True Vacation Land

The Staten Island Zoo just opened a new reptile wing. The exhibits include over 120 different species of reptile and an amazing 2-story alligator pool, and classrooms (the only summer school I would ever want to be in). There are over 40 different environments on display and each will have specific temperature and humidity settings, while still saving 20% of the projected energy baseline. Most of the lighting is provided by windows and sun-roofs and the the borders and work on the display cases make for an efficient and environmentally minded experience. Maine can hand the title of "Vacation Land" to the Staten Island Zoo 'cuz it sure as hell sounds a lot better than moose & lobster. See the original article here.