Gibbonsagainstgravity
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I know, I am just saying that its also good.
Best Exhibit for this Species
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It's pretty average I think honnestly
cerperal
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Agreed, the same can be said for most of the big cat enclosures in that exhibit. They're certainly not bad and offer good viewing, but nothing special. However once the jaguar extension is completed, it will definitely be one of the more interesting exhibits for that species.
Although the Zoo Berlin lion enclosure is indeed very pretty and beautifull for a city zoo, it cannot compete with the one in Wuppertal. When, in sweltering heat like this summer, you suddenly see some lion heads sticking out above the long grass, you immediately think of Africa. This is just not the case in Berlin. But this is, of course, a very personal opinion.
How about we find the best exhibit for tapirs? This could be for any species, though given the prevalence of lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris) in captivity they’re likely to come up a lot.
For my own nomination, I’d like to put forward Port Lympne’s complex for Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus), for which they hold four individuals at present in a pair of naturally forested exhibits totalling about one hectare, plus a smaller woodland enclosure along the Primate Trail, several semi-offshow yards and a large house. Each of the exhibits are densely vegetated with native species, and possess smaller shelters and pools.
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For my own nomination, I’d like to put forward Port Lympne’s complex for Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus), for which they hold four individuals at present in a pair of naturally forested exhibits totalling about one hectare, plus a smaller woodland enclosure along the Primate Trail, several semi-offshow yards and a large house. Each of the exhibits are densely vegetated with native species, and possess smaller shelters and pools.
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Gibbonsagainstgravity
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Berlin even has an additional outdoor area!For Animal Kingdom here is a photo of one of the exhibits
This video includes the drive by exhibit at 4:30The Berlin exhibit is absolutely massive
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Gibbonsagainstgravity
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Of the tapir exhibits I’ve seen, none are that good at all. Tapirs (particularly Malayan) are usually given exhibits that are small, indoors, and often inadequate in many ways. I’ve heard Virginia’s is good, but compared to Port lympe I suppose it is rather dull.How about we find the best exhibit for tapirs? This could be for any species, though given the prevalence of lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris) in captivity they’re likely to come up a lot.
For my own nomination, I’d like to put forward Port Lympne’s complex for Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus), for which they hold four individuals at present in a pair of naturally forested exhibits totalling about one hectare, plus a smaller woodland enclosure along the Primate Trail, several semi-offshow yards and a large house. Each of the exhibits are densely vegetated with native species, and possess smaller shelters and pools.
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Gibbonsagainstgravity
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I don’t know about other countries but in the USA a lot of zoos keep their Malayan tapir in indoor enclosures. Probably the best all-indoor tapir enclosure for them is at the Bronx, (but Leipzig’s is nice too!) but in the USA, nothing really stands out for Malayan.How about we find the best exhibit for tapirs? This could be for any species, though given the prevalence of lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris) in captivity they’re likely to come up a lot.
For my own nomination, I’d like to put forward Port Lympne’s complex for Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus), for which they hold four individuals at present in a pair of naturally forested exhibits totalling about one hectare, plus a smaller woodland enclosure along the Primate Trail, several semi-offshow yards and a large house. Each of the exhibits are densely vegetated with native species, and possess smaller shelters and pools.
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Bronx
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Also the upper portion has chevrotain and gibbons.
As for South American species, Houston has an excellent enclosure.
It is a very large exhibit, in their new and world-class pantanal themed area. They share it with many species, such as rheas, capybaras, and
screamers.
Also what zoos have the best enclosures for Chimpanzees?
Two I know to be good are Leipzig, which has a great indoor housing and a mind blowing outdoor exhibit, and Kansas City for both its size and naturalism.
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Spike
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has a chimp exhibit that seems quite large, has good viewing, and a lot of different climbing options.
BGT is undeniably very good, especially with the new climbing structure they added this past summer.
There's lots of very different exhibits for very different bat species. Any particular species or group you're interested in?
AndyJ08
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a beautiful all-outdoor exhibit for Malayan Flying Foxes
Zhao yun
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I meant the question as exhibits regarding all the various species of Chiroptera and have no specific species in mind.
There's a lot of different need requirements across all species of bats.
Zhao yun
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What I meant is that it can be for any species of bat. However, it has to be suited to the particular needs of the species housed. Also, thanks for clarifying and your constructive feedback.
AndyJ08
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Oh, in that case then there would be many answers, as there are over 20 species of bats kept in zoos, and I just replied with what I’ve seen
Gibbonsagainstgravity
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Omaha’s lied jungle is an incredible rainforest building with thousands bats!
Again, Bronx also has an outstanding enclosure for their Rodrigues flying foxes in JungleWorld:
This one is shared with Gharial and various species of Southeast Asian birds, fish, and turtles.
A second enclosure in JungleWorld, this one shared with gibbons and chevrotain.
Again, Bronx also has an outstanding enclosure for their Rodrigues flying foxes in JungleWorld:
This one is shared with Gharial and various species of Southeast Asian birds, fish, and turtles.
A second enclosure in JungleWorld, this one shared with gibbons and chevrotain.
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Fruit Bat forest at Chester has to be up there for bats surely...
I'd say London or Vienna's rainforest houses are also great for Pteropus sp.
I'd say London or Vienna's rainforest houses are also great for Pteropus sp.
Wisp O' Mist
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What zoo has the best exhibit for Przewalski's horses?