28 күн бұрын
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@kyleglen 3 сағат бұрын
“Lots of foilage” Go to South Africa where the zoos they have there is thousands of hectares of land where the animals can do what they like not what you want them to do.
@connortimms9704 21 сағат бұрын
if you get to go down to Christchurch they have a pretty good zoo as well called Orana it's the only open-range zoo in New Zealand so it's quite a bit different. Wellington Zoo is also pretty good
@DzT910 Күн бұрын
just got this in my recommendations and glad to see auckland zoo getting some love! as a biology student in the city it’s great to see the appreciation of aucklands deification to the zoo as a vessel for conservation and learning as opposed to entertainment. some of the pronunciation gave me a laugh too! hope you enjoyed the hikes as well as auckland has a pretty solid range of hikes and reserves like tiritiri matangi and shakespeare regional park which i feel you would have loved. ma te wa!
@CWhatever 4 күн бұрын
Auckland Zoo has changed SOOOO much since I was there. The lab/vet station was never there. The Orangutan and ape enclosure never used to be that big, etc. Holy crap, I've got to go back!!!
@ECO-logy 2 күн бұрын
It was very impressive i definitely recommend going to see it!
@CWhatever 4 күн бұрын
You no film our Merecats 😮
@ECO-logy 2 күн бұрын
No I didnt see them
@Mikeywelcs 6 күн бұрын
I just came across your channel, thanks for showing the zoo, ive lived in new Zealand for the past 24yrs and ive never been to the zoo or the aquarium, now i know where im taking my female friend for her birthday next month, im going to surprise her and take her to both places and not tell her haha
@ECO-logy 5 күн бұрын
Sounds like an awesome day out! You will have a great time.
@jackmcclure7645 8 күн бұрын
awesome to see you out enjoying the beautiful nature of Aotearoa, excited to see more content from my home land, keep it up :)
@ECO-logy 6 күн бұрын
Thank you my friend! New Zealand has been amazing!!
@fizzieblox 8 күн бұрын
my father works at the zoo, I love going here so much. I go every weekend :D
@katyngah-ere4942 7 күн бұрын
What happened to the seal enclosure there’s been no seal for the longest time. Are they going to bring seals back??
@fizzieblox 7 күн бұрын
@@katyngah-ere4942 I'm pretty sure they are bringing them back, it's just a change to enclosure, from what I've heard.
@ECO-logy 6 күн бұрын
When I was there, they had the kekeno on display. Not sure what has happened since.
@ECO-logy 6 күн бұрын
You are super lucky to have your dad working there, it was an incredibly clean and well cared for zoo
@user-yd2uz5rg5o 9 күн бұрын
When I was young the family went to the zoo and we had a ride on jamuna the elepha😮nt. It wasn’t last week I can tell you,I am now 76 and still remember it well .The only other elephant I know was Peggy, 1 of Bullens herd, what a lovely temperament
@ECO-logy 8 күн бұрын
The zoo has come along way since then!
@MoanaSelwyn 10 күн бұрын
Auckland Zoo is too small if your an animal lover. Taronga Zoo in Sydney way more impressive.
@ECO-logy 8 күн бұрын
Definitely regret not visiting Taronga zoo when I was in Sydney
@MoanaSelwyn 8 күн бұрын
@@ECO-logy We spent a whole day there from the time it opened until it closed and we still didn't get to see everything. You can book an overnight stay there and get intimate animal encounters after hours.
@ECO-logy 2 күн бұрын
I will have to remember this if I ever get to go back to Australia, thanks for sharing
@user-bi8wp6wy3l 10 күн бұрын
Definately a nice zoo but in terms of zoos Australia has the advantage of the variety of unique wildlife that they can display which you are unlikely to find in other zoos around the world. Plenty of zoos and wildlife parks in Australia are focusing more on conservation work and those on display are often the ones that are unable to be returned to their natural habitat. There is also more emphasis placed on larger more natural enclosures including those where animals like kangaroo, wallabies emu etc. run free and people are able to interact with them. I personally think that the Australia Zoo would be up there challenging for the best in the world and we have visited a few of them over the years including San Diego. In terms of backdrop for the animals Sydneys Taronga Zoo with its view of the Opera House and the harbour bridge is something humans would pay a fortune for.
