Season Ready
There are many projects going on in the NC Zoo but the plants, animals, signs, educational graphics, art and park in general look great in anticipation of Spring.
I went out in the Park today especially to see the new grizzly den, the changed African Pavilion and the new Bart Walter art installation at Shani Loop at the Watani Grasslands.
The grizzly den looks great, although the bear was mainly behind it when I went by first today. Later the grizzly was entertaining many visitors by floating on his back in the water below an overlook.
The African Pavilion tropical plant walk also looked great and I found Bart Walter's "The Critics" (two vultures) another strong example of his unique style.
I also saw three new "ant hill" feeders in the African Plains at Watani Grasslands.
There is a nice covered set of benches near the black bear exhibit for those who tire early climbing into "North America" here.
The geyser project, near the elk and bison exhibit, will begin soon.
The junction plaza, between "Africa" and "North America", is cleared for the arrival of the new, larger, "4-D" theater.
There is much more going on and many things have been brightened and repaired.
Bravo! Zoo staff for doing this and much more and still having the Park looking so ready for the April/May crowds.
I went out in the Park today especially to see the new grizzly den, the changed African Pavilion and the new Bart Walter art installation at Shani Loop at the Watani Grasslands.
The grizzly den looks great, although the bear was mainly behind it when I went by first today. Later the grizzly was entertaining many visitors by floating on his back in the water below an overlook.
The African Pavilion tropical plant walk also looked great and I found Bart Walter's "The Critics" (two vultures) another strong example of his unique style.
I also saw three new "ant hill" feeders in the African Plains at Watani Grasslands.
There is a nice covered set of benches near the black bear exhibit for those who tire early climbing into "North America" here.
The geyser project, near the elk and bison exhibit, will begin soon.
The junction plaza, between "Africa" and "North America", is cleared for the arrival of the new, larger, "4-D" theater.
There is much more going on and many things have been brightened and repaired.
Bravo! Zoo staff for doing this and much more and still having the Park looking so ready for the April/May crowds.
Labels: African Pavilion, Bart Walter, bison, black bear, elk, grizzly bear, NC Zoo, Watani Grasslands
posted by Russ Williams at
5:03 PM
2 Comments:
Russ,
How are you? I agree the zoo looks amazing. Can you tell me more on the Geyser Project. I also have a picture of "The Critics" When will the 4-D theater be completed, as well as the Honey Bee Exhibit? As always I am very proud to call the NC Zoo my zoo, this year shows lots of promise and show its jewels as the season begins. Can you tell me about the progress of Polar Bear.
Brian
Several different "geysers" near the elk and bison will go off at intervals.
Honey Bee Exhibit is rapidly progressing and will open this season.
The theater will be dropped in place Monday and open soon thereafter.
Polar bear fund raising is going nicely in the quiet phase. You will learn more when we go "public" in October.
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