Man, Memphis walked so Pairi Daiza could RUN!
They are not a zoo thoughSimilar exhibit:
America region in China's Window of the World theme park. Here are U.S. Capitol and Mount Rushmore, brought together for better visitor experience. I think Memphis Zoo could make a partnership..
It's like Epcot world showcase.
Interesting. This is an exhibit I said at the beginning I would be surprised if it was included, and surprised I am. I suppose this style of exhibit does have its enthusiasts, but personally it's a style of exhibitry that doesn't impress me. Most of these indoor, taxonomically-organized buildings I've seen suffer from the same issues- poor crowd management, limited or inadequate signage, and a confusing layout that makes it easy to accidentally miss exhibits. While I've never been to Bronx Zoo to see this exhibit, based on the images it seems as though this exhibit would suffer from many of the same problems. While I do hope to go to the Bronx Zoo someday, this exhibit is low on my list of exhibits I want to see there, and I don't think I'd mind completely skipping it to spend more time in the many other incredible areas of the Bronx Zoo.49. Mouse House
Bronx Zoo, NY
Opened: c.1960
Size: 8,500 Square Feet (790 Square Meters)
Inhabitants: A wide variety of small mammals.
Originally the ostrich house, sometime during the 60s this building was overhauled to showcase small mammals of all varieties. With capybara as the glaringly obvious exception, rodents in general are becoming more and more scarce in US zoos so this building really is something to be appreciated. By far the most comprehensive small mammal building left in the country, the list of rodents on display is truly astonishing with 32 individual enclosures on view, half diurnal and half nocturnal. Over the years many of these displays have been combined or connected to another in order to give the inhabitants additional space and they are all very appropriate for what they hold. As the name of the house suggests there is an emphasis on rodents including some very choice species, but a few non-rodents like sengis, feathertail gliders and galagos are included as well. Additionally there are also a half-dozen outdoor cages connected to the house which hold smaller neotropical primates, meaning various different small mammals are represented in and around the house.
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Similar Exhibits: There are other small mammal houses, but none with such an emphasis on rodents in particular.
Oh I’m so excited this made the list! The mouse house is definitely the underrated gem of the Bronx zoo. It’s one of the few small mammal houses that has quality exhibits for its animals.49. Mouse House
Bronx Zoo, NY
Opened: c.1960
Size: 8,500 Square Feet (790 Square Meters)
Inhabitants: A wide variety of small mammals.
Originally the ostrich house, sometime during the 60s this building was overhauled to showcase small mammals of all varieties. With capybara as the glaringly obvious exception, rodents in general are becoming more and more scarce in US zoos so this building really is something to be appreciated. By far the most comprehensive small mammal building left in the country, the list of rodents on display is truly astonishing with 32 individual enclosures on view, half diurnal and half nocturnal. Over the years many of these displays have been combined or connected to another in order to give the inhabitants additional space and they are all very appropriate for what they hold. As the name of the house suggests there is an emphasis on rodents including some very choice species, but a few non-rodents like sengis, feathertail gliders and galagos are included as well. Additionally there are also a half-dozen outdoor cages connected to the house which hold smaller neotropical primates, meaning various different small mammals are represented in and around the house.
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Similar Exhibits: There are other small mammal houses, but none with such an emphasis on rodents in particular.
I remember your comment from the early days of this thread and I was surprised that you were surprised. The mouse house is an extremely neat building with historical value and a focus on underappreciated species including several rarities. While your assessment of small mammal houses in general is pretty accurate, I don't think it applies to this building. Many of the enclosures both indoors and outdoors have been renovated over the last decade and are in pretty good shape. Also, the layout is not at all confusing; it's literally just a long hallway with a defined route (you can actually piece together the entire layout just by looking at photos two, three and four).
Thank you for providing some additional information. For whatever reason it was rather difficult to find any sources regarding the history of this exhibit. I really only had old maps and information provided by @ThylacineAlive to go on.
50. Ocean Voyager
Georgia Aquarium, GA
Opened: 2005
Size: 6.3 Million Gallons (24 Million Liters)
Inhabitants: Whale Shark, Manta Ray and a large selection of other coral reef fish.
At over six million gallons, this is the single largest fish tank in North America and takes up well over half of the total volume of the entire aquarium. Reaches depths of over 30 feet and with a width of 130 feet, even the largest residents can be obscured by the blue abyss. The layout for guests is far more interesting than just a single big window. There are multiple viewing areas including a lengthy underwater tunnel, various smaller pop-up bubbles, and several enormous viewing windows. The largest window comes out at 23 feet tall and 61 feet wide, making it among the top five largest in the world. The whale sharks steal the show and are the true stars of the tank. They are the only ones outside of Asia and watching them is an awe-inspiring experience. Unfortunately, of the animals initially imported from Taiwan only two remain and there has been some uncertainty on whether they will receive additional individuals once these two pass on. The manta rays are the other stars who are also magnificent and are similarly the ones to be found in North America. The headliners are of course supported by thousands of vibrant schooling fish including and another half dozen species of shark and 10 other species of ray. This superb stockist tops off what’s one of the most brilliant zoological experiences ever created.
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Similar Exhibits: The Open Sea tank at the Monterey Bay Aquarium is only around a million gallons, but is undoubtedly the next best open ocean tank in the US. While the days of temporarily housing great white sharks have passed, the addition of ocean sunfish proves this tank still has some star power.
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However, that doesn't mean that I've seen 49 of the exhibits, as several of the zoos have built impressive new animal habitats since I was last there.
