Stacey Ludlum

August 21, 2008

Articles

Jenny Stays...the Final Word

Stacey Ludlum

August 21, 2008

Articles

I found this very good blog / article about the final decision, including the RFP for the proposed new exhibit. Enjoy!

We're a surprisingly social species.

Love this bench with a tailgate as a seat back! My kind of tailgating!⠀
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#smallandmighty #zoodesign #roadtrip #ontheroad #zootripping #louisiana #lams #jaguar #zoo #amazon #bench #tailgate ⠀
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@alexandriazoo

Land of the Jaguar, a beautiful immersive Amazonia experience, greets you immediately out the gate! ⠀
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#smallandmighty #zoodesign #zootripping #roadtrip #ontheroad #louisiana #lams #jaguar #amazon #ruins #primates #rainforest⠀
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@alexandriazoo

Otter pile!! ⠀
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#otter #cuteotter #zootripping #roadtrip #ontheroad #louisiana #lams #naro #otterpups #otterpops ⠀
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@alexandriazoo

Woohoo! Stop #1: Alexandria Zoo⠀
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Thank you Director Lee Ann Whitt for your amazing hospitality! What a great little zoo!⠀
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#zootripping #ontheroad #smallandmighty #louisiana #zoo⠀
@alexandriazoo

New Case Study: Abilene Zoo is LIVE!⠀
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Abilene is on the cusp of incredible growth that has the potential to push them firmly into the large zoo category. As an older zoo, what will that mean for its design approach?⠀
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Read my observations at Felis

Next week! Felis Consulting is #Zootripping through LA & MS! Get ready for insights and observations from Alexandria Zoo, Louisiana Purchase Zoo, Jackson Zoo, Hattiesburg Zoo, and Zoosiana! ⠀
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#zootripping #southernzoos #mississippidelta #zoos #

Who is Frank Buck? And, why does he have a zoo named after him? Answers to these questions are NOT contained in the newest Designing Zoos blog post, but experiential insights are! ⠀
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Read the newest Felis Consulting's DesigningZoos.com case study: h

YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED!⠀
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Preparing for moderating the 2nd Q&A session focused on Small Zoos & Aquariums at the AZA Conference next month! ⠀
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This session is focused on the challenges and opportunities when creating conservation programs at s

While the New York State Zoo is literally a walk in the woods, a short nature trail allows guests to observe native birds, drawn by multiple feeders. I've always wanted to implement something like this!⠀
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#smallandmighty #zoodesign #zootripping #nyz

While the New York State Zoo's habitats are naturalistic and large, some of the animals choose to come up near the guest viewing. Seeing a mountain lion this close is a rarity!⠀
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#smallandmighty #zoodesign #zootripping #nyzoo #ny #zoo #roadtrip #mou

Fun interactive consistent throughout the New York State Zoo at every species. Saw a few kids utilizing it, jumping to see if they could jump as far as a lynx, wolf, etc.⠀
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#smallandmighty #zoodesign #zootripping #nyzoo #zoo #roadtrip #lynx #wolf #i

In love with the boomer ball for the cows at the New York State Zoo! Domestics need enrichment, too!⠀
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#smallandmighty #zootripping #zoodesign #nyzoo #zoo #enrichment #boomerball #cows #domesticanimals ⠀
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@newyorkstatezoo

Great little BEE moment at New York State Zoo! ⠀
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#smallandmighty #zoodesign #zootripping #nyzoo #zoo #savethebees #bees #honeybees #beethechange #beekind

In addition to the collection of only native species at the New York State Zoo, the zoo also features several historic buildings and features, like this original root cellar once used to keep zoo animal food fresh. It's open for guests to explore--an

Elk girls enjoying the water right at the main viewing area at New York State Zoo! Huge and simple exhibit, but set up just right. ⠀
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#smallandmighty #zootripping #zoodesign #nyzoo #zoo #elk #nativespecies #onlynatives #nativezoo ⠀
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@newyorkstatezo

The incredible entry building at the New York State Zoo! Green roofs on the Adirondack park / resort style. All that's missing is a very nicely design sign over the entry doors!⠀
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#smallandmighty #zootripping #zoodesign #nyzoo # zoo #entrybuilding #

New York State Zoo has a sweet little seasonal butterfly house. Guests came in, slowed down, and really enjoyed the garden and butterflies! Look at all those adults!⠀
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#smallandmighty #zoodesign #zootripping #nyzoo #zoo #butterflies #butterfly #gard

Bonus Zoo Stop: New York State Zoo at Thompson Park in Watertown!⠀
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This little zoo was recommended to me TWICE while I was traveling through NY, so I adjusted my schedule to fit it in! So glad I did!⠀
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#smallandmighty #zootripping #zoodesign #litt

THIS is a GREAT mug from Rosamond Gifford! Pearlescence!⠀
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#smallandmighty #zootripping #roadtrip #ontheroad #nyzoo #zoo #mug #getyeruglymug #collector #pearlescence ⠀
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@syracusezoo