Zoo Tours: Tropic World | Brookfield Zoo

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EPISODE 140
One of the most talked about zoo exhibits in the world has finally made its way on Zoo Tours. Tropic World at Chicago's Brookfield Zoo opened in phases from 1982, 83, and 84 - claiming the title as the world's first simulated indoor rainforest in a zoo, and the largest zoo building in the world! The attraction is made up of three colossal rooms representing South America, Asia, and Africa, boasting 50 foot waterfalls, 35 foot tall trees and sights you really have to see in person to believe it. However, it's size has been outweighed by its now infamous reputation - Tropic World has shown its outdated age for decades, prompting critics to dub the building as 'Tragic World'. There are still many out there that say the positives outweigh the negatives and the criticisms are exaggerated. So please enjoy this presentation of one of the world's most sensational zoo exhibits.
FULL SPECIES LIST:
South America
1. Cotton-top Tamarin, Hoffman's Two-toed Sloth
2. Guianan Squirrel Monkey, Black-handed Spider Monkey, Giant Anteater, Turquoise Tanager, Blue-crowned Mot-Mot, Red-capped Cardinal, Silver-beaked Tanager, Blue-grey Tanager
Asia
1. Asian Small-clawed Otter, Northern White-cheeked Gibbon, Oriental Magpie-robin, Black-throated Laughing Thrush
2. Bornean Orangutan
3. Jambu Fruit Dove, Beautiful Fruit Dove
Africa
1. Angolan Colobus, Red-tailed Guenon, Blue-bellied Roller, White-headed Buffalo Weaver, White-cheeked Turaco, Violaceous Turaco
2. Western Lowland Gorilla
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@ZooTours Жыл бұрын

*Tropic World is undoubtedly an unforgettable attraction, but I want to know if you agree, disagree or partially agree with its critics?* Here are just some of the criticisms to give you an idea of what's being said about this exhibit: 1. www.zoochat.com/community/media/brookfield-zoo-tropic-world.10653/ 2. www.zoochat.com/community/threads/tropic-world-can-it-be-saved.328709/ 3. www.zoochat.com/community/media/brookfield-zoo-tropic-world.10603/ 4. www.zoochat.com/community/threads/brookfield-zoo-review.465950/ Here's a link to Tropic World's future, which we will talk more about at the end of the year....: www.rblandmark.com/2023/03/21/brookfield-zoo-formally-unveils-plans-for-new-primate-habitat/ See how Tropic World compares to the Henry Doorly Zoo's Lied Jungle - regarded as America's second best mega-indoor rainforest: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqeRmZZ5mduRhWg.html

@babo0n240 Жыл бұрын

So glad this is getting an update. For a rainforest, it looks very… brutalist and devoid of life. And the sheer amount of concrete is just sad. Those poor anteaters’ knuckles must get so sore from walking on that all day. I’m genuinely surprised that even in 84 they didn’t consider having sand or something down there for the animals that walk on the ground

@jiggityjackson Жыл бұрын

i agree that there is a bit too much concrete but i like how nice the trees are for the primates

@OldCountry Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that a lot of these animals are getting outdoor enclosures. It's honestly heartbreaking some of them have never been outside or haven't breathed fresh air for many years.

@zooempire4390 Жыл бұрын

I agree, i am absolutely a zoo fanatic and study the AZA for a living and i think 90% of animals should have an opportunity to get outside even if it isn’t in public view at least acknowledge it’s there for them, and no flooring should be pure concrete imo and at least put pure soil with lots of plants and flora

@OldCountry Жыл бұрын

@zooempire4390 totally agreed! Luckily the AZA and a lot of zoos not just in America but around the world are finally realizing animals deserve better. We can only get better from here

@moodapenkinislazy Жыл бұрын

Yea every animal should get to go outside every day at least until winter

@themotions5967 Жыл бұрын

@@OldCountrythis is why closed jungle buildings never saw the same long term popularity within accredited facilities as true indoor rainforest, indoor biome sections of larger buildings, and biodomes The other options allow for better adaptations for indoor/outdoor hybrid habitats, and or more complete habitat recreations.

@leoluster6403 10 ай бұрын

@@zooempire4390 that’s so cool, how do you get that as a job?

