Calgary Zoo is closing down the Ray Exhibit

Colby82 · #1 06-12-2009, 07:48 PM

That is too bad. I guess they don't need a repeat. Hopefully it is still open today, I am heading there after work! and I really wanted to see that exhibit.

i have crabs · #2 06-12-2009, 09:10 PM

i just herd that on the radio as well.

BlueAbyss · #3 06-12-2009, 09:11 PM

Hmm it's too bad that exhibit has had such bad luck... I heard amazing things about it when it was new.

Delphinus · #4 06-13-2009, 12:03 AM

Dunno what to think of it. It's like admitting they colossally bungled this right from the start. In a way, I'm disappointed .. but in a way .. maybe it's for the best.

EmilyB · #5 06-13-2009, 12:30 AM

I was glad they were told not to spend any more on new things and instead concentrate on fixing their problems.

BlueAbyss · #6 06-13-2009, 07:52 AM

+1 on both of those...

I think that they may have jumped in head first with the ray exhibit, first because it seems like they didn't do their (animal husbandry) homework, and second because it was a 'hands on' exhibit. With the public having access to something so delicate, something would have happened sooner or later anyhow.

JDigital · #7 06-14-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueAbyss

+1 on both of those...

I think that they may have jumped in head first with the ray exhibit, first because it seems like they didn't do their (animal husbandry) homework, and second because it was a 'hands on' exhibit. With the public having access to something so delicate, something would have happened sooner or later anyhow.

Remember how the Crocodile Hunter died? "Hands on" sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen..

But I agree with Tony.. probably for the best.