outdoor

CRARC (Centre de Recuperaci? de R?ptils Aut?ctons de Catalunya) is a breeding centre for autoctonous reptiles and amphibians. as well as keeping a collection of exotic herps, most of them abandoned pets or smuggling ring confiscations. European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis)

Tuatara

American alligator enclosure.

American alligator enclosure.

Sunda gharial.

The large outdoor enclosure for asian elephants in Givskud Zoo, Denmark. This enclosure is huge, but not too entertaining for the elephants. August 2007

The outdoor aviary for white-faced sakis and pygmy hippopotamus. A very nice exhibit, although the hippoes could use a bit more water (there is more than in this picture). July 2008

Part of the outdoor enclosure for african elephants at Halle Zoo. Quite a nice enclosure actually. Spacious and with trees growing in it (protected by large wooden poles). July 2008

One of the outdoor exhibits for malaysian tigers at the Big Cat House. July 2008

The "Catwalk" located on the roof of the Big Cat House. Here visitors can look down in the outdoor exhibits of jaguars, angolan lions and malaysian tigers. July 2008

The large chimpanzee island at Odense Zoo. May 2008

The visitor pathway along the males' outdoor enclosure

The outdoor enclosure for male elephants. The trench at the bottom of the picture can be raised and so connect the female and male enclosures. June 2008

The outdoor enclosure for female elephants in Copenhagen Zoo seen from the lookout terrasse of the house June 2008

The outdoor enclosure for female elephants at Copenhagen Zoo June 2008

The outdoor enclosure for black-and-white ruffed lemurs in Copenhagen Zoo. This enclosure is part of the World of Primates building. The ruffed lemurs, along with the other primates, can also be viewed inside in quite spacious indoor enclosures. Taken in Copenhagen Zoo, 2007.

The outdoor enclosure for the family of giant river otters in Dortmund Zoo.