Slips and falls cause serious injuries in captive environments.
Biosecurity & Hygiene
Surfaces must resist pathogen buildup, drain cleanly, and be compatible with regular disinfection protocols.
Drainage Under Heavy Wash
Exhibit and holding areas are hosed and pressure-washed frequently. Surfaces must drain fast and not pond or erode.
Multi-Species Demands
Elephants, horses, big cats, and hoofstock all interact with ground surfaces differently. One-size-fits-all doesn't work.
Public-Facing Aesthetics
Exhibit surfaces need to look natural and well-maintained for visitors while still performing for the animals.
Durability Under Heavy Animals
Large animals compact surfaces quickly. Frequent rework is expensive and disruptive to animal routines.
How We Help
Species-Specific Surface Design
Custom blends tuned to the traction, cushion, and drainage needs of specific animal types — from hoofstock to large carnivores.
Natural, Non-Toxic Materials
100% natural additives that are safe for animals in direct contact — no synthetic crumb rubber, no chemical binders, no microplastic shedding.
High-Drainage Composition
Lock ratios designed for facilities that wash surfaces daily. Fast percolation with consistent surface stability.
Durable, Low-Maintenance Blends
Engineered to resist compaction from heavy animals and maintain performance between scheduled maintenance cycles.
Built for Zoos & Animal Facilities
"We needed a surface that was safe for the animals, easy to clean, and looked natural in the exhibit. This system checked every box."
Facilities Director
Regional Zoo & Conservation Center
Common Questions
Ready to Get Started?
Let us help you find the right footing solution for your zoos & animal facilities.