@taniavankemp4394 9 күн бұрын
So basically your selling point who has more and the prettier views?. You are completely missing the point and purpose of a zoo in the first place. The point being that zoos are put in place to create awareness, for the general public who wouldn’t otherwise be able to see these animals in their natural environments or how hard they have it in the wild. Seeing the animal in person creates an emotional attachment and call to action where the visitor would hopefully feel compelled to invest interest and passion in helping that animals wild counterparts from declining. You imply that having a bigger variety of wildlife is a winning point?. The goal is to not have so many animals in a zoo to begin with. The more animals in zoos, the worse it must be for them out there in the wild. While we can champion the likes of these incredible zoos for doing their part for conservation and preservation, you need to remember this isn’t for fun, games or a beauty contest. Your point about the view of the opera house and harbour being a big plus is pretty much irrelevant to the fact that the whole idea with visiting a zoo is to believe you have immersed yourself into a natural environment as much as possible. As stunning as Sydney harbour is, seeing a city scape whilst trying to imagine an Asian elephant or giraffe in its natural environment is kind of an eyesore.
@ECO-logy 8 күн бұрын
Wish i visited the Taronga zoo in Sydney, this is the second comment talking about how nice of a zoo it is!
@user-bi8wp6wy3l 8 күн бұрын
@@taniavankemp4394 finished your lecture Maybe some people just take their kids to the zoo because they are nice places and they get to see exotic animals that they will probably never see in real life.
@stephenraynes2148 10 күн бұрын
"Foil-age"
@ECO-logy 8 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment
@geckohecko 10 күн бұрын
Damn. Get those noodles some substrate and some enrichment
@ECO-logy 8 күн бұрын
Haha thanks for the comment
@geckohecko 10 күн бұрын
A fine day in Aotearoa and you didn't bring sunscreen...hope you've got some aloe for that burn today
@ECO-logy 8 күн бұрын
Thankfully I did not get sun burned at all!
@creeperh5173 11 күн бұрын
Hey man i would love to see you go to the Ti point retile zoo😊
@ECO-logy 8 күн бұрын
Maybe one day! Where is it located?
@creeperh5173 8 күн бұрын
@@ECO-logy its up north and it just called Ti point 😊
@creeperh5173 11 күн бұрын
What hiking trail/area are you in?
@ECO-logy 8 күн бұрын
Im back home in Canada now but I think this video was taken near Duder Regional Park
@richardscanlan3419 11 күн бұрын
In answer to your question,I would say the Berlin and San Diego zoos are better.And there would be plenty more. ofc,that's not to say there's anything wrong with Auckland zoo.
@ECO-logy 8 күн бұрын
No one has commented the Berlin zoo yet so thanks for putting that one on my radar! I keep seeing San Diego Zoo comments so that is now high up on my list!!
@brookem254 12 күн бұрын
Not sure if this is of interest but if you are here in summer and do the Cape Brett Hike, there is a fish sanctuary partway along (Deepwater Cove), and really common to see sea lions at the lighthouse dock 😊 not to mention the beaches are beautiful - Oke bay especially.
@ECO-logy 8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the comment, I am back home in Canada. I only had 5 days in New Zealand so I definitely tried to make the most of it! This place you suggested sounds incredible, I wish i knew about it before
@geckogo7328 12 күн бұрын
Very cool orangutan exhibit.
@ECO-logy 8 күн бұрын
It really was! Thanks for the comment
@emirachelnatalie3397 13 күн бұрын
loved this! just a guy with a hobby obsessing over it and making it a video :) we need more creators like this, just genuine stuff!
@ECO-logy 12 күн бұрын
Thank you for such a very kind comment! Glad you enjoyed the video :)
@tanyaturuwhenua8667 13 күн бұрын
A place I have been meaning to visit. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed it all but your joy at seeing the tuatara was particularly contagious! 😊
@ECO-logy 12 күн бұрын
Yes should definitely visit!! My video did not do it any justice. Tuataras as so spectacular, I never thought in my wildest dreams I would see one in the wild! Happy to hear my excitement was contagious!
@murdamirzz5162 13 күн бұрын
Very informative! Really liking these short clips
@ECO-logy 13 күн бұрын
Glad you like them!
