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Zoo Tycoon 2 => ZT2 Show and Tell => Topic started by: zoohio on January 08, 2007, 05:56:32 PM

Title: Zoohio's ZT2 Zoo and Aquarium
Post by: zoohio 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

(http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5789/1mk6.th.jpg) (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1mk6.jpg)
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Post by: Panda King on January 08, 2007, 05:57:29 PM: OH! That's SO BEAUTIFUL! Earl is back!
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Post by: Animalover44 on January 08, 2007, 06:01:46 PM: It says that the image doesn't exist.
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Post by: zoohio 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

(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/273/3ai3.th.jpg) (http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3ai3.jpg)
The guest view, and the sunken ship, and all the treasures scattered on the ocean floor...
[(http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/843/4gi0.th.jpg) (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=4gi0.jpg)
Well, I see it, but ImageShack is acting strange at the moment!
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Post by: zoohio 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....

(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4597/5jk8.th.jpg) (http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=5jk8.jpg)

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.

(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1695/6pp7.th.jpg) (http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?image=6pp7.jpg)
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Post by: Seraphii 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!!
*is a raving fanboy*
Title: Zoohio's ZT2 Zoo and Aquarium
Post by: zoohio on January 08, 2007, 07:02:04 PM: Thanks everyone.
Next, we we are looking down on the Rock Hopper Penguin.

(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/6289/7vs6.th.jpg) (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=7vs6.jpg)
The exhibit has a lower and upper viewing area. This was taken from Topside...

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Title: Zoohio's ZT2 Zoo and Aquarium
Post by: zoohio on January 08, 2007, 07:03:11 PM: Had to show this photo. It looks too realistic...
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/7955/9bj2.th.jpg) (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=9bj2.jpg)
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Post by: zoohio 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.

(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/8774/12zk6.th.jpg) (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=12zk6.jpg)
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Post by: zoohio on January 08, 2007, 07:08:01 PM: The Green Sea Turtle, an inside view...I want to go snorkeling in the Caribbean....

(http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/6020/10pi9.th.jpg) (http://img172.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10pi9.jpg)

And my favorite photo so far

(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/829/11tl1.th.jpg) (http://img407.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11tl1.jpg)
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Post by: kiwibuddy 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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Post by: Bielski 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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Post by: Rosinas Cat 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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Post by: ShenTirag 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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Post by: mikaboshi 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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Post by: orangemonkey22 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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Post by: Packraptor on January 09, 2007, 03:48:02 AM: Zoohio, you make EXCELLENT zoos! I'm serious, you have a real nack at it.
Title: Zoohio's ZT2 Zoo and Aquarium
Post by: zoohio 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!
Title: Zoohio's ZT2 Zoo and Aquarium
Post by: Seraphii 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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Post by: zoohio 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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Post by: zoohio on January 09, 2007, 08:03:31 AM: Around the waterfall, yet another viewing area for the Manatee
(http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9978/2bm5.th.jpg) (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2bm5.jpg)

up close and personal with a lovely pair
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Post by: Nique 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
Title: Zoohio's ZT2 Zoo and Aquarium
Post by: zoohio 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
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and a beautiful Leatherback, heading to the kelp bed
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Post by: sheltiefan 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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Post by: Seraphii 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
Title: Zoohio's ZT2 Zoo and Aquarium
Post by: Rosinas Cat 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! :rolleyes:

Don't you love the way the manatees swim together all the time! :wub:
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Post by: Hyena Girl on January 09, 2007, 09:38:18 AM: Wicked zoo Zoohio! I love those pics - so bright and colourful!
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Post by: MarineManiac on January 09, 2007, 11:55:26 AM: your pics are so awesome! So colorful! Now I want to improve my zoo!
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Post by: zoohio 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.

