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Welcome to The Virtual Zoo, the channel that brings the Zoo right to you.
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Enjoy, and as always, thank you for watching The Virtual Zoo!
Business Inquiries: Micah.satvedi@gmail.com
I own all media in my videos unless otherwise stated. Therefore, I own the rights to this media. If you are interested in doing business, whether you are affiliated with an animal facility or a fellow UA-camr, please feel free to contact me below.
Enjoy, and as always, thank you for watching The Virtual Zoo!
Business Inquiries: Micah.satvedi@gmail.com
The Alaska Zoo Tour Part II | Ep. 31
Welcome back to the last frontier, where we're about halfway done exploring the Alaska Zoo! In part two, we'll visit more of the zoo's iconic residents, learn about the zoo's brilliant conservation programs, and I'll even provide my own review of the entire zoo at the end of this video.
PART ONE: ua-cam.com/video/TvTfuLxn0ow/v-deo.html
The Alaska Zoo's website:
www.alaskazoo.org/
OUR PATH MAP (both parts):
drive.google.com/file/d/185RZONO43gObAlB0jcI7qileV9GOGWS2/view?usp=sharing
RIP Alaska Zoo wolf pack:
ua-cam.com/video/ZlCn4yah10I/v-deo.htmlsi=37nlm2LUTVzfdrag
PART I SPECIES LIST:
1. Cariboo
2. Brown Bear
3. Snow Leopard
4. Mountain Goat
5. Little Campbell Creek: Trumpeter Swan, Miscellaneous Waterfowl
6. Coyote
7. Moose (2 habitats, both empty)
8. Bald Eagle
9. Black Bear (no show, hibernating)
10. Amur Tiger (empty, deceased)
11. Great Horned Owl
12. Wolf (empty, deceased)
13. Orphan Facility (multiple enclosures, Black Bear Cubs)
14. Infirmirary (multiple enclosures, did not see anything)
15. Arctic Fox (no show)
16. Red-Tailed Hawk
17. Petting Zoo (closed for winter)
(Filmed in March 2024)
(1080p60)
Equipment used: Panasonic Lumix FZ80, GoPro Hero 7, iPhone 13 & DJI Mini 2
Thank You For Watching!
A production by The Virtual Zoo
PART ONE: ua-cam.com/video/TvTfuLxn0ow/v-deo.html
The Alaska Zoo's website:
www.alaskazoo.org/
OUR PATH MAP (both parts):
drive.google.com/file/d/185RZONO43gObAlB0jcI7qileV9GOGWS2/view?usp=sharing
RIP Alaska Zoo wolf pack:
ua-cam.com/video/ZlCn4yah10I/v-deo.htmlsi=37nlm2LUTVzfdrag
PART I SPECIES LIST:
1. Cariboo
2. Brown Bear
3. Snow Leopard
4. Mountain Goat
5. Little Campbell Creek: Trumpeter Swan, Miscellaneous Waterfowl
6. Coyote
7. Moose (2 habitats, both empty)
8. Bald Eagle
9. Black Bear (no show, hibernating)
10. Amur Tiger (empty, deceased)
11. Great Horned Owl
12. Wolf (empty, deceased)
13. Orphan Facility (multiple enclosures, Black Bear Cubs)
14. Infirmirary (multiple enclosures, did not see anything)
15. Arctic Fox (no show)
16. Red-Tailed Hawk
17. Petting Zoo (closed for winter)
(Filmed in March 2024)
(1080p60)
Equipment used: Panasonic Lumix FZ80, GoPro Hero 7, iPhone 13 & DJI Mini 2
Thank You For Watching!
A production by The Virtual Zoo
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The Alaska Zoo Tour Part I | Ep. 30
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Welcome to the Last Frontier, a place where the wilderness and the wildlife are about as wild as they come in the States! Today we will embark on a journey through PART ONE of The Alaska Zoo, where we will meet Alaskan native wildlife, see other cold-weathered inhabitants who thrive in some of the harshest environments on earth, and learn about the zoo's thrilling conservation efforts! The Alas...
