My Idea of a Perfect Small Zoo

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Hello Everyone,

I will be using this thread to describe my perfect small zoo. The zoo will be 8 acres large and in the AZA so all species I am choosing are present in the AZA to keep it realistic. The zoo will be located in a non-specified New England town, so cold winters will be kept in mind. Please share any ideas/criticism you have.

The first exhibit is a two-acre complex called Mysteries of the Forest. It will contain 10 habitats for 13 different species.

- the first habitat will be a basic 3,000 square foot habitat surrounded by a chain link fence. The habitat contains 1.1 Southern Cassowary.
- across from the cassowary is two identical habitats with glass viewing and a mesh top. The habitats are both 2,000 square feet. The first contains 1.1 Clouded Leopards, and the second contains 1.1 Javan Gibbons.
- Across from the Gibbons and backing up to the cassowary are two 3,000 square foot yards for 1.1 Lowland Anoas. Both habitats are identical to the cassowary one.
- In the center point of the trail will be a 6,000 square foot yard for 1.1 Malayan Tapirs. The habitat will have an elevated viewing area overlooking the large yard, including a sizeable pond.
- Across from the tapirs are another two 2,000 square foot yards, identical to the gibbon/leopard ones. These two habitats are the Madagscar area. The first habitat has 1.1 Fossa. The second is a mixed species/rotational habitat containing 0.2 Ring-tailed Lemur, 0.2 Red-ruffed Lemur, 1.2 Crowned Lemurs.
- Across from the Madagascar habitats is a second habitat similar to the tapir one, this one housing 1.1 Maned Wolves. It will be larger than the tapir one though, at 10,000 square feet.
- The largest habitat in the yard is a 12,000 square foot yard, similar to the anoa/cassowary ones. This yard contains 1.0 Okapi, 1.1 Yellow-backed Duiker.
- The final habitat in the yard is an 8,000 square foot rocky habitat containing 1.1 Sloth Bears. This is also the most popular spot on the trail. This habitat contains a large pool, in addition to a lot of interesting rocky terrain.

This is the Mysteries of the Forest Trail, featuring many rare and unusual species that live in tropical forest biomes. All of the habitats are connected to one of three holding buildings-
CENTER- Madagascar, Clouded Leopard, Gibbon
LEFT- Anoas, Cassowary, Tapir
RIGHT- Maned Wolf, Okapi/Duiker, Sloth Bear.

I have also considered adding an indoor barn, to provide winter viewing area for some of the animals during the winter. Do people think this would be a positive addition, and if so with which species?
 
Galapagos Penguin said:
I think Red River Hogs or Bantengs would be a good animal for a barn, though they may be too wild and not domesticated.
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Let me clarify what I meant. The "barn" would be an indoor holding stall(s) in which visitors can see some of the non-cold tolerant species during the winter. I did not mean what new species would work, but which of the species already in the section would be the best ones to give it access to.
 
Neil chace said:
Let me clarify what I meant. The "barn" would be an indoor holding stall(s) in which visitors can see some of the non-cold tolerant species during the winter. I did not mean what new species would work, but which of the species already in the section would be the best ones to give it access to.
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Oh, my mistake :P. Anyway, I think that you should use Okapi or Maned Wolf.
 
I’m gonna work this out like a math problem! Haha ;D


This is a list of all of the animals you’ve listed


1.1 Southern Cassowary

1.1 Clouded Leopards

1.1 Javan Gibbons

1.1 Lowland Anoas

1.1 Malayan Tapirs

1.1 Fossa

0.2 Ring-tailed Lemur

0.2 Red-ruffed Lemur

1.2 Crowned Lemurs

1.1 Maned Wolves

1.0 Okapi

1.1 Yellow-backed Duiker

1.1 Sloth Bears


If the enclosure is going to be a barn then Sloth Bears, Malayan tapirs, Southern Cassowaries shouldn’t go into it because of their size and strength.

I wouldn’t keep Clouded Leopards, Fossa, or Maned Wolves in there simply because of their species. I don’t think it would be safe for the animals or visitors.

I feel like it would be better for the Lemurs and Gibbons to stay outside because of their size and noise. Gibbons are very loud and the noise would bounce off of the walls. Lemurs aren’t as loud, but they are very active, and I feel like they’d be happier in a larger, outside enclosure.

We’ve got the Lowland Anoas, the Okapi, and the Yellow-backed Duiker left.

