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The Wilderness Trek at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 45
The Wilderness Trek at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Filmed June 21, 2024.
For decades, the Wilderness Trek has been one of the Cleveland Zoo’s hot spots for seeing large animals. With a long history of displaying Wolves, Tigers, Pinnipeds, and an impressive collection of Bears. However, the exhibits displaying these animals have changed drastically in the last 10 years, with moated habitats that were once state of the art giving way to latest in zoo designs. While some of the older exhibits remain, the Trek is now mostly composed of four modern sub attractions: The Wolf Wilderness (1997), Roseborough Tiger Passage (2016), Asian Highlands (2018), and Bear Hollow (2023). All of which combine to form one of the most unique exhibits we’ll ever tour!
Information presented in this video about the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo came from the park’s website or social media pages, or from public online articles.
Species List:
Wolf Wilderness:
Spotted Turtle
Brook Trout
Bald Eagle, Red-billed Blue Magpie, Wood Duck, Mandarin Duck, Falcated Duck, Map Turtle, Blanding’s Turtle, Northern Bluegill, Northern Creek Chub, Flathead Catfish, Walleye, Southern Redbelly Dace, Redear Sunfish, Green Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead, Grass Pickerel (Based on 2022 Zoochat Species, so may not be 100% up to date).
Mexican Gray Wolf, American Beaver, Common Snapping Turtle, Largemouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, Black Crappie, Longnose Gar, Smallmouth Buffalo, Bowfin, Common White Sucker, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Bluegill (Based on 2022 Zoochat Species, so may not be 100% up to date).
Bear Hollow:
Andean Bear
Sloth Bear
Asian Highlands:
Sichuan Takin
Red Panda
Amur Leopard
Snow Leopard
Original Habitats:
Reindeer
Tufted Deer, Japanese Red-crowned Crane
American Black Bear
Grizzly Bear
California Sea Lion, Harbor Seal
American Bison
Roseborough Tiger Passage:
Amur Tiger
Music from Pixabay.com, Chosic.com, audiojungle.net, and nativeamericanmusicawards.com:
African Logo
Chinese Flute Relaxing Music Short | NourishedByMusic
Only Forward | RomanSenykMusic
Native American Flute | Art-of-Sound
Native American Epic | Garry-Zaro
Dos Mundos Un Corazon | Ryan Little Eagle
Cheerful Fun Kids Animals Energetic Upbeat Party Positive Music | REDproductions
Chinese New Year | Steve Oxen
Folk Chinese | PeriTune
Epic Relaxing Flute Music | petergundry
Happy Chinese New Year | Music-Universe
Happy Upbeat Uplifting Hopeful Acoustic Guitar Fun Corporate Music | REDproductions
Epic Asia | SERGMARU
World Asian Carnival China Traditional Music Travel | SoundGalleryBy
Inspiring Motivational Corporate | Alex_Kizenkov
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:05 Wolf Wilderness
05:03 Reindeer, Bear Hallow
07:14 Asian Highlands
10:59 Original Line, North American Bears
13:51 Roseborough Tiger Passage
16:22 Outro + Preview of Next Tour
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Desert Lives at the Phoenix Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 44
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Desert Lives at the Phoenix Zoo. Filmed March 7, 2023. Halfway through the African Trail is an invitation to wander off into the Desert. On this side quest will, you’ll come across just two species, however, between having one of the best zoo enclosures in the nation and the inspiring story of how the Phoenix Zoo helped save the Arabian Oryx, it is arguably the best attraction in the entire zoo...
Asia Quest at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium | Exhibit Tours Ep. 43
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Asia Quest at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. Filmed April 5, 2024. The definition of a world class exhibit! The Columbus Zoo’s Asia Quest has rare animals from the Southeast Asian Tropics, Central Asia’s Temperate Forests and Highlands, and the Russian Far East. There’s inspiring conservation driven theming like we’ve never seen before. On our quest we’ll come across three varieties of fanged Dee...
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo | June 21, 2024
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Highlights from my visits to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on June 21, 2024. After a year-and-a-half we’re returning for another visit to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. We’ll start in the African Savanna with Rhinos and Giraffes, before moving up to the Wilderness Trek. Here we’ll check out the new Bear Hollow, see Takins playing around in some enriching piles of mulch, watch Leopards dine, and w...
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Potter Park Zoo
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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Potter Park Zoo Major zoos across the U.S. rightfully get a lot of attention for their large collections and world class exhibits, but every zoo has something unique to offer. Today, I’m going through 5 Reasons to Visit Potter Park Zoo. From its manageable size, historical preservation, and animal collection, Potter Park’s 20 acres have plenty to offer. We’ll also take a ...
Wilds of Africa at the Dallas Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 42
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Wilds of Africa at the Dallas Zoo. Filmed March 12, 2024. While most African exhibits focus on the Savanna, Dallas’s Wilds of Africa has just about everything else. We’ll journey from the African coast to the deepest parts of the Rainforest, along Africa’s longest river, and among giant boulders of the Kopje. The complex’s unique array of species includes African apes, massive Hippos, secretive...
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium | May 18, 2024
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Highlights from my visits to the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium on May 18, 2024. Buckle up for an action-packed visit to the Toledo Zoo! It starts in the Arctic Encounter with a wrestling match from the zoo’s Polar Bear cubs Kallik and Kallu. Next in Tiger Terrace there’s Tiger Cubs and more wrestling, this time from Brown Bears. In the Tembo Trail we’ll see the zoo’s adorable Elephant calf Kirkja. Afte...
