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new basilisk exhibit

Tank on right has been empty probably longer than it has had animals since it was built. Started with red piranhas, but they eventually died from a water problem. After empty for years, we had small colorful mosquitofish, but same thing happened to them. Now after being empty a couple years we are going to try a basilisk lizard. (We're in the desert, so we know more about lizards than fish LOL).
He was just introduced so the glass is covered with green paper temporarily. I peeked through the openings, but could not spot it.
Tank on right has been empty probably longer than it has had animals since it was built. Started with red piranhas, but they eventually died from a water problem. After empty for years, we had small colorful mosquitofish, but same thing happened to them. Now after being empty a couple years we are going to try a basilisk lizard. (We\'re in the desert, so we know more about lizards than fish LOL).
He was just introduced so the glass is covered with green paper temporarily. I peeked through the openings, but could not spot it.
 
I remember this exhibit, it was a nice pirahna display. It's a shame that didn't work out so well. Nice that they are putting something in it again. Basilisks are fascinating lizards.
 
Arizona Docent,

Possibly planning a future trip to this zoo, by chance do you have a complete species list?
 
More or less, I can post it shortly. But while we are on this photo, I should note when I was at the zoo last there was a sign saying the basilisk was temporarily off exhibit (I am not sure why).
 

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