An Okapi is about the size of an average horse, maybe a little bit smaller. You maybe want to take that into consideration and choose the Okapi. I think the barn enclosure would be very similar to a horse stall, but it's not a domesticated animal, so preventive features to keep it from escaping or making contact with humans would be needed.

The Lowland Anoas are smaller than the Okapi, but they have large and sharp horns that I’d be wary of. For reference, they are around the size of a Beor goat, the largest domesticated goat breed in the world. Their enclosure would be similar to a large goat's enclosure. You may not have to have as many preventive features to keep the Lowland Anoas from escaping as you would the Okapi, but they're still needed to prevent aggression to visitors or escape.

The Yellow-backed Duiker is smaller than the two, and the horns are smaller as well. However, they are very anxious animals and have been known to have caused stress-induced jaw abscesses to themselves. Being in a smaller enclosure, along with people watching them, may cause anxiety that presents in injuries to themselves or to people.

I’d personally choose the Lowland Anoas but it’s up to you! There are upsides and downsides to each animal, it's your choice! :D
 
Marie said:
I’m gonna work this out like a math problem! Haha ;D


This is a list of all of the animals you’ve listed


1.1 Southern Cassowary

1.1 Clouded Leopards

1.1 Javan Gibbons

1.1 Lowland Anoas

1.1 Malayan Tapirs

1.1 Fossa

0.2 Ring-tailed Lemur

0.2 Red-ruffed Lemur

1.2 Crowned Lemurs

1.1 Maned Wolves

1.0 Okapi

1.1 Yellow-backed Duiker

1.1 Sloth Bears


If the enclosure is going to be a barn then Sloth Bears, Malayan tapirs, Southern Cassowaries shouldn’t go into it because of their size and strength.

I wouldn’t keep Clouded Leopards, Fossa, or Maned Wolves in there simply because of their species. I don’t think it would be safe for the animals or visitors.

I feel like it would be better for the Lemurs and Gibbons to stay outside because of their size and noise. Gibbons are very loud and the noise would bounce off of the walls. Lemurs aren’t as loud, but they are very active, and I feel like they’d be happier in a larger, outside enclosure.

We’ve got the Lowland Anoas, the Okapi, and the Yellow-backed Duiker left.

An Okapi is about the size of an average horse, maybe a little bit smaller. You maybe want to take that into consideration and choose the Okapi. I think the barn enclosure would be very similar to a horse stall, but it's not a domesticated animal, so preventive features to keep it from escaping or making contact with humans would be needed.

The Lowland Anoas are smaller than the Okapi, but they have large and sharp horns that I’d be wary of. For reference, they are around the size of a Beor goat, the largest domesticated goat breed in the world. Their enclosure would be similar to a large goat's enclosure. You may not have to have as many preventive features to keep the Lowland Anoas from escaping as you would the Okapi, but they're still needed to prevent aggression to visitors or escape.

The Yellow-backed Duiker is smaller than the two, and the horns are smaller as well. However, they are very anxious animals and have been known to have caused stress-induced jaw abscesses to themselves. Being in a smaller enclosure, along with people watching them, may cause anxiety that presents in injuries to themselves or to people.

I’d personally choose the Lowland Anoas but it’s up to you! There are upsides and downsides to each animal, it's your choice! :D
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I like your reasoning and because of it will limit my choices to okapi and lowland anoa. While the Anoa is an appealing choice, there is one factor going in the okapi's favor- okapi need to be kept indoors at 15° warmer than the anoa has to (according to AZA Ungulate TAGs). For those reasons, I am leaning slightly towards the okapi at the moment, unless I decide to include indoor habitats for both the okapi and anoa, which is always an option. By the way, visitors wouldn't have access to the same area as the animal no matter which species was chosen. Think similar to some of the indoor elephant barns that zoos have.
 
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Neil chace said:
Hello Everyone,

I will be using this thread to describe my perfect small zoo. The zoo will be 8 acres large and in the AZA so all species I am choosing are present in the AZA to keep it realistic. The zoo will be located in a non-specified New England town, so cold winters will be kept in mind. Please share any ideas/criticism you have.

The first exhibit is a two-acre complex called Mysteries of the Forest. It will contain 10 habitats for 13 different species.