(http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/9894/overviewnx0.th.jpg) (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=overviewnx0.jpg)
The middle is the odd-looking Goblin Shark

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2416/goblinnc8.th.jpg) (http://img96.imageshack.us/my.php?image=goblinnc8.jpg)
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Post by: zoohio on January 09, 2007, 04:51:17 PM: The large and graceful Whale Shark
(http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/2701/whalesj5.th.jpg) (http://img157.imageshack.us/my.php?image=whalesj5.jpg)

And the sweet and cuddly...er....I mean...Great White Shark
(http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/6590/whitedw1.th.jpg) (http://img157.imageshack.us/my.php?image=whitedw1.jpg)
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Post by: Rosinas Cat on January 09, 2007, 10:38:13 PM: Wow!! What an excellent benthic area! The guests must love it!!:thumbsup:
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Post by: DinoMania on January 09, 2007, 10:40:20 PM: Your zoos are great and all the exhibits are excellent.
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Post by: Quicksilver77 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.
Title: Zoohio's ZT2 Zoo and Aquarium
Post by: zoohio 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...

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Post by: zoohio 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...
(http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/9588/2jc5.th.jpg) (http://img110.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2jc5.jpg)

As we pass the shipwreck, one shark breaks the surface
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Post by: mikaboshi 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?
Title: Zoohio's ZT2 Zoo and Aquarium
Post by: zoohio on January 10, 2007, 10:11:09 AM: The reef is narrow, and only the best drivers are hired for this job
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4716/4yw6.th.jpg) (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=4yw6.jpg)

From below the surface, the sharks lurk and wait for one false move of the drivers
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Post by: zoohio 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.
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Post by: mikaboshi 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!
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Post by: hupdo1593 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!
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Post by: seaworldgurl1 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!! =)
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Post by: zoohio 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
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/8663/1cx3.th.jpg) (http://img405.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1cx3.jpg)
Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1594/2gq7.th.jpg) (http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2gq7.jpg)
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Post by: zoohio on January 10, 2007, 07:43:14 PM: Next to this, the observation area for the Blue Marlin
(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5695/3vb6.th.jpg) (http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3vb6.jpg)
these guys are fast
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Post by: zoohio on January 10, 2007, 08:21:02 PM: Across from the Marlin and Hammerhead, we have the Short-Fin Pilot Whale
(http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/694/1qn8.th.jpg) (http://img406.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1qn8.jpg)

Curious and playful, I like these guys
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Post by: zoohio 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.
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Post by: penguinman 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!
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Post by: mikaboshi 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!!!
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Post by: kiwibuddy on January 10, 2007, 08:42:52 PM: I must say, that jeep was totally flippin' awesome. :woot: I too am gonna steal that idea! :badgnome: (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:
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Post by: Cuddly Panda on January 11, 2007, 12:15:48 AM: WOAH! The zooster is back! :woot: :party5: I had a feeling you'd be back soon, and guess who's photos made it onto my screensaver....
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Post by: RedNotDead on January 11, 2007, 12:42:04 AM: glad to see that the fence still works in mm lovely exhibits
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Post by: ShenTirag on January 11, 2007, 03:26:34 AM: That jeep idea is ace, great work all around I'd say!
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Post by: Copito on January 11, 2007, 04:33:26 AM: Nice pictures, Nice zoo, you are my favourite zt 2 designer congrat.

You will put this up for download? please do it!!
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Post by: Nique on January 11, 2007, 04:36:42 AM: Wow...where would one start? lol... The Jeep tour was a brilliant idea! and the shot of the Pilot Whale jumping through the hoop is worthy of the ZT advertising campaign... but the one thing I wish is that we could REALLY go visit! lol... Wonderful work! :wub:
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Post by: sheltiefan on January 11, 2007, 05:47:25 PM: Amazing!! The idea of having a jeep tour going through a water exhibit is great. And that picture of the pilot whale going through the hoop is gorgeous, especially with the sunset in the background.
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Post by: Rosinas Cat on January 12, 2007, 07:43:23 AM: Well I haven't visited zoohio Wonderland for a couple of days and look what happens! :surprise: Earl, the Jeep across the shark exhibit is the most amazing thing I have ever seen. You've surpassed yourself. I know I said this before, but you really should submit this zoo for download. It would be very popular, I think! : :) :
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Post by: zoohio on January 12, 2007, 12:24:51 PM: Thanks everyone, and my goal is submit this for download...if I ever finish.

