barisax235
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"The new Ape house was built in 1976. LPZ has had a great record for apes and the director then Dr. Lester Fisher made sure the new conditions were at the building were world class. Further renovations have been made and this continues to be a great exhibit."
"the renovated this exhibit it was around time the Brookfield Zoo started constructed Tropic World"
The Regenstein Center for African Apes opened in July 1, 2004 whereas Tropic World opened in the 80's. The old ape exhibit was built in 1976, but was replaced by RCAA upon which construction began in 2002.
"I kept thinking, “The beluga whales have so much room, why did people say their exhibit was small?” Well, it’s nice that they can occasional rotate. The sea lion exhibit was indeed cramped. However, team tapir asked an employee about the exhibit; they rotate their sea lions and there are two large pools in their holding area."
When the Oceanarium first opened, the belugas were intended to be in 'Whale Harbor' (the 2 million gallon exhibit), but they congregated together and thus did not efficiently utilize the space. The dolphins, on the other hand, were meant to be in the 'Secluded Bay,' but it was decided to switch. As it stands now, the species will switch between habitats. In regards to the sea lion exhibit, there is more room in the back and they will sometimes have access to the larger exhibits.
"the beluga whale was Mayak, the oldest female who is currently pregnant"
That is really cool. She is due sometime in November. The pregnant dolphin (Piquet) is due sometime this month but it is her first pregnancy, so everyone is 'cautiously optimistic.'
"Shedd Aquarium was opened in 1929, a gift to Chicago from John graves Shedd, president of Marshall Field and Company stores. He donated 2 million dollars to build the world ¨s largest aquarium in Chicago"
Construction began in 1927 and the Shedd opened in 1930. The exhibits were completed in 1931. When it first opened, there were few animals and the main draw was the architecture. The original swamp exhibit was replaced by the Caribbean Reef in 1971. The salt water and many of the animals was brought by train from Florida by rail car.
"The oceanarium was opened in 1987, the belugas came from Hudson bay and the sea otters were rescued animals from the Exxon Valdez oil spill, that could not be returned to the wild."
The Oceanarium originally opened in 1991 and underwent a renovation, reopening in 2009. There is one of the original otters left, named Kenai, was rescued from the Exxon Valdez. The male, Yaku, was born at the Seattle Aquarium, while the other females were rescued because of human involvement when they were pups. The newest otter, Cayucos, was rescued early this year in California.
Granddad, the Australian Lungfish is still swimming and is the oldest fish in any public aquarium in the world. His age is unknown, but he was caught as a full grown adult in 1933.
I am glad you got to visit both zoos and the aquarium while you were in Chicago as I feel that they are all must sees for anyone interested in zoological institutions.
"the renovated this exhibit it was around time the Brookfield Zoo started constructed Tropic World"
The Regenstein Center for African Apes opened in July 1, 2004 whereas Tropic World opened in the 80's. The old ape exhibit was built in 1976, but was replaced by RCAA upon which construction began in 2002.
"I kept thinking, “The beluga whales have so much room, why did people say their exhibit was small?” Well, it’s nice that they can occasional rotate. The sea lion exhibit was indeed cramped. However, team tapir asked an employee about the exhibit; they rotate their sea lions and there are two large pools in their holding area."
When the Oceanarium first opened, the belugas were intended to be in 'Whale Harbor' (the 2 million gallon exhibit), but they congregated together and thus did not efficiently utilize the space. The dolphins, on the other hand, were meant to be in the 'Secluded Bay,' but it was decided to switch. As it stands now, the species will switch between habitats. In regards to the sea lion exhibit, there is more room in the back and they will sometimes have access to the larger exhibits.
"the beluga whale was Mayak, the oldest female who is currently pregnant"
That is really cool. She is due sometime in November. The pregnant dolphin (Piquet) is due sometime this month but it is her first pregnancy, so everyone is 'cautiously optimistic.'
"Shedd Aquarium was opened in 1929, a gift to Chicago from John graves Shedd, president of Marshall Field and Company stores. He donated 2 million dollars to build the world ¨s largest aquarium in Chicago"
Construction began in 1927 and the Shedd opened in 1930. The exhibits were completed in 1931. When it first opened, there were few animals and the main draw was the architecture. The original swamp exhibit was replaced by the Caribbean Reef in 1971. The salt water and many of the animals was brought by train from Florida by rail car.
"The oceanarium was opened in 1987, the belugas came from Hudson bay and the sea otters were rescued animals from the Exxon Valdez oil spill, that could not be returned to the wild."
The Oceanarium originally opened in 1991 and underwent a renovation, reopening in 2009. There is one of the original otters left, named Kenai, was rescued from the Exxon Valdez. The male, Yaku, was born at the Seattle Aquarium, while the other females were rescued because of human involvement when they were pups. The newest otter, Cayucos, was rescued early this year in California.
Granddad, the Australian Lungfish is still swimming and is the oldest fish in any public aquarium in the world. His age is unknown, but he was caught as a full grown adult in 1933.
I am glad you got to visit both zoos and the aquarium while you were in Chicago as I feel that they are all must sees for anyone interested in zoological institutions.
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