- the first habitat will be a basic 3,000 square foot habitat surrounded by a chain link fence. The habitat contains 1.1 Southern Cassowary.
- across from the cassowary is two identical habitats with glass viewing and a mesh top. The habitats are both 2,000 square feet. The first contains 1.1 Clouded Leopards, and the second contains 1.1 Javan Gibbons.
- Across from the Gibbons and backing up to the cassowary are two 3,000 square foot yards for 1.1 Lowland Anoas. Both habitats are identical to the cassowary one.
- In the center point of the trail will be a 6,000 square foot yard for 1.1 Malayan Tapirs. The habitat will have an elevated viewing area overlooking the large yard, including a sizeable pond.
- Across from the tapirs are another two 2,000 square foot yards, identical to the gibbon/leopard ones. These two habitats are the Madagscar area. The first habitat has 1.1 Fossa. The second is a mixed species/rotational habitat containing 0.2 Ring-tailed Lemur, 0.2 Red-ruffed Lemur, 1.2 Crowned Lemurs.
- Across from the Madagascar habitats is a second habitat similar to the tapir one, this one housing 1.1 Maned Wolves. It will be larger than the tapir one though, at 10,000 square feet.
- The largest habitat in the yard is a 12,000 square foot yard, similar to the anoa/cassowary ones. This yard contains 1.0 Okapi, 1.1 Yellow-backed Duiker.
- The final habitat in the yard is an 8,000 square foot rocky habitat containing 1.1 Sloth Bears. This is also the most popular spot on the trail. This habitat contains a large pool, in addition to a lot of interesting rocky terrain.

This is the Mysteries of the Forest Trail, featuring many rare and unusual species that live in tropical forest biomes. All of the habitats are connected to one of three holding buildings-
CENTER- Madagascar, Clouded Leopard, Gibbon
LEFT- Anoas, Cassowary, Tapir
RIGHT- Maned Wolf, Okapi/Duiker, Sloth Bear.

I have also considered adding an indoor barn, to provide winter viewing area for some of the animals during the winter. Do people think this would be a positive addition, and if so with which species?
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Another idea I have thought about is potentially adding some smaller animals to this complex as well. Do people think this addition would be positive, and what smaller animals that fit the theme would you reccomend?
 
Neil chace said:
Another idea I have thought about is potentially adding some smaller animals to this complex as well. Do people think this addition would be positive, and what smaller animals that fit the theme would you reccomend?
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I would add a small aviary after the tapirs. This aviary would be home to 1.1 Bali Myna, 1.1 Nias Hill Myna, 2.2 Javan Green Magpie, 2.2 Sumatran Laughing Thrush, 2.2 Straw-Headed Bulbul, and 2.2 White-Rumped Shama. These species are all part of the Silent Forest Campaign, the EAZA’s program to protect Asian songbirds. By having this aviary this would allow the zoo to expand its conservation efforts.

If you would like to learn more about the Silent Forest Campaign, here is the link to their website: Silent Forest – To address and mitigate the ongoing songbird extinction crisis in Asia
 
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Mai Thai said:
I would add a small aviary after the tapirs. This aviary would be home to 1.1 Bali Myna, 1.1 Nias Hill Myna, 2.2 Javan Green Magpie, 2.2 Sumatran Laughing Thrush, 2.2 Straw-Headed Bulbul, and 2.2 White-Rumped Shama. These species are all part of the Silent Forest Campaign, the EAZA’s program to protect Asian songbirds. By having this aviary this would allow the zoo to expand its conservation efforts.

If you would like to learn more about the Silent Forest Campaign, here is the link to their website: Silent Forest – To address and mitigate the ongoing songbird extinction crisis in Asia
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Sounds interesting. I actually thought about aviaries as a possible inclusion, but due to weather decided that most tropical birds would be better off inside, in the next exhibit in the zoo. I will definitely consider adding these species to the building though! Are they all present in US Zoos?
 
This sounds great!! I'll have to see if the Greensboro Science Center can add the rest of these species to the zoo!;)
 
OkapiFan said:
This sounds great!! I'll have to see if the Greensboro Science Center can add the rest of these species to the zoo!;)
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They definitely have a good number of them- it's a facility that I really want to visit at some point, a lot of my personal favorites are exhibited there.
 
