I did think that but then I realised that there's no ladder or pulley to get it up there. I also thought maybe a shade structure but I don't think it would offer much shade.
It looks like any awning to cover it for shade would be very complex. Perhaps it is unused as originally designed and once had an awning, or once had some sort of pulley for browse. Also, these features may be put away for the winter and had not yet been returned yet...it was a beautiful day, yet the hoofstock were all cooped up inside.
Since many of the species are not good about coming inside the first time out in the spring we use a minimum of 50 degrees at night before they can go out. The exception is the gorillas who are reliable and even have the option of going out on nice winter days.
Since many of the species are not good about coming inside the first time out in the spring we use a minimum of 50 degrees at night before they can go out. The exception is the gorillas who are reliable and even have the option of going out on nice winter days.
