Australia Zoo rhino charges the irwins

It's funny, but only because noone got hurt. What is most interesting is that, and I can't quite believe I'm typing this, but they appear to have actually set a date on which those animals will (gasp!) go on public display!
 
CGSwans said:
What is most interesting is that, and I can't quite believe I'm typing this, but they appear to have actually set a date on which those animals will (gasp!) go on public display!
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indeed, most interesting and exciting. Here's more info
Australia Zoo - Visit Us - Exhibits
Steve's dream was to build an African Safari Park, where animals roam free in open plains and state of the art walk-through enclosures; where the public can watch these animals interact as they would in the wild; and where people can have their own unique experiences with these wonderful animals.

He envisaged a savannah filled with African animals, an expanse of land where cheetah could run at top speeds, and an island escape where lemurs and tortoises roam free for the public to observe and interact with first hand.

Africa will cover 24 acres, taking Australia Zoo to just under 100 acres. Adding to Australia Zoo's already established 70 acres - the African exhibit will be the largest of the Australia Zoo exhibits.

In September this year, Australia Zoo will launch Stage One of Steve's plans - the Australia Zoo African Safari. A first for Queensland, the Safari will tour our brand new Savannah open range field where visitors can see Zebra, Giraffe and Rhino interacting from the comfort of our Safari Shuttle.

All hands are on deck to make this dream a reality. Our in-house graphic artist is busy creating themed pieces for the Africa display.

Our construction team is busy laying roads, installing fencing and building state-of-the-art night yards with heated walls for our Giraffes and electric hay feeders! Our Rhinos have been busy too - with our brand new Rhino calf, Savannah.

You can see one of our three Giraffe: Rosie, Penny or Forrest as they graze the Savannah and use their amazing blue tongues pull leaves from the trees. Be mesmerised as they gracefully explore the Savannah right in front of your eyes!

Taking visitors on a journey to the African Savannah of Australia Zoo, we will showcase the only active breeding group of Rhinos in Queensland - our first calf was born here in April - in a replica of the exotic animals' natural habitat. Catch one of our six beautiful Southern White Rhinos: Caballe (and her new calf Savannah), DJ, Inyeiti, Jabari or Kei.

Our Grounds team is also kept busy landscaping the 24 acre area. The Savannah will showcase Queensland Bottle Tree which these trees reflect the native Boabab tree in Africa. Standing, 18 metres tall and believed to be between 80 and 100 years old, and will feature in the new Africa exhibit at Australia Zoo.

The African Safari Shuttle will be an experience offered at no additional cost to visitors at Australia Zoo, with tours operating every half hour throughout the day.
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the last line is good, but does the article say that only one giraffe and one rhino will be on show on the tour or is it just badly-phrased?
 
It certainly reads like only 1 giraffe at a time on display, but surely they could have at least 2 if not 3 rhinos out at a time?
 
that's even more confusing than what the article does say, Jabiru96!

I think they must mean all three giraffe will be on display - I can't see why it would be otherwise really - but it is very badly worded. As for the rhino, probably the same but they may not all be out at the same time.
 
To me it sounds like one giraffe on display. But it sounds like most of the rhinos will be on display.
I don't know why they would be getting so close to mother and its young, pretty silly move if you ask me.
 
Electus Parrot said:
To me it sounds like one giraffe on display. But it sounds like most of the rhinos will be on display.
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That's how it reads, but I can't see why they would only have one giraffe on display and two off (and the wording makes it sound like the on-display one is on a rotation with the others). Very confusing.

I just realised also that they wrote that the giraffes are going to be grazing the Savannah!
 
Having only one giraffe on display sounds like the usual Australia Zoo thing to do. But I guess one is better than their usual none (off display).
 
I am not sure if it has Ben posted here (I think it has been kept secret) but Australia Zoo also have another female rhino called 'Inyeti' who arrived from WPZ in July of last year.
 
update on the African Safari (including video and photos on the link):
Zoo's African safari charges ahead | Ipswich Pets | Animal and Dog News in Ipswich | Ipswich Queensland Times
4 August 2011

Giraffe, rhino and zebra – so what exactly goes in to building an African Safari?

With the new arrival of baby rhino Savannah, three new zebra and the arrival of another African animal not far away, the construction team at Australia Zoo are busy building the new African Safari.

In September this year, Australia Zoo will launch stage one of the Australia Zoo African development which will cover 24 acres, taking Australia Zoo to just under 100 acres, continuing Steve’s vision to build an African Safari.

Stage One of Australia Zoo’s African development plans will be an African Safari; a first for Queensland.

The savannah will be an open range field where visitors can watch exotic animals such as Zebra, Giraffe and Rhino interacting from the comfort of our Safari Shuttle.

Building and Construction Manager, Mark Niven has all hands on deck for the construction of the massive 24 acre exhibit which will be the largest of the Australia Zoo exhibits.

The construction team is busy laying roads, installing fencing, and building shelters for our zebra, rhino and giraffe.

They havealready built state-of-the-art night yards with heating and including specialised features such as electric hay feeders for the Giraffe – it’s hard to get the hay up that high so their feeders are attached to electronic pulley systems!

“Behind the scenes of our African Safari is a hive of activity with all things construction,'' Mr Niven said.

"The construction team is currently building new rhino, zebra and giraffe shelters in the savannah which will be covered in mock rock so they have that authentic African feel.

“Our in-house sculpture artist has been busy creating themed pieces for the Africa display, including a drinking hole for our rhino, zebra and giraffe which reflects the native Boabab Tree found throughout Africa” Mr Niven said.

Having an open plain savannah field where African animals will roam free requires some heavy duty and flexible fencing to cater for our wide rhinos and our tall giraffe.

“The detail that goes into building an African savannah that will house such a variety of animals takes a lot of planning.

" We have constructed a 4-way gate system which will allow rhinos to enter the savannah and once they are out, the gates can be reset to allow vehicles through,” he said.

“When Africa opens in September, I am sure the general public will be as impressed with the finished product as we will be.”

The countdown to Australia Zoo’s African Safari opening is on with less than seven weeks until the Queensland first exhibit opens on September 17.

Owner of Australia Zoo, Terri Irwin is proud to be opening the African exhibit in Queensland.

“Australia Zoo gives visitors an exclusive opportunity to experience theses beautiful African animals as we are the only home to Zebra and Giraffe in Queensland,” Terri said.

Australia Zoo is supporting tourism by encouraging Queensland residents to holiday at home with a very special offer for residents to celebrate the opening of Africa.

Australia Zoo is also offering Queensland residents an African adventure of a lifetime in preparation for the opening of Australia Zoo’s new African Safari exhibit, opening September 17.

Queensland residents will be able to purchase tickets online and receive unlimited entry to Australia Zoo until Christmas!
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I can't watch the video on this computer, but this line in the article is interesting: "With the new arrival of baby rhino Savannah, three new zebra and the arrival of another African animal not far away". The article mentions "rhinos, zebras and giraffes" several times but don't they already have the giraffes at the zoo (off-display)? The line makes it sound like they are getting some entirely different African animal as well.
 
Chlidonias said:
The line makes it sound like they are getting some entirely different African animal as well.
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It does sound like that, but it's another Giraffe.

Also, Cheetah will be 'on display' (that's a loose way of putting it) when Africa opens, but obviously they wont in the savannah enclosure. My understanding is they'll be walked around the enclosure where their sprint strip will be.
 
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