Primates of the World & Apes of Africa at the Milwaukee County Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 41
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Primates of the World & Apes of Africa at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Filmed September 18, 2022. We’re finally back at the Milwaukee County Zoo with an exciting triple feature of Primates of the World, Apes of Africa, and the Macaque Island, all of which combine to display a still impressive 11 species of Primates, including many Endangered species like Bonobos, Gorillas, Orangutans, Siamangs, an...
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium | April 5, 2024
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Highlights from my visits to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium on April 5, 2024. It’s a brisk April day at the Columbus Zoo! While we won’t see everything the zoo has to offer, the top highlights make up for it. A Polar Bear will swim over our heads, we’ll have up close and personal encounters with a Pallas’s Cat and Alligator Snapping Turtle, and meet the zoo’s adorable baby Orangutan. Wolverines, A...
Texas Wild! (2001) at the Fort Worth Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 40
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Texas Wild at the Fort Worth Zoo. Filmed March 11 & 13, 2024. 2001’s Texas Wild has held up well over 20 years later and remains one of the Fort Worth Zoo’s top attractions. Your tour through Texas begins in the small, but well-themed Hill Country, before you entire the lively Texas Town, where you can enjoy shops, a restaurant, a shooting range, or explore the Texas Hall of Wonders. The first ...
Dallas Zoo | March 12, 2024
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Highlights from my visits to the Dallas Zoo on March 12, 2024. Welcome to the Dallas Zoo. Just inside the gates Ruffed Lemurs leap between the trees in the largest, and best lemur habitat I’ve ever seen. Once you tear your eyes away from them their playful antics it’s on to Zoo North. An interesting assortment of habitats that includes Raptors, Reptiles, Primates and more. Through the tunnel is...
The Cypress Swamp at the Saint Louis Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 39
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The Cypress Swamp at the Saint Louis Zoo. Filmed March 9, 2024. The story of the Cypress Swamp begins before Saint Louis even had a zoo. The Smithsonian Institution provided a walk-through Flight Cage, believed to be the biggest of its kind at the time, for the 1904 World’s Fair held in Saint Louis. After the fair, the citizens of Saint Louis purchased the Flight Cage, and it became the first p...
The Making of Cypress Swamp | DZV Behind the Scenes
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The Making of the Cypress Swamp Exhibit Tour. Behind the Scenes Feature. Filmed February-March, 2024. Enjoy this look vlog-style look behind the scenes at my process for creating an Exhibit Tour video. I’ll take you through the Pre-visit planning, the actual Visit and Filming, and all the work afterwards, including Thumbnails, Scripts, Narration, and Music. Music from Pixabay.com and audiojungl...
Fort Worth Zoo | March 11 & 13, 2024
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Fort Worth Zoo | March 11 & 13, 2024
Saint Louis Zoo | March 9, 2024
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Saint Louis Zoo | March 9, 2024
Africa at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Exhibit Tours Ep. 38
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Africa at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Exhibit Tours Ep. 38
My Favorite Zoo Experiences
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My Favorite Zoo Experiences
Arctic Ring of Life (2001) at the Detroit Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 37
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Arctic Ring of Life (2001) at the Detroit Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 37
Arctic Encounter (2000) at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium | Exhibit Tours Ep. 36
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Arctic Encounter (2000) at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium | Exhibit Tours Ep. 36
Top 10 Zoos I Want to Visit
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Top 10 Zoos I Want to Visit
Minnesota Trail (2007) at the Minnesota Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 35
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Minnesota Trail (2007) at the Minnesota Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 35
CHINA at the Memphis Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 34
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CHINA at the Memphis Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 34
Derek's Zoo Videos Q&A
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Derek's Zoo Videos Q&A
Australia at the Brookfield Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 33
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Australia at the Brookfield Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 33
Binder Park Zoo | Summer 2023
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Binder Park Zoo | Summer 2023
Forest of UCO at the Phoenix Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 32
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Forest of UCO at the Phoenix Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 32
Minnesota Zoo | August 23, 2023
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Minnesota Zoo | August 23, 2023
Asian Trek at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 31
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Asian Trek at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Exhibit Tours Ep. 31
Potawatomi Zoo | August 8, 2023
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Potawatomi Zoo | August 8, 2023
North America at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium | Exhibit Tours Ep. 30
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North America at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium | Exhibit Tours Ep. 30

