Case Study: John Ball Zoo improves key safety and efficiency with Keycafe

How Keycafe’s Automated System Helped John Ball Zoo Enhance Animal (and Human) Safety

John Ball Zoo faced challenges with its manual key management process for animal cages, which was time-consuming, prone to error, and a safety risk for both animals and staff. The zoo's curator, Tim Sampson, sought an automated system from a vendor like Keycafe to control key access and receive alerts for unreturned keys.

Keycafe implemented its smart key management system, utilizing NFC badges for secure access and customizable time-based permissions for keys. This solution provided automated alerts for unreturned keys and one-time access for emergencies. The result was a complete elimination of lost keys, potentially saving tens of thousands of dollars in re-keying costs, while significantly improving operational efficiency and staff safety for John Ball Zoo.

John Ball Zoo

Tim Sampson

Curator