Let's Go to the Zoo!

My latest documentary video is a departure from the usual topics of history and culture.  Let’s Go to the Zoo! was devised as a virtual zoo trip for those unable to make the visit in person.  Trips to the zoo are a staple of family vacation time, but I have noticed that some people have grown skeptical of zoos in general.  Many people may not have realized the dramatic transition that zoos have made from the old days of concrete and steel enclosures.  Modern zoos have invested their resources into more naturalistic habitats for the animals.  The conservation theme is apparent at every corner of these facilities.  I set out to visit the major zoos of Texas, and then decided to add images from a couple of smaller venues outside of the big cities.

This project took about a year and a half to complete.  It involved about a dozen trips, with the main focus being the Dallas and Fort Worth Zoos.  The underrated Caldwell Zoo in Tyler  provided some great opportunities, as well as the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, the San Antonio Zoo, and the Houston Zoo.  

This was my most fun project to date.  I hope to revisit this topic in the future.  Thanks for watching!


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