The Brookfield Zoo's Master Plan
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LAST WEEK The Brookfield Zoo Chicago RELEASED THEIR FULL MASTER PLAN, and I'm here to give you the break down, my own opinions on the project, and what you can expect to see and when... FULL MASTER PLAN PDF: www.brookfieldzoo.org/custom.czs/files/b7/b7485f68-9cd5-4dfa-8828-5086532fe6a5.pdf (All maps and exhibit renderings credits) "Brookfield Zoo Master Plan Discussion and Speculation" forum on...
KOALAS at the Brookfield Zoo | Ep. 29
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With all the hype of the Brookfield Zoo Chicago's new master plan, I figured why not take a little stop to see the more tangible side of the proposed changes, including the new KOALAS and their newly renovated exhibit. This short video gives a brief tour of the new Koala exhibit and introduces the zoo's new resident Koalas, the first of their species to inhabit the zoo in their 90-year history....
We Played Capture the Flag at the Zoo - FINALE
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ZooVenture: Capture the Flag at the Brookfield Zoo | Ep. 3 [FINALE] EPISODE #1: ua-cam.com/video/kQQSVxN2a34/v-deo.html EPISODE #2: ua-cam.com/video/7gP7HPmlS_0/v-deo.html "ZooVenture" is a zoo-based game show and the newest production of The Virtual Zoo. This is the season finale of Capture the Flag at the Brookfield Zoo featuring the end of round 3 and the winning sequence. This project was a...
Walkabout Australia at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park | Ep. 28
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G'day Mates and welcome to the channel's newest feature, The San Diego Zoo Safari Park. With interactive exhibits, educational programs, thrilling safari tours, and thousands of plants and animals from around the globe, there's truly something here for everyone to enjoy. Today's tour takes us down under for an in-depth focus on The Walkabout Austalia exhibit, one of the best in the business whe...
Playing Capture the Flag at the Zoo | Ep. 2
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ZooVenture: Capture the Flag at the Brookfield Zoo | Ep. 2 EPISODE #1: ua-cam.com/video/kQQSVxN2a34/v-deo.html "ZooVenture" is a zoo-based game show and the newest production of The Virtual Zoo. This is episode 2 of Capture the Flag at the Brookfield Zoo featuring the end of round 2 and the bulk of round 3 where things really start to heat up. This is my personal favorite episode of the series ...
We Played Capture the Flag at the Zoo | Ep. 1
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ZooVenture: Capture the Flag at the Brookfield Zoo | Ep. 1 "ZooVenture" is a zoo-based game show and the newest production of The Virtual Zoo. This is episode 1 of Capture the Flag at the Brookfield Zoo featuring the start of the game and part of rounds one and two. I'm really attempting to engage and try something new with this unique series and I hope y'all enjoy it. NEXT EPISODE SATURDAY JUL...
Capture the Flag at the Brookfield Zoo [Trailer]
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ZooVenture: Capture the Flag at the Brookfield Zoo [OFFICIAL TRAILER] EPISODE 1: ua-cam.com/video/kQQSVxN2a34/v-deo.html "ZooVenture" is a zoo-based game show and the newest production of The Virtual Zoo. I'm really attempting to engage and try something new with this unique series and I hope y'all enjoy it. This is the trailer and Episode 1 will drop next Saturday kicking off weekly episode re...
Desert Grasslands | Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | Ep. 27
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Welcome back for round two at the world's MOST NATURAL ZOO, The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum! For today's tour, we'll be going through the Desert Grasslands, a biome that not only makes a perfect home for grasses in an almost prairie-like environment but also supports a large variety of life that relies on the grasses for food, shelter, and other vital resources for survival. Along the way, we'...