@howardkip99 13 күн бұрын
The zoo has changed massively since I last went there maybe 45 years ago, cages everywhere in those days, I distinctly remember an orangutan in a very small cage smoking cigarette butts that people threw at him, I remember I loved the zoo then, but it seems like it is a much better place for the animals and the visitors these days.
@ECO-logy 13 күн бұрын
I think its safe to say every zoo has changed for the better from 45 years ago. Auckland zoo has definitely redeemed its self with that orangutan exhibit and many of the exhibits they have on display.
@JasonEcologist 14 күн бұрын
For future reference, a lot of the gecko species you would encounter in Auckland would be arboreal and best spotted at night doing spotlighting.
@ECO-logy 13 күн бұрын
Thank you JasonEcologist, I did try some spotlighting on the mainland but have since realized that because of all the invasive species your chances are slim to none :(
@mickzammit6794 14 күн бұрын
Why go to the zoo?? The apes are all over the place in NZ. They even wear patches so they can be identified
@tonihall7810 14 күн бұрын
Modern zoos are about conservation. So they make the enclosures for the animals to have the best life. If you get to see them it’s a bonus .
@ECO-logy 13 күн бұрын
100%
@juliaforsyth8332 14 күн бұрын
Unfortunately there were outcrys at how Miami Zoo and a Japanese Zoo were treating our national treasure the Kiwi.But they've apologised and will do better. No wombats at the Zoo anymore!
@ECO-logy 13 күн бұрын
Wow I did not know this, I dont think I captured it as well as I wanted to in this video but the kiwi exhibit here was insane!!!
@emirachelnatalie3397 13 күн бұрын
@@ECO-logy yep. Tiktok video shown by miami zoo of a kiwi in a horrible habitat for the bird made like all new zealanders comment on the video about how its bad etc, they apologized a few weeks later and had it fixed! us kiwis don't mess with the kiwi bird lol
@sosasantana1730 14 күн бұрын
Great video the penguins were so cool!
@ECO-logy 13 күн бұрын
I think so too!
@kingcountrykiwi7429 14 күн бұрын
Wow, I can actually see this island from my house and I see the light house at night. I didn’t know it had all this nature. A must visit I think. Actually my profile pic is the facing towards the island and my sunrise.
@ECO-logy 14 күн бұрын
That must be one awesome view you have! Definitely do the trip, there are amazing guides that will tell you everything about the island, the ferry ride is fun, pack a lunch and you are good to go!!!
@lavisanthevarajah2933 14 күн бұрын
loved it- content is amazing! please do a Q&A session so we can get to know you more!
@ECO-logy 14 күн бұрын
Thank you! That is a great idea idea!! Ill try to incorporate that into one of my upcoming videos.
@denisepalmer7645 14 күн бұрын
So love your videos and the adventures you have had! Look forward to future posts Ethan!!
@ECO-logy 14 күн бұрын
Thank you Denise, I am glad you like them!
@pauldavies4870 14 күн бұрын
You are totally right, it's an awesome island. Well worth trying to book a spot and stay overnight for the kiwis
@ECO-logy 14 күн бұрын
I wish I had more time in New Zealand to of done the over night stay! Kiwis and geckos were so high on my list, so many things I didnt get to experience! Maybe one day ill be back :)
@pauldavies4870 14 күн бұрын
@@ECO-logy oh, you've gone. That's a shame.
@ECO-logy 14 күн бұрын
Yes, I am back home in Canada now
@sz7144 14 күн бұрын
Currently my favourite channel
@ECO-logy 14 күн бұрын
I really appreciate that! Thanks for the comment
@murdamirzz5162 14 күн бұрын
I can’t stop watching all your videos !! Keep up the content
@ECO-logy 14 күн бұрын
You're the best! Glad you are enjoying the content.
@user-hi2xm6gh1b 14 күн бұрын
love your channel
@ECO-logy 14 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@user-qm8eo2es1o 14 күн бұрын
fantastic video
@ECO-logy 14 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@nataliecarrascal 14 күн бұрын
the tuatara pictures were awesome!! u were losing hope but you got lucky !! good eye
@ECO-logy 14 күн бұрын
I got super lucky! It was an awesome experience
@nataliecarrascal 14 күн бұрын
the island looks beautiful!!
