From a boring straight line of hoofstock yards to this masterpiece. Goes to show how innovative and creative Houston can be despite having so little to work with compared with other far larger zoos.
The transformation of the hoofstock yards into a masterpiece at the Houston Zoo is indeed a testament to human creativity and innovation. It's inspiring to see what can be achieved with limited resources through dedication and ingenuity. This video showcases the remarkable work and commitment of those involved in making such improvements. 🌿🎨
Easily my favorite and what I consider to be the best zoo exhibit in the United States! The naturalism, the space, the welfare the conservation messages! Everything about South America's Pantanal at Houston is amazing!
7:31 - If you were to go see this Jaguar enclosure in late April or early May I'm telling you that the back fence is literally completely covered in dense foliage! The entire Pantanal looks so much different in those late spring early summer months. Texas has had a very hot summer and lots of plants have died due to the intense heat. I have many pictures from when I visited in May 2022 and it was crazy lush! Same with the Pantanal Large Enclosure. Usually there is a lot more grass, especially near the waters edge
now if only a national history museum had an even larger exhibit about South America from the Paleocene to Miocene because that would just be incredible to witness.
Wow! This definitely one of the best South American habitats I've ever seen, all the more reason to visit the Huston Zoo. Thanks for giving us this amazing tour Zac.
one of my favorite exhibits I have ever seen, though it still hurts to know that the original plans also included Black Caiman, Giant Armadillo, and Maned Wolf it would of been amazing if those 3 species made the final cut, the black caiman and maned wolf were cut due to space issues(the Whooping crane aviary was larger than initially planned so that cut into the place the black caimans were supposed to go), apparently the maned wolf was dropped early on I but I never was able to find the reason. Giant Armadillos were cut due to being unable to source them.
May be a little home zoo bias but it’s one of my favorite zoo exhibits across the zoos I’ve been to in the US. Thanks for featuring the exhibit on the channel.
The Pantanal is incredible, my only two problems with it are: 1. I love how they have little exhibits for the smaller fish, reptiles, and amphibians at the front, it just would’ve been cool if they’d kept that up for more of the exhibit. Show us all the animals of the wetlands, from the biggest Jaguar to the smallest frogs 2. In the first draft of the plans for the Pantanal, they had originally intended for Black Caiman, but by the very next draft, they were removed. That would’ve been such a cool addition. I’m sure it was because their source for the animal fell through, they’re a species that is almost nonexistent in American zoos, but that just means it would’ve been that much cooler to see. They’re the biggest member of the alligator family, and it really would’ve made the exhibit that much more special
2 other zoos won Top Honors, ARC Campus at Zoo Knoxville and Por El Camino De Los Andes at Cali Zoo! It’s great seeing 2 South American exhibits win at the same time so the more the better 😊
I'm glad to see a lot has changed since the last time I visited. Tge Houston zoo was my childhood zoo untill I moved out of Texas 4 years ago. the Houston zoo had none of these the last time I was there.
Celebrating the wonders of South America's Pantanal! This video is like a virtual journey through one of the most incredible and diverse ecosystems on the planet. The Pantanal is home to stunning wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. It's a reminder of the importance of conservation and the beauty that's worth protecting. Have you ever dreamed of exploring this remarkable place in person? 🌿🐊🦜
Fun fact, but in the walkthrough aviary, there is a bird called the motmot that dug a burrow on 1 end of the aviary all the way to the other. The keeper told us that they had to make sure they couldn't dig out of the aviary
Pumas should also be in the south america part. They are usually concider with north america, but also they inhabit south america such as amazon, orinoco and lot more in Brazil and argentina
i love it when the animals are respected so much and have many recreational activities and dont suffer from negligence and they dont look like shit and i love it when they do something and dont sit around like fat lards
Funny story: years ago I was at a fair and one of the attractions was, for lack of a better term, an animal freak show. One of the advertisements said something to the effect of: See a 120 pound rat. I’m thinking ok this might be interesting, so I pay to see inside the tent. Turns out that the “rat” was actually a capybara. Ok, I know that a capybara is the worlds biggest rodent, but referring to it as a rat was a bit misleading.
Крутой тур по этому удивительному месту. Хочу вас попросить, чтобы вы к английским названиям животных подписывали ещё их латинское название, так как я их не все знаю)
Wowsers! Say, Zak, try visiting the South America Forest House at the San Francisco Zoo someday! Also, here are 4 zoo trivia questions for you & your girlfriend... 1) How many years ago did the San Francisco Zoo originally house 2 broad snout-nosed caimans at the South America Forest House? 2) Which lion at the Denver Zoo passed away this month? 3) Which Sumatran Tiger at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park gave birth to 2 tiger cubs? 4) What year did the coatimundis arrive at their new home in the Oakland Zoo after the renovation of the former bobcat exhibit! 🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊
Wow! Looks like I definitely need to get to Houston someday. The photo opportunities in that grasslands exhibit would be incredible. My favorite South American species has got to be Tapirs (any species), although I'm a big fan of Jaguars and Giant Anteaters as well.
