This is my favorite zoo. It is indeed underrated. It is so well themed and immersive. It is also clean, affordable, and easy to explore the whole zoo, including breaks, meals, and rides, in one day. They also are always adding things, this summer a new red panda exhibit and a ropes course coming in the fall.
I remember visiting the Ft.Wayne zoo when i was younger didn't really remember much of the zoo.So for the 4th of July i deiced to visit the zoo. I had fun wasn't to hot and humid to walk around the zoo mild weather. love the sting ray exhibit seeing the rays glide past you in the aquarium,i liked when some of the rays would come next to you to let you touch their smooth rubbery skin. The Ft.Wayne not a bad zoo for kids and adults to get out and interact with the animals the Ft.Wayne I've been to few zoo that aren't as good as the Ft.Wayne .
Fort Worth Zoo is getting African Leopards in its upcomping expasion in 2023 called the Hunters of Africa and Asia, they specifically listed the African Leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) and not the Amur Leopard(Panthera pardius orientalis) so that is really cool, Houston Zoo has one as recently as 2016 but in my 2018 and 2021 visits the African Leopard was gone from Houston
@@andrewb6194 I think they would expand the leopard enclosure and replace Amur leopards with pure African leopards, since Amur leopards in the African exhibit is geographically incorrect.
@@deanonessimo4052 I’m not too sure about replacing, but an expansion does sound like a good idea! Still, it may take awhile to raise the money. But some progress is better then no progress!
@@andrewb6194 it is on the small size, but I wouldn't say way too small. 1,500-3,000 square feet is rather standard for an amur Leopard in the AZA, especially with proper height.
@@neilchace1858 perhaps, but it is important to note that leopards still do need some space. In the wild, there territory’s can range up to 20 miles (though it’s typically under that). So they wouldn’t need an enclosure as large as what a lion would need, but still something sizable (I’d say an acre minimum) I’d still say something like what Yorkshire Wildlife Park or Bjørneparken is the best ways to go. Tons of vertical and horizontal space, but there’s many ways you can go about it!
Impressive... most impressive. It's great to see the animals getting a lot of space to roam. I love the way that kopje section is set up, definitely going to steal that idea for Planet Zoo. And this ended up being a very educational episode! I didn't know about the symbiotic relationship between warthogs and mongooses, or about the scarcity of African leopards/abundance of Amur leopards in captivity. It's good that the critically endangered species is getting more focus.
I'm honestly very much surprised on how underrated this exhibit is. Many US zoo's African themed exhibits suffer from bare, dry savannah habitats and having the same old boring species over and over again. Most of the exhibits here is lush and full of life, and had a perfect balance of popular animals (Giraffes, Zebras, and Lions) and unique ones (Mongoose, Sitatungas, and many bird species outside of Ostriches). It may not have a lot of staple popular african animals (Rhinos, Elephants, or Hippos), but seriously, this exhibit really needs a lot of recognition from how immersive and unique it is compared to many African themed exhibits of US zoos.
@Zoo Tours 7:57 I love the lions because it's my number one favorite animal and I've watched one of my favorite Disney movies called "The Lion King". 🦁👑
Very Interesting! I live slightly over 1 hour drive away from Ft. Wayne but in my 50+ years of living have never visited this zoo:-( Live in Ohio and frequent Columbus and Cincinnati zoos which are actually farther away. I had NO IDEA how large this zoo is. I always imagined when hearing "Children's zoo" it was more of a small petting zoo. BOY WAS I WRONG! YOU REALLY SOLD THIS ZOO FOR ME! THANKS!
I wanna say the country’s largest lion exhibit is at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (which if you get a chance would be awesome to see) but I could be mistaken
I just found this channel like 2 weeks ago and I'm addicted! But i would love to see you go to edmonton valley zoo, its not the best but it holds a special place in my heart. But i understand if you don't see this and you don't want to due to the lucy controvercy and being in canada lol.
Swell! Is this Episode 104? Also, visit the Woodland Park Zoo, Sacramento Zoo, Oakland Zoo, San Francisco Zoo, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Monterey Bay Aquarium, SeaWorld San Diego, & Disney's Animal Kingdom someday! Thundering Triceratops!
You know, if you're going through Ohio, there is a pretty small zoo that's part of the Dayton Childrens Museum/Natural History Museum that might be worth an episode.