Mountain Woodland | Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | Ep. 26
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Welcome back to the WORLD’S MOST NATURAL ZOO! As promised, we’ll be going in order meaning that first up is the Mountain Woodland, a region portrayed by the Museum as islands of dense vegetation rising up from the empty desert. These foothills and lower mountain slopes are wooded with oaks and pines, thus supporting a vast array of plant and animal species. Along the way, we’ll meet mountain li...
The World's Most Natural Zoo (Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum)
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It’s a sunny day in the Grand Canyon State of Arizona, so welcome one and all to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, where the wonders of the desert come to life! This is your intro, your review, and your first look at what is consistently recognized as one of the most natural, unique, and underrated zoo experiences out there. While other zoos develop by taking nature out of the way, the Arizona-...
The Asian Gardens at ZooTampa | Ep. 25
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It's cold up north so for today's episode we'll be heading back down to the sunshine state to explore ZooTampa at Lowry Park! The Asian Gardens is known amongst the zoo community not necessarily for it's exhibit quality, but for it's collection of rare and intriguing species from tropical Asia that are oftentimes hard to come by. Along the way we'll meet the ferocious malayan tiger, marvel at a...
The Kovler Lion House [LION CUB] | Lincoln Park Zoo | Ep. 24
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🚨LION CUB AT 05:40🚨 The Kovler Lion House opened originally in 1912, and has not only stood the test of time, but it has flourished into one of the greatest lion exhibits in the entirety of the US. While it did open as a state of the art facility with many rare and intriguing species of cats, its collection has since narrowed in favor of creating more natural environments for its inhabitants. T...
The Oasis & Discovery Island | Disney's Animal Kingdom | Ep. 23
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Welcome to the most magical place around, where wonder meets the wild, aka the channel’s debut of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As you would on a regular visit, we'll be going through the park just as you'd see it in real life, and it all kicks off with The Oasis & Discovery Island. First off, the former of the two, though I don’t know exactly when it opened, the Oasis is basically the equivalent of...
The Brand New! Elephant Springs | Fort Worth Zoo | Ep. 22
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The Brand New! Elephant Springs | Fort Worth Zoo | Ep. 22
The Top 5 Best Tours of 2021, Recap & Future Updates
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The Top 5 Best Tours of 2021, Recap & Future Updates
Africa at the Cincinnati Zoo | Ep. 21
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Africa at the Cincinnati Zoo | Ep. 21
Polar Frontier | Columbus Zoo | Ep. 20
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Polar Frontier | Columbus Zoo | Ep. 20
Wetlands Trail | Florida Aquarium | Ep. 19
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Wetlands Trail | Florida Aquarium | Ep. 19
Adventure Africa | Milwaukee County Zoo | Ep. 18
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Adventure Africa | Milwaukee County Zoo | Ep. 18
The Brand New! Primate Canopy Trails at the Saint Louis Zoo | Ep. 17
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The Brand New! Primate Canopy Trails at the Saint Louis Zoo | Ep. 17
The Asian Highlands at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo | Ep.16
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The Asian Highlands at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo | Ep.16
The Center for African Apes at the Lincoln Park Zoo | Ep. 15
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The Center for African Apes at the Lincoln Park Zoo | Ep. 15
Sea Life at the Mall of America (Full Tour) | Ep. 14
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Sea Life at the Mall of America (Full Tour) | Ep. 14
Russia's Grizzly Coast | Minnesota Zoo | Ep. 13
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Russia's Grizzly Coast | Minnesota Zoo | Ep. 13
Zambezi River Hippo Camp | Memphis Zoo | Ep. 12
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Zambezi River Hippo Camp | Memphis Zoo | Ep. 12
10:27 lichens is pronounced like "lie-Kens" not "leachens", like a bunch of guys named Ken who can't tell the truth, lie-Kens.
I go to the high school right next to the Brookfield zoo
correction, It seems like from the concept art that there will be white rhinos instead.
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.
