Introduction
Welcome to @Zoofan15’s Guide to Notable Australasian Exhibits.
The purpose of this thread is to give an overview of exhibits that are considered notable within the region. Reasons an exhibit could be considered notable include (but are not limited to): architectural design and innovative design features; size; historical significance; population management; and national or regional uniqueness (e.g. the only exhibit of a species within the country or region).
I have titled this ‘Zoofan15’s’ guide to acknowledge there will be a degree of subjectivity. Every person on ZooChat will have differing ideas of what constitutes notable. Nonetheless, I have outlined some of the criteria I will be using to assess notability; and will endeavour to create a varied thread that I hope will be of interest to people.
The definition of ‘exhibit’ in the title will extend to notable buildings and complexes. I note there is geographical discrepancy over the use of terms such as precinct and complex; so for the benefit of those who don’t frequent the Australian/New Zealand forums, here’s a couple of examples of the structure that myself and most Australasian members recognise:
- Auckland Zoo has three Sumatran tiger exhibits
- Those three tiger exhibits form Auckland Zoo’s Sumatran tiger complex
- Auckland Zoo’s Sumatran tiger complex is in the South East Asia precinct
- Melbourne Zoo’s Reptile House is a building/complex
- Melbourne Zoo’s Reptile House has multiple exhibits
Each post will detail a notable building, exhibit or complex (if applicable); but not precincts.
This guide will only feature buildings, exhibits and complexes currently in existence. This includes those that have no current occupants or have been repurposed. An obvious example is an elephant house that is now a cafe.
Welcome to @Zoofan15’s Guide to Notable Australasian Exhibits.
The purpose of this thread is to give an overview of exhibits that are considered notable within the region. Reasons an exhibit could be considered notable include (but are not limited to): architectural design and innovative design features; size; historical significance; population management; and national or regional uniqueness (e.g. the only exhibit of a species within the country or region).
I have titled this ‘Zoofan15’s’ guide to acknowledge there will be a degree of subjectivity. Every person on ZooChat will have differing ideas of what constitutes notable. Nonetheless, I have outlined some of the criteria I will be using to assess notability; and will endeavour to create a varied thread that I hope will be of interest to people.
The definition of ‘exhibit’ in the title will extend to notable buildings and complexes. I note there is geographical discrepancy over the use of terms such as precinct and complex; so for the benefit of those who don’t frequent the Australian/New Zealand forums, here’s a couple of examples of the structure that myself and most Australasian members recognise:
- Auckland Zoo has three Sumatran tiger exhibits
- Those three tiger exhibits form Auckland Zoo’s Sumatran tiger complex
- Auckland Zoo’s Sumatran tiger complex is in the South East Asia precinct
- Melbourne Zoo’s Reptile House is a building/complex
- Melbourne Zoo’s Reptile House has multiple exhibits
Each post will detail a notable building, exhibit or complex (if applicable); but not precincts.
This guide will only feature buildings, exhibits and complexes currently in existence. This includes those that have no current occupants or have been repurposed. An obvious example is an elephant house that is now a cafe.
