As a volunteer at Potawatomi Zoo, I think the zoo has improved so much! We recently got 2 new bear twins, and a kudu calf born. We also brought in dippin dots stands for people to have ice cream (especially the kids). The new restaurant next to the bear exhibit is a big improvement, along with bringing bears back after 20 long years. We plan to do a whole lot more to the Potawatomi Zoo.
I love the Potawatomi Zoo and wish it were closer and a drive that isn't routed through small towns unless you take the toll road. I will be going a second time this year, even if I have to go alone. 😆
I agree with the reasons you gave. This zoo does look very underrated and you've convinced me to plan a visit. Maybe I'll check it out on my way to indanapolis. Smaller zoos definitely have a charm to them in my opinion.
Awesome video, Derek! I really should do more smaller zoos on my tours. But the reasons why I would recommend checking out the Birmingham Zoo is because they are one of the only zoos in the world to have a bachelor herd of African elephants, along with a very impressive bird collection, an underrated black bear exhibit and a few lesser known animals, like Pallas cats, and giant otters.
That’s so nice, $11-$20 admission. Even the the $30 you said it costs at tiger zoos around the Great Lakes region, in general, pales in comparison to my hometown-San Diego! We do have a famous zoo, and we do have two locations, as well… but admission for an adult for one park is over $65 in 2024. In this case, membership is the best option. I will gladly buy a year’s membership when it pays for itself in two visits.
As a volunteer at Potawatomi Zoo, I think the zoo has improved so much! We recently got 2 new bear twins, and a kudu calf born. We also brought in dippin dots stands for people to have ice cream (especially the kids). The new restaurant next to the bear exhibit is a big improvement, along with bringing bears back after 20 long years. We plan to do a whole lot more to the Potawatomi Zoo.
I agree. I've been very impressed with the additions the Potawatomi Zoo has made in the last 5 years.
Great video Derek 👍
Thank you!
I love the Potawatomi Zoo and wish it were closer and a drive that isn't routed through small towns unless you take the toll road. I will be going a second time this year, even if I have to go alone. 😆
I agree with the reasons you gave. This zoo does look very underrated and you've convinced me to plan a visit. Maybe I'll check it out on my way to indanapolis. Smaller zoos definitely have a charm to them in my opinion.
Glad you're considering a visit.
@@DereksZooVideos0118by the way, would you ever consider doing a full tour of potawatomi?
@@Ywabag Probably not, just because I've already covered a majority of the zoo between my Africa and Americas tours.
You should do a top 5 reasons to visit the binder park zoo video!
Awesome video, Derek! I really should do more smaller zoos on my tours. But the reasons why I would recommend checking out the Birmingham Zoo is because they are one of the only zoos in the world to have a bachelor herd of African elephants, along with a very impressive bird collection, an underrated black bear exhibit and a few lesser known animals, like Pallas cats, and giant otters.
Thanks for sharing! I would definitely consider Giant Otters a good reason to visit, since I have not had a chance to see that species yet.
@@DereksZooVideos0118 You're welcome. The zoo has two female giant otters named Laura and Katrina. The zoo also has a growing howler monkey family.
That’s so nice, $11-$20 admission. Even the the $30 you said it costs at tiger zoos around the Great Lakes region, in general, pales in comparison to my hometown-San Diego! We do have a famous zoo, and we do have two locations, as well… but admission for an adult for one park is over $65 in 2024. In this case, membership is the best option. I will gladly buy a year’s membership when it pays for itself in two visits.
Memberships are always a good way to go!
Derek you should go to out of Africa in Arizona or the san Diego zoo/ wildlife park
Thanks for the suggestions!