Zoo Tours Ep. 30: Jungle Odyssey || Pittsburgh Zoo

Round five of the Pittsburgh Zoo and only a couple more to go. This is the Jungle Odyssey, a new attraction that opened it's trails in May of 2017 as Phase II of four of the 'Top of the World' Master Plan. Like the Islands exhibit, it could be described as short, simple, and sweet. With a species list could be counted with one hand. Sort of drawing towards the name of the master plan, Jungle Odyssey sits at the very highest point of the zoo, and overlooks much of the left side of the park. For Jungle Odyssey, four enclosures were constructed to bring in five new species. This attraction is purely themed based on biome rather than being geographically organized. Though this Odyssey may have been described as the opposite of what a jungle may look like with oversimplified habitats - the animals however, are not what you would typically come across just anywhere. You'll only find five but surely they aren't your typical zoo animal and they are worth going up the hill for a view. Your first stop is an exhibit for Capybaras and a Giant anteater. Together are netted habitats for the tree-climbing Ocelot and Fossa. Lastly, and the one that seems to draw the most attention, Jahari, the Pygmy Hippopotamus! Though an animal that prefers privacy and shelter, he's quite fond of the crowds and is actively moves about his entire home. Including a good sized underwater viewing. Once you pass him, the Jungle Odyssey comes to a close. Enjoy this quick look at this sweet, short, and simple world of the forest.

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