Who here still remembers Emily and Ed’s original plan to potentially open April/May 2020! I’m just so excited for you guys to finally see all your hard work come into fruition!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR INCLUDING SANITARY NAPKIN DISPOSAL IN THE MEN'S ROOM, (AS WELL AS CHANGING TABLES IN THE MEN'S ROOM). Thank you so much for this tiny bit of inclusivity, it's such a wonderful, easy to do thing, and it makes such a difference. Thank you!
... that gnome is everywhere. It just comes and goes and it still spooks Emily. The mug and shirt looks so cool. I miss painting rocks. I had a painting rock book but then lost it. There were so many good ideas in there, I had really only managed to paint a strawberry looking rock then misplaced it somewhere
@@COTWSam I know. Knowing me, I would probably try to with destroy it, give it to someone else, or leave somewhere else and hope it doesn't pop back up like what happened with Emily
I'm really sorry criticise your awesome animal signs. They look incredible and really educational. However, I noticed that you placed them above the enclosures. My sister uses a wheelchair and from experience we know that this will probably pose an issue for other wheelchair users. Maybe you could find a way to place a smaller sign with the info somewhere around the height of a wheelchair users eyes? That would be awesome for kids who are learning to read, too!!
@@PrincessIzusu yes, absolutely. Also for people with sight issues. A booklet would be awesome and easy to take with you even for wheelchair users. I can think of a thousand reasons why a booklet would be awesome. Like, for animals that hide, the visitors could have a closer look at the pictures before searching the enclosures for the animal. Or parents who can't pick up their kids but want to read the text out loud to them. Or for little family games like "who finds that specific animal first"
I remember when yall were just filming short videos about the care of single-animals, I'm so happy so see how far you guys have come. Yall deserve this so much, I hope everything works out well!
I love how looking at your list of employees that we've met so far really just destroys the stereotype that only boys like reptiles/girls are afraid of them lol. It's very encouraging!
@@yes2143 Yeah I mean I do think it is still a stereotype. It's definitely not as big of a thing as it was in the past thankfully, but I remember growing up everyone would look at me weird when I would catch lizards to show them, my mother would scream at me about it, and a couple times I've had boys show me a snake skin and expect me to be freaked out about it, and be dissapointed when I wasn't scared to pick it up. I just really appreciate people like ed and Emily who are giving people such good opportunities to spread awareness, and learn about and work with reptiles ^^
I'm still just eagerly waiting to see the video where they show us moving rex into her new enclosurer. been waiting ages to see that. Gunna be so disappointed if they don't film it.
Personally. Emily and Ed, have a wheelchair user come through to check the accessibility, signage, isle width, etc.. I'd be worried I couldn't read the signs way up there! Why I recommend having an actual wheelchair user come is bc even ADA requirements does not an accessible business/building make ;) (Would be cool if you had an audio tour as well for our blind and low vision friends)
12:07 I LOVE that Ed asks though because I've been in multiple restrooms where it's just right where your knees go and it's PAINFUL or it's too close to the seat and you can't really sit down very well
I remember watching the very first video when Ed and Emily announced that they purchased a building. Years later (literally), Now the same building houses so many animals which get the love and affection they deserve. I'm so happy for you guys.
When your zoo is open a bit longer you may want to think about getting podiums for the educational signs to be placed on so people of all heights and mobility limitation can read what they say. Kids, short people and people in wheelchairs may have issues readying all the signs if they're placed over the enclosures
The signs are all at different heights depending on the location of the enclosure. Some are quite low and require you to bend to read them. Seems like a reasonable arrangement to me and like any other zoo or museum.
Anyone else about to binge watch every facility update from the very beginning? 😁 I'm so happy for you guys!!!!! This place is definitely going on the top of my bucket list for if I ever go to the States! Lots of love from Australia ❤️
you literally have the coolest, sweetest staff members ever! i love that you guys are the type of employers to let them look however the want at work😊(awesome makeup, dyed hair etc.)
There's so many things to appreciate. All of staff seem super nice but I love Haley's black and white makeup theme, the fact that they are putting the 'sanitary holders' in the mens restroom (do mens restroom normally have those? idk), the attention to detail with the alligator feet on the wall when maybe 2 people would say "hey, they don't walk like that". Also, did not think there would be venomous snakes. Hopefully there's a video on that lmao
I was there yesterday with my fiancé and mom and we loved it! I honestly teared up knowing how much hard work went into it all. We spotted you two and our day was completely made. The zoo is wonderful, great job you guys. We are all so proud!
