Jón Stefánsson, ASLA

A Registered Landscape Architect, Jón has over twenty-five years’ experience in zoo planning and design. He previously was a principal of CLR Design, Inc, an architecture and landscape architecture firm specializing in zoo design, for seventeen years and is now working as an independent consultant. Jón has extensive knowledge of natural animal habitats and environments.

His focus is to create naturalistic, environmentally friendly exhibits that enrich the experience for both the animal and visitor. Jón’s design expertise together with his leadership skills create a positive project environment that has been recognized by a number of project awards from the AZA over the years.