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Cincinnati Zoo Cat Canyon

Discussion in 'United States' started by BlackRhino, 20 Mar 2014.

  1. BlackRhino

    BlackRhino Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone seen this exhibit since it opened? I just watched a video about its opening and I was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the snow leopard portion of the exhibit. I ask because I seem to remember from previous reviews that Cincinnati had a terrible snow leopard exhibit, but this new exhibit seems to be very nice! Just wondering everyone's thoughts.
     
  2. Moebelle

    Moebelle Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    I've seen it over 30 times probably. Just go to the Cincinnati Zoo gallery and type in 'Canyon', In there you will see many photos (over 50) of the area. There are also multiple photos of all 4 exhibits, all from different angles.

    Overall I'd give the renovated exhibit a B+ for adequate animal space, open views, 3 close up glass viewings, and 2 added pools (previously the exhibits in Tiger Canyon did not have a single water system). The only thing lacking is lushness to create a rainforest environment for the tiger exhibits but they are all still filled with trees and covered with grass.