Honestly, agreed. I've heard too many stories of men being asked to get sanitary products and being clueless or unable to. Can't help with clueless but heck, if you're a dad with a cis girl, it would really suck to cut the trip to the zoo short bc couldn't find sanitary products/forgot them, etc.
Hey guys I love that you are providing sanitary napkins in the women’s room and men’s room! It is so amazing and I love that you listened to the comments
Putting menstrual products and trash bins in the men's restroom has me lost for words. I'm not someone who uses the men's restroom but I know people who do who also menstruate and this is so important for them! Thank you, thank you, thank you both for being so inclusive!
I was thinking the exact same thing, it's really touching to see people make an effort to accommodate everyone, especially because it's not really seen as "important" by a lot of people
Yeah exactly, not many people might use it but for those few that do need it, it can make a world of difference. It's such a small thing to do aswell, shame not many places put these things up everywhere. Like how not every mans bathroom has a baby changing station either.
I’m so glad that y’all are installing the sanitary napkin holders in the men’s room as well! As some men do have periods and would benefit from having those. Love y’all so much!
I teared up a bit at hearing you are planning on putting sanitary napkin holders in the men's restroom. Such an easy thing to increase inclusivity that would so often be missed. You guys rock.
I love that you thought to have sanitary napkin holders/waste baskets for the men's bathrooms too. I never would have thought of that but it makes sure everyone has everything they need in the facilities regardless of how they identify. So nice to see.
Hayley is genuinely so kind- im getting more rats here in the next month ish, but my last 2 were from snake discovery. She hooked me up with my dream rats!
As a trans man who is a massive fan of your channel, it truly warmed my heart to hear you talk about installing sanitary bins in the men’s toilets as well as the women’s. Thank you for showing how easy it is to be inclusive of trans people!
@Red Fern Finch In the video it wasn't, but they mentioned forgetting to order a sanitary bin for the men's toilets, so clearly the intend to put one in there
@@andreil1313 in some places I used to work at there weren't even bins in the women's or mixed/unisex bathrooms either. It was awkward to say the least.
I am so pleased and proud of you guys. You have had so much crap thrown at you and you've dug in and kept on. You're an inspiration, not just for the care you give the animals, but what grit and determination can do. I wish you both all the luck in the world!
It was a tiny part of the video out I really appreciate the inclusivity you guys are giving to your zoo by just putting sanitary napkin dispensers in the men's room too. Love all that you guys do
Absolutely! I’ve been scrolling for a few minutes now looking for a comment about Kaiba, and you’re the first I’ve come across. I paused as soon as she said that in order to see if anyone else is praising the excellence.
Putting period products in the men's and women's restroom was such a nice move! It's the little things like not assuming the only people who'd use period products are the same people who would only use the women's bathroom that make facilities trans-friendly.
@@winterlyss7267 There is literally a whole segment of the video where they talk about setting up access to period product disposal in both restrooms. It's not hard to miss if you're paying attention.
@@amiaswolfgang I didn't mean to come off as rude sorry! just kinda sounded rude with the "not hard to miss" part so I kind of just had to tell you why I missed it-
That EVA foam is really great to use in kitchens instead of fatigue mats. We just have an entire anti-fatigue kitchen floor instead. (And dojo/home gym.)
It is a bit weird to watch this video now since we have already seen the opening video, but knowing everything worked out is good. I also love the new banner as it features my two favorite Snake Discovery reptiles, Ally and Rex. 💞💞💞
I had such a fun time visiting the facility during grand opening weekend! Me and my cousin went, It was really busy but it didn't take away from the amazing experience! I'm glad that I don't live to far away, so I can visit again!
I was so here for the whole journey. I hope there will be a lot more of facility content coming in the future. you were my quarantine buddys and inspire me a lot to go for my dreams. thank you so much for sharing. best wishes for grand opening from germany.
My first thought on the sanitary bins in the men's room was "ha now the dudes get to bang their elbow on the bins too", it's also a pretty good arm rest for the long rest room breaks. All joking aside, the inclusion is awesome and is like the most chill thing ever.
