What makes an ideal exhibit? I came up with a list of things that to me would be an ideal exhibit or house. This is what I came up with (not in any particular order): high LEED rating for construction energy and water efficiency good viewing vs animals able to hide balance Able to hold multiple pairs/groups/ flocks etc and rotate for exhibit and off exhibit encourage breeding (nest boxes, dens, substrate to lay eggs etc) easy to clean/sanitary naturalistic good ventilation if indoors and seperate for each exhibit access to water at all times shade for substantial portions of exhibit at all times if outdoors enrichment/stimulation that encourages full use of space exceed AZA recommendations for space requirements keeper safety unobstructed views allows animals to exhibit full range of behaviors/activities allows close contact and ability for visitors to hear and smell animals as well good signage -pic of critter(s), range map conservation status diet habitat, specific info on animals exhibited
