Hi Tom, this Zoo is just as beautiful as I remember it from when I went there three years ago. 35:33 I didn’t think there were any other zoos besides the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo that had Mountain Tapir’s. Usually it’s the Baird’s Tapir and the Malayan Tapir which are the Two species I’d see at zoos
That's what I thought too, I was always led to believe the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was the only Zoo in the US to have them. The Baird's Tapir is the type I see the most
16:46 You were half correct, it’s a mix of Greater and Chilean flamingos. The separate area had Greater flamingos only. The best way to tell apart is noting the Greater’s have pink legs, whereas Chilean’s have grey legs with pink feet/ankles👍🏽
you were almost right about the Mountain Tapir! Los Angles Zoo and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo were the only two to house this species in recent history but Cheyenne's animal passed away so for a bit Los Angeles was the only place that had Mountain Tapir, however they sent one of their tapirs to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo so the zoo could showcase this species again. So now LA Zoo has 3 Mountain Tapir and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has 1. Unfortunately all these animals are related to each other so breeding can't be done in less than a decade this species will disappear from zoos entirely with a near 0% chance they will return so enjoy them while we can(if only the US government didn't bend the knee to the cattle industry we wouldn't have nearly a hard time managing endangered species breeding programs for hoofstock...)
Thank You for the additional information, it's good the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo got another Tapir. Being such an endangered species you'd think the US would have more for breeding to help them from going into extinction
They also had Hippopotamuses at one point but they got transferred to the Honolulu Zoo because there were some visitors who kept harassing them and after they got rid of them they used the old exhibit to expand the Indian Rhinoceros exhibit
@@TomsRoadTrippinyeah in fact I watched a video of a man climbing over the fence and reaching into the Hippopotamus enclosure and he smacked one of the hippos ass excuse my language but I am very cross with that guy
Also I know your reluctant to go to San Francisco and Oakland next year due to crime rate and I'm not trying to criticize you or anything but how come you visited Los Angeles because I have heard the crime rate in LA is pretty severe too
The main issues plaguing San Francisco are car break-ins and catalytic converter thefts. Thieves routinely Target cars with out of state plates or rental cars. Even in parking garages cars are broken into, I'd rather not risk it to see a zoo. It sucks because I really want to see the San Francisco zoo and Oakland zoo
@@TomsRoadTrippin that I can understand and also are there any other cities that have crime rate so bad that could deter you from going besides San Francisco and Oakland or is it mainly just those two
I always keep track of issues going on in any area I'll be visiting. The San Francisco Bay area is really bad right now. The cause is the current Governor that is basically giving criminals a get out of jail card. So they know that they can get away with it
@@TomsRoadTrippin well that's annoying that the governor is throwing a wrench in your plans but I'm glad your keeping tabs on the areas but I hope you find a safe way to get to them
Hi Tom, this Zoo is just as beautiful as I remember it from when I went there three years ago. 35:33 I didn’t think there were any other zoos besides the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo that had Mountain Tapir’s. Usually it’s the Baird’s Tapir and the Malayan Tapir which are the Two species I’d see at zoos
That's what I thought too, I was always led to believe the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was the only Zoo in the US to have them. The Baird's Tapir is the type I see the most
16:46 You were half correct, it’s a mix of Greater and Chilean flamingos. The separate area had Greater flamingos only. The best way to tell apart is noting the Greater’s have pink legs, whereas Chilean’s have grey legs with pink feet/ankles👍🏽
Thank You for pointing out the differences
Thank you Tom!
It took so much longer to get through the whole zoo than I was expecting. I hope you enjoyed the first part of the tour
@@TomsRoadTrippinI enjoyed part one. I agree with you about the size of some of the habitats. Birds need a bigger place.
@@TomsRoadTrippinthat was probably due to the LAIR because I heard it's colossal
@@TomsRoadTrippinthat was probably due to the LAIR
I was definitely not a fan of those cage type habitats, the zoo has them scattered around the whole Zoo
I love this place!
You have also seen Markhors at the Columbus Zoo and the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Thanks, I sometimes forget if I've seen a rare animal before
@@TomsRoadTrippin your welcome
I wanted to see LA Zoo
I hope you enjoy the tour
@@TomsRoadTrippin yes I did Can't wait for part 2
you were almost right about the Mountain Tapir! Los Angles Zoo and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo were the only two to house this species in recent history but Cheyenne's animal passed away so for a bit Los Angeles was the only place that had Mountain Tapir, however they sent one of their tapirs to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo so the zoo could showcase this species again. So now LA Zoo has 3 Mountain Tapir and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has 1. Unfortunately all these animals are related to each other so breeding can't be done in less than a decade this species will disappear from zoos entirely with a near 0% chance they will return so enjoy them while we can(if only the US government didn't bend the knee to the cattle industry we wouldn't have nearly a hard time managing endangered species breeding programs for hoofstock...)
Thank You for the additional information, it's good the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo got another Tapir. Being such an endangered species you'd think the US would have more for breeding to help them from going into extinction
Also I remember you went to Disneyland but how come you don't have a tour of it
I actually do have a complete tour of both parks plus all rides, shops and shows. You'll have to check out my other TH-cam channel Walt Disney Planet
Also if I remember correctly aren't you also planning to go to the Woodland Park Zoo as well
TBO, I won't start working on my final plans til around March. That way I can see if anyplace won't be open for various reasons
@TomsRoadTrippin good to know hope you will be able to make it there
They also had Hippopotamuses at one point but they got transferred to the Honolulu Zoo because there were some visitors who kept harassing them and after they got rid of them they used the old exhibit to expand the Indian Rhinoceros exhibit
That was expanded? Geeze I thought the habitat was way too small during my vidit
@@TomsRoadTrippinyeah in fact I watched a video of a man climbing over the fence and reaching into the Hippopotamus enclosure and he smacked one of the hippos ass excuse my language but I am very cross with that guy
People like that shouldn't be allowed anywhere near any animals. What kind of piece of crap hits an animal for their sick pleasure
@@TomsRoadTrippin I know right the nerve of some people
@@TomsRoadTrippinUnfortunately Tom, some people are seriously screwed up in the head. Very sad world.
Did you know that they used to have American Black Bears but they got rid of them
I wasn't aware of that
Also I know your reluctant to go to San Francisco and Oakland next year due to crime rate and I'm not trying to criticize you or anything but how come you visited Los Angeles because I have heard the crime rate in LA is pretty severe too
The main issues plaguing San Francisco are car break-ins and catalytic converter thefts. Thieves routinely Target cars with out of state plates or rental cars. Even in parking garages cars are broken into, I'd rather not risk it to see a zoo. It sucks because I really want to see the San Francisco zoo and Oakland zoo
@@TomsRoadTrippin that I can understand and also are there any other cities that have crime rate so bad that could deter you from going besides San Francisco and Oakland or is it mainly just those two
I always keep track of issues going on in any area I'll be visiting. The San Francisco Bay area is really bad right now. The cause is the current Governor that is basically giving criminals a get out of jail card. So they know that they can get away with it
@@TomsRoadTrippin well that's annoying that the governor is throwing a wrench in your plans but I'm glad your keeping tabs on the areas but I hope you find a safe way to get to them
I'll keep monitoring the situation, if there's a way to go without risking my car or stuff, I'll go