You should paint the footprints with glow in the dark paint or a coating of some kind so the sun charges them up during the day then the footprints will glow at night to show where to go if its dark whilst still open
A cool thing to add to your shop and the zoo would be brail labels on the bathrooms and the enclosures for those blind kids who want to learn more about reptiles.
Congratulations on opening the zoo. It should be a huge success. I have an ask. When you put text on the screen, let it be up for longer than a frame or two. My old eyes can't read it and I feel I'm missing out on the full impact of your videos. I love what you put for 'responses' from the various animals and it's so enjoyable, when I can read them. Thanks.
I remember when you were making small little care videos and we didn’t know what Ed looked like. You guys have grown from a small channel to CEO’s and that’s such an inspiring accomplishment! Really proves that you can make your dream a successful career if you stick to it and enjoy what you’re doing 🥳 I just know this facility will be a success and I can’t wait to visit one day and see all the animals I’ve been watching grow with y’all on your channel
i’m going to miss these facility updates 🥺 it’s been so much fun watching you guys build something amazing❤️❤️ hopefully i’ll be able to visit someday!
I was there earlier today! Got a very nice video of Ed freaking out trying to get the jolly ball off the hook while Rex advanced. Wow Thats an amazing zoo. My favorites were the blue tarantula, the scorpion, the red sided garters, the tiger salamander who bum rushed me, and of course Rex
Thanks so much for putting sanitary bins and sanitary napkin dispensers in the men's room. I don't menstruate anymore but when I did it was always so gross and distressing having to put things into a separate plastic bag and carry it to an outside bin, and it's also unsanitary to have to do that. This makes things a lot easier and safer for trans, nonbinary and gnc people. It will also benefit more than just trans people, as other people will be able to use these bins such as people with incontinence issues, allowing them to use the regular bathroom and feel more normal. It's such an easy, simple addition that provides so much benefit. Most people won't even take much notice of a bin in the stall, but it means the world for those who need it.
I love the "Doesnt work here just loiters, we cant get rid of him" cause honestly such a mood if i could be there id be the same - sadly im in germany so yeah
Honestly once I'd seen everyone, I'd prob wanna go take care of all the animals. That I am capable of, bc as adorable as they are, Rex and Justin Timbersnake are still well equipped to do some damage
You two are such an inspiration. Hope it all went well. I’m sure even if there were a couple of things that weren’t quite ready, it didn’t spoil it for you. xx
The long journey finally nears it’s close…or in this case it’s opening! So amazing! 😂 On a completely unrelated note I watched my snake eat for the first time tonight-and by that I mean he eats regularly but I’d never stayed by the enclosure to watch him until now. It was such a bizarre experience! I’ve watched snakes eat dozens of times on this channel, but it’s so different when it’s your own pet. I didn’t expect there to be little noises, like his jaw and muscles working and him breathing/hissing around the rat.
I aprecaite the fact that theres a sanitary product disposal option in the mens room, It’s definately something that trans guys/ transmasculin folks will find useful and safer!
I discovered this channel today guys! I have been watching all afternoon with such big and genuine smiles on my face looking at the animals and also the handling and care that Ed and Emily are putting in. I am in love I swear. I want to see the Australian Tree frog again and I feel like I must go to your zoo at some point! Much love from Trinidad everybody!
Seeing the Zoo and Retail area growing and becoming what it is now has been such a fun and stressful journey, even as us just as viewers. I live in Michigan, but my boyfriend said one of these coming months we can try to make a trip to come visit the zoo! I've been a long time fan and am so excited to possibly meet you all!
@@shestewa6581 I was thinking maybe a Gila Monster or Beaded Lizard. But I also remember Emily talking about wanting to potentially have rattlesnakes on display, so maybe one of those?
Pretty sure she specifically said "venomous snake" too, not just reptile which is even more interesting because they said they were getting a Gila Monster, but.... that's not a snake...
Flew fromNJ to MN to see the zoo - and it was worth it!! Emily & Ed are just as nice in person as on video - thanks for making my kids first trip memorable!
I will miss the facility updates. Of course I'm so hyped seeing the finished building, but it was such a pleasure to follow you on this journey.