@ECO-logy 14 күн бұрын
It was incredible!!!
@Redwarfa 15 күн бұрын
I wonder if jacob-hoff the vet is still there
@Opti-Mystic 14 күн бұрын
Unfortunately not. Richard retired about 15 years ago
@Redwarfa 14 күн бұрын
@@Opti-Mystic I worked with him at wpz ,long time ago
@ECO-logy 14 күн бұрын
Unfortunately I didn’t get to interact with any of the zookeeps/vets this trip but maybe in the future:)
@Redwarfa 13 күн бұрын
@@ECO-logy is Anna the orangutan still there I met her when she was 2.
@princessadora 15 күн бұрын
wish you had have filmed the giraffes, lions, rhinos etc, bedridden for 20+ years i would've loved to see it. used to go there when i was a kid in the 80s and i didn't recognise a single thing.
@ECO-logy 14 күн бұрын
I was trying to show more of the new zealand wildlife that most zoos don’t have on display. Pretty much any zoo you go to in the world is going to have lions, giraffes and rhinos, not they are not amazing. They just were not my target for this video. Thanks for watching.
@carolinel6236 12 күн бұрын
Can you maybe get out in a wheelchair
@princessadora 15 күн бұрын
otago = o - tar - go
@ECO-logy 15 күн бұрын
Thank you
@Tapdat683 15 күн бұрын
Auckland zoo lol....shiiiiiiitt walking around south Auckland has more action then. Non animals coming in what you pay for
@garythomson713 15 күн бұрын
The reason you wouldn't have seen large animals in the New Zealand exhibit is that before humans made their way here and introduced various species. The only mammals here were a couple of species of small bats. There were various reptiles and some very large insects. But a large variety of bird species. A lot of them were adapted to living on the ground because of the lack of predators.
@ECO-logy 15 күн бұрын
Hi @garythomson713 thanks for the comment. You are 100% correct. Keep an eye out for my next video where I try to cover exactly what you are detailing!
@despicablemiki 15 күн бұрын
I’ve been around 1 years ago not much animals there!
@ECO-logy 15 күн бұрын
100% not as many species at other zoos but the quality at which these animals were being kept and the care that has gone into the design of the enclosures really blew me away. Its much better than the stuff I have seen at other zoos that seemingly have “every animal on the planet” but I am probably biased.
@Hazel_Heart198 16 күн бұрын
Heeeyyyy How was nz???? Ive been at auckland zoo millions of times! Glad u loved it <3
@ECO-logy 16 күн бұрын
New Zealand was incredible, I just wish I had more time!!
@nexus.shadow 16 күн бұрын
great vid, ive lived in Auckland for 35 years, been to the zoo all through the years, about 20 years ago those little monkeys, the ones that are small enough to fit in your hand when they are young and mischievous had a poorly designed cage where they escaped so often the keepers just left it decided to just bribe them with anything they wanted to stay, numerous times i would go straight to their cage with a punnet of strawberries and a couple of them would jump out of the gap in the cage and maul me with their tiny hands and strong gripping tails,, they would eat a strawberry or 2 then run back in the cage,, a year later they had sealed the cage ,, now with the new layout i wouldnt have a clue where they are, the galapagos tortoise enclosure used to be a small sand covered mound with an ankle height chain you could walk right up to them and touch them , but there were signs saying not to, but i definitely have pics of me as a kid sitting next to one of those big fellows , im glad they got a better enclosure with a wallow hole and some greenery cause that sandy mound was depressing
@ECO-logy 16 күн бұрын
That is hilarious!! Thanks for sharing, that put a smile on my face. Even I was a little confused with the layout but I was equally immersed in the design of the zoo.
@nataliecarrascal 16 күн бұрын
love this!!
@ECO-logy 16 күн бұрын
Thank you
@user-mm8xq1ct3g 17 күн бұрын
The Auckland zoo is amazing. Me and my family go there lots. I like your channel ❤
@ECO-logy 16 күн бұрын
It really was amazing. Thank you for the kind comment :)
@pluto9056 17 күн бұрын
Awesome video! Every turtle counts!
@ECO-logy 17 күн бұрын
Yes they do
@sz7144 17 күн бұрын
What that gorgeous yellow throat do tho?