@alextepe4309 Жыл бұрын

Oftentimes an exhibit is state of the art when it first opens, but decades later it is often in need of updates. I think this is the case of tropic world, but am glad to see that there is an expansion which will feature outdoor enclosures, as I think also that great apes should not be indoors year round.

@sanri0hub Жыл бұрын

I like this exhibit but it’s kinda eerie to me, it’s very dull with boring scenery and no grass or anything

@henryvaughan7283 11 ай бұрын

Yeah I thought that the same way as you.. Also there is no plants on the trees…like dang

@jesss7930 Жыл бұрын

It’s a very brutalist design and sad to prevent any outside access, but those climbing structures are exceptional and probably wonderful for the animals. The space is enormous too, and they’ve provided realistic rain. But oh wow, those renders are so beautiful!! They will be incredible upgrades.

@cryptidgames693 Жыл бұрын

I like the concept of the building I just wish it was more natural like the Lied jungle at Omaha, glad they are adding outdoor areas and renovating the inside to give the animals a better life.

@gabrielcontreras1091 Жыл бұрын

I think tropic world needs an update but it's a decent exhibit. I'm happy to hear its getting updated

@BrendanConnell 10 ай бұрын

Glad to comment for the first time on your channel. Top notch work, and it's only appropriate that I leave my 2 cents for what was my first zoo experience back in 93. As to any notion of Tropic World being tantamount to the iron-bar aesthetic (the one that still haunts the reputation of zoos), there's more going for that building than against it. In comparison to the likes of Omaha, Toronto, and Minnesota however, I can't say that there's any contest. The aforementioned are the most exemplary, and that's because of vegetation. Tropic World has always lagged in this aspect, but I can't expect the horticulture staff to repulse those cliffs the same as Omaha and Minnesota where the geography of the exhibits allows easier access than those drops in Chicago (to this day they still give me acrophobia, and that incident of the boy who fell into the gorilla pit also didn't help). The lack of species and emptiness go without saying, but that's been my sad impression of Brookfield for years with half of those 216 acres being nearly empty save for the big cats and pinnipeds. It must be said that the contrast between Chicago's pair of zoo's is night and day with the lion's share of praise going to Lincoln Park's recent streak of excellence. Naturally, outdoor access would make a world of difference during more pleasant months, but with only a few more wholesome and cosmetic touchups, the indoor quarters can still serve their purpose -- being so spacious and effective regardless. But the most outstanding aspect of the exhibit has always been spectacle. The zoo most certainly has the means, space, and clout to do much despite things being on the lean side, but unless you can't tell, I'm still quite fond of the place for the sake of memories. I'm not alone when I can say that it's far from imperfect, but with considerable room to grow. - take care, slainte chugat

@MeiLover101 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Beyond excited for the outdoor exhibits, which will be called Tropical Forests. And yes, the monkeys will be included.

@dominicksigismondi3802 Жыл бұрын

I always loved this exhibit as a kid, but I do understand the criticism of a lack of outdoor space. I also do think they really need to add some more animals back, I miss how full it used to feel. Asia especially has felt empty, I feel like the otters hide a ton, and the gibbons and orangutans I can only see a couple of each each time I'm there. I'm really looking forward to the expansion.

@jiggityjackson Жыл бұрын

why is no one talking about the prime bottle the spider monkey had💀

@marioponce8482 Жыл бұрын

I think the 360 gorilla view was cut in half recently had to do with Jontu's arrival, the troop's new silverback. This exhibit as whole was always my favorite based on how unique it is compared to the zoo's other exhibits. I am very happy about the outdoor exhibits being added and I hope the indoor exhibits do get a touch up with some greenery. I thought the zoo was doing the outdoor exhibit idea earlier until I found out it was plaza. Thanks Brookfield, that's exactly what we needed after saying goodbye to Baboon Island.

@PlaziZooMan Жыл бұрын

6:21 we got prime boys

@nitasu987 11 ай бұрын

I love Tropic World but I've realized that over the years they've gotten rid of lots of the interactive/educational wall signage that made me REALLY love it. Most of the stuff about how we're primates and primates make choices is gone. I'm hopeful that the coming updates breathe new life into it. BZ is awesome, and I really am excited to see how they continue to evolve!

