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Common Zoo Exhibits
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Fish/shark exhibits in aquariums with tunnels going through them.
I've only seen that in two aquariums. Another one I would add is small shallow pools for big animals like tigers and elephants.
I've only been to one zoo whose pool was too shallow for either of these animals.
Another one could be fish exhibits with either little to no signage to identify species or fish exhibits with electric signs that switch to talking about a new species every few seconds (both annoy me extremely).
~Thylo
chrisbarela
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I've only been to one zoo whose pool was too shallow for either of these animals.
Another one could be fish exhibits with either little to no signage to identify species or fish exhibits with electric signs that switch to talking about a new species every few seconds (both annoy me extremely).
~Thylo
This is how I'm getting around that problem - where I can I am putting in touch screens so you always see the animals on the right side column (picture/common name/scientific name) and on the left the information that you select comes up. If I can't do a touch screen then the same set up but the information in the center rotates - but you will always at least see the animals/names at all times. Digital signs are easier to maintain and upkeep, especially for fish species which are constantly changing in an exhibit.
arcticwolf
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Some more exhibits that I though of are pig exhibits that are dirt pits with no plants, gorilla exhibits that look like golf courses and fully indoor tapir and pygmy hippo exhibits in rainforest buildings.
I don't think I've ever seen any of these exhibits. I guess Bronx's babirusa exhibit could be considered a dirt pit since I don't remember too many plants in it but it's pretty large and has a nice stream/pond thing. Bronx does have a fully indoor Malayan Tapir exhibit but they also have a separate outdoor tapir exhibit (not that I've ever seen anything in it).
~Thylo
http://www.zoochat.com/2/unique-examples-zoo-design-305639/#post634480
That's epickoala's thread for unique zoo exhibits.
Did I mention concrete Polar Bear pits yet? Luckily, they seem to be on the way out.
http://www.zoochat.com/547/big-bears-tundra-napping-296525/
http://www.zoochat.com/547/big-bears-polar-bear-296524/
~Thylo
That's epickoala's thread for unique zoo exhibits.
Did I mention concrete Polar Bear pits yet? Luckily, they seem to be on the way out.
http://www.zoochat.com/547/big-bears-tundra-napping-296525/
http://www.zoochat.com/547/big-bears-polar-bear-296524/
~Thylo
arcticwolf
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I don't think I've ever seen any of these exhibits. I guess Bronx's babirusa exhibit could be considered a dirt pit since I don't remember too many plants in it but it's pretty large and has a nice stream/pond thing. Bronx does have a fully indoor Malayan Tapir exhibit but they also have a separate outdoor tapir exhibit (not that I've ever seen anything in it).
~Thylo
Many zoos have pig exhibits with no plants, just dirt. I think the reason is that pigs can be very destructive, but I'm sure that there has to be some kind of plant that could be placed in their exhibit. Grassy gorilla exhibits also seem to be very common. If you look through the zoochat gallery, I'm sure you'll find examples.
I know that Bronx has an indoor tapir exhibit. Omaha has indoor tapir and pygmy hippo exhibits. Even my home zoo Toronto has an indoor pygmy hippo exhibit. I'm sure that there are more examples that I just can't remember right now.
Maybe that's because they'll freeze if they go outside
What's wrong with giving gorillas grass to walk on? Would you perfer dirt?
~Thylo
Maybe that's because they'll freeze if they go outside
What's wrong with giving gorillas grass to walk on? Would you perfer dirt?
~Thylo
I think the problem isn't so much the grass but that some of these don't have much for trees or climbing structures.
arcticwolf
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Maybe that's because they'll freeze if they go outside
What's wrong with giving gorillas grass to walk on? Would you perfer dirt?
~Thylo
Just so you know, Canada isn't all ice, and I don't live in an igloo.
The Toronto zoo has river hippos outdoor, so it makes no sense why they can't let the pygmies enjoy some fresh air too.elefante was right about the gorilla exhibits. I would rather see a not very natural gorilla exhibit with tons of climbing opportunities than an exhibit that looks nice, but has nowhere for the gorillas to climb. Of course, I would be even happier if there was a natural exhibit with lots of climbing areas.
