I wasn't sure where you were going based on the title, but I agree completely with what you said in this video, definitely important considerations any time a zoo is dealing with mixed-species set-ups (even if with species that have been mixed many times before).
Love this concept. I have been going to the Smithsonian Zoo my whole life and their wolf and red panda habitats have failed me in the sense that I have never ever ever seen them. If they had planned for failure there would be some kind of view into their indoor area, or at the very least a live camera view. No I just have to keep going and keep hoping I’m lucky.
Camera could be a good idea! But as for view indoors, while there are some ways this could work, one way glass, efficient sound proofing. It’s important to offer animals the option to remove themselves from view. It’s a tricky one for habitat design. For the animals, those exhibits may offer them perfect habitats, simply not in view of the public. But yes, sometimes having a lot of patience is how you end up seeing some species!
I just discovered your channel- you're a great presenter! Excellent editing and writing too. Super interesting insights into how zoos work, keep it up !
There’s certainly risks, although there are similar difficulties introducing individuals of the same species. The knowledge and experience of keepers on site will allow for proper judgements to be made, and the exhibit design will allow for long term housing if it’s deemed unworkable.
Hey thanks for your comment. And actually having read some of your other replies thanks for the info! I love that this channel not only lets me chat about stuff that I'm interested in, but also that I get to learn a lot too!
They’re on their way! Trying to find a good angle. You’ve seen I’m working out how to do all this. I have a long list of “intentions” and “goals” about what I want to share/promote. And balance that with reaching people in an engaging way. I’m aware of the biases of zoo marketing towards mammals and it’s backed by social science, for the public’s “preference” for mammals. But I’m getting there! Got a few birds and reptiles in the works! Always appreciate your support!
Glad you enjoyed the video! I’m working on how best to title and engage viewers with intriguing videos, hence focusing on how it was designed with failure in mind, I appreciate your comment, all helps with improving on my next video!
Glad you enjoyed the video! I’m working on how best to title and engage viewers with intriguing videos, hence focusing on how it was designed with failure in mind, I appreciate your comment, all helps with improving on my next video!
@@zooblether The habitat was designed with failure in mind, it was not designed 'to fail', those are two very different things - hence why the title was clickbait.
I wasn't sure where you were going based on the title, but I agree completely with what you said in this video, definitely important considerations any time a zoo is dealing with mixed-species set-ups (even if with species that have been mixed many times before).
0:18 I can't get over how good this transition was😮😍
Love this concept. I have been going to the Smithsonian Zoo my whole life and their wolf and red panda habitats have failed me in the sense that I have never ever ever seen them. If they had planned for failure there would be some kind of view into their indoor area, or at the very least a live camera view. No I just have to keep going and keep hoping I’m lucky.
Camera could be a good idea! But as for view indoors, while there are some ways this could work, one way glass, efficient sound proofing. It’s important to offer animals the option to remove themselves from view. It’s a tricky one for habitat design. For the animals, those exhibits may offer them perfect habitats, simply not in view of the public. But yes, sometimes having a lot of patience is how you end up seeing some species!
I just discovered your channel- you're a great presenter! Excellent editing and writing too. Super interesting insights into how zoos work, keep it up !
Hey! Really appreciate that. Glad you’re enjoying it so far, the support means a lot!
While I like the idea of multi-species exhibits in general, I'm not so sure about housing three carnivore species together.
There’s certainly risks, although there are similar difficulties introducing individuals of the same species. The knowledge and experience of keepers on site will allow for proper judgements to be made, and the exhibit design will allow for long term housing if it’s deemed unworkable.
Your content is great! It’s informative, well researched, and well presented. Excuse me while I slam that subscribe button.
Hey thanks for your comment. And actually having read some of your other replies thanks for the info! I love that this channel not only lets me chat about stuff that I'm interested in, but also that I get to learn a lot too!
Well done video as always!
Also, can you make a video related to birds?
They’re on their way! Trying to find a good angle. You’ve seen I’m working out how to do all this. I have a long list of “intentions” and “goals” about what I want to share/promote. And balance that with reaching people in an engaging way. I’m aware of the biases of zoo marketing towards mammals and it’s backed by social science, for the public’s “preference” for mammals. But I’m getting there! Got a few birds and reptiles in the works! Always appreciate your support!
Very nice operation.👍🏻🇺🇸❤️
Yeah it definitely is! Was cool to hear about all the thought processes in place behind the design
Still think the actual exhibits are on the small side though!
Is this from the alternate reality where Callum's Corner became a zoologist?
I don’t even know what this means. I’m going to assume “thanks” is the correct answer 😂
His head does not look like a sodding tic tac!
Hm, I like it.🐻🌏🌴🌺+🤩😉👍✨
Haha, thank you!
Interesting video, did not love the clickbait title
Glad you enjoyed the video! I’m working on how best to title and engage viewers with intriguing videos, hence focusing on how it was designed with failure in mind, I appreciate your comment, all helps with improving on my next video!
Glad you enjoyed the video! I’m working on how best to title and engage viewers with intriguing videos, hence focusing on how it was designed with failure in mind, I appreciate your comment, all helps with improving on my next video!
@@zooblether The habitat was designed with failure in mind, it was not designed 'to fail', those are two very different things - hence why the title was clickbait.