Jim first made me aware of the unique "underground" barn/night holding area at the Emmen Zoo. I imagined a ramp type of system, but it appears that the elephants go up and down steps. I can't imagine what the long pipes/rods are on the end. I wonder how well the system works, as it is about the gosh darndest thing I have ever seen, or how much work it takes to get new animals like Radza comfortable going in and out. If I didn't know better I would think it had been designed and built by a well know American circus animal producer from the Mid-West.
Courtesy of Rebis Guillaume
Thursday, March 12, 2009
For Jim Alexander--The underground entrance/exit door into the Emmen Zoo Elephant Exhibit
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Wade G. Burck
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HEAR!HEAR! ON THE POSSIBLE DESIGNER!!!!
Billy,
I assumed you would have the same thought. Who else has historically built something "brand new", only to have it outdated by 40 years before the paint dries. LOL That's what happens when you make it up as you go along!!!!
Wade
Hey...Hey..
From another from the midwest..
I'd say the rods are to keep YOU from walking into the hole!!
(Meant in the best possible light!)
kladad
IDK the rods might keep the elephants from pushing on the door...what does it look like from the inside??
-BW
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