Just so you know, Canada isn't all ice, and I don't live in an igloo.
elefante was right about the gorilla exhibits. I would rather see a not very natural gorilla exhibit with tons of climbing opportunities than an exhibit that looks nice, but has nowhere for the gorillas to climb. Of course, I would be even happier if there was a natural exhibit with lots of climbing areas.
You don't live in an igloo? People wonder if I ride a horse to work living where I do. Funny what people think.
Just so you know, Canada isn't all ice, and I don't live in an igloo.
elefante was right about the gorilla exhibits. I would rather see a not very natural gorilla exhibit with tons of climbing opportunities than an exhibit that looks nice, but has nowhere for the gorillas to climb. Of course, I would be even happier if there was a natural exhibit with lots of climbing areas.
Congo Gorilla Forest anyone?
I know in the summer it must be quite warm out but in the winter the animals must be indoors. Nile Hippos have to be outdoors when it's warm or the public will through a fit because they're so big. Pygmy Hippos however are easier and cheeper to keep indoors all year so why build an outdoor exhibit for them? I would prefer to see them outside however.
~Thylo
arcticwolf
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Congo Gorilla Forest anyone?
I know in the summer it must be quite warm out but in the winter the animals must be indoors. Nile Hippos have to be outdoors when it's warm or the public will through a fit because they're so big. Pygmy Hippos however are easier and cheeper to keep indoors all year so why build an outdoor exhibit for them? I would prefer to see them outside however.
~Thylo
Congo Gorilla Forest is actually the exhibit I was thinking of when I made that post. The problem with indoor pygmy hippo exhibits are that they are always too small with not enough land area. I know that the Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey has Nile hippos in a fully indoor exhibit.
Thylacine- If it's okay with you, I'm going to take your Polar Bear pit suggestion and just use it in a general category of bear grottoes. Most of these exhibits are from a long time ago, and zoos know they're outdated, but they sometimes just can't afford to replace them. Here's some examples;
http://www.zoochat.com/561/bear-mountain-asiatic-black-bear-grotto-286036/
http://www.zoochat.com/1138/sun-bear-exhibit-2-a-290813/
http://www.zoochat.com/1021/polar-bear-exhibit-174716/
http://www.zoochat.com/443/leipzig-zoo-bear-castle-54770/
Also, by grassy Gorilla exhibits, I think they mean exhibits like this;
http://www.zoochat.com/837/gorilla-exhibit-103073/
For other ZooChatters, here are the electronic signs that are being discussed.
http://www.zoochat.com/1649/depths-sound-new-way-identifying-animals-288132/
http://www.zoochat.com/561/bear-mountain-asiatic-black-bear-grotto-286036/
http://www.zoochat.com/1138/sun-bear-exhibit-2-a-290813/
http://www.zoochat.com/1021/polar-bear-exhibit-174716/
http://www.zoochat.com/443/leipzig-zoo-bear-castle-54770/
Also, by grassy Gorilla exhibits, I think they mean exhibits like this;
http://www.zoochat.com/837/gorilla-exhibit-103073/
For other ZooChatters, here are the electronic signs that are being discussed.
http://www.zoochat.com/1649/depths-sound-new-way-identifying-animals-288132/
Why would I mind?
I think Cincinnati's American Black Bear, Polar Bear, and Andean Bear exhibits can be used as examples of outdated bear grottos also:
http://www.zoochat.com/556/jul-2012-american-black-bear-exhibit-280043/
http://www.zoochat.com/556/bear-line-spectaceled-bear-exhibit-226914/
http://www.zoochat.com/556/may-2012-first-polar-bear-exhibit-273857/
http://www.zoochat.com/556/lords-arctic-second-polar-bear-exhibit-224077/
Here's another example of a grassy gorilla exhibits (not to mention the small size):
http://www.zoochat.com/1064/gorilla-exhibit-289750/
And here's Bronx's Congo Gorilla Forest for those who haven't seen it:
http://www.zoochat.com/547/bronx-zoo-congo-gorilla-forest-41195/
Google Image Result for http://animal.discovery.com/guides/zoos/special-exhibits/gallery/congo-forest.jpg
~Thylo
arcticwolf
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I think you just picked 4 of the worst bear exhibits in the world!
That gorilla exhibit is exactly what I was thinking of. Although it looks nice and green, it is terrible for the gorillas. I don't understand why exhibits like that are becoming so common. I'm sure that zoos know that gorillas are found in rainforests, not grasslands.