Very well said :D
Praise GOD
It really was ♥️
Yes, I agree! :_)
Yes I will very much miss it
Who here still remembers Emily and Ed’s original plan to potentially open April/May 2020! I’m just so excited for you guys to finally see all your hard work come into fruition!
Me
I do! It was a shame they had to postpone, but hey! We got more content 😂
PRAISE GOD
I remember!
Me
Getting distracted and starting to coo at a freshly shed stick bug is such an Emily thing to do
Lol
it so is tho
@monique Swonger what does this supposed to mean
For a second I thought the "Rubber Duckies" were actually just going to be tiny rubber ducks in a container as a joke, which made me laugh.
Same here 🤣
Same lol!
Yep! LOL 😆
Same lol
Same
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR INCLUDING SANITARY NAPKIN DISPOSAL IN THE MEN'S ROOM, (AS WELL AS CHANGING TABLES IN THE MEN'S ROOM). Thank you so much for this tiny bit of inclusivity, it's such a wonderful, easy to do thing, and it makes such a difference. Thank you!
I had the same reaction! It would give me so much joy to find those in the men's room!
Was going to say the same thing, but you beat me to it. Love it
I loved that she added that they were getting them for the men's and the change taking both are absolutely perfect. Thank you 😊
I get the changing tables but sanitary products. No.
@@mrsbodeutsch some men have periods and would like a discreet disposal option just like in the women's room
When Ed said "I feel loved" and Emily replied "you are LOVED" 🥺🥺
The glowing mushroom lights from the build off would look so good in the tunnel.
Till they’re destroyed instantly by kids
@@zacharywood9416 if they’re secured, they shouldn’t be destroyed 🤷🏼♂️
@@charlieevans954 They'll find a way to bite em off haha
@@seanwalsh9814 😂🤣😂
... that gnome is everywhere. It just comes and goes and it still spooks Emily. The mug and shirt looks so cool. I miss painting rocks. I had a painting rock book but then lost it. There were so many good ideas in there, I had really only managed to paint a strawberry looking rock then misplaced it somewhere
@@COTWSam I know. Knowing me, I would probably try to with destroy it, give it to someone else, or leave somewhere else and hope it doesn't pop back up like what happened with Emily
I'd be scared to destroy it. Read too much goosebumps as a kid
@@COTWSam I grew up watching anything horror related but I am not dealing with no gnome so yeah
Maybe... he is behind you right now
👀
I'm really sorry criticise your awesome animal signs. They look incredible and really educational. However, I noticed that you placed them above the enclosures. My sister uses a wheelchair and from experience we know that this will probably pose an issue for other wheelchair users. Maybe you could find a way to place a smaller sign with the info somewhere around the height of a wheelchair users eyes? That would be awesome for kids who are learning to read, too!!
that was my thought at that section too, the small text looks too small for chair users and kids
Would an informational booklet with a map be helpful? Or one of those audio guides that some museums or gardens have?
@@PrincessIzusu yes, absolutely. Also for people with sight issues. A booklet would be awesome and easy to take with you even for wheelchair users. I can think of a thousand reasons why a booklet would be awesome. Like, for animals that hide, the visitors could have a closer look at the pictures before searching the enclosures for the animal. Or parents who can't pick up their kids but want to read the text out loud to them. Or for little family games like "who finds that specific animal first"
I was thinking that aswell, and for people with other mobility issues sometimes it's hard to look up for a long period of time
I think the booklet suggestion would work really well. Maybe have a holder for them at the front so when you enter you can take one.
I remember when yall were just filming short videos about the care of single-animals, I'm so happy so see how far you guys have come. Yall deserve this so much, I hope everything works out well!
I love how looking at your list of employees that we've met so far really just destroys the stereotype that only boys like reptiles/girls are afraid of them lol. It's very encouraging!
Do people actually think that?
@@yes2143 well it’s pretty clear in childrens toys and clothes, dino and reptile toys for boys that sort of thing
@@yes2143 me too ^^ i have a dino backpack and a bunch of dino plushies
@@yes2143 Yeah I mean I do think it is still a stereotype. It's definitely not as big of a thing as it was in the past thankfully, but I remember growing up everyone would look at me weird when I would catch lizards to show them, my mother would scream at me about it, and a couple times I've had boys show me a snake skin and expect me to be freaked out about it, and be dissapointed when I wasn't scared to pick it up.