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  • @Elephant-Puppet
    @Elephant-Puppet 4 дні тому

    My favourite place to see elephants is in Colchester zoo

  • @cathyrae
    @cathyrae 4 дні тому

    I love Cleveland's wolf/beaver habitat, not only is a great space for the animals, but I've also been there often enough to see both species active, and how well the exhibit works for them. The porcupine exhibit in the rainforest building with the storm, rain and fog has long been a favorite of mine, but it may not survive the remodel. The multiple species lemur exhibit at Dallas is one of the best exhibits I've seen for the animals and makes it fun to watch them move among the full grown trees.

  • @Aramar5
    @Aramar5 5 днів тому

    Those animal bridges are cool!

  • @Ywabag
    @Ywabag 5 днів тому

    For the next tour i'm going to guess part one of Potter Park. I cant wait!

  • @Ywabag
    @Ywabag 5 днів тому

    This exhibit is great. To answer your question, some of my favorite exhibit features are -Exhibits that are viewable from multiple levels (langur exhibit at Cleveland for example) -Exhibits that use live plants, especially live trees for climbing -Exhibits that let animals observe the outside world (John balls chimp habitat or Virginia aquariums komodo dragon habitat for example) -Exhibits with glass bubble viewing (especially ones that take you into the habitat)

    • @DereksZooVideos0118
      @DereksZooVideos0118 4 дні тому

      Nice list! Thanks for sharing.

    • @Ywabag
      @Ywabag 4 дні тому

      ​@@DereksZooVideos0118You're welcome. And do you know why they replaced the onagers?

    • @DereksZooVideos0118
      @DereksZooVideos0118 3 дні тому

      @@Ywabag Not sure, but I believe I heard a rumor that they sent their last individual(s) to The Wilds. I don't know if that's 100% for certain though.

  • @GavenTerry
    @GavenTerry 5 днів тому

    Before the onagers, there used to be white-lipped deer.

  • @DereksZooVideos0118
    @DereksZooVideos0118 5 днів тому

    What are some of your favorite Exhibit Designs/Features? Some of mine are: 1. Exhibits with open-air viewing, so that there is no barrier between me (and my camera) and the animals. 2. Exhibits with theming from the animal's Native range, like Cleveland's Asian Highlands. 3. Exhibits that take advantage of existing natural landscapes, rather than man-made environments.

  • @JacobFiveash
    @JacobFiveash 5 днів тому

    I’m so glad you got footage of wolves, takins, Amur leopards, Amur tigers and sloth bears. By the way, to answer your question, I think one of my favorite exhibit designs would have to be the chimpanzee habitat at the North Carolina Zoo. It’s an amazing paradise for over fifteen chimps. I also love how the Walkabout Australia’s platypus habitat works on a reverse night cycle.

  • @billygrant2524
    @billygrant2524 5 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing Cleveland zoo . Looks a great experience for all ages!

  • @Ywabag
    @Ywabag 9 днів тому

    Are you excited for the Brookfield Zoos new master plan?

  • @wildandmagicalworldofflori8032
    @wildandmagicalworldofflori8032 12 днів тому

    Wow, a very enticing list of rarities!

  • @chasewilliamlesh7594
    @chasewilliamlesh7594 12 днів тому

    Which zoos have black wildebeest?

    • @DereksZooVideos0118
      @DereksZooVideos0118 12 днів тому

      In the U.S., only Boulder Ridge and Six Flags Wild Safari in New Jersey that I know of.

