OT: Henry Doorley zoo

[dinglefritz]

What’s the deal with the bear exhibit being closed? Visited there a couple of weeks ago and was disappointed with some of the exhibits. Are they going full whacko and refusing to exhibit carnivores or is it just a COVID result. They used to have great big cat and bear exhibits.

 

[schuele]

Might have something to do with the recent acts of vandalism, fence-cutting and animal theft at other zoos. Could be they are evaluating the security of certain areas. I don't know that this is the case, but if so it's a shame that a few shitheads are forcing zoos to take these steps.

 

[dinglefritz]

Might have something to do with the recent acts of vandalism, fence-cutting and animal theft at other zoos. Could be they are evaluating the security of certain areas. I don't know that this is the case, but if so it's a shame that a few shitheads are forcing zoos to take these steps.

I had never noticed before how close the houses to the zoo are on the south side. Must make for some interesting early morning wake ups.

 

[HuskerO]

The bear exhibit, they're doing a complete remodel for. Cats (lions and cheetahs anyway) are way to the east. Complete opposite of the entrance.

 

[Charlie Marlow]

I talked to a zookeeper on a plane. He said it's not unusual for zoos to shut down some exhibits during the winter. It's a good time for maintenance, etc during lower volume days.

 

[Charlie Marlow]

The bear exhibit, they're doing a complete remodel for. Cats (lions and cheetahs anyway) are way to the east. Complete opposite of the entrance.

The bear exhibit was nice when it first opened but that was eons ago. It's been in need of a revamp for a long time now.

 

[3fingershomer]

What’s the deal with the bear exhibit being closed? Visited there a couple of weeks ago and was disappointed with some of the exhibits. Are they going full whacko and refusing to exhibit carnivores or is it just a COVID result. They used to have great big cat and bear exhibits.

So moving some species to region specific exhibits like Asian Highlands and black bears to the Wildlife Safari in Ashland. New exhibit space announced in 2019 I believe. Haven’t heard if Polar Bears will be part of that however.

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

I had never noticed before how close the houses to the zoo are on the south side. Must make for some interesting early morning wake ups.

There is a primate enclosure near Shreveport in the middle of nowhere...and a mountain bike trail runs next to it...you can hear (but never see) monkeys and apes in full vocals as you ride thru the trails. Pretty cool.

Edit-I will be mountain biking that trail again in 2 weeks so yeah..imma lil excited bout it!!!

 

[Spectrumalaska]

I have never understood the fascination with viewing caged animals in unnatural enviornments. Zoos are a tired vestige of Colonialism.

 

[dinglefritz]

There is a primate enclosure near Shreveport in the middle of nowhere...and a mountain bike trail runs next to it...you can hear (but never see) monkeys and apes in full vocals as you ride thru the trails. Pretty cool.

I have never understood the fascination with viewing caged animals in unnatural enviornments. Zoos are a tired vestige of Colonialism.

We took my grandsons. It’s great to see living breathing animals in surroundings like the giraffe yard. The aquarium was a big hit. I’m somewhat of an animal welfarist and HD does a good job of providing somewhat natural surroundings without the animals living in fear of being eaten by someone else. Life on the Serengeti is no picnic.

 

[jflores]

I have never understood the fascination with viewing caged animals in unnatural enviornments. Zoos are a tired vestige of Colonialism.

technically Alaska is a tired vestige of colonialism.

 

[SeaOfRed75]

I have never understood the fascination with viewing caged animals in unnatural enviornments. Zoos are a tired vestige of Colonialism.

And the patriarchy, don't forget the patriarchy.

 

[jflores]

We took my grandsons. It’s great to see living breathing animals in surroundings like the giraffe yard. The aquarium was a big hit. I’m somewhat of an animal welfarist and HD does a good job of providing somewhat natural surroundings without the animals living in fear of being eaten by someone else. Life on the Serengeti is no picnic.

my kids 7/9/11 love the zoo. My son has the whole place memorized by like year and what was where and when this and that will be finished per the kiewit release date. It’s crazy. He can look at the zoo map for hours.

We’ve been back on the east coast five years now (jeezus time goes fast) but they still go back with my wife to spend summer vacation with the grandparents. They get every dime out of that zoo membership.

