I recently obtained a map of this facility and the attention to detail on the zoo's paper map is tremendous. Tiny water features and human-made structures are lovingly recreated and studying the layout encouraged me to research this impressive establishment online. It appears that there is scarcely a poor exhibit in the zoo, with many modern developments. The entrance area with its flamingo and pelican pools looks quite nice; there are multiple enclosures for some animals (lemurs, meerkats, cassowaries); underwater viewing for Nile hippos; an aquarium with sharks; and a Patagonia-themed section that seems enticing for a zoo enthusiast. There are no elephants, penguins, bears or great apes but nevertheless the zoo appears to be a worthwhile tourist destination.
I recently obtained a map of this facility and the attention to detail on the zoo's paper map is tremendous. Tiny water features and human-made structures are lovingly recreated and studying the layout encouraged me to research this impressive establishment online. It appears that there is scarcely a poor exhibit in the zoo, with many modern developments. The entrance area with its flamingo and pelican pools looks quite nice; there are multiple enclosures for some animals (lemurs, meerkats, cassowaries); underwater viewing for Nile hippos; an aquarium with sharks; and a Patagonia-themed section that seems enticing for a zoo enthusiast. There are no elephants, penguins, bears or great apes but nevertheless the zoo appears to be a worthwhile tourist destination.
Temaiken is one of the finest zoos in the Western hemisphere, for all the reasons you mention, plus an impeccable attention to detail in terms of guest services, enrichment and training programs, and--I might add--the best dulce de leche I've ever enjoyed in my life! (The zoo's owners made a fortune running a national dairy/ice cream company). The aviary complex is the best I've seen (including Walsrode, San Diego, Parque des Aves, Avifauna and Healesville). Highly recommended.