Great job covering the Alaska Zoo! Also, fun fact: The three Black Bears that live at my home zoo, Binder Park, were orphaned in Alaska and briefly lived at the Alaska Zoo, so they might have stayed in that same Orphan Facility depending on how long it's been around.
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.
I’m so glad you got to talk about snow leopards, brown bears, coyotes, caribou and especially mountain goats. I also loved the footage of the snow leopard meowing. I would love to visit this zoo someday because of how many lesser known animals there are. What animal were you the most excited to see?
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?
London Zoo intro video
The penguins and seals current home looks way to nice to get a new small habitat compared to the one they are in right now.
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
I remember those little plastic mold machines. I used to go all the time as a kid. Now I’m 18 and leaving for college so my new local zoo will be the Lincoln park zoo which I haven’t been to
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.
I heard it through the grapevine, that in the old gorilla habitat will be housing a real life Sasquatch.🤫
9:13 Since it hasn’t been mentioned yet, and never underestimate the power of TL;DR, I’m 99% sure the Painted Dogs and Okapi will stay as they are mentioned in the survival plans in the document in the description.
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.
This is an amazing master plan. It is state of the art in conservation. I just hope that I’m still around to see it all. Brookfield Zoo has been a part of my life and favorite place since I was 6 which was 60 years ago
It's too bad there was a lot of empty exhibits and animals you didn't see, but I'm glad you chose to feature this zoo. It's always neat to see more of facilities that I'm not very familiar with.
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.
Please come one day visit Bratislava ZOO (Slovakia) ❤
You sound like ZooTours off brand brother😂 seriously though, great video man
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
I really like how many local species they show off! My local zoo has only a handful of North American species, ironically
I'm so glad you got to showcase the Alaska Zoo. I loved the footage of the polar bears, musk oxen, yaks and wolverines. I would love to check this smaller zoo out someday because of how many rare creatures this zoo has.
Hey everyone! Thanks for Watching! As promised, here's the links I mentioned in the video... OUR PATH MAP (both parts): drive.google.com/file/d/185RZ... LIVE POLAR BEAR CAM: www.alaskazoo.org/polar-bear-... Learn more about Anabelle the Elephant: www.alaskazoo.org/what-we-do www.adn.com/alaska-life/2020/... I hope you enjoyed and stay tuned for PART TWO NEXT WEEKEND!
Im at artis in the netherlands now.
Yo thats sick mate. Let me know your thoughts on the place!
Where's part 3
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.
I am going to be dead before this is completed 😂
My dad’s company did the new dolphin building design and I am so excited. The Brookfield zoo is such a big family favorite of ours and the fact that our family firm played a role is a dream come true. I friggen LOVE ZOOS man lol
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?😅
I think there’s a 10x higher possibility that the zoo gets Giant Pandas rather than sun bears. By 2034 there will be no sun bears left in the US
Hey virtual Zoo I was hoping that in there long term exhibit plans that Brookfield would bring back Harbor seals and Walruses to the Seven Seas Seascape and bring back as well Aardvarks and Warthogs to the Habitat Africa Savannah Exhibit I was excited about them possibly bring back Cheetah's because they still have cape or African painted Hunting Dogs those are my favorite African Carnivore's. I also wish we could have an area for Chacma Baboons and also vervet Monkeys in the revamped Tropic world Asia exhibit. I mean it was sad when Brookfield got rid of Walruses in 2006, Warthogs and Aardvarks in 2011, Harbor seals in 2016 and Chacma Baboons in 2013 when they deconstructed Baboon Island I even saw they did away with Mandrills in Tropic world. My greatest memories of Brookfield zoo for me as a child born in the Early 1980's was The pinipped pool were Olga the Walrus and Amy the Harbor Seal.❤
They were Guinea baboons that were in baboon island which was demolished in 2018
Been coming to BZ for almost 2 decades and in a lot of parts it's definitely been showing its age. I'm REALLY stoked for these upgrades!!!
