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Based on the concept art, you are completely right. However, the master plan never exactly mentions which rhino species will inhabit the new exhibits, only referring to them as "rhino" on one map. The reason I mentioned black rhinos is because the zoo already has multiple of them, has already dedicated a large amount of space and money to house them, and many people in the online forums have speculated that it would simply be easier for the zoo to retain their current rhinos than to bring in another subspecies. Though I think it's possible that they could obtain white rhinos, I still think it is more likely they will stick with black rhinos for the time being, but who knows, they might have to temporarily move animals during the construction and if they left, whos to say they'd be the same rhinos that come back. The fact that the concept art shows white rhinos could be a mix up, or even something I missed entirely, so thanks for the catch!

@@TheVirtualZoo I just thought that cause I thought they only had one rhino left.

@@JohnPaulSilvestri You are right about that. Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't there significantly more white rhinos in AZA zoos than blacks? Anyways, wouldn't matter much to me, plus I think white rhinos tend to mix better with other species like antelope so that could be a cool arrangement too. Once again, seriously appreciate the insight.

That's actually really cool! You're probably right that they stayed at the orphan center, it looks like it's been around for a while, but it's functional, and that's what counts. It would be a really cool story to follow up with if I ever visit Binder Park.

So far this is the only zoo I've seen to have Musk Ox, and I also enjoyed filming the wolverine kits from part 1.

@@TheVirtualZoo Awesome! I also noticed the zoo has had a decline in species. Are there any other animals that the Alaska Zoo has lost or phased out?

Other than the ones mentioned in the tours, there are no other species I can think of

@@TheVirtualZoo I understand. By the way, what will your next tour be?

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Something tells me that the new penguin habitat will be very similar to the current one in the Living Coast, but the sea lion area will be way better than their current exhibit. I don't think I really showed how outdated the current Pinniped point is in this video. The pools are of a good size, and there are multiple exhibits, but the rock-work is very poor for modern day and education/thematic elements are lacking like the zoo says they intend to incorporate into the Pacific Coasts of the Americas. I agree that nobody would really be complaining if they didn't change this as a part of the master plan, but I think the idea is to have the sea lions as an opener when you walk right into the zoo, drawing attention to a large, natural exhibit (the current sea lion exhibit is not the first animals you see when you enter the north gate by far).

@@TheVirtualZoo agreed but if they are gonna make a new deal habitat they should at least do an underwater viewing cause that’s the best part when it comes to seals and sea lions. I don’t know what they are trying to do to the living coast house but the penguin house looks cool the way it does the stingrays make it look more cool. About the ape house I know for sure they are gonna go in and out, imma miss the tunnel that leads you inside the zoo that tunnel doesn’t necessarily have to go. Tbh

Well, I assure you that you don't have to worry about the Lincoln Park Zoo. LPZ has already finished its master plan, and its exhibit quality is years ahead of Brookfield which is just starting (the city has funded Lincoln Park much more in the past). Everything at Lincoln Park is up to date, and they have a nice collection too that you will probably enjoy. Not to mention that the zoo is free aside from parking and it's in a nice area so walking around the entire park in general is a good half-day activity for cheap. Hope you enjoy it!

You're going to love it. There's a greenhouse right outside of the zoo that's also free to enter. You'll see what I mean. If you're going to visit one, you should stop in the other too.

You're right! I totally missed that (also right about the TLDR with that document size). Good catch and thanks for the info!

@@TheVirtualZooEh, happens to the best of us.

Thanks, Derek! I totally agree, and though I will mention this in part II, I'll go ahead and say this now anyway. The Alaska Zoo is first and foremost a rescue facility, and if you're comparing it to only those, it's actually quite impressive. Even if some of the exhibits are empty, that might as well be a good thing because that means they're doing what they're supposed to - rescue and rehabilitate animals, and only keep the ones who need a permanent home in captivity. Whatever you may think of the place, they're doing their job the right way and I'm glad to be featuring it on this channel.

@@TheVirtualZoo Good point, it's always important to have the right perspective when judging a facility.

Glad you enjoyed! This channel was heavily inspired by @ZooTours whom I'm a big fan of and has helped me greatly with my youtube journey

Yo thats sick mate. Let me know your thoughts on the place!