Next, we head back to the front of the park and to the right of the entrance. Our first exhibit is the Sea Otter; complete with waterfalls and upper viewing area

(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/2227/1ok0.th.jpg) (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1ok0.jpg)
and a shot from the upper viewing area
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Post by: zoohio on January 12, 2007, 12:27:56 PM: An underwater view of these playful creatures
(http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/3544/3la5.th.jpg) (http://img393.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3la5.jpg)

And back to the front, looking towards the deckwork that leads to the upper viewing area, with cliffside lighthouse and restaurant.
I used many pine to reflect the Pacific Coast
(http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/984/4wk4.th.jpg) (http://img393.imageshack.us/my.php?image=4wk4.jpg)
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Post by: zoohio on January 12, 2007, 12:31:10 PM: This is the pathway to the California Sea Lion, and their waterside viewing area
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8233/5mx9.th.jpg) (http://img163.imageshack.us/my.php?image=5mx9.jpg)

An overview to show how the two exhibits blend together, and the decking that also provides another overview into the Sea Lion exhibit
(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8686/6zl0.th.jpg) (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=6zl0.jpg)
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Post by: zoohio on January 12, 2007, 12:34:02 PM: A underwater shot of the Sean Lion
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9813/7rg0.th.jpg) (http://img163.imageshack.us/my.php?image=7rg0.jpg)

And from the decking a view of the upper viewing area; and the addition of Northwestern Totems for decoration
(http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/8277/8vw1.th.jpg) (http://img352.imageshack.us/my.php?image=8vw1.jpg)
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Post by: Animalover44 on January 12, 2007, 02:37:31 PM: I love the Sea Lion and Sea Otter exhibit!
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Post by: mikaboshi on January 12, 2007, 03:02:00 PM: Another award winning set of exhibits!

I'm really glad you are hoping to release this; this will be my first user made zoo EVER lol
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Post by: badisbadis101 on January 12, 2007, 03:07:40 PM: good zoo!!

and, just wondering, did the totem poles come with the game? i never noticed them before
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Post by: eggleston1992 on January 12, 2007, 04:10:08 PM: Wonderful work Zoohio!!!! Have u put it up for download yet, I would love to download it!!!:specool:
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Post by: zoohio on January 12, 2007, 06:48:22 PM: Thanks, I believe the Totems came with the Tundra Download.
I am still working on this zoo, so it has not been submitted yet.

Here are the Dolphin
(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8559/2up1.th.jpg) (http://img96.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2up1.jpg)

and one is ready for the show
(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4201/3ac5.th.jpg) (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3ac5.jpg)
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Post by: zoohio on January 12, 2007, 06:50:24 PM: The Grandstand area, with another restaurant.
The Showtank will show Dolphin and False Killer Whale acts
(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2459/5zr5.th.jpg) (http://img96.imageshack.us/my.php?image=5zr5.jpg)

and as we speak, they are practicing
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/3623/6os5.th.jpg) (http://img165.imageshack.us/my.php?image=6os5.jpg)
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Post by: zoohio on January 12, 2007, 06:52:47 PM: A perfect jump
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/2116/7kr4.th.jpg) (http://img165.imageshack.us/my.php?image=7kr4.jpg)