@wildandmagicalworldofflori8032 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tour as always Zac, Tropic world has really gotten me intrigued. It may not be as lush as Omahas indoor rainforest, but I'm glad to see the animals have many ways of getting around, and in very creative ways. I'd definitely be up for a Brookfield trip once the expansions and renovations are done, looks like they're taking a page out of Omaha based on the concept art! See you in the next one!

@kiwibird6671 Жыл бұрын

My biggest complaint is the lack of Greenery as rainforests are really lush and it’s impossible to see just concrete and dead trees in a rainforest

@emersonashby1880 Жыл бұрын

I’m impressed by how big this complex is to include 3 rainforest habitats, and add special effects like rain and thunder. Though I wish they could add more variety of species. I also wish they can add some foliage on the branches if the tall trees to add some realism and maybe add some enrichment for the apes

@jaKobus914 8 ай бұрын

I love tropic world and it has gotten more populated in the last 2 years after a few years of being basically empty. But man am I excited for the outdoorexpansions

@lydiathejawa5200 Жыл бұрын

I like how the monkey got it's hands on a bottle of prime somehow

@kyleh698 Жыл бұрын

i love this youtube page!

@Godzillastinky Жыл бұрын

Love this place I like visiting every couple years

@kevinmiller4457 Жыл бұрын

Ya the Brookfield zoo is definitely interesting.It’s a mix of good and bad. Happy too see the new dolphin complex and ape complex.Hopefully they just go on a terror like Omaha recently!

@globalwarmingawareness971 Жыл бұрын

I’m so excited to see the dolphins this fall in the renovated exhibit! We took good care of them here in MN

@BLUEORANGATAN10 4 ай бұрын

I love this exhibit and the tall spaghetti looking trees 😂

@patricknowacki9675 Жыл бұрын

I grew up going to both Lincoln Park and Brookfield zoos. Lincoln park definitely holds a closer place in my heart, but i love Brookfield too. That said, i was ecstatic to hear that its getting outdoor enclosures. I still love visiting, but that was always my biggest critique of the building.

@chriswalther7329 Жыл бұрын

The slow loris that used to be at Brookfield are now at the Milwaukee County Zoo

@user-xj1ek9zj3x 4 ай бұрын

Cotton-top tamarins are very cute. I love going to Brookfield Zoo, and seeing the animals.

@isaacthemonke233 10 ай бұрын

Personally I think they should add lots and lots of tree foliage, as well as dirt, dead leaves, maybe some ferns, and of course Ant or Termite mounds to make it feel like an actual jungle. Perhaps aquatic plants as well. Maybe add some more space that way the animals can stay safe from the elements but also keep from going insane.

@stuffyclub4002 11 ай бұрын

I went myself and I honestly loved it

@GibbonLord 8 ай бұрын

Weird to see species separated whilst Cohousing greatly improves enrichment. I hope they'll add dirt and plants. And remove some barriers.

@luisfehrmann1590 Жыл бұрын

Nice Video! The trees look very cool. But I can understand why people woulddislike it. The modernisation is much needed and I think it will be amazing afterwards.

@lesliechu8879 Жыл бұрын

It's a jungle in there! Try visiting the San Diego Zoo Safari Park sooner or later!🦏 Also, Zak, 5 zoo trivia questions for you & your girlfriend.... 1) What Indian antelope species did the SF Zoo once bred 23 years ago? 2) Which year did the SF Zoo's old polar bear ambassador, Uulu, passed away? 3) When did the Oakland Zoo's female African Elephant, Donna, arrive at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee? 4) Which white rhinoceros at Disney's Animal Kingdom passed away this year? 5) How many new African Elephant friends would you expect Osh at the Oakland Zoo to have? Gaseous Quaesitosaurus!🦒🦒🦒🦒🦒

@user-tv6ck6mn8m Жыл бұрын

It’s a great exhibit also did you know they are redoing it and making it better

@Jelboo Жыл бұрын

Literally in the video

@AlexanderLaubach-lv9zt 9 ай бұрын

I love this guy when I met him me and my mom loved him He is really nice

@KasdenW1995 11 ай бұрын

I was there on Monday July 17th and I was surprised to see that the Jambu Fruit Doves are in the exhibit that the was once inhabited by the Pygmy Slow Lorises.

