Thanks for the explanation. I had understood that the initial conditions of the ZOO XXI model (no more exotic animals and an end to participation in ex-situ species conservation, limiting the zoo to thr breeding and reintroduction of native species) had been modified after deliberation in the city council and that the zoo was to focus on Spanish and Mediterranean species as well as endangered animals form other parts of the world that are part of a conservation programme; that subsidies had also been allocated to facilitate these developments and that in the end only a few larger species (e.g. dolphin, rhino) would be phased out. But I have never been there before so good to hear from someone who knows the garden better.
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Thanks for the explanation. I had understood that the initial conditions of the ZOO XXI model (no more exotic animals and an end to participation in ex-situ species conservation, limiting the zoo to thr breeding and reintroduction of native species) had been modified after deliberation in the city council and that the zoo was to focus on Spanish and Mediterranean species as well as endangered animals form other parts of the world that are part of a conservation programme; that subsidies had also been allocated to facilitate these developments and that in the end only a few larger species (e.g. dolphin, rhino) would be phased out. But I have never been there before so good to hear from someone who knows the garden better.
There's still a big push to turn the whole north wing into a "natives only" part, which would mean Sumatran tigers, Brazilian tapirs, Sri Lankan leopards (which could have mated but the zoo haters vetoed it and now only the female remains since the male passed on) and hornbills are at risk of leaving the zoo.
That and they've closed the reptile house over a year ago and they've done naff all in all that time. I would share more info but... It's confidential. But not too encouraging.
We've seen numerous of tropical and even dessert houses/domes/halls, however there are no "arctic houses" containing an immersive display of the interesting and diverse animals the arctic regions of this world have to offer. Such an innovative great building, with species like polar bears, an ungulate like reindeer or musk ox, some type of seal (maybe even walrus), polar foxes, antarctic penguins and even free flying birds like arctic terns, just to name a few examples, would be the first of it's kind and spectacular in every aspect. I imagine it to be as immersive as any tropical house, with the according temperatures, a natural composition of enclosures and outdoor enclosures for the animals.
Nonetheless i can understand the absence of described facilities, since it would be much more laborius and costly to cool down the air in a massive hall, than to heat it up. Beyond that a tropical hall appears much more flashy and doesn't seem as barren and to create real arctic immersion there would be an absurd demand for fake snow.
While the concept of an arctic house sounds great, an actual realization of this concept seems delusive. In the meantime it seems, as if i have to content myself with houses only inhabiting arctic penguins.
Nonetheless i can understand the absence of described facilities, since it would be much more laborius and costly to cool down the air in a massive hall, than to heat it up. Beyond that a tropical hall appears much more flashy and doesn't seem as barren and to create real arctic immersion there would be an absurd demand for fake snow.
While the concept of an arctic house sounds great, an actual realization of this concept seems delusive. In the meantime it seems, as if i have to content myself with houses only inhabiting arctic penguins.
MOG2012
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The thing is, the building would have to be massive, and it would only really work in a cold climate due to heating expenses. What are Arctic penguins? Do you mean Antarctic penguins? Birds could be some ducks, geese, puffins, etc. but Arctic terns are hard to keep because they are very migrative
Of course i mean antarctic penguins, thanks for the correction.
Arctic terns in such a hall might be a very unrealistic and wishful thought. As you said species like ducks, geese and especially puffins would make for a great mix of free roaming birds.
I’d say the same thing about Midland/Odessa.