Author Topic: Zoohio's ZT2 Zoo and Aquarium (Read 19504 times)

Rosinas Cat · « **Reply #25 on:** January 09, 2007, 09:24:10 AM »

More stunning pics, zoohio! I know you must get sick of me saying this every time you post pics of a new zoo, but please please please submit this one for download. The colours are breathtaking. And just my personal opinion: I always prefer non-city zoos: no ugly grey buildings!

Don't you love the way the manatees swim together all the time!

Hyena Girl · « **Reply #26 on:** January 09, 2007, 09:38:18 AM »

Wicked zoo Zoohio! I love those pics - so bright and colourful!

MarineManiac · « **Reply #27 on:** January 09, 2007, 11:55:26 AM »

your pics are so awesome! So colorful! Now I want to improve my zoo!

zoohio · « **Reply #28 on:** January 09, 2007, 04:49:16 PM »

Thanks again all...

Nique, I wish I were a BF employee, how cool would that be!!!

Rebecca, I agree with the city, but at the same time, I like the contrast of the concrete jungle verses the real jungle...

OK, this took a bit of time to plan. I looked at the Benthic and realized they were all sharks, so here we are with an overview of all three. The tanks are massive, but the guests are in awe at the fact that they are surrounded by sharks.

The middle is the odd-looking Goblin Shark

zoohio · « **Reply #29 on:** January 09, 2007, 04:51:17 PM »

The large and graceful Whale Shark

And the sweet and cuddly...er....I mean...Great White Shark

Rosinas Cat · « **Reply #30 on:** January 09, 2007, 10:38:13 PM »

Wow!! What an excellent benthic area! The guests must love it!!:thumbsup:

DinoMania · « **Reply #31 on:** January 09, 2007, 10:40:20 PM »

Your zoos are great and all the exhibits are excellent.

Quicksilver77 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 10, 2007, 07:47:57 AM »

Words cannot describe how fantastic your zoos are! They are soooooo realistic. Keep up the great work.

zoohio · « **Reply #33 on:** January 10, 2007, 10:04:25 AM »

Thanks!
Now for something entirely different for me. I wanted to introduce the guests to the Black Tipped Reef Shark, so I created a ride of sorts.
During low-tide, Jeeps can pass along a narrow reef between large coves, just arms length from the sharks...but please, keep your arms inside the vehicle.
This is the overview....thanks to RND's Invisible Fence, the sharks do not beach themselves...

zoohio · « **Reply #34 on:** January 10, 2007, 10:07:30 AM »

From the overhead viewing deck, the Jeep passing through the reef, admist the ships that never made it...

As we pass the shipwreck, one shark breaks the surface
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mikaboshi · « **Reply #35 on:** January 10, 2007, 10:07:33 AM »

I have to say that I am officially going to steal this idea from you; it's amazing the creativity you have! Do the sharks ever get stuck on the road?

zoohio · « **Reply #36 on:** January 10, 2007, 10:11:09 AM »

The reef is narrow, and only the best drivers are hired for this job

From below the surface, the sharks lurk and wait for one false move of the drivers

zoohio · « **Reply #37 on:** January 10, 2007, 10:14:06 AM »

This was an incredibly hard task to create. At first the sharks were beaching themselves, so I decided to use Rednotdead's invisible fence download to keep them in their exhibit.
I am not sure if I would do this again, but the results are fun! It looks better in person.

I know this is not the normal, realistic approach that I would have liked. I wish there was a boat tour, and maybe using the overhead trams would be more realistic.

mikaboshi · « **Reply #38 on:** January 10, 2007, 10:16:10 AM »

I can imagine it was difficult, but the result is very impressive. Good idea about the Invisible Fence though!

hupdo1593 · « **Reply #39 on:** January 10, 2007, 01:44:32 PM »

i really like that shark-safari! you should make it even more scary... by putting in great whites! i mean, with the dark, mysterious benthic water, and the 20-foot man-eating sharks... passengers had BETTER keep their hands inside the vehicle!

seaworldgurl1 · « **Reply #40 on:** January 10, 2007, 02:08:36 PM »

omg...that is soooo incredible! your talent is amazing!! i wish you worked for BF!! may i try using the jeep/boat tours in some of my zoos??? it is such a great idea!! =)

zoohio · « **Reply #41 on:** January 10, 2007, 07:41:08 PM »

Thanks again, and if you guys try it, have fun and be patient. It was hard work...now for something simple
The entrance to the Pelagic exhibit

Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

zoohio · « **Reply #42 on:** January 10, 2007, 07:43:14 PM »

Next to this, the observation area for the Blue Marlin

these guys are fast

zoohio · « **Reply #43 on:** January 10, 2007, 08:21:02 PM »

Across from the Marlin and Hammerhead, we have the Short-Fin Pilot Whale

Curious and playful, I like these guys

zoohio · « **Reply #44 on:** January 10, 2007, 08:22:33 PM »

And after my attempt at training, I decided to hire a trainer. I need to practice a bit more with training and show tanks.

penguinman · « **Reply #45 on:** January 10, 2007, 08:28:49 PM »

Wow! Of course the whole zoo is wonderful, but I too love the short-finned pilot whale and the one of it jumping through the hoop with the sunset is so spectacular and simply stunning!

mikaboshi · « **Reply #46 on:** January 10, 2007, 08:31:22 PM »

I have to agree, Zoohio, that shot is AMAZING! And from trying to take pics of cetaceans performing, I know that shot had to take QUITE some time!!!

kiwibuddy · « **Reply #47 on:** January 10, 2007, 08:42:52 PM »

I must say, that jeep was totally flippin' awesome.

I too am gonna steal that idea!

(Though I think I'll stick with amphibious animals like otter and turtles. :sweatingb ) Your zoos are totally inspirational, and I almost want to start over my new zoo! :fear2: (But I won't. :sweatingb ) Again, incredible job. :clapping:

Cuddly Panda · « **Reply #48 on:** January 11, 2007, 12:15:48 AM »

WOAH! The zooster is back!

:party5: I had a feeling you'd be back soon, and guess who's photos made it onto my screensaver....

RedNotDead · « **Reply #49 on:** January 11, 2007, 12:42:04 AM »

glad to see that the fence still works in mm lovely exhibits

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