This looks so incredible. I haven't been to Broofield in probably 10 years, but this would make me go back in no time. Wow!
Would absolutely love to see more videos of master plan analysis like this - great job!
I've visited the Henry Doorly Zoo twice and I felt bad for the snow leopard both times
Out of curiosity, why?
Brookfield zoo need’s Chimpanzees and bonobos
i am very excited to see the zoo evolve into the next century. A dolphin expansion would be great which I am assuming it will be a first of a kind.
That’s gonna be a lot of changes
Elephants are coming back????
Yes.
Wow. If everything mentioned comes to fruition, every other zoo in the US is going to have serious competition. The species list is absolutely stacked.
This video made me subscribe to you
Really glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the sub!
I also live in the area and I’m SO EXCITED for all this new stuff
Very informative video with a great overview of the coming changes! Exciting time for Brookfield Zoo.
Will the peacocks remain untouched in Brookfield Zoo?!!?
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'm so excited to see the exhibits once they open! You're so talented and I wish we could collaborate on a tour someday!
Will the non primates move out of the tropic world to? Or are they stuck in their (also are pangolins still in the zoo?)
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.
For some plan changes, I would have the Bactrian Camels and Przewalski’s Wild Horses also in the Asian area, have exhibits for Jaguars and Maned Wolves in the South American Pantanal area, exhibits for Mountain Lions, Black Bears, and Bobcats in the North American Woodlands, have Giant River Otters in the Amazon Waters building, also have Platypuses in the Australia house, as well as a Madagascar section with Lemurs, Fossas, Sifakas, and Aye-Ayes in Tropic World, also renovate the gorilla exhibit into a Mandrill exhibit in Tropic World as well, have exhibits for Canadian Lynx, Snowy Owls, and Arctic Foxes in the Tundra/Taiga area, have a Illinois Heritage Farm section at Hamill Family Wild Encounters, and, if China lets us, have Giant Pandas behind the reimagined Bear Grottoes that are now part of the Hamill Family Wild Encounters
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
I have waited for years for the elephants to return!!
Being someone who didn't have the time to read the entire document the zoo put out, I found this video actually really useful to explain what their plan is! I'm going to miss that overpass so much :( But a lot of the stuff they are adding actually seems like a real breath of fresh air, and is exciting! Also super excited for the cheetahs, when they eventually come. Great video, Mr. Virtual Zoo!
I’m looking forward to this
Hey y'all, thanks for watching! To make it easier, here's the breakdown for the UA-cam chapters... 00:00 - Intro *PHASE I:* 01:47 - present 02:47 - Tropical Forests *PHASE II:* 04:43 - North Gate 05:56 - Pacific Coasts of the Americas 07:12 - Southwest Australian Provinces *GATEWAY TO AFRICA* 08:07 - African Savanna 09:54 - East African Forests 10:29 - Central African Forests 10:13 - South African Forests *PHASE III:* 12:57 - Himilayas & Central Asian Steppe 13:45 - Hamill Family Wild Encounters Expansion & Bear Grottos Redevelopment 14:42 - Our Rivers to the Gulf 15:44 - North American Grasslands 16:13 - Tundra/Taiga *SOUTH AMERICAN SECTIONS* 16:40 - South American Atlantic Forest & Pantanal 17:10 - Andean Lagoons 17:16 - Amazon Waters 17:28 - other changes (no time exact frame) 18:00 - Outro The normal tours will resume NEXT WEEKEND & I'll announce more about my upcoming international trip at the end of this month. Thanks for watching and enjoy!
bro said hed show us tomorrow then dipped 😔 too busy with hyperbowl
I love koalas! Their my favorite marsupials and I might want to check this exhibit out someday. It reminds me of ZooTampa's. But I might want to go right when it opens in the morning because I had luck seeing koalas active around that time.
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.
What an ending!! This was awesome, dude! I can't thank you enough for letting me help you with this project!