I just really appreciate people like ed and Emily who are giving people such good opportunities to spread awareness, and learn about and work with reptiles ^^
@@bibarel4665 were talking about gender stereotypes :// idk why ur bringing sex in this
I'm still just eagerly waiting to see the video where they show us moving rex into her new enclosurer. been waiting ages to see that. Gunna be so disappointed if they don't film it.
They did say a vid was comin out so i think we’ll prolly see it next week!
@@slavicandsapphic7446 oh ok. thank you. what video did they say that in please?
Yes, the highlight of the whole zoo! I love Rex.
Coming next Friday ;)
@@SnakeDiscovery YESSS CANT WAIT
Heard that sanitary products will be availble in the mens room too! Love all you do to promote an inclusive environment!
@@bibarel4665 Uh.... how about no? That's gross
@@bibarel4665 ...what?
@@bibarel4665 did you understand what vivienne said? i don't think you did
@@spongiformencephalitis Lol they deleted their comment
@@WolfanTerror good riddance
Personally. Emily and Ed, have a wheelchair user come through to check the accessibility, signage, isle width, etc.. I'd be worried I couldn't read the signs way up there!
Why I recommend having an actual wheelchair user come is bc even ADA requirements does not an accessible business/building make ;)
(Would be cool if you had an audio tour as well for our blind and low vision friends)
12:07 I LOVE that Ed asks though because I've been in multiple restrooms where it's just right where your knees go and it's PAINFUL or it's too close to the seat and you can't really sit down very well
The whole time they were unpacking the isopods, I thought they were talking about their macaw and the Star Wars character Han Solo.
same🤣🤣
Hahaha 🤣
"I forgot to get sanitary napkin holders for the men's room"
You ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST.
Agreed!! That's such a sweet thing to do, that they absolutely didn't have to do, but 100% I wouldn't expect anything else from them.
I remember watching the very first video when Ed and Emily announced that they purchased a building.
Years later (literally), Now the same building houses so many animals which get the love and affection they deserve.
I'm so happy for you guys.
When your zoo is open a bit longer you may want to think about getting podiums for the educational signs to be placed on so people of all heights and mobility limitation can read what they say. Kids, short people and people in wheelchairs may have issues readying all the signs if they're placed over the enclosures
That is so true!! Good idea!!!
The signs are all at different heights depending on the location of the enclosure. Some are quite low and require you to bend to read them.
Seems like a reasonable arrangement to me and like any other zoo or museum.
I also hope they put cameras in the zoo so people from other places can see some animals
This! Please make it accessible.
They need to be up high, so the kids can't pull them off the walls or even some stupid adult with no home training.
I love that you are putting sanitary napkin holders in the men’s room! It makes my heart happy how supportive and inclusive you guys are!
Anyone else about to binge watch every facility update from the very beginning? 😁
I'm so happy for you guys!!!!! This place is definitely going on the top of my bucket list for if I ever go to the States! Lots of love from Australia ❤️
Same
Went to the zoo last week with my family and it looks absolutely marvelous. You guys are amazing 👏
I love how Emily is keeping us updated on the zoo! Great work guys.
Yeah!
"I'm not a stick, I'm a tree now."
That made my day!!!
Who cares
you literally have the coolest, sweetest staff members ever! i love that you guys are the type of employers to let them look however the want at work😊(awesome makeup, dyed hair etc.)
There's so many things to appreciate. All of staff seem super nice but I love Haley's black and white makeup theme, the fact that they are putting the 'sanitary holders' in the mens restroom (do mens restroom normally have those? idk), the attention to detail with the alligator feet on the wall when maybe 2 people would say "hey, they don't walk like that". Also, did not think there would be venomous snakes. Hopefully there's a video on that lmao
I loved that makeup too!
Snake Discovery is really out here showing just how easy it is to be inclusive of trans people. Yall are fantastic.
ikr i checked out their merch and the trans tee is everything
you guys have absolutely no idea how amazing it is to see how much you support everyone and are so accommodating.
Okay the fact your putting sanitary boxes in the men's restroom too warmed my heart
I was there yesterday with my fiancé and mom and we loved it! I honestly teared up knowing how much hard work went into it all. We spotted you two and our day was completely made. The zoo is wonderful, great job you guys. We are all so proud!
mens rooms SHOULD have those though, if I understood correctly you guys plan on doing that which is good!
