Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Elephants arrive in Columbus

mstickmanp said:
Well, at least until Omaha opens it's elephant exhibit.
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And when will that happen? Probably not for at least another decade. As of right now that's just one of their unrealistic dreams. A good elephant exhibit doesn't usually get done too quick. Ours in Cleveland will take a total of 33 months, two months longer than the Congo Gorilla Forest. I read an article that said Columbus will have a 70 acre savanna open by 2008. That was from 1999. Now look, its 2009 and the savanna will be opening at the earliest in 2015.
 
I think I still rank Columbus Zoo's elephant exhibit higher but that is due to its immense size and the fact that they have a pretty good breeding program
 
Zoogoer2000 said:
I think I still rank Columbus Zoo's elephant exhibit higher but that is due to its immense size and the fact that they have a pretty good breeding program
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Columbus' exhibit is less than 2 acres if you want to get technical, and although they have a great breeding program the exhibit is not than innovative. I love their exhibit, but I think Cleveland's will turn out better. It will have trees, something Columbus' lacks. We will also have a great visitor experience with a strong conservation message, and a themed African village.
 
Very good point Black Rhino, as the elephants do not use the entire building

I remember hearing though that the one exhibit alone is around two acres though so there entire area is probably just short of 3-4

Very good point also regarding the tree's, although they are though to get into elephant habitats
 
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