An overview showing the Show tank, flanked by Dolphin on the left and False Killer Whale on the right.
The bridge spans the tanks to take us to the final part of the zoo and map
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/2530/8mg4.th.jpg) (http://img165.imageshack.us/my.php?image=8mg4.jpg)
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Post by: Animalover44 on January 12, 2007, 06:58:36 PM: Those tanks are excellente Zoohio!!
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Post by: kiwibuddy on January 12, 2007, 07:54:19 PM: Perfect! Perfect! Perfect! :clapping: Once again, you have done a fantastic job! You get an A+++ for your Zoo Tycoon 2 class! :specool: Awesome job again Zoohio. :woot:
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Post by: zoohio on January 12, 2007, 08:46:33 PM: Thanks!
Now these next exhibits were too large to show so I wil show the animals
First the Pacific Walrus. They are ugly on land, but not too shabby in the water
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/8589/2sq0.th.jpg) (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2sq0.jpg)

and the Beluga, and these guys are made very well my BF
(http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/1299/3dy6.th.jpg) (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3dy6.jpg)
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Post by: zoohio on January 12, 2007, 08:49:23 PM: A pair of Narwal
(http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/8283/4mn1.th.jpg) (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=4mn1.jpg)

and a pair of Orca. The Orca tank is connected to the Short Finned Pilot Whale so either could perform in a show
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Post by: zoohio on January 12, 2007, 08:51:55 PM: And overview of the last four exhibits
(http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/2074/6ke7.th.jpg) (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=6ke7.jpg)

and an overview map of the entire park
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Post by: shecrock on January 12, 2007, 09:56:44 PM: Very nice photos .I like all of them
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Post by: mikaboshi on January 12, 2007, 10:00:50 PM: I really enjoy the Marine Show pictures. Immagonna have to go make a show now lol
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Post by: Rosinas Cat on January 13, 2007, 03:31:22 AM: What a treat to have zoohio building again. And the last few pics are as lovely as ever, Earl. I love the beluga pic especially. :wub:

Nice layout of the zoo as well! :thumbsup:
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Post by: Bep-Boi on January 13, 2007, 04:06:25 AM: That zoo is amazing!!!! :surprise:
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Post by: zoohio on January 13, 2007, 05:42:10 AM: Thanks again all!
Being my first Marine Project, I found it to be very time consuming, but all the same rewarding. Some of the animals I was seeing for the first time.
The zoo has been submitted for download, and I zipped Rednotdead's Invisible Fence with it as well; so it should be up soon.
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Post by: Rosinas Cat on January 13, 2007, 06:24:21 AM: Quote
The zoo has been submitted for download

...Rosina faints from happiness...:rolleyes:
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Post by: Markydidit on January 13, 2007, 06:51:57 AM: Oh my god Zoohio! Its amazing how you did the exhibits! It looked so real!
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Post by: badisbadis101 on January 13, 2007, 07:13:09 AM: :specool: zoo!
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Post by: Tailchaser on January 13, 2007, 07:37:30 AM: Incredible! I'm so glad you're back! The penguin exhibit is really spectacular.
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Post by: RhinoRapter on January 13, 2007, 08:15:29 AM: those exibis are amazing and your zoo building skill is un mactched
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Post by: seaworldgurl1 on January 13, 2007, 09:10:02 AM: omg...cant wait until i can download it!!! i have to see EXACTLY how you did the boat/jeep tour!! i cant make it work!! this is sooooo awesum!! *pinches self to make sure im not dreaming* lol.....=]

:flipper:
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Post by: Sk8er at the Disco on January 13, 2007, 10:30:42 AM: WOW your zoos are amazing i can't wait for more
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Post by: eggleston1992 on January 13, 2007, 10:32:22 AM: whta files are needed and what expansions r needed
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Post by: ShenTirag on January 13, 2007, 12:09:58 PM: I'm so glad you're putting this up for download, it is so spectacular I'd love to explore it for myself!
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Post by: zoohio on January 13, 2007, 05:59:37 PM: Thanks all, and the files needed will be zipped with the download, which is the Invisible Fence.