They are going to put them in the mens restrooms in addition to the baby changing tables that are already there 😂
@@renl4123 what's funny about that?
@@renl4123 I wish that was the standard honestly
Honestly, agreed. I've heard too many stories of men being asked to get sanitary products and being clueless or unable to. Can't help with clueless but heck, if you're a dad with a cis girl, it would really suck to cut the trip to the zoo short bc couldn't find sanitary products/forgot them, etc.
Yesssss. Putting the sanitary holders in the men’s restroom is a great idea!!!! That’s so awesome and appreciated 🏳️⚧️💛
Hey guys I love that you are providing sanitary napkins in the women’s room and men’s room! It is so amazing and I love that you listened to the comments
Putting menstrual products and trash bins in the men's restroom has me lost for words. I'm not someone who uses the men's restroom but I know people who do who also menstruate and this is so important for them! Thank you, thank you, thank you both for being so inclusive!
I know I was just coming to say this! They're really so thoughtful :)
I was looking for this comment! Such a simple inclusive action and I love it!
I was thinking the exact same thing, it's really touching to see people make an effort to accommodate everyone, especially because it's not really seen as "important" by a lot of people
Yeah exactly, not many people might use it but for those few that do need it, it can make a world of difference. It's such a small thing to do aswell, shame not many places put these things up everywhere. Like how not every mans bathroom has a baby changing station either.
Absolutely amazing
I’m so glad that y’all are installing the sanitary napkin holders in the men’s room as well! As some men do have periods and would benefit from having those. Love y’all so much!
I teared up a bit at hearing you are planning on putting sanitary napkin holders in the men's restroom. Such an easy thing to increase inclusivity that would so often be missed. You guys rock.
BLESS YOU for working on getting sanitary napkin holders in the men's room too 😭😭😭❤❤❤
I love that you thought to have sanitary napkin holders/waste baskets for the men's bathrooms too. I never would have thought of that but it makes sure everyone has everything they need in the facilities regardless of how they identify. So nice to see.
Hayley is genuinely so kind- im getting more rats here in the next month ish, but my last 2 were from snake discovery. She hooked me up with my dream rats!
As a trans man who is a massive fan of your channel, it truly warmed my heart to hear you talk about installing sanitary bins in the men’s toilets as well as the women’s. Thank you for showing how easy it is to be inclusive of trans people!
Was it the mens room?
@Red Fern Finch In the video it wasn't, but they mentioned forgetting to order a sanitary bin for the men's toilets, so clearly the intend to put one in there
Periods apart, I don’t understand why there aren’t bins in the men’s bathrooms 😂
@@andreil1313 in some places I used to work at there weren't even bins in the women's or mixed/unisex bathrooms either. It was awkward to say the least.
@@niveusnimbus not even in the women's? wtf, do they just expect people to carry used sanitary products in their pockets?? 💀
I am so pleased and proud of you guys.
You have had so much crap thrown at you and you've dug in and kept on. You're an inspiration, not just for the care you give the animals, but what grit and determination can do.
I wish you both all the luck in the world!
It was a tiny part of the video out I really appreciate the inclusivity you guys are giving to your zoo by just putting sanitary napkin dispensers in the men's room too. Love all that you guys do
Emily: Thanks to Cheyenne
Me: Wait how did the macaw help them with isopods?
same.
Yea that threw me as well.
Love that Kim named her blue-eyed Lucy "Kaiba". She has her blue-eyes white dragon. Now she needs two more to complete the reference.
Absolutely! I’ve been scrolling for a few minutes now looking for a comment about Kaiba, and you’re the first I’ve come across. I paused as soon as she said that in order to see if anyone else is praising the excellence.
Watching this whole journey has made me excited for my own future endeavors, thank you for the updates!
Putting period products in the men's and women's restroom was such a nice move! It's the little things like not assuming the only people who'd use period products are the same people who would only use the women's bathroom that make facilities trans-friendly.
@@winterlyss7267 There is literally a whole segment of the video where they talk about setting up access to period product disposal in both restrooms. It's not hard to miss if you're paying attention.
