ZooChat

ZooChat members don't see this advert. Join Now - it's free!
Go Back   ZooChat > Gallery > North America > United States > San Diego Zoo

Secretary Bird exhibit

Secretary Bird exhibit
Click on the image to view larger version
EXIF Data
File name:DSC04035.JPG File size:2029741 bytes
File date:2009:06:30 04:54:02 Camera make:SONY
Camera model:DSC-H9 Date/Time:2009:06:27 11:16:34
Resolution:2592 x 1944 Flash used:No
Focal length:5.2mm Exposure time:0.0031 s (1/320)
Aperture:f/5.6 ISO equiv.:100
Whitebalance:Auto Metering Mode:matrix
Exposure:program (auto)   
Forum code:
Dimensions: 1600x1200 | Views: 327
 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
mstickmanp's Avatar
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posts: 3,337
Photos: 1,175
  #1
Secretary Bird exhibit
Old 30-06-2009

June 2009
torie's Avatar
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 495
Photos: 136
  #2
Old 30-06-2009

i think the problem is that all the exhibits look the same., this photo looks just like the lion exhibit that looks just like the jag that looks very similar to the elephants.

they all have the same soil and the same tiny little plant shoots. it seems a bit repetitive to me
mstickmanp's Avatar
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posts: 3,337
Photos: 1,175
  #3
Old 30-06-2009

Quote:
Originally Posted by torie View Post
i think the problem is that all the exhibits look the same., this photo looks just like the lion exhibit that looks just like the jag that looks very similar to the elephants.

they all have the same soil and the same tiny little plant shoots. it seems a bit repetitive to me
I agree with you, just wait till I upload the rest of the photos.
PAT
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Victoria
Posts: 1,892
Photos: 65
  #4
Old 01-07-2009

I thought they were all trying to represent an ancient California...If all the exhibits in a savannah theme looked the same no one would complain.
Zoogoer2000's Avatar
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,512
Photos: 264
  #5
Old 01-07-2009

It reminds me of a dog kennel
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: berkeley california USA
Posts: 949
  #6
Old 01-07-2009

Quote:
Originally Posted by PAT View Post
I thought they were all trying to represent an ancient California...If all the exhibits in a savannah theme looked the same no one would complain.
I wouldn't complain if it looked like a savanna....or ancient California...or anything other than a dog kennel.
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posts: 239
Photos: 197
  #7
Old 02-07-2009

I doubt they even attempted any landscape immersion with these exhibits guys, its more like a "discovery zone" that follows the same droll theme over and over and an emphasis on human and animal closeness and interaction. There are always keepers walking about talking to visitors around the enclosures. I was disappointed from the start of them planning this thing with a Pleistocene theme, I think the zoo just wanted a pair of "unique" new exhibits with an educational theme that exhibited some odd animals in its collection.
Ituri's Avatar
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Boise, ID, USA
Posts: 1,902
Photos: 1,072
  #8
Old 02-07-2009

"pair of" ???
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posts: 239
Photos: 197
  #9
Old 03-07-2009

well more like several, my wording can be weird sometimes. I meant the zoo probably wanted several exhibits with a unique, new theme that showcased some varied animals in its collection.
Zooplantman's Avatar
Supporter
Offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: New York, USA
Posts: 975
Photos: 15
  #10
Old 03-07-2009

Quote:
Originally Posted by Otter Lord View Post
I doubt they even attempted any landscape immersion with these exhibits guys, its more like a "discovery zone" that follows the same droll theme over and over and an emphasis on human and animal closeness and interaction. There are always keepers walking about talking to visitors around the enclosures. I was disappointed from the start of them planning this thing with a Pleistocene theme, I think the zoo just wanted a pair of "unique" new exhibits with an educational theme that exhibited some odd animals in its collection.
From the pictures, it seems they did want landscape immersion but in the end wouldn't pay for the landscape. I've never seen so many microscopic plants in a zoo exhibit.
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posts: 239
Photos: 197
  #11
Old 03-07-2009

I wouldn't say small grass clumps in all the exhibits are extensive enough to say they were aiming for landscape immersion. There's way too much metal and concrete poured into this place that is evident for it to even look like they wanted landscape immersion. I think the grass clumps and microscopic plants it just for the animals to have some naturalistic objects in their enclosure. There's a difference between landscaping and landscape "immersion"
Zooplantman's Avatar
Supporter
Offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: New York, USA
Posts: 975
Photos: 15
  #12
Old 03-07-2009

Quote:
Originally Posted by Otter Lord View Post
There's a difference between landscaping and landscape "immersion"
How intriguing. I didn't know.
Supporter
Offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Aust
Posts: 1,251
Photos: 1
  #13
Old 03-07-2009

Quote:
Originally Posted by Zooplantman View Post
How intriguing. I didn't know.
"Mr Humble"
__________________
Stuart R Webster
A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posts: 239
Photos: 197
  #14
Old 04-07-2009

Quote:
Originally Posted by Zooplantman View Post
How intriguing. I didn't know.
hey, I'm only stressing my point across.
 


Bookmarks
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


All times are GMT +10. The time now is 09:47 AM.

Copyright © 2003-2008 Hampel Group Pty Ltd
(ACN 115 622 074)