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30-08-2008

Do you mean this september (2008) or next september (2009). Any case seems unlikely anyway . Unless some big shot throws a lot of money at us this winter, then it might be finished in 2009.

Say forumbully, are you comming to Denmark? And if so, do you need a guide in Copenhagen Zoo?

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I am Toddy, the zoo-enthusiast from Denmark!
Different zoos visited: 115
Favourite animals: Aardvarks and manatees.

30-08-2008

yep, this september the 26th randers, 27th copenhagen zoo and the 28th krokodillezoo.

I already have a guide in copenhagen, think you know him, it's frederik schütt from nordic zoos.
but I don't think it's a problem if you tag along.

06-09-2008

Looks like a very nice project! I've never been to this zoo, although I was in Copenhagen last year grrr... not enough time!

Funding secured
04-09-2009

There is exciting news regarding the Arctic Ring project. The funding for the project has now been secured thanks to a donation granting the Zoo 150.000.000 Danish kr. That is the same as 20 150 998 €, 28 886 455.84 $ or 17 626 078.08 £. It is the largest single donation in the history of the zoo.

As previously mentioned the Arctic Ring will provide exhibits for polar bears and some atlantic bird species, including puffins. The current habour seal exhibit will be integrated and expanded as well.

The Arctic Ring is expected to open in the spring of 2012.

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I am Toddy, the zoo-enthusiast from Denmark!
Different zoos visited: 115
Favourite animals: Aardvarks and manatees.

04-09-2009

Toddy, do you think there is any possibility that they will obtain other pinniped species found in Greenland, such as walrus or some other types of seal as well as common seal? Would make it so much more exciting, even if it is very exciting currently!

04-09-2009

No, I don't think so. If some species of pinniped was to be imported from Greenland they would have to be wild-caught. And there is not nearly enough space to exhibit walrus as well as polar bear.

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I am Toddy, the zoo-enthusiast from Denmark!
Different zoos visited: 115
Favourite animals: Aardvarks and manatees.

05-09-2009

Toddy,

Any information on current building costs and a window on exhibit designs for the Arctic Ring?

Might some of this cash be given over to other projects?

What is the timeline from now on?

K.B.

05-09-2009

Unfortunately, I do not have access to the budget details, but it is unlikely that the zoo will have any money to spare. Like previously mentioned we are talking lots of mock rock and a glass tunnel. Look below for a picture of a model of the exhibit. It is a bit outdated though.




There is no specific timeline except for the completion date (early 2012).

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I am Toddy, the zoo-enthusiast from Denmark!
Different zoos visited: 115
Favourite animals: Aardvarks and manatees.

05-09-2009

This is fantastic news and I can´t wait for 2012! I hope the project won´t get delayed like the elephant exhibit was. What an absolutely wonderful donation - almost 30 million dollars from one single donor!

The project is presented on the zoo´s web page:

Pressemeddelelse

But the text is in Danish which most forumsters will not be able to read. An interesting detail is that the pool will be six meter deep. There are half a dozen illustrations but unfortunately I can´t open them up.

Danish architectural firm Dall & Lindhardtsen have designed the exhibit, which is good news since they have done most of the newer exhibits at the zoo and all of them have turned out nice. If you want to check out the company´s earlier projects for Copenhagen Zoo:

http://www.dall-lindhardtsen.dk/172-143-kultur.htmed

Click in the third text column to get a picture of the different projects. Then, if you read Danish, click on "fakta" under the picture and a description of the project will appear.

More illustrations of The Arctic Ring at Copenhagen Zoo!
07-09-2009

More illustrations of The Arctic Ring at Copenhagen Zoo!

The Danish daily paper Berlingske Tidene shows 15 illustrations (including the 6 on the zoo´s web page as mentioned above). OK, 2 of them are just photos from the existing enclodure.

Also includes a couple of simple architectural drawings.

Billedserie: Se isbjørnenes nye hjem

09-09-2009

Great one. It's great that another zoo plans to build an new exhibit for polar bears (in Germany Munich and Hamburg).
The pictures in "pressemeddelelse" (I like this word) are interesting, looks a little bit like the polar bear exhibits of Karlsruhe and Gelsenkirchen, the sea lion exhibit of Gelsenkirchen and the Grizzly exhibit at Bronx Zoo.
I'm looking forward to the bird rock sounds a bit like the plan of Hamburg (same species).
It will be a neck-and-neck race between Copenhagen and Hamburg.
Copenhagen's advantage: they have money
Hamburg's advantage: the species (other than that mentioned they plan, 4 penguin species, 2 pinnipeds (walrus, fur seal)

@Toddy, you've said, that females can be seperated. Do they have an own enclosure or do they sit behind scenes or will the zoo hold females+cups and males on shift?

09-09-2009

It seems that the zoo is going to keep the old exhibit (for now). It will be separated from the new exhibit by a passageway. It is the plan that the polar bears will have access to it one day and the the brown bears the next day. That way the bears can enjoy the smell of each other. I asume that this exhibit will also be able to function as a nursery.

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I am Toddy, the zoo-enthusiast from Denmark!
Different zoos visited: 115
Favourite animals: Aardvarks and manatees.

09-09-2009

Hmmmmm........

This is interesting and at the same time a little bit disappointing, as far as the brown bears are concerned (although you did use the expression "for now").

This would mean that all three of the old bear grottoes, two of them now occupied by the polar bears, would every second day be opened up to the brown bears (either the female with cubs or the male).

That is somewhat better than the present situation, but I sincerely hope that the zoo will eventually come up with a much better solution for the brown bears.

Interesting detail
06-11-2009

An interesting detail about the new polar bear exhibit has been revealed. It is planned that the connection between the new and polar bear exhibits will be used to sometimes allow the brown bears and polar bears to switch enclosures for short periods of time. This will provide both species with new experiences and scents.

It is still planned that the old Bear Grottos will be completely rebuild into a Bear Mountain and only house brown bears. This project will not begin until some time after the Arctic Ring is finished.

I will keep you posted with more details about the project when I get them.

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I am Toddy, the zoo-enthusiast from Denmark!
Different zoos visited: 115
Favourite animals: Aardvarks and manatees.

07-07-2010

hello the artic ring is clear 2012! and the build there flamingos were to 2009 februari i think ANand the falamingos have mode to a new area 2011 whit ibis birds the area is 1.500 m2 and high 0n 10-12 meters !