Part 3 hasn't been released yet. I typically feature zoos in a sort of rotation to have some variety with the exhibits we see. Usually I intend to feature each zoo at least once a year so it might be a while before I get around to parts 3 and 4.

If you need to interview someone about the dolphin building please let me know, my dad is super passionate about the project and the care for the animals!

Hey there, sounds like a great prospect that could make for an interesting video. That's actually really cool that you know someone who took part in the design process of the dolphin building renovation! I'm not exactly sure what the logistics of an interview would be, but it's a concept that I would totally be willing to explore to create a diversity of content for the channel. Thanks for reaching out and if you're still offering, feel free to contact me via email at micah.satvedi@gmail.com and we can go from there.

@tburrrg2502 is your dad hiring?😅

They were Guinea baboons that were in baboon island which was demolished in 2018

Out of curiosity, why?

Yes.

Really glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the sub!

This wasn't explicitly mentioned in the master plan, but I assume they will still be allowed to roam freely around the property, and I even saw them on my recent visit last week.

I assume the non-primates (giant anteaters) will likely move out of Tropic World to be a part of a mixed species exhibit in the 'South American Pantanal and Atlantic Forest' past 2034. Unfortunately, I don't think they're going anywhere for a long time, even if the apes are getting outdoor exhibits with the Tropical Forests exhibit in 2025. I know they did have extra anteaters in the pachyderm house at one point a couple years ago, but I don't know if they still have them in there since the building is closed. For reference, on my last visit 2 weeks ago there were still anteaters still in Tropic World. As for the Asian small-clawed otters, I assume they'll be in there because there is no mention of them in the master plan, and they have a massive exhibit, easily much better than the fully indoor otter exhibits I've seen at other zoos. If you're referring to the birds in Tropic World, there are barely any left, and honestly, I hope they stick around because their welfare isn't compromised (it's like a massive aviary) and they really spice up the jungle feel.

@@TheVirtualZoo honestly what do you feel like will fill in the shoes of some of the animals in tropic world once the exhibits are finished. Since theirs gonna be an entire South American exhibit and all primates are moving outdoors

​@@kharitheblueanteater9592 The South American monkeys will probably still be in Tropic World during the colder months, and their outdoor exhibits will be a part of the outdoor ape habitats with the Tropical Forests exhibits. Simply put, they will still very much be a part of Tropic World and will NOT be moving to the other South American exhibits that will open past 2034 (those are going to have non-primate mammals, reptiles, fish, and maybe birds). I saw someone else comment that part of Tropic World could be renovated into a Madagascar section, and I think that's a really cool idea that hasn't been brought up before. The large treetops would work great with lemurs and smaller areas could easily be added for Foosas and other small mammals

@@TheVirtualZoo true I am hoping they do add some ground species for the renovation since it’s gonna be very barren once the anteaters move out. What about the African part of the tropics world. Since gorillas are moving out to the new exhibits

@@kharitheblueanteater9592 I think it's safe to assume mandrills or some other form of drills could be in the current gorilla exhibit. I know at one point the zoo had black crested mangabeys in Tropic World but honestly the smaller the primates the less of a popular species they tend to be with the public. They definitely need to add natural substrate to almost everything in that exhibit to make it decent though.

As far as the camels and P wild horses go, I really do hope they have an exhibit in that section for them because it would be a shame to lose those species from the zoo's collection. Unfortunately, the Przewalski's wild horses left the zoo last year and it might be hard to reobtain them, but all they really require is a decent paddock in the forest which would definitely fit with the Central Asian/Himalayas theme. I don't see a lot of predators like jaguars, maned wolves, or mountain lions in the plans, but I think they could definitely fit in smaller species like otters, bobcats, foxes, owls, etc. along the various trails that will be added in the North American section. Overall, having immersive exhibits is something the zoo really struggles with and most of their exhibits are just old fashioned and in a line along major paths. But yes I really hope they cater to the smaller species with these new plans because they are necessary for world-class exhibits. A Madagascar section in Tropic world is totally something I've never heard speculated about before, but that would be really cool to see lemurs in the various large trees at eye level. Would be sick to have pandas

Yeah, as you can see I wasn’t super lucky with seeing the Koalas this time but figured I could save most of the facts for another tour. This tour was brief but honestly it’s a super exciting time to visit Brookfield in the next couple of years.