@@winterlyss7267 Might as well delete your comments here then and leave me alone, thanks
@@amiaswolfgang I didn't mean to come off as rude sorry! just kinda sounded rude with the "not hard to miss" part so I kind of just had to tell you why I missed it-
Awh I'm going to miss these.... It's been fun seeing all the behind the scenes and the crew! Wish I could visit but I'm so far away :(
yeah same, on the wrong continent
samee
it makes me so happy that they're including sanitary napkins in the men's restroom too
Love meeting all the employees! They seem very kind :D
I'm so glad you're gonna have sanitary napikin holders (as you called them) in the mens restrooms too!!!
Love that you said you're getting sanitary napkin disposal for the men's room 💕
Its cool your putting sanitary napkin holders in the men's room.....inclusive bathrooms for the win 👊
YOU GOT THIS EMILY, ED and STAFF. Congratulations on your grand opening you deserve this and soon all your hard work will pay off
Hell ya got the rat expert! I have pet rats and love seeing an expert who knows their stuff in a pet store!!! Super happy.
12:33 The fact that you're planning on putting them in the men's room too makes me very happy -Your local trans guy
That EVA foam is really great to use in kitchens instead of fatigue mats. We just have an entire anti-fatigue kitchen floor instead. (And dojo/home gym.)
It is a bit weird to watch this video now since we have already seen the opening video, but knowing everything worked out is good. I also love the new banner as it features my two favorite Snake Discovery reptiles, Ally and Rex. 💞💞💞
so happy you said you are putting boxes for period products in the men's washroom!!
The look on Ed’s face when he saw the rubber duckies! Totally awesome!
I had such a fun time visiting the facility during grand opening weekend! Me and my cousin went, It was really busy but it didn't take away from the amazing experience! I'm glad that I don't live to far away, so I can visit again!
I was so here for the whole journey. I hope there will be a lot more of facility content coming in the future. you were my quarantine buddys and inspire me a lot to go for my dreams. thank you so much for sharing. best wishes for grand opening from germany.
My first thought on the sanitary bins in the men's room was "ha now the dudes get to bang their elbow on the bins too", it's also a pretty good arm rest for the long rest room breaks.
All joking aside, the inclusion is awesome and is like the most chill thing ever.
When you were doing the isopod part I was thinking ‘they would really love rubber duckies’ and a second later she surprised him with rubber duckies
Thank you for being trans inclusive and ordering period products for all your bathrooms! :)
When ed said I feel loved and emily said you are loved my heart skipped a beat that was so cute
Kim, I see you naming your Blue-eyed Lucy “Kaiba” *winks and nudges*
Ty, ty, I'll be here all week 😏
I love that your putting a sanitary napkin holder in the men’s rooms too 🥺
You should paint the footprints with glow in the dark paint or a coating of some kind so the sun charges them up during the day then the footprints will glow at night to show where to go if its dark whilst still open
A cool thing to add to your shop and the zoo would be brail labels on the bathrooms and the enclosures for those blind kids who want to learn more about reptiles.
And make sure it's standardized where it's placed if possible. Esp emergency signs if not done already
Congratulations on opening the zoo. It should be a huge success. I have an ask. When you put text on the screen, let it be up for longer than a frame or two. My old eyes can't read it and I feel I'm missing out on the full impact of your videos. I love what you put for 'responses' from the various animals and it's so enjoyable, when I can read them. Thanks.
I love how far you guys came with the zoo! You guys are doing great, keep up the good work!!!!
I remember when you were making small little care videos and we didn’t know what Ed looked like. You guys have grown from a small channel to CEO’s and that’s such an inspiring accomplishment! Really proves that you can make your dream a successful career if you stick to it and enjoy what you’re doing 🥳 I just know this facility will be a success and I can’t wait to visit one day and see all the animals I’ve been watching grow with y’all on your channel
Ed: "i feel so loved"
Emily: "you are loved! :)"
that. is. just.. adorable
From half a world away in Australia I feel so invested in your zoo even though I know I'll never get to see it in person.
i’m going to miss these facility updates 🥺 it’s been so much fun watching you guys build something amazing❤️❤️ hopefully i’ll be able to visit someday!
I was there earlier today! Got a very nice video of Ed freaking out trying to get the jolly ball off the hook while Rex advanced.
