San Diego Zoo Safari Park Elevates the Event Atmosphere with Artificial Lawn Installation

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Elevates the Event Atmosphere with Artificial Lawn Installation

Matthew Wagner January 21st, 2025

Escondido, CA – The Watering Hole at Kijamii Overlook is the newest restaurant and events venue at San Diego Zoo Safari Park that transports guests to an African safari with its panoramic views overlooking the rhinos, giraffes and gazelles roaming the African Plains area of the park. The expert design and installation team at SYNLawn San Diego helped elevate the event atmosphere by installing a premium artificial grass lawn for guests of special events and weddings to socialize and take in the breathtaking views.

image of the watering hole at Kijamii overlook San Diego Zoo restaurant
image of the watering hole at Kijamii overlook San Diego Zoo restaurant

Upgrading the Event Lawn with Synthetic Turf

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park was looking for a sustainable and long-lasting option for the event space. SYNLawn San Diego installed 4,500 square feet of SYNTipede 343, which is the perfect choice of synthetic turf since it’s durable enough to withstand the high foot traffic anticipated from guests, yet still has the look and feel of natural grass. It’s a more environmentally friendly option due to the following:

  • Made with SYNLawn’s exclusive plant-based EnviroLoc+™ Backing System created from renewable resources such as soybean oil.
  • Features Super Yarn™ technology that provides heat reflective, anti-static, Sanitized®, and non-abrasive grass blades.
  • No watering is required to keep the lawn looking beautiful and green year-round, so it’s ideal for a drought-resistant state like California.
  • High-performance infill was also used to help ensure the longevity of the installation and for added antimicrobial protection.

image of the watering hole at Kijamii overlook San Diego Zoo restaurant

The maintenance team at the park will greatly benefit from the lawn installation since cleanup will be easier and they won’t have to spend time and resources on watering or mowing. It also provides a safer and cleaner environment for event and wedding guests. Visitors won’t get muddy if it rains and there isn’t the risk of exposure to pesticides since none are required to keep it pest-free. Additionally, it’s more inclusive and accessible to guests, including those with mobility devices, since it provides a smoother and more stable surfacing than natural grass.

image of the watering hole at Kijamii overlook San Diego Zoo restaurant

Enhance Any Commercial Space with SYNLawn

This commercial project is a great example of the stellar design and installation skills our distributor teams offer to clients around the world. SYNLawn San Diego took great pride in helping create a safe, clean, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing event lawn for the Watering Hole’s visitors to enjoy for many years to come. We offer the highest quality of sustainable artificial turf products to enhance any commercial space. Contact us today for a free consultation.

image of the watering hole at Kijamii overlook San Diego Zoo restaurant

Matthew Wagner
SYNLawn Brand Manager