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The Buffalo Zoo Rainforest Exhibit

Erik Kohler went to the The Buffalo Zoo to meet with Donna Fernandez, President of the Zoo, who gave him an exclusive tour of the complex. There is state of the art technology interweaved with creative facades. Expect to see some exotic animals when it's completed this July.


Reader Comments


Holly C Connors
01 Jun 2008, 16:04
Thank you for sharing this with me! I found it very informational, and I am excited about going to the Buffalo Zoo; which I think I might do right now!

Sky
02 Jun 2008, 15:54
Wow, that is a really interesting project. I love the selection of animals and the fact that so many of them will be in an area that is beautiful to look at, healthy for them, and fun to walk through. Look forward to seeing final project and taking a tour.

Jane
03 Jun 2008, 19:12
That is really cool. I can't wait to take my kids...or maybe I'll find a date!

Kaitlyn Nickerson
04 Jun 2008, 11:52
Great video! I love the music you put to it!!!!
Great Job!!!

♥ Kaitlyn
- Forestville Central School

Hannah Jordan
04 Jun 2008, 11:55
Good Job!
I liked it!

♫Hannah♫
-Forestville!

Amanda Oconnor
04 Jun 2008, 11:58
WOOT WOOT! =]

this rocked i loved the music..heck yes

umm ok bye now
mrs.gunnersen's class

☺☻♥♦♣♠•◘○

Kaytlyn Barrett
04 Jun 2008, 12:00
hiiiii
kick butt video
i like the music better then amanda!
lol
great job=]

Kaytlyn=]

Meaghan Tederous
04 Jun 2008, 12:17
Hey
Nice video erik.
we can dance if you want to ! !


utah tweedie
04 Jun 2008, 13:47
looks like it will be fun
im going to deffinetly bring a date there not really
from 9 peroid ms gunnersens class nice vid

Cady Barney
04 Jun 2008, 13:49
hello!nice video!!I want to see some alligators....=]Erik your aunt says Hi!

Quinten Rondeau
04 Jun 2008, 13:50
"AWE----SUM" What an awesome video, I cannot wait for it to open, I love the Buffalo Zoo, words of wisdom from a 4 year old.

Shauna B.
04 Jun 2008, 13:58
i hear you play the banjo!
i met anders "he's a big dork"- Mrs. Gunnersen
You should do a prensentation at our school and show us how u made the video and no aunt erika will not pay you lol!

Laura Pfleuger
04 Jun 2008, 14:00
Hello erik
this looks pretty interesting
i wanna see it :D
i like monkeys so that will be exciting
so i hope i can go and see it :D



Mallory B.
04 Jun 2008, 14:05
hey! I liked the music!!I cant wait to see the monkeys...i like you erik!

Michelle Squires
18 Jun 2008, 18:00
The dedicated Project Manager who lead this creative endevour, this masterpiece, this labor of love should be celebrated! I'd gladly travel 300 miles to see it!

Michelle Squires
18 Jun 2008, 18:01
The dedicated Project Manager who lead this creative endeavor, this masterpiece, this labor of love should be celebrated! I'd gladly travel 300 miles to see it!

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posted November 17, 3:07 pm on channel Local Interest

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