Hogle Zoos New Rocky Shores Exhibit Brings the Bears Back to Town
The new Rocky Shores exhibit showcases not only harbor seals but also eagles, river otters and sea lions and marks the return of bears to the zoo.
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Structures in the new exhibit were built using corrugated metal, sheet metal and exposed steel beams to create a raw, durable look.
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Rocky Shores is designed to resemble a cannery or shipping dock on the northwest coast of the U.S.
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Rocky Shores occupies about 3.5 acres on the zoo's northwest end and includes three separate habitats and five water features, including both saltwater and freshwater habitats.
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The exhibit was designed to provide visitors the opportunity to observe animals from a variety of locations and settings.
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