Arctic Edge at the Buffalo Zoo immerses guests in the landscapes and wildlife of the Arctic through naturalistic habitats designed for polar bears, American bald eagles, Eurasian lynx and gray wolves. Created to support conservation education and close-up animal encounters, the 1.5-acre exhibit showcases the beauty and challenges of life in northern ecosystems.

Nassal fabricated custom rockwork throughout the attraction, including habitat features for the polar bear, lynx, eagle and wolf exhibits. The scope also included artificial trees within the eagle and lynx habitats and themed rockwork banks surrounding the wolf pool, all designed to replicate rugged Arctic landscapes while supporting animal welfare and guest immersion.

A highlight of the exhibit is its expansive polar bear habitat with underwater viewing areas that allow guests to observe polar bears swimming and exploring from unique perspectives. Through custom rockwork, habitat construction and immersive environmental design, Nassal helped create a destination-quality wildlife experience that combines conservation messaging, educational storytelling and unforgettable animal encounters.