 

[FuzzyFreddy]

I have never understood the fascination with viewing caged animals in unnatural enviornments. Zoos are a tired vestige of Colonialism.

Bunch of wackos intent on screwing up the world through the view of their distorted lens.

 

[Husker.Wed.]

 

[redwine65]

my mom was a docent there for 30+ years, got to do alot of fun stuff, few close scary encounters, with a tiger, bear and orang...

 

[LightningJack]

Literally just woke up and read that as Beer exhibit. Thought 🤔 is the Zoo falling on hard times or they're a lot of drunks at the Zoo, they needed to shut it down.

I'm gonna need more coffee ☕

 

[Anegada1]

We took my grandsons. It’s great to see living breathing animals in surroundings like the giraffe yard. The aquarium was a big hit. I’m somewhat of an animal welfarist and HD does a good job of providing somewhat natural surroundings without the animals living in fear of being eaten by someone else. Life on the Serengeti is no picnic.

Unless you're a lion, then it kinda is

 

[ADV1]

Might have something to do with the recent acts of vandalism, fence-cutting and animal theft at other zoos. Could be they are evaluating the security of certain areas. I don't know that this is the case, but if so it's a shame that a few shitheads are forcing zoos to take these steps.

The Dallas Zoo down here has been getting hit hard with this... I want to say 3 different occasions that I'm aware of

 

[SickOfPractice]

I don't know anything about their current bear exhibit and refurbishment, but it seems they're always updated some area.

Their Asian Highlands area is very well done, almost on the level of Disney.

 

[king_kong_]

huge fan of the HDZ

and yes they do sell beer there!

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

huge fan of the HDZ

and yes they do sell beer there!

We did "Adult" night there last year and It was a riot....

 

[dinglefritz]

Unless you're a lion, then it kinda is

man check out some of the instagram videos of packs of hyenas or herds of water buffalo getting a hold of a solitary lion. Yikes. Then there's the ones where a leopard or cheetah has found lion cubs.

 

[Anegada1]

man check out some of the instagram videos of packs of hyenas or herds of water buffalo getting a hold of a solitary lion. Yikes. Then there's the ones where a leopard or cheetah has found lion cubs.

LOL I stand corrected !

 

[mwulf]

I went last summer for the first time since maybe the 80s and I was blown away with all the improvements and exhibits. It felt big time. Was also a little surprised at how close some of the neighborhood houses were

 

[redwine65]

my first memory of the zoo was the old lion cage they keeped calamar the lion who went to royals games,
then connected to that they had a huge condor in a cage.
and then casey the gorilla who was around forever.
the spiting cobra I used to tap on the window (a lil bit), which was kinda funny

 

[bmb81664]

I sold concessions there in the summer of 1979. I would walk around on my breaks checking out the exhibits and eating concessions. The pay sucked but the food was free. The place looks way different these days.

 

[Jesseblackshirts43]

I went last summer for the first time since maybe the 80s and I was blown away with all the improvements and exhibits. It felt big time. Was also a little surprised at how close some of the neighborhood houses were

They've added a lot of foreign vegetation - plants / trees / flowers / etc.

I am not the person who would give AF about this stuff, but I will say it's cool that they even take it to that level. Last time I was there - we walked with a person pointing that information out. It was crazy how detailed they are when you get with a guide.
Albeit - I might've been pranked by someone and probably am on a TIkTok video somewhere.

 

[dinglefritz]

I don't know anything about their current bear exhibit and refurbishment, but it seems they're always updated some area.

Their Asian Highlands area is very well done, almost on the level of Disney.

Yeah I guess it was just a bad time to visit but I figured there would be bears out and about on a chilly day. No big cats and no bears to be seen. Still fun but they should probably reduce the price when that much stuff was closed. It was a weekend even

 

[Recruitinganalyst_worldwide]

Too many hills at that zoo.

 

[Charlie Marlow]

Too many hills at that zoo.

Get yo a$$ in shape

 

[Oldie but goodie]

We took my grandsons. It’s great to see living breathing animals in surroundings like the giraffe yard. The aquarium was a big hit. I’m somewhat of an animal welfarist and HD does a good job of providing somewhat natural surroundings without the animals living in fear of being eaten by someone else. Life on the Serengeti is no picnic.

And don't forget the ring poachers too.