    • @chasewilliamlesh7594
      @chasewilliamlesh7594 11 днів тому

      @@DereksZooVideos0118 thank you for the infirmation

  • @jk3letsgo
    @jk3letsgo 16 днів тому

    Another fantastic adventure thank you for sharing

  • @NostalgiawithJack
    @NostalgiawithJack 17 днів тому

    I've got some exciting news to share with you: The San Diego Zoo finally got a new pair of giant pandas, named Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, and they are set to make their debut on Aug. 8.

  • @Ywabag
    @Ywabag 17 днів тому

    I should be visiting the bronx zoo soon as well. I am excited.

    • @DereksZooVideos0118
      @DereksZooVideos0118 17 днів тому

      Awesome!

    • @Ywabag
      @Ywabag 15 днів тому

      @@DereksZooVideos0118 I'm done with the Bronx Zoo. It's an amazing zoo and I highly recommend it. Congo Gorilla forest, jungle world, the monorail, Madagascar, Gelada reserve, and the two bird houses are must sees in my opinion. The children's zoo is also really well done. The reptile house is the only mediocre exhibit.

    • @DereksZooVideos0118
      @DereksZooVideos0118 15 днів тому

      @@Ywabag Glad to hear you enjoyed! Hopefully I'll make it there someday.

    • @Ywabag
      @Ywabag 14 днів тому

      @@DereksZooVideos0118 I hope you make it there someday. You won't regret it. But it's definitely a zoo you need two days to fully take in. It took me all day just to see everything once.

  • @JacobFiveash
    @JacobFiveash 18 днів тому

    I’m so happy that you got to talk about desert bighorn sheep and Arabian oryxes. Maybe we should collaborate on a tour someday. You’re so talented!

  • @Ywabag
    @Ywabag 19 днів тому

    Wow these habitats are stunning. Its great how (accredited) zoos are helping animals that face problems in the wild.

  • @JacobFiveash
    @JacobFiveash 25 днів тому

    I really loved your interpretation of this exhibit. I’m so glad you were able to talk about tufted deer, Asian elephants, Pallas cats, langurs, markhors and sloth bears. One of my favorite themed zoo exhibits would have to be the Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

  • @GavenTerry
    @GavenTerry 25 днів тому

    8:41 Nice to have elephants back on your channel.

    • @DereksZooVideos0118
      @DereksZooVideos0118 25 днів тому

      I was surprised when I realized this was my first time featuring Asian Elephants on a tour.

  • @GavenTerry
    @GavenTerry 25 днів тому

    This exhibit and Killamanjaro Safaris.

  • @Ywabag
    @Ywabag 26 днів тому

    The best themed zoo exhibit I've seen is probably any exhibit from Columbus, especially this one. Wild Africa at Binder Park is another very immersive exhibit.

  • @Ywabag
    @Ywabag 26 днів тому

    This is one of the greatest zoo exhibits ever constructed. Shame they got rid of their rhinos but it's good the elephants get more space.

  • @DereksZooVideos0118
    @DereksZooVideos0118 26 днів тому

    Right on queue, the Columbus Zoo has announced the birth of two Pallas's Cat kittens! facebook.com/share/p/CuB6Y5q7mzBM8ncV/ Be sure to answer today's question: What, in your opinion, is the best themed Zoo Exhibit?

  • @JacobFiveash
    @JacobFiveash Місяць тому

    I love your videos, Derek. You deserve more subscribers! I loved the footage of the takins, Amur leopard, tiger cubs, baby gorilla, koala, electric eel, capybara, reindeer and giant anteater.

    • @DereksZooVideos0118
      @DereksZooVideos0118 Місяць тому

      Thank you!

    • @JacobFiveash
      @JacobFiveash Місяць тому

      @@DereksZooVideos0118 You’re welcome. I really hope you reach 1,000 subscribers soon.

  • @maikhenrich5879
    @maikhenrich5879 Місяць тому

    Rarely seen species, good exhibits and interesting exhibit designs are the most important reasons makingb me want to go to a particular zoo.

  • @simonj3413
    @simonj3413 Місяць тому

    Things I prioritize the most when deciding whether or not to visit a new zoo: 1. Accreditation, which usually goes hand-in-hand with their quality of animal care 2. Amount of unique animals to be found there 3. Amount of unique theming/displays for the animals

  • @JacobFiveash
    @JacobFiveash Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for explaining your reasons. You’re a great person. I would love to cover this zoo one day. To answer your question, one of the things I consider are rare animals that I may never see again.

    • @DereksZooVideos0118
      @DereksZooVideos0118 Місяць тому

      Thank you! I definitely look for rare animals too, I have a few zoos I want to visit specifically for one or two animals.

