So what you're saying is that it's not possible that they may fill in that section completely, and build a different salt water pool?

So what you're saying is that it's not possible that they may fill in that section completely, and build a different salt water pool?

Of cause it's possible. In fact, that would be pretty cool.

Look I'm not interested in arguing today... Not every day you weirdly end up being personally involved in an incident that gets reported on 7, 9 and 10 news. My brother called me up seconds after it aired on 7, to see If I was ok.

Edited June 13, 201313 yr by colliric_855

I think you should mention it a few more times to see if that gets anyone to take the bait.

I think you should mention it a few more times to see that no one gives a shit

I think you should mention it a few more times to see if that gets anyone to take the bait.

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"Lives in Blackburn(North)"

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/woman-held-hostage-in-blackburn-north-siege-following-a-domestic-dispute/story-fni0fee2-1226663036410

http://www.3aw.com.au/blogs/breaking-news-blog/special-operations-group-called-to-blackburn-north-siege/20130613-2o5rp.html

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Edited June 13, 201313 yr by colliric_855

*Checks*

Nope - still nobody cares.

So as we were saying - what are they going to do with that channel I wonder?

The more I look at it, personally I do think they're going to remove it, IMO yes it's going to be a jungle theme, but it looks rather shallow now and I would have thought they'd want a man-made one so they have complete control over it and can filter everything and keep it cleaner than just a natural lake. Plus it does seem to take up a lot of their usable land.

To counter my own argument though, are the dolphin pools man-made or part of the lake just closed in?

Hmm this area of SeaWorld is definitely getting more and more interesting!! For those in the know, how big is the scope of this attraction?? How big should our anticipation levels be??

I think the area will be filled in shortly. I saw many pipes running from The Storm construction zone and exiting into the creek. I suspect that once construction is completed to an appropriate stage, they'll remove said pipes and continue with reclamation.

Hmm this area of SeaWorld is definitely getting more and more interesting!! For those in the know, how big is the scope of this attraction?? How big should our anticipation levels be??

From what I've been told it is going to be a major expansion. Basically sea world as a registered zoo is obligated in some ways to take in animals left "homeless" by the closure of other zoos. With the cairns wildlife safari reserve closing down again in April this year, they secured the two hippos from them, which were supposed to be sent to sea world years ago before the reserve was bought out privately and run as the shambala animal kingdom. The gorillas and crocs were acquired through similar avenues. So it is going to be a very large and permanent addition to the park.

Edited June 14, 201313 yr by rac2703

Thanks for the info rac2703, very informative!! And very, very interesting!! Looking forward to observing as this new attraction unfolds. I must admit, I am a little dubious as to how any of these 3 animals really relate to the overall SeaWorld theme though. I think they will be excellent additions to their animal roster and attraction list but they do seem a little "odd" as a choice. My personal opinion.

Hippos & crocs, kind of I guess, but not really what I'd imagine when I hear "Sea"World. The gorillas don't even begin to come close to making sense. Classification change time? SeaWorld: Marine and animal park.

My point is, when someone mentions SeaWorld to you, you don't automatically think of crocs and gorillas

My thoughts too Reanimated!! Don't get me wrong, I think they will be world class exhibits and will be well themed , however as you point out, it's not really in fitting with the SeaWorld theme. Let's face it, even croc's and hippos are a massive stretch to define them as "Sea Animals" , Gorillas- well not sure how you can sell that!! I suppose if the three enclosures are linked to a Jungle River type walkthru/cruise it might be a little more palatable. I am sure that the attraction is going to be world class, in keeping with the excellence of Shark Bay, Ray Reef and Polar Bear Shores. GoGoBoy, point taken and I see where you are coming from,however those rides probably fit much better into MovieWorld's overall theme and kid precinct on the surface moreso than this new Seaworld exhibit! I am sure all will make much more sense as time passes closer to opening date!!

I should clarify before someone takes it the wrong way, I have nothing against the new exhibit, and I too think it will be great, I'm all for investment in our parks, I just don't see the "sea" connection with these animals. Same way I didn't see it with the dino's.

I hope it's a jungle cruise with real animals, that would be a unique experience.

I hope it's a jungle cruise with real animals, that would be a unique experience.

A jungle cruise with real saltwater crocodiles & hippos - will never happen. Too many risks

A jungle cruise with real saltwater crocodiles & hippos - will never happen. Too many risks

Yeah, most likely as the animals are just too big and agressive. But there are parks that offer Jungle Cruises with real animals overseas(not Crocs or Hippos obviously... But In the states, Aligators and a few other animals).

Werribee zoo in Melbourne drives the safari bus right through the lake with hippos in it, there are barriers dividing the hippos from the bus, but they are hard to see while your in the vehicle.

Gee something about Melbourne you didn't know RWC!! Wonders will never cease!! Good point rac2703. It could be done but in this case I don't think it will be. Given the room for THREE enclosures I think more likely it will be a static walkthru attractional albeit a heavily themed one.

Gee something about Melbourne you didn't know RWC!! Wonders will never cease!! Good point rac2703. It could be done but in this case I don't think it will be. Given the room for THREE enclosures I think more likely it will be a static walkthru attractional albeit a heavily themed one.

Actually I did.... been on that several times...

Reason I didn't mention it is because I actually AGREE WITH YOU.... And they don't have Crocs at Werribee, last I checked.

I agree that it will just be a standard walk-through area, but it can be done, having a vehicle seemingly pass through the animals exhibit.

Just to clarify as to why SEA World would be getting croc's, hippo's and gorilla's. The Government (pretty sure it's them.) is shifting ALL wildlife parks, zoos, and aquariums into the one category of "Zoo". Up until about this year the latter would have had their own categories and set of rules and regulations, but now the Government is not only making it easier on themselves to govern these, but they're also making it harder for other parks. For the record, a wildlife park is classified as having just native animals, aquariums have aquatic life and zoos have atleast 1 exotic species. And now as Rac has said, with Cairns closing SW would probably have to be the only park with time/space/and money to house these animals for X amount of time.

It would have been great to see Australia Zoo with a major expansion like this, although they did just recently open the Africa Exhibit which looks great.

Just to clarify as to why SEA World would be getting croc's, hippo's and gorilla's. The Government (pretty sure it's them.) is shifting ALL wildlife parks, zoos, and aquariums into the one category of "Zoo". Up until about this year the latter would have had their own categories and set of rules and regulations, but now the Government is not only making it easier on themselves to govern these, but they're also making it harder for other parks. For the record, a wildlife park is classified as having just native animals, aquariums have aquatic life and zoos have atleast 1 exotic species. And now as Rac has said, with Cairns closing SW would probably have to be the only park with time/space/and money to house these animals for X amount of time.

But this still doesn't clarify anything. Ok - fine - they're a zoo, or whatever 'the government' has decided to call them.

BUT - they're a sea themed park. Marine life, conservation and education - and they're going to have Gorillas (note - no apostrophe), just doesn't fit the theme - they are a theme park after all.

There are many Zoos that could take the animals in. Sure they aren't all in Australia - but the point is there.