The next exhibit at my zoo will be the 18,000 square foot Rainforest Dome. In it will be various birds, reptiles, and small mammals from tropical regions across the globe. The largest part of the building is the free-flight aviary, a 5,000 square foot walkthrough abiary featuring:
1.1 Victorian Crowned Pigeon
3.0 Nicobar Pigeon
2.0 Beautiful Fruit Dove
2.0 Black-naped Fruit Dove
1.1 Mindadao Bleeding Heart Dove
1.3 Crested Wood Partridge
0.2 Crested Coua
1.1 Great Blue Turaco
1.1 African Pygmy Goose
1.0 Sunbittern
2.2 Pied Imperial Pigeon
1.1 Pheasant Pigeon
1.1 Brazilian Teal
2.2 Hadada Ibis
2.2 Scarlet Ibis
2.2 Yellow-billed Stork
2.2 Green Woodhoopoe
1.1 Spangled Cotinga
2.2.x Rodrigues Fruit Bat

Many of the smaller and rarer bird species will be located in a series of smaller aviaries located around the large one. This will allow them to be more visible and give them protection from the large birds.
The following will be in two, 500 square foot aviaries:
- 2.1 Raggiana Bird of Paradise, 1.1 Hooded Pitta, 1.1 White-rumped Shama, 2.2 Bali Mynah, 1.1 Sumatran Laughing Thrush, 2.2 Collared Finch-billed Bulbul, 1.1 Asian Fairy Bluebird, 1.1 Chestnut-breasted Malkhoa
- 1.1 Red-crested Turaco, 2.2 Violet-backed Starling, 2.2 Emerald Starling

Other side habitats include-
- 1.1 Rhinoceros Hornbill
- 1.1 Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth, 2.2 Pied Tamarin, 2.2 Golden Lion Tamarin, 1.1 Red-rumped Agouti
- 1.1 Fishing Cat
- 1.1 Maleo
- 0.1 Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman
- 1.0 Green Tree Python, 1.0 Blood Python, 1.0 Red-tailed Ratsnake
- 1.1 Red-crested Cardinal
- 0.0.6 Green and Black Poison Dart Frogs
- 0.0.4 Amazon Milk Frogs
- 0.0.4 Lemur Leaf Frogs
- 1.1 Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle

As always, any suggestions you have are more than welcome! I can probably fit more species into the dome as well, so please share any that you think would be good additions (to current habitats or new habitats)
 
Neil chace said:
The next exhibit at my zoo will be the 18,000 square foot Rainforest Dome. In it will be various birds, reptiles, and small mammals from tropical regions across the globe. The largest part of the building is the free-flight aviary, a 5,000 square foot walkthrough abiary featuring:
1.1 Victorian Crowned Pigeon
3.0 Nicobar Pigeon
2.0 Beautiful Fruit Dove
2.0 Black-naped Fruit Dove
1.1 Mindadao Bleeding Heart Dove
1.3 Crested Wood Partridge
0.2 Crested Coua
1.1 Great Blue Turaco
1.1 African Pygmy Goose
1.0 Sunbittern
2.2 Pied Imperial Pigeon
1.1 Pheasant Pigeon
1.1 Brazilian Teal
2.2 Hadada Ibis
2.2 Scarlet Ibis
2.2 Yellow-billed Stork
2.2 Green Woodhoopoe
1.1 Spangled Cotinga
2.2.x Rodrigues Fruit Bat

Many of the smaller and rarer bird species will be located in a series of smaller aviaries located around the large one. This will allow them to be more visible and give them protection from the large birds.
The following will be in two, 500 square foot aviaries:
- 2.1 Raggiana Bird of Paradise, 1.1 Hooded Pitta, 1.1 White-rumped Shama, 2.2 Bali Mynah, 1.1 Sumatran Laughing Thrush, 2.2 Collared Finch-billed Bulbul, 1.1 Asian Fairy Bluebird, 1.1 Chestnut-breasted Malkhoa
- 1.1 Red-crested Turaco, 2.2 Violet-backed Starling, 2.2 Emerald Starling

Other side habitats include-
- 1.1 Rhinoceros Hornbill
- 1.1 Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth, 2.2 Pied Tamarin, 2.2 Golden Lion Tamarin, 1.1 Red-rumped Agouti
- 1.1 Fishing Cat
- 1.1 Maleo
- 0.1 Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman
- 1.0 Green Tree Python, 1.0 Blood Python, 1.0 Red-tailed Ratsnake
- 1.1 Red-crested Cardinal
- 0.0.6 Green and Black Poison Dart Frogs
- 0.0.4 Amazon Milk Frogs
- 0.0.4 Lemur Leaf Frogs
- 1.1 Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle

As always, any suggestions you have are more than welcome! I can probably fit more species into the dome as well, so please share any that you think would be good additions (to current habitats or new habitats)
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Adding one more exhibit to this I forgot- a riverside habitat with 1.1 Spotted-necked Otters and 1.2 Debrazza's Monkey.
If anyone has any other animals you think should be included to the dome, please let me know.
 
