With a range of attractions and experiences, the Toronto Zoo sees about 1.2 million guests each year. From Zoomobile rides and greenhouse tours to a conservation carousel and a gorilla rope climbing course, guests have access to a number of amenities.
However, it had been decades since the zoo last renovated its restrooms and with the amount of traffic coming through every day, it became apparent that it was time to upgrade. “Everybody who comes to the zoo has to use the washroom at some point,” says Ben Knoop, project manager, of Toronto Zoo. “That’s why we needed to renovate.”
After conducting a search of restroom products that would best serve its needs, the zoo chose Sloan’s collection of touch-free, water-saving solutions – including the AER-DEC Sinks.
The old hand dryers at Toronto Zoo were inefficient, resulting in constantly wet floors and rust. To resolve this issue, the zoo specified Sloan AER-DEC Sinks – an all-in-one, touch-free handwashing solution featuring built-in air dam technology that eliminates water backsplash and updrafts. All four elements of the AER-DEC Sink – soap dispenser, faucet, hand dryer, and sink basin – work together as one hygienic, efficient system.
AER-DEC Sinks also reduce energy consumption and eliminate the need for paper towels, simplifying the handwashing experience for the thousands of guests that use the zoo’s restrooms every day.
The AER-DEC Sinks, as well as Sloan 186 and 111 ESS Flushometers, come equipped with automation technology that helps make life simpler for the zoo’s maintenance staff. Using CID technology, the ESS Flushometers ensure flush accuracy and enhance water efficiency for Sloan SU-7009 Washdown Urinals and ST-2009 Water Closets. In addition, the AER-DEC Sinks come with sensor-activated BASYS Faucets and matching deck-mounted high-speed hand dryers that eliminate water and paper towels on floors. “Our custodial staff is happy with the AER-DEC Sinks because they find them easy to clean and maintain,” Knoop says.
The updates Toronto Zoo made to its restrooms have paid off in many ways. Not only are the new Sloan products helping the zoo save water, stay cleaner, and simplify maintenance, but they’re also receiving high marks from the zoo’s guests.
