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| Ridgeland Parks Aquarium and Aviary; Updated with pictures 12-29-09!! | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 15 2009, 04:28 PM (7,058 Views) | |
| Apteryx | Nov 15 2009, 04:28 PM Post #1 |
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: I am going to post pics this time, so don't worry. This zoo is heavily inspired by zoos I've visited, especially off of the National Zoo, Cleveland Zoo, and Akron Zoo, as well as some inspiration off of some aquariums I've visited.The Zoo: Ridgeland Parks Zoo Established first in 1935, this inner city zoo was built to make a getway for people to watch animals. The zoo officially started in 1947, when Whitetailed Deer were put on exhibition, something city-goers never had seen that often. The zoo then began collecting exotic and endangered birds from all continents of the Earth, and it also had an extensive fish collection. In 1986, the Zoo had become old and outdated, and a renovation program was proposed. Unfortuntely, the zoo lost a lot of money and couldn't pay for renovations, and all the birds and fish were shipped out, that was, until a wealthy old man bought the Zoo property in 1998 and began working on a new zoo, even better than the last. It's still being finished, and has many beautiful birds and fish on display, as well as many other different animals. The zoo is split up in continents, with animals from each continent in the particular area. The first we will go to is the Asian area. First up is the North Asia Aviary, which exhibits birds from the Himalyas and the countries of China, Japan, and Mongolia. The entrance:
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| Sophie | Nov 15 2009, 04:34 PM Post #2 |
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I'm always gonna wanna blow your mind
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That aviary looks very pretty. I love the story for the zoo. I hope to see more pictures of your zoo soon. |
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| Apteryx | Nov 15 2009, 04:36 PM Post #3 |
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You eagerly run inside, to see what exotic birds await.![]() You look inside the exhibit on your right and see a bird standing among a bamboo plant in the water. You wonder what it is, so you read the sign. ![]() It's a Japanese Crane, Grus japanonesis, these cranes are often seen in Japanese and Chinese art as a symbol of good luck or peace. They are also used as symbols of eternal love, as these birds mate for life. ![]() You next see two Japanese Crested Ibises. These birds are very endangered and rare, our captive breeding program hopes to breed these two individuals. ![]() |
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| Sophie | Nov 15 2009, 04:38 PM Post #4 |
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The aviary is very well decorated. I love it that you even used foliage out the area where the animals are from. POOPY PENISES! |
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| Apteryx | Nov 15 2009, 04:55 PM Post #5 |
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Thanks sophie! Sorry I didn't see that sooner, I was posting. You next look into an Alpine exhibit, modled after the himalayas. ![]() Inside are Golden Eagles. You think, "Wait a minute, what are Golden Eagles doing in an Asian exhibit area?" Golden Eagles inhabit not only North America, but Europe and Asia, over the Himalayas. ![]() You look across the way into another Himalayan Exhibit. ![]() Inside are Himalyan Griffon Vultures. These large birds of prey soar over the tallest peaks of the Himalayas, looking for carrion to eat. ![]() Lastly, you peer in to a Temperate exhibit. There are many flowers and many different species of bamboo inside. You look in, and see two male Common Pheasants, aka Ringneck Pheasants, scratching through the underbrush. There's also the much duller colored females they hope to mate with. Luckily, there's plenty of female pheasants to go around. ![]() A pretty orange bird in the exhibit catches your eye. It's a Temminck's Tragopan, a fellow gamebird from China. The females of this species are much more dull and gray. ![]() You read another sign on the exhibit list. "Coming soon to this exhibit, Lady Amhearst's Pheasants." (Waiting for GLM to finish it, then I will move the common pheasants to the North America section.) After marveling at the different Chinese Pheasants, you sadly have to leave the aviary. On the way out, however, you view a wonderful garden with the plants of China and Japan. Flowers and bamboos abound, it'd be a panda's paradise. ![]() That's all for now. See you tomorrow in the Europe Aviary, but first, I have a question to ask of you. Does anyone have the Great Bustard from Caldera? I need it for the Europe section. I'm also looking for a Dalmation Pelican from a Mediterranian Pack by Kangorilaphant, does anyone know what I'm talking about? |
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| Sophie | Nov 15 2009, 04:56 PM Post #6 |
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I can't help you with the downloads, because I have no animal downloads. I really like your aviary, the use of foliage is nice. Can we see an overview photo too? |
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| -Pureblood- | Nov 15 2009, 04:59 PM Post #7 |
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The Photographer ♥
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It's nice ^^ It's strange however to see flowers in low quality, I'm already used to them looking different. And I love those pheasants
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| Maple Syrup | Nov 15 2009, 05:07 PM Post #8 |
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Fellow Primate Fanatic
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I like the bird aviary. Very well decorated. The Japanese Crane is my favorite. Also, where did you find the Golden Eagle? |
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| The Admiral | Nov 15 2009, 07:17 PM Post #9 |
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Long live the king.
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Awesome aviary and backstory, my friend.
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| KumariKat | Nov 15 2009, 07:24 PM Post #10 |
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Looks fantastic so far I like how much foliage you used |
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| Skull | Nov 15 2009, 07:26 PM Post #11 |
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WOAH now THAT is a kick-#%$$# zoo. Very, VERY good job!
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| Jaguar | Nov 15 2009, 08:11 PM Post #12 |
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Terrific job on the aviary. It looks very realistic. |
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| Apteryx | Nov 15 2009, 08:56 PM Post #13 |
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Thank you, each and everyone of you. I really appreciate it. Maple Syrup:The golden eagle is from the AA part of Mexican Marvels, I got it here at SDU's site, it's a good pack, but I think this is the only animal from it I actually use. Pureblood: Sadly, my graphics card sucks. I wish I could have the reflective water and stuff, but with all these downloads it just doesn't work out well. Tomorrow I will have the European Aviary finished, as well as the foodcourt/Aquarium area. I got the Great Bustard, but I'm having space problems with the Black Grouse. Planned areas are the African Aviary, South American Aviary, Aquarium, and gardens, and the Oceania buildings and gardens. I hope I can fit the North America areas in, I have a bunch of glass aviaries set up for it. |
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| Maple Syrup | Nov 15 2009, 09:02 PM Post #14 |
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Thanks. Can't wait to see what you are working on next.
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| -Pureblood- | Nov 16 2009, 06:54 AM Post #15 |
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I hope you get a great card soon *crosses fingers and hopes* |
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I am going to post pics this time, so don't worry. This zoo is heavily inspired by zoos I've visited, especially off of the National Zoo, Cleveland Zoo, and Akron Zoo, as well as some inspiration off of some aquariums I've visited.































