Waterman - Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC)

The Waterman - Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC) facility enhances teaching and outreach programs on the Columbus campus and expand interdisciplinary collaborations for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). It opened in Spring 2026.

The project constructed a 100,000 square-foot facility located at the CFAES Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory, a unique 261-acres that provides opportunities in teaching, research, and community engagement. The $60 million project consists of an interconnected series of barns housing different species which include swine, equine, poultry and others. The facility includes an arena, wet labs, classrooms, storage areas and public viewing areas. MALC replaces aging storm and animal waste management infrastructure as well as provide new gas, electric and water utilities to the project site. The project also builds an adjacent dairy barn. 

Learn more about MALC  and the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory .