Wowman

Just lots of sweating going on here. I hit the pool, but the water was 96 degrees, so it didn't help much.

Question 154 - Numbers How many constellations are there? A: 27 B: 88 C: 111 D: 243

Correct answer for Question 153 - Numbers On average, how many rows of kernels are on a typical ear of corn? B: 16 And usually about an average of 800 kernels in total. Even if there are not 16 rows, they almost always still have an even number of rows. Now go and enjoy some for the holiday weekend!! Happy 250th Birthday for the U.S.A.!!!!

The ride has large claw looking seats/vehicles.

More Zoo History -the 1980s. Several major accomplishments marked the early 1980s. Full-time staff positions in education, veterinary medicine, and marketing were established. The Society began using direct mail to sell memberships with astonishing results. In 1982, Riverbanks received the prestigious Edward H. Bean Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for its black howler monkey breeding program, and in 1983, the Education Center (now known as the Discovery Center) opened, marking the first significant addition to the Zoo. In 1986, the Commission and staff turned their attention to planning the first major expansion of the Zoo. Based on visitor surveys, industry trends and the need to correct problems from the initial construction, an aggressive expansion plan, known as Zoo II, was developed. As further evidence that tremendous strides had been made with government leaders, a $6.35 million bond issue was unanimously passed for Zoo II in 1987. Construction began soon thereafter on two major new exhibits and several visitor service amenities. When construction was finally completed in the fall of 1989, Riverbanks had changed from a small Zoo to one of significant size and importance.

Those are both workshop items. Modified to fit the area where needed, but the most skill I have for those items are searching for them, and placing them. More from the entry plaza for this area.

Another night shot of this entire area.

Here is the boat leaving the caverns and passing under the coaster track bridges. That second boat is the Orange Line which we will see more of later.

love the updates

Entrance to Hades Grip flat ride.

Here is my Entry from Garden of the Gods

nice

Question 153 - Numbers On average, how many rows of kernels are on a typical ear of corn? A: 12 B: 16 C: 24 D: Never the same

Correct answer for Question 152 - Numbers There are 100 folds in a chef’s hat. These are said to represent what? C: The number of ways to cook an egg

great themed ideas for the floats

I love the look and feel of the architecture in this area. Very well done.

Nice stuff. Frontier should hire you for real ride ideas. Tick Tock Clock Drop is basically one of the new rides in the latest DLC, so you can redress it now and have a working version of this ride.

Early on, Zoo leaders and local government officials realized that Riverbanks would not be a self-supporting operation as originally intended. During the first two years of operation, the Zoo suffered financially as several attempts to secure adequate operating support failed. In the summer of 1976, Palmer “Satch” Krantz was hired as executive director. That decision, combined with a change in the makeup and philosophy of the Commission, led to a reassessment of the Zoo and its position in the community. Armed with a renewed sense of purpose and spirit, the Zoo began to establish itself as a valuable community asset. In the fall of 1976, the Riverbanks Zoological Society was formed, giving citizens their first opportunity to actively show their support. Within three years, several thousand people had joined the Society, demonstrating to local government leaders that there was indeed strong grassroots support for the Zoo. Knowing they had the support of the community, local government leaders voted to begin funding the Zoo as a millage agency in 1980, effectively ending the financial crisis.

There is also a small gift cart located across from the restrooms.

Another night shot of this area.

Headed through the rainbow caverns.

There is also a gift shop at the exit of the flat ride at the top of this hill.

Question 152 - Numbers There are 100 folds in a chef’s hat. These are said to represent what? A: The number cheese types originally made at the Marin French Cheese Co. B: The number of graduates each year from the British Culinary Federation C: The number of ways to cook an egg D: No one knows

Correct Answer to Question 151 - Numbers How long is Tabasco sauce aged before its ready to be bottled? D: 3 years