@84pontiacTA 28 күн бұрын

I’ve been to Brookfield zoo SO many times

@kharitheblueanteater9592 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I like the idea of this exhibit I just wish they put in grass and more flora at the bottom of the enclosures and more real trees then a bunch of giant playmobil pieces

@OldCountry Жыл бұрын

To a lot of Mega zoo fans including myself this is considered to be one of the worst Zoo Exhibits within the AZA. It's a huge concrete playground but they're making lots of changes including adding huge outdoor enclosures! Finally these animals can live happy

@themotions5967 Жыл бұрын

@@OldCountrywhat’s worse is that the space provided for many of the smaller primates and the general design as far as how space is intended to be used is phenomenal. I would personally seek to make plans that involved removing the roof and installing a custom geeenhouse/biodome style glass top to the building, and scrapping a lot of the concrete in favor of natural flora and forest floor substrates while keeping many of the artificial trees to keep the mobility and the structure of the habitats rolling. This would make the inside of tropic world a actual indoor rainforest biotope and not just a rainforest building. The density of foliage will give a natural privacy barrier to the animals add add to available vertical space accessible to the animals With a more natural biotope like design with full day night cycling and real flora and fauna I think the smaller primates and smaller animals would be entirely fine within the building, the large primates could get their updated outdoor paddocks, and use the indoor area as a naturalistic indoor area for them. I would also make sure to better prioritize new indoor areas that aren’t accessible to the public.

@matthewzito6130 10 ай бұрын

It seems like a big missed opportunity when compared to Jungle World at the Bronx Zoo. For example, several exhibits have huge skylights but no live plants. Also, it seems like some of the larger exhibits could include other species like birds, fruit bats, turtles, tortoises and fish. Finally, the orangutan and gorilla exhibits seem surprisingly small considering the size of the building.

@alexallen9640 Жыл бұрын

I think it's a interesting exhibit, I like how it displays three continents. If I had to do it I would have the naturalist bottom with dirt. And to answer this week's trivia Pangolin.

@natesvideos7339 Жыл бұрын

Toronto Zoo had a similar problem with their orangutan exhibit as it was fully indoors since its opening. However, this year they are opening an outdoor exhibit for them

@phoenix0401 Жыл бұрын

What are the three mega rainforests? I’m thinking this, Lied Jungle at Omaha, and Jungle World at Bronx Zoo?

@JoaoBarbosa-qj7jk 8 ай бұрын

The new enclosures are definately an upgrade

@Jgimple Жыл бұрын

just out of curiosity, do any of the zoos you show ever reach out to you or anything and use your footage or ask you to film for them? i always was curious about that

@TheRealAxolotl1576 Жыл бұрын

When will Bronx vid come out?

@raymiemiller1455 Жыл бұрын

Trivia question answer: Red-faced Spider Monkey

@landohundoamigo5122 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised you didn't bring up the 1996 incident with Binti Jua.

@YoungABBALover2046 4 ай бұрын

This zoo exhibit is receiving an update. It will be larger, and the animals will out outdoor air.

@mariahmartinez9467 Жыл бұрын

You should check out Fort Worth predators of Africa and Asia it just opened on the 22nd

@rexyjp1237 8 ай бұрын

6:19 why is a monkey drinking prime?

@johnnyr2646 7 ай бұрын

This place needs an update. It looks ripped out of a 50's brutalism art exhibit.

@supercookieduster 7 ай бұрын

best zoo

@mindycroteau6334 19 күн бұрын

Is there a gift shop there?

@JaredNGF2003 Жыл бұрын

1st For the trivia question: (For my information) Red Uakaris & Proboscis Monkeys!! Lol 2nd the what will be the former gorilla exhibit might be. A great fit for: (let’s just say) Chimpanzees (for the 1st and main one) & Mandrills (for the second one)

@AlexanderLaubach-lv9zt 9 ай бұрын

Hey this is funny I met this guy at John ball zoo Just today

@connorerhart6038 11 ай бұрын

When will you go to Kansas City

@Soozagamesyt12 19 күн бұрын

6:21 bro got the prime 💀

@aaaydenwetsell 11 ай бұрын

do you know which subspecies of black handed spider monkeys they have.

@moodapenkinislazy Жыл бұрын

Hey ZooTours do you play the game planet zoo?

@klauss2005 Жыл бұрын

It is very problematic for countries with a very cold climate in winter to have indoor enclosures to animals from hot tropical places!