  • @Ywabag
    @Ywabag Місяць тому

    Thanks for covering my local zoo! I agree with the reasons you've given. Smaller zoos are much more convenient to visit as you don't have to plan a whole day there like I do for larger zoos. The zoo does have a great atmosphere and it's very nostalgic for me since it's my local zoo plus the zoo is hardly ever crowded (at least when I visit). Im really excited to see what this zoo has in store for the future!

    • @DereksZooVideos0118
      @DereksZooVideos0118 Місяць тому

      The Masterplan looks very exciting. I'm curious where the new Lion exhibit will go, and what kind of domino effect it will have on the current Feline exhibits.

    • @Ywabag
      @Ywabag Місяць тому

      @@DereksZooVideos0118 in my opinion they should remove the camel rides area and make it into a new exhibit. Also I think part of the bongo habitat is going to be turned into the new lion exhibit

  • @DereksZooVideos0118
    @DereksZooVideos0118 Місяць тому

    Check out Potter Park’s 2023 Masterplan: potterparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PotterParkZooMasterPlan2023web.pdf Which of these Future Proposed Species would you like to see Potter Park add? Barn Owl, Burrowing Owl, Puma, North American Porcupine, Wolverine, Black-breasted Leaf Turtle, Crested Wood Partridge, Demoiselle Crane, Fishing Cat, Francois’ Langur, Takin, Duiker (any species), Red River Hog, Spider Tortoise, Warthog, Baird’s Tapir, Boat-billed Heron, Chacoan Peccary, Chilean Pudu, Coati, Ocelot, Rhea, Spectacled Owl, Kookaburra, Tasmanian Devil, Tawny Frogmouth. Help me shape this series in the Future! What things do you consider when choosing which zoos to visit?

    • @JacobFiveash
      @JacobFiveash Місяць тому

      I would love for the zoo to have Tasmanian devils and wolverines. Not many zoos have those animals.

    • @Ywabag
      @Ywabag Місяць тому

      All of them but realistically I want to see the wolverine the most since you know, it's Michigan. Also I would love to see Tasmanian devils as well.

    • @Ywabag
      @Ywabag Місяць тому

      They could add Red River hogs to the okapi exhibit

  • @GavenTerry
    @GavenTerry Місяць тому

    My favorite African exhibits are Killamanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom and Columbus Zoo's Heart of Africa.

  • @animalandairplanecollectib1127
    @animalandairplanecollectib1127 Місяць тому

    If there’s one thing the Dallas zoo is famous for its African animals.

  • @Ywabag
    @Ywabag Місяць тому

    School is out! My favorite African exhibit is probably heart of Africa/congo expedition at Columbus, Willd Africa at Binder Park, or Africa at Cincinnati.

  • @JacobFiveash
    @JacobFiveash Місяць тому

    What an amazing tour, Derek! I loved the intro and the footage of the hippos, chimpanzees, gorillas, penguins and cheetah. One of my favorite African exhibits would be the Congo Gorilla Forest at the Bronx Zoo. It has one of my favorite gorilla exhibits around.

  • @zachstaff2933
    @zachstaff2933 Місяць тому

    Funny pinguin fact 🤣

  • @mossminstrel6851
    @mossminstrel6851 Місяць тому

    The capybara's name is Nugget :>

  • @Ywabag
    @Ywabag 2 місяці тому

    You got some great footage for this one 👍👍

  • @BrandyLeak-yi7hr
    @BrandyLeak-yi7hr 2 місяці тому

    im going to maro

  • @JacobFiveash
    @JacobFiveash 2 місяці тому

    I loved the footage of the baby elephant, tiger cubs, polar bears, Tasmanian devil, grizzly bears, alligator snapping turtle and Komodo dragon.

  • @sportsfisher9677
    @sportsfisher9677 2 місяці тому

    Nice zoo

  • @hailgiratinathetruegod7564
    @hailgiratinathetruegod7564 2 місяці тому

    Most of these exhibits are hottibly smal, espicially for something build in the 20th centery

    • @erikm8372
      @erikm8372 16 днів тому

      Remember, at most zoos, the visitors only can see part of an animal’s enclosure. There are usually always more private, off-exhibit areas connected, as well. They go out in the daytime but still have access to an indoor area, and a private outdoor space behind the scenes. Most animals would be too difficult to care for if their only space was what the public sees. They need sleeping areas inside, too, especially during bad or cold weather.