Neil chace said:
The next exhibit at my zoo will be the 18,000 square foot Rainforest Dome. In it will be various birds, reptiles, and small mammals from tropical regions across the globe. The largest part of the building is the free-flight aviary, a 5,000 square foot walkthrough abiary featuring:
1.1 Victorian Crowned Pigeon
3.0 Nicobar Pigeon
2.0 Beautiful Fruit Dove
2.0 Black-naped Fruit Dove
1.1 Mindadao Bleeding Heart Dove
1.3 Crested Wood Partridge
0.2 Crested Coua
1.1 Great Blue Turaco
1.1 African Pygmy Goose
1.0 Sunbittern
2.2 Pied Imperial Pigeon
1.1 Pheasant Pigeon
1.1 Brazilian Teal
2.2 Hadada Ibis
2.2 Scarlet Ibis
2.2 Yellow-billed Stork
2.2 Green Woodhoopoe
1.1 Spangled Cotinga
2.2.x Rodrigues Fruit Bat

Many of the smaller and rarer bird species will be located in a series of smaller aviaries located around the large one. This will allow them to be more visible and give them protection from the large birds.
The following will be in two, 500 square foot aviaries:
- 2.1 Raggiana Bird of Paradise, 1.1 Hooded Pitta, 1.1 White-rumped Shama, 2.2 Bali Mynah, 1.1 Sumatran Laughing Thrush, 2.2 Collared Finch-billed Bulbul, 1.1 Asian Fairy Bluebird, 1.1 Chestnut-breasted Malkhoa
- 1.1 Red-crested Turaco, 2.2 Violet-backed Starling, 2.2 Emerald Starling

Other side habitats include-
- 1.1 Rhinoceros Hornbill
- 1.1 Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth, 2.2 Pied Tamarin, 2.2 Golden Lion Tamarin, 1.1 Red-rumped Agouti
- 1.1 Fishing Cat
- 1.1 Maleo
- 0.1 Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman
- 1.0 Green Tree Python, 1.0 Blood Python, 1.0 Red-tailed Ratsnake
- 1.1 Red-crested Cardinal
- 0.0.6 Green and Black Poison Dart Frogs
- 0.0.4 Amazon Milk Frogs
- 0.0.4 Lemur Leaf Frogs
- 1.1 Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle

As always, any suggestions you have are more than welcome! I can probably fit more species into the dome as well, so please share any that you think would be good additions (to current habitats or new habitats)
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Another three species I somehow forgot about:
- 2.0 Red-footed Tortoises will live in the freeflight area
- 1.1 Caiman Lizards and 1.2 Yellow-spotted Amazon River Turtles will have a terrarium in the exhibit, potentially shared with various fish species if possible.
 
The Tropics is only one of two domes the zoo will contain. The second is the Desert Dome, a rare and unique feature for American zoos to have. Despite the name Desert Dome, I am the first to admit some of the residents don't technically live in the Desert, but other arid climate areas instead. Unlike the Tropic dome, this dome features outdoor areas as well. A 5,000 square foot rocky habitat will contain 1.5 geladas, a species rare in US zoos. These fascinating monkeys would serve as a popular attraction to guests. On the other side of the dome, a 3,000 square foot yard contains 1.3 steenbok, a small antelope species that will provide another rarity to the zoo. Inside the dome is split into three sections, displaying species from different continents. In the Americas, a central 1,500 square foot atrium houses 1.1 burrowing owls and 1.0 greater roadrunner. This atrium is surrounded by other habitats for popular Desert species of the Americas, the most prominent being a 1,000 square foot habitat behind harp wire for 1.1 swift fox. There is also a smaller habitat for 2.0 nine-banded armadillos and a series of terrariums for 0.1 rosy boa, 0.1 pueblan milkshake, 1.0 Mexican red-kneed tarantula, 0.0.2 giant desert hairy scorpions, and 0.0.2 tailless whip scorpions. The second section is also the largest, and contains African species. The centerpiece of this section is a 3,000 square foot walkthrough aviary for 1.1 klipspringer, 1.1 blue-bellied roller, 1.1 white-white-headed buffalo weavers, and 3.3 white-fronted bee-eaters. This section also contains two habitats for popular carnivores. Right inside the entrance to Africa, a small pit contains 3.3 dwarf mongooses. At the exit of Africa, a pair of small habitats contains 1.1 black-footed cats, a small and adorable species that is sure to inspire. Closing out the dome is the Australia section, which also happens to be the smallest. The centerpiece of this area is a large habitat for 1.1 Queensland Koala and 1.1 Masked Lapwings. Opposite the Koala habitat, a pair of terrariums displays 0.1 woma python and 1.0 blue-toungued skink.
As always, any suggestions on this area are welcomed, especially if they would help improve the attraction. Animals for small exhibits isn't one of my strong points, so any suggestions for additional small exhibits would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
Animallover360 said:
I like your idea of a small zoo! I like how you have a lot of rare animals like geladas, lowland anoas, and clouded leopards. Good job!
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Thank you! I definitely endorse the general belief that more, smaller, unusual species is superior to fewer, but more popular species. I've been trying my best to incorporate as many of these rare, and fascinating animals that I can.
 
