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« on: January 08, 2007, 05:56:32 PM »
Well, I am finally out of the dark ages and found MM2. Yeah me!

This is my first zoo, though I did unlock the silly Whale, I will no doubt work on the other unlockable item someday.

My entrance is basic, but the guests are treated to a nice view of the Reef Exhibit. This massive exhibit has glass on the front only and the rest is cliff walls

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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2007, 05:57:29 PM »
OH! That's SO BEAUTIFUL! Earl is back!

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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2007, 06:01:46 PM »
It says that the image doesn't exist.

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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2007, 06:01:51 PM »
The next shot at night; illuminated with lights, is beautiful. The Tiki Torches adds to the atmosphere


The guest view, and the sunken ship, and all the treasures scattered on the ocean floor...
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Well, I see it, but ImageShack is acting strange at the moment!
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2007, 06:08:17 PM »
From within the exhibt, we see the Rays and Black Tip Shark guarding their treasure. Through the glass, they really want the peeps....



From above...I used the glass fence download to keep the pesky sharks from beaching themselves. On the right, the entrance for the zookeeper and the filter are tucked away from sight.


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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2007, 06:44:45 PM »
Oh...WOW! That has to be THE coolest exhibit I have EVER seen!!

I mean.. WOW!!!! The DETAIL in these shots is AMAZING!!
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« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2007, 07:02:04 PM »
Thanks everyone.
Next, we we are looking down on the Rock Hopper Penguin.


The exhibit has a lower and upper viewing area. This was taken from Topside...


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« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2007, 07:03:11 PM »
Had to show this photo. It looks too realistic...

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« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2007, 07:05:27 PM »
Next to the Penguin are the Green Sea Turtle. Both exhibits share the upper viewing area, and there is a hidden entrance for the zookeepers there as well.


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« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2007, 07:08:01 PM »
The Green Sea Turtle, an inside view...I want to go snorkeling in the Caribbean....



And my favorite photo so far


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« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2007, 07:42:12 PM »
I am now blind because of your totally insanely incredible pictures. :surprise: (Which is a compliment of course!) : :) : Great to see you back zoohio! :specool:

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« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2007, 10:15:37 PM »
Ooooohhhhhhh Yeah my favorite ZT2 builder is back in action. And my I say not in a shy way.......Amazing is all I can think of.

:worthy: Everytime I look at your building I almost want to buy ZT2......:clapping: :nice:

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« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2007, 10:37:02 PM »
Hah!! He's back, at last!! :woot:

zoohio, those pics are so lovely. The rockhopper pics really look like the kind of thing BF would use as promo pics! I knew your pics would be great, but these are even better than I expected! : :) :

Which map did you use?

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« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2007, 03:22:20 AM »
Fantastic stuff Zoohio, I have loved your zoos for a long time now :)

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« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2007, 03:42:58 AM »
Woohoo he's back at it, and doing marvelous work yet again! Great job Zoohio!

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« Reply #15 on: January 09, 2007, 03:45:51 AM »
glad to see you back at zoo-making, zoohio.:happy: But anyways, your zoo is amazing!:surprise: Can't wait for more.: :) :

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« Reply #16 on: January 09, 2007, 03:48:02 AM »
Zoohio, you make EXCELLENT zoos! I'm serious, you have a real nack at it.

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« Reply #17 on: January 09, 2007, 05:32:33 AM »
Thanks everyone!

Rebecca, the map that I used is one of the new ones, Benthic Large, I believe. I found with the new maps that you cannot get the path to be smooth, no matter how you try; so I paint Grass or Desert under the areas that should be smooth. But I like the new maps as they have a more natural appeal with the terrain and sounds.
Off to work on the Manatee!

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« Reply #18 on: January 09, 2007, 07:22:28 AM »
Earl, I have said time and time again, YOUR ZOOS ARE WONDERFUL!
You Do an Amazing job at designing zoos =D So much artisticness *is that word? :hmmm: * WONDERFUL jobe on..well... everything ^_^

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« Reply #19 on: January 09, 2007, 08:01:02 AM »
Thanks Connor!
Also, I must give credit to RND for the Invisible Fence that keeps the Penguins and Green Turtles from falling off the cliff at the back of their enclosures.

Across from the Turtles, the viewing area for the Manatee, with aquarium and restaurant.


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« Reply #20 on: January 09, 2007, 08:03:31 AM »
Around the waterfall, yet another viewing area for the Manatee


up close and personal with a lovely pair

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« Reply #21 on: January 09, 2007, 08:04:25 AM »
Are you sure you aren't a secretly trained BF employee, here to make us all drool and strive for the same perfection?? :laughing:

Seriously, I couldn't agree more with everyone - Bravo! :yesmaster

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« Reply #22 on: January 09, 2007, 08:06:46 AM »
Correction from earlier Rebecca, this is a Pelagic Map...

The Leatherback Turtle Exhibit with upper viewing area


and a beautiful Leatherback, heading to the kelp bed

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« Reply #23 on: January 09, 2007, 08:16:40 AM »
Zoohio is back!!

Your zoos are as amazing as ever. You really have a talent for this.

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« Reply #24 on: January 09, 2007, 09:13:15 AM »
Fwee!!! I <3 the manatees!! *they are so fun to build for ^_^*

and the turtles are... WOW!

But, what caught my eye most, was the waterfall! It looks SOOO cool in the landscaping! =D