pygmy

View of the enclosures that link the African Village and the savannah in Aalborg Zoo, Denmark. On this picture you can see the central building to the left, an observation-hut for visitors on the right and the tropical house for pygmy hippopotamus in the background. September 2006

A pygmy hippopotamus in the African Village in Aalborg Zoo, Denmark. The African Village is one of the best themes in any zoo I have seen. The hippoes can be viewed both above and under water. September 2006

The tropical house in the African Village in Aalborg Zoo, Denmark. The African Village is one of the best themes in any zoo I have seen. The tropical house is used as an indoor enclosure for pygmy hippopotamus and spurred tortoise. The hippoes can be viewed both above and under water. September...

The Monkey Path in the South America Dome in Randers Tropical Zoo, Denmark. Here visitors can often see most of the free-ranging monkeys. There are 7 species: Pygmy marmoset, common marmoset, cotton-top tamarin, goldie's monkey, golden-headed lion tamarin, douroucouli and white-faced saki...

A pygmy hippopotamus at Halle Zoo. July 2008

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

The pygmy hippo exhibit at Parken Zoo is divided into two sections, the barrier is seen to the left. This photo shows a view of the right section. The big greenhouse in the background is Amazoonas, a South-american tropical house. Photo taken: 25th May 2008

Pygmy hippo enclousure at Parken Zoo, Eskilstuna, Sweden. Photo taken 15 June 2007

An exclusively indoor habitat for bonobos. (A.K.A. pygmy chimpanzees) The Milwaukee County Zoo has the largest population of bonobos anywhere in the world outside their native enviroment in the African rainforest. Taken July 26th, 2008 at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

These guys are being discussed in the Zoo Cafe so I thought I'd post a couple of pictures of hedgies that have come through our rescue over the years!

A breeding pair of Golden lion tamarins, with own fresh youngs and an adopted Pygmy marmoset, at zoo Jihlava, May 2008.

A mother and 1-year-old daughter, Pygmy hippos, at zoo Jihlava, May 2008.

A 2 months old Pygmy Marmoset at zoo Jihlava, Amazonian house, 2008

Photo taken May 2006.

Max and Phyllis, the Pygmy Hippos (Hexaprotodon liberiensis) at Chester Zoo in 1975. This enclosure was the outside accommodation for the hippos who also had an indoor area underneath the Nocturnal House. This site now houses the capuchin monkeys.

Pygmy Marmoset at Twycross Zoo

Lesser krestrel falcon (Falco naumanni) Taken in Vogelpark Walsrode (Germany)