No, last week they added an extra mesh to the front fence to prevent people from putting their fingers through the mesh. The mesh that was added had even smaller holes that what was already there, which made it hard to see into the exhibit.
I recently saw what you were referring to concerning the double fencing Mario. It was somewhat distracting and unnecessary. I guess they're worried about little, and some bigger fingers poking through the fence and getting bitten.
Well then wouldn't that also apply to any zoo's walk-through encounter where you experience the animals without being inhibited by barriers? Certain zoos have the "Australian Walkabouts" and others the ever popular Giraffe feedings. What about those finger contacts? And the numerous children's contact areas where deer, antelope and other exotic wildlife can be fed and petted. Surely there should be some concern with those little fingers.
When this exhibit first opened in 1989 there was no wire around it and it had desert iguanas, spiney lizards and chuckwallas in it. They all had to be inside during the winter. As a lizard exhibit, it lasted about 2 years. When the roadrunners and owls were on display, the wire was put up. If you look at the photo you will see a creosote bush growing, that is rather unique for a desert dwelling plant.
I didn't realize until I looked at the full size version of the picture, that you can see one of the foxes laying on the rock ledge, right beside the bamboo screening, on the right hand side of the picture.
I didn't realize until I looked at the full size version of the picture, that you can see one of the foxes laying on the rock ledge, right beside the bamboo screening, on the right hand side of the picture.
The Roadrunner pair that now lives in the exhibit have successfully hatched a couple of chicks in the last year or so. Also, for the short time the foxes were here, they had a litter kits, which I believe were sent to Australia.
