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Thoughts on subspecies

Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by MKE Zoo guy, 24 Feb 2018.

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elefante Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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I think you are right, not having too much repetition on similar species/subspecies. I was thinking for the giraffes not even really creating bachelor or bachelorette exhibits but creating exhibits showcasing other animals, similar to a safari. That way you can keep the animals separate without cross breeding between the two, show case more then just one animal in a exhibit, and creating story on conservation. Showcasing the subspecies/species without creating to much of a repetition that the general public gets bored.
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Disney's Animal Kingdom has a similar approach with their giraffes. They have Maasai and reticulated and point out the differences on the drive.

elefante, 5 Mar 2018

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