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March 2014 41 The "prehistoric portal" to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, N.J. is a 13-ft. tall by 10-ft. wide entry with cedar posts, atop which flies a pterodactyl with a 13-foot wingspan (well, it's actually laser-cut metal). Metal supports attach the bird to the poles. The hanging sign is 3-inch thick white oak with ¾-inch thick steel letters. The portal was all custom designed by Joseph Perello, LLA, RLA, PP, and manufactured by Custom Fabrication, Inc. The entry gate has cedar slats with steel powder- coated gateposts. Suburban Consulting Engineers designed a bridge boardwalk connection to the existing boardwalk, specifying synthetic lumber with southern yellow pine beams and side railings. The contractor for the bridge was Shauger Group, Inc. 40-49.indd 41 2/27/14 4:04 PM