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ABOUT US
We have been constructing industry leading Geodesic Domes for Chimpanzees since 2002.
Our domes are custom engineered to your specifications, including designs that provide maximum protection, comfort, and safety for those living in them and the handlers who care for them.
Geodesic Domes are pre-cut at the factory for absolute fit then packed for a fast and easy on-site installation.
Our results. A higher quality product for a higher quality life.
Allan P Brandes founded Brandes Brothers Constructors in November of 1985 and in 1991 Allan created the PRIMADOME.
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PRIMADOMES have enriched the lives of Chimpanzees and Orangutans at many sanctuaries, zoos and research facilities around the United States including: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Bastrop, TX; Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio, TX; New Iberia Research Center, New Iberia, LA; Alamogordo Primate Facility, Holloman Air Force Base, NM; Center for Great Apes, Wauchula, FL; Primarily Primates, San Antonio, TX; Kansas City Zoo, Kansas City, MO; Paewa Rainforest Zoo, Hilo, Hawaii; Lionshare Farms in New Haven, Connecticut and Save the Chimps in Fort Pierce, FL.
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Allan Brandes passed away November 30th, 2018 and now KIVA carries the torch of the PRIMADOME. Out of respect for Allan Brandes KIVA has rebranded the PRIMADOME as the Geodesic Animal Domes and we would be honored to provide you with a new Geodesic Animal Dome.
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Gary Griffin
President of KIVA, inc