Designed to boost guest satisfaction and on-site sales in parks and zoos
This custom-built kiosk was developed for outdoor food and beverage vending at John Ball Zoo. Designed for mobility and high guest visibility, the unit opens wide to create a welcoming grab-and-go service station while blending into park surroundings.
Built for public spaces with high foot traffic, this stand provides a flexible solution for serving drinks, snacks, and quick concessions. Optional portable sinks can be added for food service that requires on-site water access.
Project Objective
Design and build an outdoor concession kiosk with:
- Compact layout optimized for park and zoo pathways
- Weather-resistant construction for long-term outdoor use
- Custom doors and open-face service counter
- Optional portable sink for compliant food service
- Graphics, logos, and finishes to match brand and setting
Build Features
- Front-opening kiosk with service counter and interior access
- Durable weatherproof exterior panels
- Space for snack prep, point-of-sale, and cold storage
- Optional portable sink with hot and cold water
- Designed with 3D CAD rendering for full customization
Note: appliances and POS systems not included in build.
Use Case Examples
- Zoos offering drinks and snacks near exhibit areas
- City parks vending ice cream, coffee, or light concessions
- Seasonal venues needing mobile food and beverage service
What this outdoor kiosk solves
This project shows how Cart-King creates functional and attractive food stands for outdoor public settings. By placing a mobile food unit like this in key areas, parks and zoos can extend visitor stays, increase per-guest revenue, and enhance the overall experience. The modular footprint, branding options, and utility add-ons make it easy to tailor to your site.
Planning a food kiosk for your public space?
Cart-King no longer builds fully custom outdoor vending kiosks, but this project illustrates our approach to mobile food design in open-air environments. It reflects our experience with layout planning, brand integration, and site-specific needs for parks and recreational spaces.
We now offer prefabricated food and beverage units built for outdoor use. If you need a dependable, well-designed vendor to serve guests on the move, this project shows what’s possible when form meets function.