Neil chace said:
The Tropics is only one of two domes the zoo will contain. The second is the Desert Dome, a rare and unique feature for American zoos to have. Despite the name Desert Dome, I am the first to admit some of the residents don't technically live in the Desert, but other arid climate areas instead. Unlike the Tropic dome, this dome features outdoor areas as well. A 5,000 square foot rocky habitat will contain 1.5 geladas, a species rare in US zoos. These fascinating monkeys would serve as a popular attraction to guests. On the other side of the dome, a 3,000 square foot yard contains 1.3 steenbok, a small antelope species that will provide another rarity to the zoo. Inside the dome is split into three sections, displaying species from different continents. In the Americas, a central 1,500 square foot atrium houses 1.1 burrowing owls and 1.0 greater roadrunner. This atrium is surrounded by other habitats for popular Desert species of the Americas, the most prominent being a 1,000 square foot habitat behind harp wire for 1.1 swift fox. There is also a smaller habitat for 2.0 nine-banded armadillos and a series of terrariums for 0.1 rosy boa, 0.1 pueblan milkshake, 1.0 Mexican red-kneed tarantula, 0.0.2 giant desert hairy scorpions, and 0.0.2 tailless whip scorpions. The second section is also the largest, and contains African species. The centerpiece of this section is a 3,000 square foot walkthrough aviary for 1.1 klipspringer, 1.1 blue-bellied roller, 1.1 white-white-headed buffalo weavers, and 3.3 white-fronted bee-eaters. This section also contains two habitats for popular carnivores. Right inside the entrance to Africa, a small pit contains 3.3 dwarf mongooses. At the exit of Africa, a pair of small habitats contains 1.1 black-footed cats, a small and adorable species that is sure to inspire. Closing out the dome is the Australia section, which also happens to be the smallest. The centerpiece of this area is a large habitat for 1.1 Queensland Koala and 1.1 Masked Lapwings. Opposite the Koala habitat, a pair of terrariums displays 0.1 woma python and 1.0 blue-toungued skink.
As always, any suggestions on this area are welcomed, especially if they would help improve the attraction. Animals for small exhibits isn't one of my strong points, so any suggestions for additional small exhibits would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Would you consider adding a nocturnal section for ringtails, vampire bats, spotted skunk and the like to this dome?
 
Wyman said:
Would you consider adding a nocturnal section for ringtails, vampire bats, spotted skunk and the like to this dome?
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I actually thought about vampire bats as a possibility, and I think I will re-instate them to the dome. In the Americas section, a small nocturnal cave will contain two, good-sized habitats- the first for 1.0 Cacomistle and the second for 0.0.10 Common Vampire Bats.
 
In the center of the zoo, a large 10,000 square foot standalone exhibit will contain 1.5 Transcapian Urials. The habitat will contain very rocky terrain and a small hill in the middle. This breeding group will hopefully become a very popular addition, as it is an active species that breeds frequently.

To the left of the urial habitat, another standalone habitat will contain 5.5 Little Blue Penguins. This is another popular and rare species that should prove to be a popular addition. The Little Blue Beach habitat will contain both aboveground and underwater viewing, containing a heated pool so that the penguins can be out year round.
 
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