Author Topic: Reptile & Insect Houses (Read 9424 times)

Zoo_Master · « **on:** August 19, 2005, 07:42:29 AM »

I need help with placement of these. I usually put them in big open spaces of paths; that way guests can see all around. But they don't look to good that way. I can't think of any better placement ideas. Any help?

Wildlife Enthusiast · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2005, 03:05:17 PM »

I always put them near food stands, gift shops, or play areas. I have also used them to draw people to less popular exhibits, and I use many of them. While looking at xml files, I noticed that there is a lottery of sorts for both houses that chooses 1 of 3 display setups. I figure if I place at least 3 of each throughout the zoo, guests are more likely to get to see the 3 reptile displays and all 3 insect displays. You also should leave enough space all the way around them so that other people can still navigate the path, if the kiosks of busy. That's my 2 cents worth!

TigerTracks · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2005, 07:51:35 AM »

I like to use them in places were I don't have fountains or statues. Espacially when the geusts start becoming bored and asking for entertainment. I that adding either the reptile or the insect, Or even them both, helps keep the guests much happier!

ZooD · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2005, 02:36:38 PM »

I like to put them near foliage and fountain viewing area's

kryten · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2005, 05:19:33 PM »

They may not look great but they sure keep the little folk happy for a while. I usually put them in area not too near enclosures and towards the back of my zoo. This way it will hopefully draw more people to the animals at the back, rather than just collecting near the cheesecake cart, which always happens for some reason :crazy

Then again, who doesn't like cheesecake :w00t

. . . . "ahem", getting off topic now :8

Zoo · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2005, 10:46:15 PM »

I place them in open spots in my zoo, the guests love them!

Peacenote · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2005, 10:41:25 AM »

When I'm building with 2 or three paths wide, I like to put them in the cross section - - the middle of the "+".

I also put them by less popular exhibits or in places that aren't near playgrounds. If I have a lot of space I like to put two crescent shaped flower beds around it, too, that makes it look a little prettier.

Bangles_AU · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2005, 03:59:55 PM »

I put the insect house where I won't see it too much, I am scared of Spiders so the Spider on the roof freaks me out! I wish there was no Spider.

I put them near less popular exhibits with path all the way around them. I never seem to see many guests actually looking but when I look at their thoughts they say the like them.

pandaman94 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2005, 04:20:17 PM »

WOW! i never thought of putting them by non-popular exhibits!

Wildlife Enthusiast · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2005, 08:08:02 PM »

Bangles_AU,

You could probably put a zero in for the probability of the spider display in the xml file, so it won't come up at all. I've never tried altering that, but you could give it a shot. You would get either the Herc beetles or the Scorpions every time, if it worked. The file is in entities>objects>buildings>ai>InsectKiosk_df.htm.

Ituri13 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2005, 01:23:02 PM »

What are you talking about the kiosks have 3 displays out around them. If you walk around them you can see all three displays. For the "insects" (although only one of those is actually an insect) there are hercules beetle, tarantula, and scorpion. For the reptiles there is a cobra, a chameleon, and a red-eared slider.

Wildlife Enthusiast · « **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2005, 03:12:28 PM »

Yeah I think I had a glitch, b/c I could see only one display per kiosk for awile, but it isn't doing that now, but that's why I thought that. Sorry!

pepe_starr · « **Reply #12 on:** September 16, 2005, 09:45:02 AM »

I put the Insect/Reeptile House next to each other so that guests can view more at one time and I put them near the entrance usually because they look nice :happy

RolyPoly · « **Reply #13 on:** September 16, 2005, 12:00:55 PM »

What do you mean? We are suppose to get all three at once??? I am only getting the one selected. What am I doing wrong? AAAAAH

For the record, I just place them periodically thru my zoo. Every couple of exibits, I put in a house of some kind....resturant, Petting Zoo, Reptile House......

pepe_starr · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2005, 12:03:25 PM »

We are only talking about Reptile & Insect Houses at the moment :happy

Wildlife Enthusiast · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2005, 03:48:48 PM »

There is no petting zoo in ZT2 is there?

qwerty_9 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2005, 03:51:14 PM »

nope really wish there was though :sad

RolyPoly · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2005, 05:01:45 PM »

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Originally posted by pepe_starr@Sep 16 2005, 12:03 PM
We are only talking about Reptile & Insect Houses at the moment :happy

Sorry, I got carried away. Mixed up my ZTs too. :crazy Sorry gang! Carry on.....

Leveler · « **Reply #18 on:** September 18, 2005, 07:25:58 PM »

I like to put them where a have a path change direction

Spyder · « **Reply #19 on:** September 19, 2005, 08:58:51 AM »

I make a big blob of path near the entrance then put them in. (A neat blob though)

lamna · « **Reply #20 on:** September 19, 2005, 09:23:18 AM »

I like to make reptile houses. What i do is i make a large exhibit of tall conctre walls cut out 3 parts and add a archway. I then make half the exhibit into a croc exhibit, and half i put down a concrete path down and add sevral reptile and insect houses. Voila! A reptile house(it will be better with the XP reptiles and lacks a roof but i like it)

Ruffed Lemur · « **Reply #21 on:** September 19, 2005, 10:00:05 PM »

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Originally posted by lamna@Sep 20 2005, 04:23 AM
I like to make reptile houses. What i do is i make a large exhibit of tall conctre walls cut out 3 parts and add a archway. I then make half the exhibit into a croc exhibit, and half i put down a concrete path down and add sevral reptile and insect houses. Voila! A reptile house(it will be better with the XP reptiles and lacks a roof but i like it)

Hey, great idea! I gonna steal it. And make two more exhibits for the tortoise and dragon that are unnocupied.

Alpha Dilophosaur · « **Reply #22 on:** September 19, 2005, 10:01:56 PM »

I put my reptile and insect houses in the middle of food courts, where they get plenty of people watching them. I also put them near the entrance some times.

Peacenote · « **Reply #23 on:** September 21, 2005, 08:13:03 AM »

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Author Topic: Reptile & Insect Houses (Read 9424 times)

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