Author Topic: Alloy61 Zoos (Read 49827 times)

alloy61 · « **Reply #375 on:** August 05, 2006, 02:26:43 PM »

Thankyou very much all for the nice comments! :IloveZA:

The first animal on the jeep tour you see (conveniently blocking the path!) is the warthog - although they look fierce, the majority ofwarthogs would rather run than fight. However they can be fierce opponents if forced.

And here you can see the wildebeest - to groom itself, the wildebeest rubs its face either on the ground or against a tree or partner (in this case he seems to be using the jeep!)

alloy61 · « **Reply #376 on:** August 05, 2006, 02:28:21 PM »

Here's the overview of the exhibit:

I used the raised sections to hide the shelters from the guests view

Quick - someone get Derek Acorah!!

alloy61 · « **Reply #377 on:** August 05, 2006, 02:33:10 PM »

Here is a common guest favourite - the lions! Keep those windows wound up won't you?

Studies show that the majority of lion hunts fail - on average around 1 in 6 succeed. However studies also show the lion needs only 10-20 animals per year to keep going

alloy61 · « **Reply #378 on:** August 05, 2006, 02:42:04 PM »

I'm sure you'll have seen their heads from the neighbouring exhibit - the graceful giraffe

We have 2 kinds of giraffe in here - the Masai and the Reticulated. Giraffes are often called the watchtowers of the Serengeti, keeping track of predators. They are also one of the few mammals able to see in colour.

alloy61 · « **Reply #379 on:** August 05, 2006, 02:47:39 PM »

The horn is not a 'true' horn that is attached to the skull. It actually grows from the skin and is made up of keratin fibers, the same material found in hair and nails.
Herre you can see our most recent birth

alloy61 · « **Reply #380 on:** August 05, 2006, 02:50:55 PM »

And that takes you to the end of this zoo, here is your final section of map:

If you piece them together they should look something like this - zoo map

I hope you enjoyed the zoo, I am now off to search for inspiration for the next one! If there is anything you would like to see then I am as always open to suggestions!

Budgielover101 · « **Reply #381 on:** August 05, 2006, 04:09:10 PM »

Wow. Great Zoo!!!! Good luck with finding the right inspiration for your next one!!

Red Panda Twins · « **Reply #382 on:** August 05, 2006, 04:51:07 PM »

Those pictures are great!!!

zoocrazy · « **Reply #383 on:** August 06, 2006, 09:32:27 AM »

Holy Moly! These are so cool!

Seraphii · « **Reply #384 on:** August 07, 2006, 10:07:05 AM »

where the heck have i been and how did i miss this topic 0.0
alloy, this stuff is amazing
This zoo is fantastic!
go alloy,go alloy!

Griffin_04 · « **Reply #385 on:** August 08, 2006, 04:43:26 AM »

wow! that's so

alloy61 · « **Reply #386 on:** November 12, 2006, 05:57:46 AM »

Phew did I let it get dusty in here....:whistling

Better late than never I suppose :

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Welcome to Skaro Zoo!

I've been experimenting a bit with mixed biome exhibits, trying to see what I can get to blend well - this exhibit is a bit poka-dotty but I like it :

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The secretary birds are happy in it, there are around 20 in here at the mo

If you look closely at the bird at the back, it looks like they've got two sets of wings!

SageofWater · « **Reply #387 on:** November 12, 2006, 06:01:49 AM »

:laughing: It does look like it has 2 sets of wings! Beautiful zoo and pics alloy!

alloy61 · « **Reply #388 on:** November 12, 2006, 06:02:33 AM »

Well, that's all the animals I've got pics of for this zoo,

Next time we have a choice of direction:
left to the swampland area

Or right to the desert area:

Hope you liked this little taster,

EDIT - thanks SageofWater!

DingoMutt · « **Reply #389 on:** November 12, 2006, 07:53:25 AM »

Desert! Awesome zoo Alloy!

Hyena Girl · « **Reply #390 on:** November 12, 2006, 08:43:41 AM »

I love the mixed exhibit idea! Those birds look very happy!

Flames The Dragon · « **Reply #391 on:** November 12, 2006, 10:56:31 AM »

swapland area and your zoo looks really cool

Copito · « **Reply #392 on:** November 16, 2006, 04:36:28 AM »

Nice job with the "safari tour" and specially with the mixed exibits!

alloy61 · « **Reply #393 on:** November 16, 2006, 01:15:53 PM »

Thanks all! Hmmm...1 vote for desert, 1 for swampland
I've got both sets of pics so let's toss a coin, heads desert, tails swampland...

Tails it is!
This first exhibit is a mixed one

Perhaps not very original but Nile Hippos...

and Pygmy Hippos

alloy61 · « **Reply #394 on:** November 16, 2006, 01:22:23 PM »

Across from the hippos is a rare large cat - the Florida Panther

How about a few spot facts?

Florida panthers eat white tailed deer, wild hogs, rabbits, armadillo, and birds.

Breeding these animals is especially important, as there are believed to be between 30-50 panthers left in the wild.

alloy61 · « **Reply #395 on:** November 16, 2006, 01:26:20 PM »

Fancy a bite to eat, head on up to the Haunted Restaurant

Don't fall over the side though, or you may be the bite :pinch:

Joining these crocs are the Nile Monitors, so far they haven't attacked each other (although one of the monitors did take exception to another monitor :

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dogypig · « **Reply #396 on:** November 16, 2006, 01:28:50 PM »

Your zoos look so much better then mine. :winner_fi

alloy61 · « **Reply #397 on:** November 16, 2006, 01:30:33 PM »

Here are the overhead shots of the exhibit:

and the next area to visit will be....Scrub!

Don't worry - we'll get around to the desert area once we're through the scrub (with a quick peep at another exhibit on the way :original: )

Until next time...:

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EDIT - thanks dogypig! :blushing:

Nique · « **Reply #398 on:** November 16, 2006, 02:08:44 PM »

Those are awesome Alloy! I love the pics of the croc and baby

But if you don't mind, I'll stay up above where I belong! LOL

alloy61 · « **Reply #399 on:** November 16, 2006, 03:37:28 PM »

Thanks Nique - that restaurant of yours looks good up there!

Unfortunately my guests seem to have been scared off the swampland and largely avoid the whole area (despite numerous complaints of wanting a place to sit and eat lol)

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Author Topic: Alloy61 Zoos (Read 49827 times)