Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo News 2020
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Yeah, I guess the dinosaurs are going to attract more visitors, but there could be other things they could do to attract visitors that have an educational message. Maybe about species at risk of extinction, like you said.They did legos last yearThe title would have been a good one for something about the current extinction we're facing.
That's annoying. Is it because they're expensive and they're having financial issues, or is it something to do with the virus?
For me, it means I'm less likely to visit the zoo, because of the larger crowds of children that will be around. Same thing as with the legos. I'm not sure where they're going to put these 24 life-size things, maybe the beer garden/train area?
No idea about the cards. It's going to be an issue when going to other zoos and using the reciprocal discount, as well; normally I can pull out my membership card when I get out my debit card to pay and that's all I need.
No idea about the cards. It's going to be an issue when going to other zoos and using the reciprocal discount, as well; normally I can pull out my membership card when I get out my debit card to pay and that's all I need.
That's a really good point, because the reciprocal discount is how I'm able to go to around 16 zoos in a year without having to pay a whole lot. Maybe you can show your email, but I'm not sure how that will work.
Two questions for General Commerce and PR/Marketing direction:
Where (w)ill you make 66 mya ago relevant to Today's Sixth Extinction Crisis?
How is the Big Time going to improve the status and care of today's living animals and plants and secure habitat and protected area status of the global living spaces?
Just wanted to provide an update.
I will make a new Philadelphia Zoo News Forum for 2021 at the end of the month.
As for the zoo we love and support, there has not been much news. No new animals. There has been a lot of talk about the trees at the zoo's North Entrance being adorned with lights as a thank you to front line workers. Let's hope the pandemic wanes and we can walk around without masks and every exhibit at the zoo will be opened to the public.
I will make a new Philadelphia Zoo News Forum for 2021 at the end of the month.
As for the zoo we love and support, there has not been much news. No new animals. There has been a lot of talk about the trees at the zoo's North Entrance being adorned with lights as a thank you to front line workers. Let's hope the pandemic wanes and we can walk around without masks and every exhibit at the zoo will be opened to the public.
Rare animal conservation center and Peco primate reserve are closed again, until at least 1/1/2021 due to Philly restrictions. The website says big cat falls and water is life are still open and all other indoor exhibits are closed.
I'm very eager for McNeil Avian Center to open back up!
That's good that those two are still open. I assumed that all four of those were closed, because they were when they originally reopened.
Whyyy . . . the exhibit is already so small.
I don't know.
I would love it if they got wildebeests, Impalas, or Gerenuks. The Impala falls/cafe area would make much more sense if they had Impalas.
The giraffe exhibit is, indeed, quite small and very outdated. It makes for management of a breeding group particularly difficult, which compromised animal welfare. As such they recently sent away their male, and this new animal will join their two resident females, forming a display herd. The planning for a new giraffe exhibit is in the works. Philly would like to breed again when they’re able to provide proper welfare and manage a breeding group efficiently.
I've heard a bit about the new giraffe exhibit. Do you know any details about the project?
*grumbles* does this plan come with enough space for a new elephant exhibit? They don't even have to breed elephants, just have a geriatric or a bachelor herd of two or three, maybe holding bulls much like Antwerp or something.
Several years ago the zoo solicited bids for the redevelopment of the approximately 10 acre south end of the site. This was to include new or renovated exhibits for giraffe, zebra, rhino, hippo, cheetah, and flamingo among other species. The major focus though was on giraffes. I am remembering these details off the top of my head but the exhibit capacity was to be at least 8-10 giraffe, with a large barn accessible to guests. Their has been no public news on this and I imagine covid will push it back, yet I have no reason to doubt they have changed priorities.
Regarding elephants though they were not mentioned in this bid, and I doubt they would be able to fit them in the redeveloped area without phasing out major species. I also think Antwerp is not something any zoos elephant program should use as a model. A quarter acre outdoor yard and a few tiny dark stalls in a 175 year old building is not something that even would meet AZA standards.