In a message dated 95-12-21 16:28:16 EST, you write:

>Reason also says that these birds are common
>enough that if a zoo wanted one, they already would?

Jerry,

The current trend in zoos is to try to use the limited available space to
work with endangered species or those with special educational potential.
There is also a desire to exhibit animals in natural, sympatric, social
groupings. I think even WP would have trouble creating a pelagic zone on
Phinney Ridge:>}.

Mike Waller
WP Zoo