Here is a fun exhibit I worked out finally. It took several tries, but I think it looks awesome.
I call this the Dolphin Research and Rehabilitation Center.
The first shot is an overview from the front
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This next shot would not fit completely in the photo, but this is how is looks from the front entrance
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Post by: zoohio on January 13, 2007, 06:03:10 PM: From the front, there is two entrances that open into a large viewing area within the building. This shot shows the detail of the building walls
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As we enter, the Dolphin can be viewed as they swim and train. The guest area is coverd, the back of the tank is open to let in the natural elements and for training purposes
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Post by: zoohio on January 13, 2007, 06:07:06 PM: A side shot featuring the building in perspective
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an overview showing the back of the structure and area provided for keepers, filters and maintenance

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Post by: eggleston1992 on January 13, 2007, 06:39:14 PM: Awsome!!!! is the place part of yer zoo
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Post by: kiwibuddy on January 13, 2007, 09:54:04 PM: That is very cool! :woot: I keep running out of words to describe your awesomeness! :laughing:
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Post by: Jaguar on January 13, 2007, 10:06:49 PM: Zoohio, you are very good! May I ask, what's your favorite part of building zoos, and what gives you that "stride" for building zoos that are unmatched?
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Post by: shecrock on January 14, 2007, 03:55:19 AM: What can I say that has not been said ? Wow. I was looking in :surprise: amazement, so extraordinary and wonderful what an amazing zoo. Just keep sharing:specool:
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Post by: ShenTirag on January 14, 2007, 04:12:08 AM: That building is great :)
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Post by: mikaboshi on January 14, 2007, 04:15:41 AM: Such creativity, Earl! Its fabtastic!
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Post by: zoohio on January 14, 2007, 06:49:11 AM: Thanks everyone. The building is quite easy, and when I get a moment to work on other designs that I have been playing with, I will create a tutorial if needed.

Quote
Zoohio, you are very good! May I ask, what's your favorite part of building zoos, and what gives you that "stride" for building zoos that are unmatched?

Jaguar, my favorite part of zoo building is letting my imagination go wild. I hate being limited.
My appeal for animals and nature is my highest drive. I like art and design, and if I ever thought for one moment that I would excel in real life as an architect, I would be designing real zoo exhibits.
When building an exhibit, I want the guest view to be unlimited, and the animal exhibit to seem as natural as possible. I also use trees and plants to smooth the rough edges.

I rarely open my zoo to guests as they are very annoying while yelling and talking on their cell phones; much like real life at the zoo! I travel to many zoos, and if it is over-crowded, I will leave or find the quiet places.
I am certain when I finally someday,go to Africa and take a Safari, that someone will be carrying a cigarette, talking on the phone, kids will be screaming; and I will be hoping a lion will just eat them! ROFL
And the cool part was that I will get to see a lion in the wild! LOL
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Post by: Rosinas Cat on January 14, 2007, 08:56:32 AM: Well I have dl'd the zoo, and it is beautiful. Well done on yet another lovely zoo, Earl! :thumbsup:
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Post by: eye_of_the_tiger on January 14, 2007, 03:55:58 PM: wow! that zoo is just great. my zoos are nothing on that. (im gonna tell my bro i did that & i'll see if he believes me. he totally won't.:rolleyes:
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Post by: sheltiefan on January 14, 2007, 04:59:59 PM: That dolphin building is brilliant, Zoohio!
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Post by: Areta on January 19, 2007, 01:52:42 PM: All your zoo blow me away the entrances, teh veiwing areas, everything, keep up the wonderful work!:clapping:
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Post by: Leopard on January 19, 2007, 03:31:14 PM: Yes! its very very Good!
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Post by: Cuddly Panda on January 22, 2007, 02:31:20 PM: I take my hat off to you, Zoohio, well done. Amazing photography, amazing zoos. :specool:
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Post by: happyholly on January 28, 2007, 04:19:42 AM: Hi zoohio! I love your marine zoo, its amazing! :surprise:

But I have a question, please. I have looked and looked at your manta ray exhibit and I can't work out how you built it. I see you have one tank wall and the rest cliff walls, but how do you fill the exhibit with water, so the water is above the level of the viewing area?!:wacko: When I tried to do this, the water level didn't rise up to the top of the tank wall. I'm kind of frustrateed on this!!

Sorry if you are not allowed/don't want to tell me!:blushing:
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Post by: Cuddly Panda on January 31, 2007, 02:31:40 PM: I could tell you..

