@jayjds2 well being brand new, it would have shorter grass like the islands did, so I am expecting the exhibit to become more lush in the years to come
@snowleopard, thank you for the comparison. While looking at this, it looked basic, but I was trying to compare it to another outdoor pygmy hippo exhibit that I have seen before. The one in Louisville is so much visually appealing than this one.
@Wyman I wouldn't say that I think you went too far. If there was a natural transition between the land and water and if there was a lot more plants, it would be fantastic
@natel12 If there were natural riverbanks and the foliage took time to grow, then it would be fantastic along with the natural transition. I feel like I'm being too harsh on Pittsburgh, but at the same time, the only details they released as far as I know was just the animals featured.
Seems to me Pittsburgh has once again missed an opportunity to create a nice set of exhibits after their Islands mishandling. Top of the World is turning out to be a dispointment with no clear vision or comprehensive plan. These exhibits will be outdated in five years and decrepit in ten. I don't think Pittsburgh has created a memorable exhibit since the Aquarium renovation in 2002.
@Wyman I would agree with your assessment after seeing it this week. I thought probably the best two were for the ocelot and fossa. It provides the basic needs for the animals, but it's not the most visually stunning for the visitors. The feeding wall in the giant anteater exhibit seemed to be a big hit with visitors during its feeding time.