My favorite South American species are either the Jaguar, Anteater, or the Capybara. Jaguar because of its beauty. Anteater because of how derpy it is. And capybara just because.
Though I've seen quite a few flight presentations, I don't think I've ever seen a macaw in an enclosed aviary that wasn't clipped. The other times, they were always stuck on an island.
My local zoo used to have macaws that were clipped in their rainforest dome. The KC zoo still has macaws but are clipped but have a large tree in an open fronted indoor space
*Watch This Before You Watch the Pantanal:* th-cam.com/video/cNog5O7u9nY/w-d-xo.html
*Houston Zoo Map:* s28164.pcdn.co/files/GateMap2023.4_Englishweb-1.pdf
*Detailed Map of the Pantanal:* images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5488c428e4b06cf95623841d/1581531188137-HM8KUW4ETUIKZSZAL55I/HZ_Pantanal_DD_Site_Plan.jpg?format=2500w
*Photos of the Exhibit:* coredesignstudio.com/houston-zoo-south-americas-pantanal/
*Full Species List:*
1. Black-and-Gold Howler Monkey, Golden Lion Tamarin, Red-rumped Agouti
2. Green Anaconda
3. Giant Otter
4. White-spotted River Stingray, Plecostomus, Orange-spotted River Ray, Cachama, Spotted Metynnis, Yellow-spotted River Turtle, Dorado
5. Blue Poison Dart Frog, Bumblebee Poison Dart Frog, Anthony's Poison Dart Frog
6. Emerald Tree Boa, Smokey Jungle Frog (OFF EXHIBIT)
7. Blue-billed Curassow, Blue-throated Macaw
8. Jaguar
9. Capybara
10. Coroscoba Swan, Capybara, Crested Screamer, Greater Rhea, Baird's Tapir, Giant Anteater
11. Giant Wood Rail, Guira Cuckoo, Puna Ibis, Red-capped Cardinal, Wattled Jacana, Silver-beaked Tanager, Sunbittern, Yellow-rumped Cacique, South American Comb Duck, Blue Grey Tanager, Black-necked Stilt, Roseate Spoonbill, Blue-billed Duck
12. Brazilian Teal, Wood Stork, Southern Lapwing, Wattled Curassow, White-faced Whistling Duck, Green Oropendola, Red Shoveler, Black-faced Ibis, Blue-crowned Mot-mot, Golden Conure, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
From a boring straight line of hoofstock yards to this masterpiece. Goes to show how innovative and creative Houston can be despite having so little to work with compared with other far larger zoos.
The transformation of the hoofstock yards into a masterpiece at the Houston Zoo is indeed a testament to human creativity and innovation. It's inspiring to see what can be achieved with limited resources through dedication and ingenuity. This video showcases the remarkable work and commitment of those involved in making such improvements. 🌿🎨
Easily my favorite and what I consider to be the best zoo exhibit in the United States! The naturalism, the space, the welfare the conservation messages! Everything about South America's Pantanal at Houston is amazing!
7:31 - If you were to go see this Jaguar enclosure in late April or early May I'm telling you that the back fence is literally completely covered in dense foliage! The entire Pantanal looks so much different in those late spring early summer months. Texas has had a very hot summer and lots of plants have died due to the intense heat. I have many pictures from when I visited in May 2022 and it was crazy lush! Same with the Pantanal Large Enclosure. Usually there is a lot more grass, especially near the waters edge
I noticed the long grass at the peninsula didn’t last very long
My favorite South American species are the giant armadillo, giant anteater and the Andean tapir
Nature as its best. Animals are always cute and relaxing to watch ❤
now if only a national history museum had an even larger exhibit about South America from the Paleocene to Miocene because that would just be incredible to witness.
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I love it this is a wonderful South American exhibits
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You should do a tour of the Houston Zoos Galapagos Island Exhibit
Wow! This definitely one of the best South American habitats I've ever seen, all the more reason to visit the Huston Zoo. Thanks for giving us this amazing tour Zac.
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can you go to Cincinnati zoos rhino reserve please and this was one cool video I like the jaguar walk thing where it can be seen above you
one of my favorite exhibits I have ever seen, though it still hurts to know that the original plans also included Black Caiman, Giant Armadillo, and Maned Wolf it would of been amazing if those 3 species made the final cut, the black caiman and maned wolf were cut due to space issues(the Whooping crane aviary was larger than initially planned so that cut into the place the black caimans were supposed to go), apparently the maned wolf was dropped early on I but I never was able to find the reason. Giant Armadillos were cut due to being unable to source them.
Don’t forget Squirrel Monkeys who’s exhibit was replaced with the first pantanal aviary.
Absolutely breathtaking! I’ve been wanting to visit Houston for a while, and this just convinced me more! Great video as always, Zach!
May be a little home zoo bias but it’s one of my favorite zoo exhibits across the zoos I’ve been to in the US. Thanks for featuring the exhibit on the channel.