PM me. : :P :
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Post by: amileegirl on February 01, 2007, 05:36:12 AM: Quote from: happyholly;178597
Hi zoohio! I love your marine zoo, its amazing! :surprise:

But I have a question, please. I have looked and looked at your manta ray exhibit and I can't work out how you built it. I see you have one tank wall and the rest cliff walls, but how do you fill the exhibit with water, so the water is above the level of the viewing area?!:wacko: When I tried to do this, the water level didn't rise up to the top of the tank wall. I'm kind of frustrateed on this!!

Sorry if you are not allowed/don't want to tell me!:blushing:

I have my own way of doing it since I couldn't find a tutorial anywhere

I have been frustrated by this as well but then discovered that you need to place your glass wall first, then raise the terrain to the level you want behind it, then regular wall needs to go on top of the terrain level you leveled up (not down below surrounding it). Next fill in with deep water right up against the tank wall, then use the level tool to remove the dirt from against the tank walls inside and out (you may have to click down a ditch or two to make the inside water bottom match the outside or just to make it deeper). Smooth smooth smooth, flatten flatten flatten. You can raise or lower the tank wall to what level you desire. It takes some practice and yelling at the computer :loony: to get it right.

Tips:
If you have water on the outside of the tank wall it won't smooth or level.
If you don't have the water right up to the tank wall you just get this weird cliff.
If you have spots of shallow water instead of deep inside, that won't smooth near the tank wall.
If you make an error with the water, turn it back to dirt terrain, flatten, smooth, then readd water.
Make the area bigger than you would normally do.
Be prepared to do a lot--and I do mean a lot--of correcting until you get better at it.
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Post by: zoohio on February 01, 2007, 05:46:36 AM: I hope the question was answered.

In the Manta Ray exhibit, I created a huge mountain, and then filled the center with water.
Then, using the terrain level/lowering tool, I made the water deeper, to the desired level, moving it right up to the Aquarium wall. It works very well. It takes a little practice, and if you work in little sections at a time, you can easily undo it if you go to far.
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Post by: Bengal on February 01, 2007, 01:33:10 PM: Zoohio! It took me about an hour to get through this thread last night..I was too tired to even post! But oh my gosh! You definately have not lost any of your talent. I tried to build a marine zoo because I haven't used the animals much, but I just couldn't get into it. This has given me new inspiration! Great work! :thumbsup:
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Post by: happyholly on February 04, 2007, 03:05:44 AM: Weeeee!!! Thanks zoohio and amileegirl!! :woot: I have played around using your tips and the results are great!!

Its easy when you know how!!:laughing: Thanks again!
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Post by: african_elephant_2006 on February 26, 2007, 08:24:16 AM: Great tips, guys! I'll have to try it out some time. :happy:
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Post by: spiderdraco on February 27, 2007, 07:43:16 PM: Incredible screens!!! My heart stopped with the Shark exhibits and the Rays...wow, just wow. I can't wait to get Marine Mania now that i've seen what can you do!
Your zoo is just amazing, really!
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Post by: Chimpinater on March 02, 2007, 03:07:00 PM: Zoohio= God of the show and tell :worthy: :katdance:
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Post by: BottleNoseDolphin1 on March 24, 2007, 05:17:32 PM: Omg your zoo is amazing! :surprise: Ive always wanted to make a zoo like that but it always gets messed up. :crying: Btw how do you get your water to look like that? even with the water detail turned all the way up, i still can't get it to look like that :boohoo:
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Post by: ZooLu on April 09, 2007, 08:19:20 AM: OMG... and I thought I was good at building zoos... How did you get the road through the tank? 'cos I gotta try that with my killer whales & dolphins! I now worship you. :worthy: :worthy: :worthy: Oh, by the way, ditto what the other guys said :P
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Post by: huntergaber@seaworld on April 09, 2007, 09:20:08 AM: :worthy: You are SO good at building zoo's! :goodjob:
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Post by: ponygirl on April 09, 2007, 10:02:46 AM: this zoo is so good :clap: :worthy: :eggwub