My Zoo-The Raptor's Nest

[Bep-Boi]

Nice. Where'd ya get the wild west animals?

[Raptorial]

Nice. Where'd ya get the wild west animals?

The Desert Pack on this very site. I also now have a couple more MM creatures.
The Kelp Forest
Modelled after the great kelp forests of California, sea otters roam among the kelp fronds in search of food. The two individuals seem to be getting along well and hopes are high that they might breed in the near future.
A sea otter near the surface.

Shark Reef
This coral reef recreation holds a pair of sleek and powerful blacktip reef sharks that gave birth shortly after the following photographs were taken. They swim through the reef rocks in search of prey and are popular with guests who like the smaller sharks. Another creature in the tank is a single venomous lionfish. This creature often displays its fanlike fins, showing the markings that mean that it isn't to be messed with.
One of the blacktips cruising near the surface.

The beautiful but deadly lionfish.


EDIT: A new update is in. The Orinocos will soon be finding themselves in my zoo's new neighbor, the Steve Irwin Memorial Reptile Park. Construction has begun on this sister zoo and it will be started soon. I'll now be splitting my zoo posts in two to differentiate my Raptor's Nest zoo pics and those of the SIMRP. Below are some photos of the furious construction going on to get the zoo ready for guests.
The start of the entrance design...

...and its finish.

Laying the foundation...

..for the staff center.

[teamsaint]

yo dude,
your zoos are like well neat

[Raptorial]

yo dude,
your zoos are like well neat

Thank you. I have no updates for the SIMRP, but a new exhibit in the Raptor's Nest.
Southern Style
What's black, white, and yellow? Rockhopper penguins of course! A small colony has now been moved into the zoo's newest exhibit, a mixed land-tank exhibit mimicking the small islands in between South America and Antarctica. The colony of 6 rockhoppers are getting along nicely and have even produced a few offspring.
A rockhopper on the beach.

Another rockhopper displaying its swimming prowess.

[Nique]

All of your pictures are great but I the way you did the entrance - "Crikey" that's creative!! lol

[badisbadis101]

Awesome memerial

im sure steve would love it:original:

[Raptorial]

No new updates on the SIMRP yet.
Orca Arctic
This icy exhibit holds a pair of orcas. They are powerful swimmers and popular with the guests.
An orca investigating the seal prey dummy.

[Raptorial]

Alright, first SIMRP residents are here.
Leatherback Isle
An tank featuring these rare marine reptiles, Leatherback Isle has a mated pair living in the comfort of the new park. Any offspring that may be produced in the future will be released to bolster the wild population.
The male leatherback on the desert island.

The female swimming in her pelagic water home.

[Raptorial]

Before I get to the Raptor's Nest, I've got some more SIMRP stuff.
The Grand Opening
After a bit of work, the Orinoco crocodiles have been moved into their new home, complete with a replica of a sunken galleon. Also, the front gate has finally been activated with the fog effect that we were so excited to see in action.
The foggy front gate.

The Orinocos' exhibit galleon.

One of the Orinocos is seen from below.

The happy pair in their new home.

Herb and Louise
A pair of Aldabra tortoises, Herb and Louise have been introduced into the park. The Galapagos government is attempting to acquire some Galapagos tortoises, but until then this pair will be our representation of the giant tortoises.
Herb and Louise near the fence.

American Alligators
A pair of American alligators are also now part of the park. Being the state reptile from where I live I was extremely happy to find an available pair.
One alligator on the land.

Another in the water.


And now for the newest Raptor's Nest exhibit.
Indian Brushlands
A true megaexhibit, this is the largest enclosure we've ever built. A pair of Indian rhinos share the exhibit with large herds of nilgai, blackbucks, and the largest Asian land mammal-the mighty Asian elephant. Only a single male exists in each of the herds, replicating a natural environment as best as possible.
An Indian rhino and some of the blackbuck females

The nilgai male and one of his females.

The male blackbuck rests near the other Indian rhinoceros.

A pair of Asian elephants.

One of the elephants swimming in the water.

[Raptorial]

Before I get to the Raptor's Nest, I've got some more SIMRP stuff.
The Grand Opening
After a bit of work, the Orinoco crocodiles have been moved into their new home, complete with a replica of a sunken galleon. Also, the front gate has finally been activated with the fog effect that we were so excited to see in action.
The foggy front gate.

The Orinocos' exhibit galleon.

One of the Orinocos is seen from below.

The happy pair in their new home.

Herb and Louise
A pair of Aldabra tortoises, Herb and Louise have been introduced into the park. The Galapagos government is attempting to acquire some Galapagos tortoises, but until then this pair will be our representation of the giant tortoises.
Herb and Louise near the fence.

American Alligators
A pair of American alligators are also now part of the park. Being the state reptile from where I live I was extremely happy to find an available pair.
One alligator on the land.

Another in the water.


And now for the newest Raptor's Nest exhibit.
Indian Brushlands
A true megaexhibit, this is the largest enclosure we've ever built. A pair of Indian rhinos share the exhibit with large herds of nilgai, blackbucks, and the largest Asian land mammal-the mighty Asian elephant. Only a single male exists in each of the herds, replicating a natural environment as best as possible.
An Indian rhino and some of the blackbuck females

The nilgai male and one of his females.

The male blackbuck rests near the other Indian rhinoceros.

A pair of Asian elephants.

One of the elephants swimming in the water.

[Raptorial]

Edited.

[Raptorial]

Peafowl Paradise
Two female peafowls and a magnificent male live in this forest exhibit.
The females.

The big boy.

[Fennec Nichov]

Oooh, more good pics!