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I really loved the footage of the eastern bongos, black rhinos, kangaroos, elk, emu, penguins, ravens, and especially the binturongs. Keep up the good work, Derek!

Thanks for another great tour. I didnt even think that snakes could drink and I didn't know vinny was the oldest resident. What Zoo do you think you'll feature next on your top 5 reasons to visit series?

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Another one of my local zoo I’ve always believed they could add so much more to make this zoo even better what’s your thoughts on that Derek?

Thank you for doing my local zoo justice. This place deserves a lot more love. I can't wait for this places future renovations. Also the kestrel habitat now contains a screech owl.

I loved the footage of the arctic foxes, otter pups, bald eagle, red pandas, Pallas cats, okapis and giant anteater. I can't wait for part 2 and I really want to visit this zoo someday.

Loved the fact about the artic fox I wish that the Detroit zoo still had some

I heard that three months ago, two ring-tailed lemur brothers arrived and now can be seen in the African Journey.

I was hoping after you cover the Birds of the World exhibit, you should cover the new Elephant Trek when it opens up the next time you're in Cincinnati.

The Oregon Zoo " Portland " has a Female Borneo Pygmy Elephant 🐘. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

My home zoo still one of my favorite African exhibits thanks Derek

The Rainforest is definately a product of its time. While at the time of its opening it seemed amazing, now with the modern standards of zoos its showing its age. While I will miss the iconic Orangutan dome, I'm glad it's getting replaced with a new and better exhibit space. 🫡

I wonder how they manage it that the wolves don't use the beavers as snacks on legs?

That's awesome man thank you for sharing

Derek you should go to out of Africa in Arizona or the san Diego zoo/ wildlife park

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.

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. 😆

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.

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.

Great video Derek 👍

My favourite place to see elephants is in Colchester zoo

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.

Those animal bridges are cool!

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

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)

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

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.

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.

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

Are you excited for the Brookfield Zoos new master plan?

Wow, a very enticing list of rarities!

Which zoos have black wildebeest?

Another fantastic adventure thank you for sharing

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

This exhibit and Killamanjaro Safaris.

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.