TCB Metal Works
Our Flagship Specialty

Zoo & Animal Enclosure Fabrication

TCB Metal Works designs and builds custom zoo caging and animal enclosures — from TIG-welded aviaries to secure carnivore containment and research-grade holding. Durable, safe, and built to institutional standards.

Custom zoo animal enclosure fabricated by TCB Metal Works
Trustedby zoos & universities
Purpose-Built Enclosures

Enclosures Engineered for Animals, Safety & Longevity

Animal enclosures are unforgiving work — they demand precise containment, animal-safe materials, and finishes that hold up for decades. It's a discipline we've made our flagship, combining precision fabrication with a deep respect for animal welfare and public safety.

  • TIG-welded aluminium & stainless — corrosion-resistant and hygienic.
  • Engineered containment — designed around species behaviour and safety.
  • Built to institutional standards — for accredited zoos and research use.
  • Fully custom — one-off enclosures and exhibits, built to your spec.
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What We Build

Enclosure Types We Fabricate

A complete range of custom animal enclosures, engineered for the species and setting they serve. Detailed pages for each type are on the way.

01Aviaries & Bird Enclosures

Fine-mesh flight enclosures and aviaries engineered for containment, airflow, and clear sightlines.

02Big Cat & Carnivore

High-strength containment built to exacting safety standards for large predators.

03Primate Enclosures

Secure, enrichment-ready habitats with climbing structures and durable mesh.

04Reptile & Amphibian

Controlled, escape-proof enclosures using corrosion-resistant materials.

05Hoofstock Barriers & Fencing

Heavy-duty barriers and fencing for hoofstock paddocks and mixed-species yards.

06Research Animal Holding

Hygienic, cleanable stainless holding and pens for universities and research facilities.

07Naturalistic Exhibit Fabrication

Custom steel and aluminium framework behind immersive, naturalistic public exhibits.

08Containment Mesh & Barriers

Engineered mesh, guarding, and perimeter barriers for safe visitor and animal separation.

Why TCB for Enclosures

The Standard Behind Every Build

Institutions choose TCB because animal enclosures leave no room for error — and neither do we.

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Animal-Safe Materials

Corrosion-resistant aluminium and stainless steel — cleanable and built to last.

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Engineered for Safety

Containment designed around species behaviour, welfare, and public safety.

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Built to Standard

Fabrication aligned with institutional and accreditation requirements.

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Proven With Institutions

Trusted by zoos and universities on demanding, one-off enclosure builds.

Proven Work

Enclosure Case Studies

Real enclosures, engineered and delivered for leading institutions.

Denver Zoo Australia exhibit cassowary enclosure
Zoo Exhibit · Aviary

Denver Zoo — Australia Exhibit

A durable, secure TIG-welded aluminium enclosure built for one of the zoo's most distinctive birds, the cassowary.

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University of Miami custom stainless steel holding pens
Research · Animal Holding

University of Miami — Holding Pens

Custom stainless steel holding pens built for hygiene, durability, and safe agricultural research.

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Zoo & Animal Enclosures

Planning a New Enclosure or Exhibit?

Tell us about the species, the setting, and your requirements.
Our specialists will help you scope, engineer, and fabricate an enclosure built to last.