I think I'm right in saying (someone correct me if not...) that there are separate enclosures for male and females. The same, I believe, is true of the hippos. The map here shows that there are separate enclosures. As for the rest of the savannah animals, I don't know...
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I think I'm right in saying (someone correct me if not...) that there are separate enclosures for male and females. The same, I believe, is true of the hippos. The map here shows that there are separate enclosures. As for the rest of the savannah animals, I don't know...
RSoxNo1
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Maharajah Jungle Trek isn't mean to take place in Nepal is it? My understanding was that the two separate villages (Anandapur and Serka Zong) were meant to be different regions of Asia.
During initial planning for the Safari, I believe animals like Gemsboks, Hyenas and African Wild Dogs were all considered, but space issues and potential agression issues came about. I believe the Gemsboks didn't play well with the other savannah animals, and the Hyenas and Wild Dogs would obviously have to be separated with larger environments. My guess is that cost become an issue there.
I could see Hyenas being added to the Pangani Forest walk through somehow, they are referenced in the research center.
Tip Top Club
Well-Known Member
Mating does sometimes happen out there, I've seen it. Not a big deal, it's a part of life.
The Empress Lilly
Well-Known Member
A curse on Avatar then!
I prefer lots of new animals instead! I love DAK where it gets animal exhibits right. It shouldn't be afraid to be a zoo. It should strive to be 'a zoo' the way EPCOT is a 'theme park'.
My local zoo's got those! :sohappy:
Fascinating creatures. But not really the most exciting to look at. I don't think I ever really was tempted to hang out to observe them for any lenghty amount of time.
The African Elephant we saw the other day had a 5th leg.
"To your right is clearly a male elephant. No doubt about that on today's safari. "
FigmentJedi
Well-Known Member
Nope, Serka Zong is a part of the overall Kingdom of Anandapur. Anandapur follows in the old Disney tradition of mash-up settings and misplaced creatures that gave us prickly-pears and orangutans in the middle of India in Jungle Book or giant anteaters in Lion King.
There is a sign explaining that the Komodo Dragon was a gift to the Maharajah's family - so it is explained as an animal display of an imported animal on the trail which otherwise showcases the area's natural wildlife.
Something similar is done for the Okapi in Africa if I remember correctly as those are not native to East Africa either, but to Central Africa.
When I was on the Wild by Design tour they did take great care in explaining how the animals did fit with the story line.
TaoBoxer
Well-Known Member
True that. I always enjoy watching them get that quick burst & dart ! What will replace them ? Starbucks ?:ROFLOL:
staceNspace517
New Member
As of April 40, the Tommies are still there! Saw two of them on our safari in the afternoon.
staceNspace517
New Member
I meant April 30! I am new and can't figure out how to edit that post!
Mrs. Jobson
Active Member
There was always mating going on! Girraffes, Elephants, Rhinos, and Monkies, you name it. Saw it all.
As for the Hyenas, they were too dangerous and were a liability. It is true that some of the females and males are seperated.
As for the Hyenas, they were too dangerous and were a liability. It is true that some of the females and males are seperated.