The Minnesota Zoo needed a set of rugged, public-facing video monitors to support interactive and educational exhibits throughout its facility. These displays would operate in extreme weather conditions, withstand physical contact from thousands of daily guests, and deliver reliable performance across multiple use cases.
VarTech Systems provided four high-bright, vandal-resistant display units that have been in reliable operation for more than nine years throughout different outdoor and guest-accessible areas of the zoo.
As a public zoological garden operating in Minnesota’s harsh winters, the zoo faced unique environmental and operational challenges. They needed commercial-grade monitors that were not only outdoor-rated, but could also survive prolonged cold exposure, resist vandalism, and operate 24 hours a day without failure.
Many displays were placed at child height, increasing the need for durable construction and impact resistance.
VarTech Systems supplied four rugged display solutions over a period of years, each selected to meet the specific functional and environmental needs of its installation site. These units varied in size, mounting type, and interface depending on how they would be used within the zoo’s public exhibits:
Each monitor was selected during the zoo’s exhibit design process, which gauges environmental, technical and experiential requirements. When screen durability, the capability for touch screens, high brightness and cold tolerance were all necessary; VarTech was the obvious choice.
Each in excess of nine years of continuous operation, the four monitors continue performing reliably across the zoo’s exhibits. Key benefits include:
VarTech’s displays have performed reliably in a high-traffic, year-round public environment at a family-oriented zoo.
The Minnesota Zoo chose VarTech due to their reputation for reliable technology in demanding conditions. With a long history of supporting military and industrial applications, VarTech’s products meet the zoo’s standards for quality, resilience, and long-term performance.
Testimonial
“VarTech Systems has been great to work with on every project. From design and engineering to sales and customer service. We always get great service and great products that function the way we need them to. VarTech monitors stand the test of time in harsh environments.”
Luke Mapes, Audio Visual Designer
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Based in Clemmons, North Carolina, VarTech Systems Inc. engineers and builds custom industrial and rugged computers, monitors, and HMIs.