I'm not a big fan of that Savanna exhibit. It's not that they need more species, but it wastes space to only have species very common in zoos in such a large exhibit.
When you were at the giraffes you said this is not a petting zoo.The Cheyenne mountain zoo is a petting zoo people think I saw people petting girrafes koi fish and kangaroos
This is my favorite zoo. It is indeed underrated. It is so well themed and immersive. It is also clean, affordable, and easy to explore the whole zoo, including breaks, meals, and rides, in one day. They also are always adding things, this summer a new red panda exhibit and a ropes course coming in the fall.
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African Savannah Is my Favorite Place
I remember visiting the Ft.Wayne zoo when i was younger didn't really remember much of the zoo.So for the 4th of July i deiced to visit the zoo. I had fun wasn't to hot and humid to walk around the zoo mild weather. love the sting ray exhibit seeing the rays glide past you in the aquarium,i liked when some of the rays would come next to you to let you touch their smooth rubbery skin. The Ft.Wayne not a bad zoo for kids and adults to get out and interact with the animals the Ft.Wayne I've been to few zoo that aren't as good as the Ft.Wayne .
Fort Worth Zoo is getting African Leopards in its upcomping expasion in 2023 called the Hunters of Africa and Asia, they specifically listed the African Leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) and not the Amur Leopard(Panthera pardius orientalis) so that is really cool, Houston Zoo has one as recently as 2016 but in my 2018 and 2021 visits the African Leopard was gone from Houston
Here's a Full Species List WITH exhibit measurements.... also... *THANK YOU FOR 13,000 SUBS!*
*1. Sitatunga - 15,575 sq ft - 1,446 m2 - 0.36 acres*
*2. Allen’s Swamp Monkey, Spot-nosed Guenon - 880 sq ft - 81 m2 - 0.02 acres*
*3. Red-billed Hornbill - 332 sq ft - 30 m2 - 0.01 acres*
*4. Great White Pelican - 9,210 sq ft - 855 m2 - 0.21 acres*
*5. White Stork - 890 sq ft - 82 m2 - 0.02 acres*
*6. Bat-eared Fox - 260 sq ft - 24 m2 - 0.01 acres*
*7. Spotted Hyena - 12,450 sq ft - 1,156 m2 - 0.29 acres*
*8. African Lion - 20,067 sq ft - 1,864 m2 - 0.46 acres*
*9. Serval - 526 sq ft - 48m2 - 0.01 acres*
*10. Cape Porcupine - 215 sq ft - 19 m2*
*11. Banded Mongoose - 455 sq ft - 42 m2 - 0.01 acres*
*12. Radiated Tortoise - 857 sq ft - 79 m2 - 0.02 acres*
*13. Silver-cheeked Hornbill - 635 sq ft - 58 m2 - 0.01 acres*
*14. Amur Leopard - 1,270 sq ft - 117 m2 - 0.03 acres*
*15. De Brazza’s Monkey - 1,160 sq ft - 107 m2 - 0.03 acres*
*16. Eastern Black-and-white Colobus, Allen’s Swamp Monkey - 1,240 sq ft - 115 m2 - 0.03 acres*
*17. African Grey Parrot, Buff-crested Bustard - 635 sq ft - 58 m2 - 0.01 acres*
*18. Reticulated Giraffe - 93,445 sq ft - 8,681 m2 - 2.15 acres*
*19. Plains Zebra, Blue Wildebeest, Ostrich, Ruppell’s Griffon Vulture - 158, 226 sq ft - 14,700 m2 - 3.63 acres*
*20. Marabou Stork - 3,900 sq ft - 362 m2 - 0.09 acres*
*21. Wattled Crane - 5,315 sq ft - 0.12 acres - 493 m2*
The leopard enclosure sounds WAY too small.
@@andrewb6194 I think they would expand the leopard enclosure and replace Amur leopards with pure African leopards, since Amur leopards in the African exhibit is geographically incorrect.
@@deanonessimo4052 I’m not too sure about replacing, but an expansion does sound like a good idea! Still, it may take awhile to raise the money. But some progress is better then no progress!
@@andrewb6194 it is on the small size, but I wouldn't say way too small. 1,500-3,000 square feet is rather standard for an amur Leopard in the AZA, especially with proper height.