Wow Thats an amazing zoo. My favorites were the blue tarantula, the scorpion, the red sided garters, the tiger salamander who bum rushed me, and of course Rex
Thanks so much for putting sanitary bins and sanitary napkin dispensers in the men's room. I don't menstruate anymore but when I did it was always so gross and distressing having to put things into a separate plastic bag and carry it to an outside bin, and it's also unsanitary to have to do that. This makes things a lot easier and safer for trans, nonbinary and gnc people.
It will also benefit more than just trans people, as other people will be able to use these bins such as people with incontinence issues, allowing them to use the regular bathroom and feel more normal. It's such an easy, simple addition that provides so much benefit. Most people won't even take much notice of a bin in the stall, but it means the world for those who need it.
Thank you so much for adding sanitary napkin holders to the men's room!!!
*GASP* you're putting them in the men's rooms too! I can't describe the happiness I feel right now at your consideration of trans men! :D
Thank you for putting sanitary disposal bins in the men’s room ❤️
I love the "Doesnt work here just loiters, we cant get rid of him" cause honestly such a mood if i could be there id be the same - sadly im in germany so yeah
Honestly once I'd seen everyone, I'd prob wanna go take care of all the animals. That I am capable of, bc as adorable as they are, Rex and Justin Timbersnake are still well equipped to do some damage
You two are such an inspiration. Hope it all went well. I’m sure even if there were a couple of things that weren’t quite ready, it didn’t spoil it for you. xx
I'm excited to hear you will be putting the sanitary napkin holders in the mens room too!
I just absolutely love watching how genuinely happy they get over ... bugs 😂❤️ so wholesome
Ed's reaction to the rubber duckies was adorable!
So nice to meet the staff.
This is so awesome to see. Everyone has worked so damn hard and now you get to finally enjoy what you worked so long for! Congratulations again!
I can't with the captions they added for the gnome, lol. What an awesome pleasure it's been following everyone along on this journey.
The long journey finally nears it’s close…or in this case it’s opening! So amazing!
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On a completely unrelated note I watched my snake eat for the first time tonight-and by that I mean he eats regularly but I’d never stayed by the enclosure to watch him until now. It was such a bizarre experience! I’ve watched snakes eat dozens of times on this channel, but it’s so different when it’s your own pet. I didn’t expect there to be little noises, like his jaw and muscles working and him breathing/hissing around the rat.
nawwww, Ed was so happy with the surprise rubber duckies! They're so cute too, thanks for sharing
I aprecaite the fact that theres a sanitary product disposal option in the mens room, It’s definately something that trans guys/ transmasculin folks will find useful and safer!
I discovered this channel today guys! I have been watching all afternoon with such big and genuine smiles on my face looking at the animals and also the handling and care that Ed and Emily are putting in. I am in love I swear. I want to see the Australian Tree frog again and I feel like I must go to your zoo at some point! Much love from Trinidad everybody!
The casual trans inclusivity genuinely makes me so happy. Thank you!
-A transmasc nonbinary person
Seeing the Zoo and Retail area growing and becoming what it is now has been such a fun and stressful journey, even as us just as viewers.
I live in Michigan, but my boyfriend said one of these coming months we can try to make a trip to come visit the zoo! I've been a long time fan and am so excited to possibly meet you all!
"I've got a venomous reptile here."
Wait. Can we talk about that for a second?
I KNOW. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT WAS IN THE BOX.
Maybe a what’s it called? That lumpy lizard thing that they had in the M Toxins video?
@@shestewa6581 I was thinking maybe a Gila Monster or Beaded Lizard. But I also remember Emily talking about wanting to potentially have rattlesnakes on display, so maybe one of those?
IKR? I've been wondering if they would have any hot snakes, so that really makes me curious.
@@TheLuXiius i know they mentioned getting a hot specie in the past for the zoo. Maybe.
Pretty sure she specifically said "venomous snake" too, not just reptile which is even more interesting because they said they were getting a Gila Monster, but.... that's not a snake...
Flew fromNJ to MN to see the zoo - and it was worth it!! Emily & Ed are just as nice in person as on video - thanks for making my kids first trip memorable!
I have loved this whole process through the videos !! :)
I'm from Brazil and now I'm saving up to be able to travel to the US and meet your zoo with my cousin, love you guys ❤
THANK YOU for putting the sanitary napkin thingy in the men's room too.
I love the staff introduction!!!