@nc9735 11 ай бұрын

Did anyone see that the black monkey was holding a Prime bottle😂😂😂😂

@herobrina_playz 11 ай бұрын

Update Henry Doorly zoo in spring'23: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLCSlLqr0NzepIk.html

@Dinodude20cat 11 ай бұрын

Bro how did the monkey get Prime!?

@rexyjp1237 8 ай бұрын

He bought it. With money.

@TheRandomZooVisitor Жыл бұрын

Out of the 3 mega jungles it comes across as the least attractive and worst for overall animal welfare. Its good that they are going to add outdoor yards. As for the indoor portion I would add 1 foot pits into the rock floor and fill it with sand or mulch to give a softer and more natural floor in addition to more foliage

@aizen9139 11 ай бұрын

6:20 is that prime

@rexyjp1237 8 ай бұрын

Yes.

@bloxyburgers3699 11 ай бұрын

Monke got prime 💀

@rexyjp1237 8 ай бұрын

Yes

@roscoloco1 Жыл бұрын

It looks like an exibit of a zoo built in the 1950s

@genevievebeaman4139 Жыл бұрын

My thoughts are: Too much concrete :/

@jed_91 Жыл бұрын

Come uk tour ours

@Jgimple Жыл бұрын

when did the gorillas and primates go back on display? i know they werent on display for a while with Covid

@morewi Жыл бұрын

I wonder how the one monkey got the bottle

@mikesreptilelair5387 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been in there 1 million times did you know there was a sloth or otters

@MarcoAnguloistheGOAT Жыл бұрын

I thought it was cool when I was there, but I was kinda bored because there wasn’t much to see.

@deepikac7525 Жыл бұрын

can you go back to North Carolina zoo Africa speciphicly

@briggsrheaume-qz8uq Жыл бұрын

Spider monkey got that prime

@yangterry570 Жыл бұрын

6:29 monkey got prime

@mindycroteau6334 11 ай бұрын

I like the orangutans 🦧

@kevinmiller4457 Жыл бұрын

So they are getting new outdoor homes but do we have concert art of what they indoor homes will look like or do they have any?Is the inside staying the same or a facelift?

@MrTedrow Жыл бұрын

Why don't you do Mexico City chapultepec I have been begging and pleading with somebody to go there and do a tour animal planet could do it but they're too busy doing Frozen

@gdoolittle5745 Жыл бұрын

The monkey was drinking prime

@aGrassyone 9 ай бұрын

Slap 😅

@TGP_Inc. Жыл бұрын

monke

@steliosstanis2125 Жыл бұрын

🦍🦧🐒🌴🌺+🤩😉👍

@leidonnames1748 Жыл бұрын

Did anyone notice the monkey holding prime

@streisandz Жыл бұрын

It's pretty horrifying that there are still none natural plants whatsoever.

@kevinsaviro2708 11 ай бұрын

How can you think this is a nice exhibit? Everything is so grey and lifeless. It doesn’t look like a rainforest, it looks like a abandoned prison. I get depressed just looking at it for 2 minutes, let alone live in it. Poor animals.

@thomashollingshead015 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, rainforest areas in zoos should be vibrant and green. If a rainforest exhibit appears grey and lifeless, then there needs to be some major improvements.

@lindarevere5846 8 ай бұрын

NEEDS MORE VEGITATION IN ALL ROOMS AND LOSE THE BLANK AREAS THAT LOOK STERILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@wenderella81 Жыл бұрын

Not impressed with that exhibit at all. Do they have access to outside enclosures? It just looks like an incredibly unnatural place for them. And a Spider monkey chewing on a plastic bottle is a perfect example of the current state of our planet with humans destroying it.

@kevinmiller4457 Жыл бұрын

Pls do some research you clueless human.He literally shows the concept art for the new habitats and he was getting stuff out of the bottle!Its called enrichment which keeps the animal entertained!Pls do some research before commenting!

@gaelliaigre6759 Жыл бұрын

Definitely not my cup of tea. 100% artificial and concrete from ground to sky with concrete skeletons trees for display. One of the worst displays I've seen. IMO it's incredible to waste so much money to make such a mess of things.

@kevinmiller4457 Жыл бұрын

It was 40 years ago 😂