The Pantanal is incredible, my only two problems with it are:
1. I love how they have little exhibits for the smaller fish, reptiles, and amphibians at the front, it just would’ve been cool if they’d kept that up for more of the exhibit. Show us all the animals of the wetlands, from the biggest Jaguar to the smallest frogs
2. In the first draft of the plans for the Pantanal, they had originally intended for Black Caiman, but by the very next draft, they were removed. That would’ve been such a cool addition. I’m sure it was because their source for the animal fell through, they’re a species that is almost nonexistent in American zoos, but that just means it would’ve been that much cooler to see. They’re the biggest member of the alligator family, and it really would’ve made the exhibit that much more special
Great episode man! One of your best, incredible enclosure deign by Houston aswell.
2 other zoos won Top Honors, ARC Campus at Zoo Knoxville and Por El Camino De Los Andes at Cali Zoo! It’s great seeing 2 South American exhibits win at the same time so the more the better 😊
I'm glad to see a lot has changed since the last time I visited. Tge Houston zoo was my childhood zoo untill I moved out of Texas 4 years ago. the Houston zoo had none of these the last time I was there.
My personal favorite South America species are capybaras because of their friendly nature and the title of worlds largest rodent
Celebrating the wonders of South America's Pantanal! This video is like a virtual journey through one of the most incredible and diverse ecosystems on the planet. The Pantanal is home to stunning wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. It's a reminder of the importance of conservation and the beauty that's worth protecting. Have you ever dreamed of exploring this remarkable place in person? 🌿🐊🦜
Fun fact, but in the walkthrough aviary, there is a bird called the motmot that dug a burrow on 1 end of the aviary all the way to the other. The keeper told us that they had to make sure they couldn't dig out of the aviary
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This is my favorite South America Exhibition, favorite South American animal is Giant otters, and the answer is the ARC
More zoos need to showcase south America (outside of the Amazon would be nice)
This is a good zoo!But try out one of singapores.Singapore zoos are quite good
Pumas should also be in the south america part. They are usually concider with north america, but also they inhabit south america such as amazon, orinoco and lot more in Brazil and argentina
10:30 like 250 km from houston the most famous rhea in the world lives.
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You have to see the Bronx zoo Madagascar with the only ring tailed mongoose
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Nice one
i love it when the animals are respected so much and have many recreational activities and dont suffer from negligence and they dont look like shit and i love it when they do something and dont sit around like fat lards
Funny story: years ago I was at a fair and one of the attractions was, for lack of a better term, an animal freak show. One of the advertisements said something to the effect of: See a 120 pound rat. I’m thinking ok this might be interesting, so I pay to see inside the tent. Turns out that the “rat” was actually a capybara. Ok, I know that a capybara is the worlds biggest rodent, but referring to it as a rat was a bit misleading.
Can you try doing Singapore Zoo If u haven’t? It’s really cool
Favorite South American species are the red piranha and the pink river dolphin.
My favorite South American species are Pudu, Tapir, Vicuna, Anteater and the many kinds of monkeys.
My favorite South American species is the harpy eagle
Крутой тур по этому удивительному месту. Хочу вас попросить, чтобы вы к английским названиям животных подписывали ещё их латинское название, так как я их не все знаю)
Wowsers! Say, Zak, try visiting the South America Forest House at the San Francisco Zoo someday! Also, here are 4 zoo trivia questions for you & your girlfriend...
1) How many years ago did the San Francisco Zoo originally house 2 broad snout-nosed caimans at the South America Forest House?
2) Which lion at the Denver Zoo passed away this month?
3) Which Sumatran Tiger at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park gave birth to 2 tiger cubs?
4) What year did the coatimundis arrive at their new home in the Oakland Zoo after the renovation of the former bobcat exhibit!
🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊
wow it’s crazy that i see the southern lapwings almost every day
My favourite South American animal is a macaw which Is a parrot
You should go to the Southwick zoo in Massachusetts
This was a nice video. My favorite South American animal is the jaguar. Keep at it!
My favorite animal is the one that can beat the jaguar the giant anteater aka the sentient vacuum cleaner
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Wow! Looks like I definitely need to get to Houston someday. The photo opportunities in that grasslands exhibit would be incredible.
My favorite South American species has got to be Tapirs (any species), although I'm a big fan of Jaguars and Giant Anteaters as well.
Wow. I have to get to Houston.
My favorite South American species is the Scarlet Macaw
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My favorite South American species are either the Jaguar, Anteater, or the Capybara.
Jaguar because of its beauty.
Anteater because of how derpy it is.
And capybara just because.
I love this channel and Tom's roads trippin
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This is pretty cool. A lot of zoos I visited fly their macaws though.
Though I've seen quite a few flight presentations, I don't think I've ever seen a macaw in an enclosed aviary that wasn't clipped. The other times, they were always stuck on an island.
My local zoo used to have macaws that were clipped in their rainforest dome. The KC zoo still has macaws but are clipped but have a large tree in an open fronted indoor space
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9:03 is that a real caiman?
no
@@YoMike91 oh, i didn't know.
My favorite animal for South America is the Jaguar
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Are you going to do a tour of the Bug House at some point?
Nice tour and cool exhibit 🙂👍
tapir