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Discussion in 'Speculative Zoo Design and Planning' started by jbnbsn99, 8 Sep 2012.

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  1. jbnbsn99

    jbnbsn99 Well-Known Member

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    Ok, I think Europe it is. It's an untapped region, with loads of potential, and one that is almost entirely overlooked.
     
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  2. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    babirusa, anoa, most (all?) of the macaques, bear cuscus, dwarf cuscus, tarsier, a fair number of birds, at least some of the reptiles.

    If you mean overall numbers of individuals in captivity then only a few of those would qualify (babirusa, anoa, macaques, some of the birds), but if you mean in captivity irrespective of numbers then you could do a really good Sulawesi exhibit.
     
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    jbnbsn99 Well-Known Member

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    Agreed. It won't be a knock-your-socks-off exhibit, but it would be a nice one.
     
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    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    I would phrase it a "specialist" exhibit, because most of the species would be ones to appeal to lovers of the unusual; not so much for average zoo visitors.

    Europe has bears, bison, deer, etc. More public-pleasing I think. You could potentially also include things like lions to provide a historical subtext.
     
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  5. filipinos

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    Well, it´s overlooked in the US, there are hundreds of wildlife parks focused only in local species in Europe. You could just look in the Gallery or the Forums.

    In terms of Species you have European Brown Bear, Iberian Wolf, Red Fox, European Beaver, Moose, Red Deer, Fallow Deer (almost a native), European Badger, European Mink, Iberian Lynx, European Lynx, Roe Deer, Chamois, Alpine Ibex, Spanish Ibex, European Otter, European Mole, European Hedgehog, Barbary Macaque :)P), Alpine Marmot, Polar Bear, Golden Jackal, Artic Fox, Pine Marten, Common Genet, Egyptian Mongoose (almost a native), Scotish Wildcat, European Wildcat, Musk Ox, Wisent, Eastern Harbour Seal...
     
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  6. jbnbsn99

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    Well, I've decided to go with Europe. I figure I will give updates along the way.

    Phase 1. Bubble design.

    Basic overall layout and concepts. 6 major regions represented.
    1. Iberia
    2. Alps
    3. Black Forest
    4. Scandinavia
    5. Danube Delta
    6. Steppe

    Each region should have key species and supporting species. At least half of the regions need cultural elements and amenities.

    Size ~20 acres.
     
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    Very Nice. Specially Iberia. Not just Spain. :D
     
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    jbnbsn99 Well-Known Member

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    Why focus on political divisions? Of course I'm already hearing it from a few UK people for leaving out their country :)
     
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    Brum Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    I never objected, I totally understand that we're just not good enough for your exhibit! ;)
    On a serious note though, we both know that there isn't much point in a UK section when you can just stick species in the other areas.
     
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    ThylacineAlive Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    I believe he's working with more realistic components so what we have in America (or where ever his zoo is) is what he can put in the exhibit.

    @BZF, I love all of those ideas! By the way, how are you doing with your Japanese exhibit?

    ~Thylo:cool:
     
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  11. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    anyone could miss the UK, all tucked away down there
     
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    jbnbsn99 Well-Known Member

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    Heck, most Britons don't even think they're part of Europe anyway.
     
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    It´s just that Portugal is Spain Jr. for many people and I think we are as nice as these guys next door... :eek:

    Can´t wait for an update.
     
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    Nope we are the 51st State!
     
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    52nd, you forgot Canada.
     
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    It's the 53th, you forgot Puerto Rico.

    ~Thylo:cool:
     
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    Nobody counts Puerto Rico...
     
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    I've started work on the design. Starting with Iberia. I'm also adding a new section for the Camargue.

    Iberia
    Iberian Wolf
    Iberian Lynx
    Spanish Ibex, Roe Deer
    Onager (substitute for extinct European Ass)

    Camargue
    Greater Flamingo
    White Stork
    Waterfowl
     
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    Sounds interesting. The camargue is reasonably well known for there semi-wild camargue horse, coypus, and ferocious mosquitoes.
    I should be visiting the area in a few weeks, need any help with fauna that stands out?
     
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    There is so much wrong with that sentence it's unbelievable. For a start, what happened to punctuation? And I find it rich that a New Zealander can even say we're tucked away, most people think your country is just part of Australia... :p
    As for down there? We're on the top of the world and you guys are languishing on the bottom!

    Other than that, I'm looking forward to the finished exhibit design! :D
     
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