I seem to have stalled after I got my Sun but I wonder if I'm just expecting too much? I mean, I have taken a break now I'm trying for the reindeer (approx 3 hours till I find out if I have one to incubate!) but it still seems like I've tried sooo many times with no new rares to show for it. Ah well, will just have to keep trying!
Yeah it would be nice if my park layout did actually help me breed the dragons I wanted but I'm pretty sure it doesnt but I still like the idea/look. My quiet island has only water and air habitats for pleasant ambient noise (no Quakes or Sonics to disturb the peace, heh), no paths go past - there is a tree barrier to screen, the library is there (of course you have to be quiet in the library!), I didn't put a DragINN there so no one can stay the night (there is a buffet near the entrance portal but that's as far from the breeding/hatching area as possible) and then there's a nice open lawn area to relax on when it's not snowing, hehe. See?! I thought it through!
Of course the new, dedicated island would be even more quiet but I'm guessing only that one might actually increase your chances. Trying to resist buying gems...not sure I'll make it...