@@neilchace1858 perhaps, but it is important to note that leopards still do need some space. In the wild, there territory’s can range up to 20 miles (though it’s typically under that). So they wouldn’t need an enclosure as large as what a lion would need, but still something sizable (I’d say an acre minimum)
I’d still say something like what Yorkshire Wildlife Park or Bjørneparken is the best ways to go. Tons of vertical and horizontal space, but there’s many ways you can go about it!
Impressive... most impressive. It's great to see the animals getting a lot of space to roam. I love the way that kopje section is set up, definitely going to steal that idea for Planet Zoo. And this ended up being a very educational episode! I didn't know about the symbiotic relationship between warthogs and mongooses, or about the scarcity of African leopards/abundance of Amur leopards in captivity. It's good that the critically endangered species is getting more focus.
I'm honestly very much surprised on how underrated this exhibit is. Many US zoo's African themed exhibits suffer from bare, dry savannah habitats and having the same old boring species over and over again. Most of the exhibits here is lush and full of life, and had a perfect balance of popular animals (Giraffes, Zebras, and Lions) and unique ones (Mongoose, Sitatungas, and many bird species outside of Ostriches). It may not have a lot of staple popular african animals (Rhinos, Elephants, or Hippos), but seriously, this exhibit really needs a lot of recognition from how immersive and unique it is compared to many African themed exhibits of US zoos.
Oh god, Zak is making his own documentary's now... Anyway love the episode! Keep it up!
All Planet Zoo gamers is here😄
@@planetzooblogger lol
Indeed the best till now
@Zoo Tours 7:57 I love the lions because it's my number one favorite animal and I've watched one of my favorite Disney movies called "The Lion King". 🦁👑
great videos I love how you put the size of the exhibits. Great job!
Very Interesting! I live slightly over 1 hour drive away from Ft. Wayne but in my 50+ years of living have never visited this zoo:-( Live in Ohio and frequent Columbus and Cincinnati zoos which are actually farther away. I had NO IDEA how large this zoo is. I always imagined when hearing "Children's zoo" it was more of a small petting zoo. BOY WAS I WRONG! YOU REALLY SOLD THIS ZOO FOR ME! THANKS!
Great video! I’m heading to the Saint Louis Zoo in October!
As a person that also likes to go to zoos, thanks to you I’ll add Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo on my list
Now I really want to check this out! Nice job as always, Zach.
P.S. My favorite lion exhibit is the one at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Agreed it’s one of the nicest I’ve seen
Wonderful video.
I wanna say the country’s largest lion exhibit is at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (which if you get a chance would be awesome to see) but I could be mistaken
I love the zoo
I live a few minutes from this zoo and it's really worth visiting if you are in the area
Great Video!
Congratulations on 13k subs Zak! Will you be doing any other tours of this zoo?
Nice I was there once with my cousin and aunt pretty cool place
My favorite lion exhibit is at the columbus zoo
I just found this channel like 2 weeks ago and I'm addicted! But i would love to see you go to edmonton valley zoo, its not the best but it holds a special place in my heart. But i understand if you don't see this and you don't want to due to the lucy controvercy and being in canada lol.
If you liked the giraffes you gotta see the Cheyenne mountain zoo in Colorado Springs
Swell! Is this Episode 104? Also, visit the Woodland Park Zoo, Sacramento Zoo, Oakland Zoo, San Francisco Zoo, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Monterey Bay Aquarium, SeaWorld San Diego, & Disney's Animal Kingdom someday! Thundering Triceratops!
People who know the other reason why male and female hyenas get mistaken for each other😃😳
Hyenas my BOI!!!!!!
Love your videos keep up the good work!
Very impressed with the plains exhibits. The primates and small carnivore exhibits are a little small and basic tho.
You know, if you're going through Ohio, there is a pretty small zoo that's part of the Dayton Childrens Museum/Natural History Museum that might be worth an episode.
Amazing video!!
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful content with us, you guys doing great , stay connected. Welcome to my channel
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Answer: Either Bronx Zoo or Columbus Zoo.
giraffes 🦒😍😍
What about the all zoos in the Philippines
I'm not a big fan of that Savanna exhibit. It's not that they need more species, but it wastes space to only have species very common in zoos in such a large exhibit.
I want to go to this zoo
And the answer for the trivia is san diego safari park
When you were at the giraffes you said this is not a petting zoo.The Cheyenne mountain zoo is a petting zoo people think I saw people petting girrafes koi fish and kangaroos
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Cincinnati zoos lion habitat
Noice
i know why he didn't say the thing about the hinas