Just got back from the zoo, really enjoyed my first members day!
Walking briefly through, I saw that the Village Weavers in the Tsavo Aviary were nesting.
Next and a major highlight was the meerkats. Three pups were out exploring the world - they were absolutely adorable and very entertaining.
The Przewalski's Wild Horses were still there, and the Roan Antelope had once again forced the Red Lechwe into the smaller paddock.
There was no sign of the Dik Diks.
There were two young Vicuna, but the news was not so good with the spectacled bears: Sangay and Franka were separated. Franka was on the 'coati side' of the exhibit and sangay was on the side nearest to the viewing area.
Whilst crossing the bridge there was no sign of the Warty Pig young or Iblis the Lion.
I was pleased by the changes in Islands in Danger. Both the Iguana enclosures and the new male komodo dragon Troopa looked like they were settling into their new homes very well.
As for Tropical realm I cannot say the same. The radiated tortoises and poison dart frogs both looked lost in such large exhibits.
I could see where the Pudu were kept and where the Giant Anteaters were going to be kept temporarily.
Another highlight of the visit was the Giant otters. New female Icana arrived on Wednesday before being introduced to Xingu on Thursday. They were extremely playful and used all of their enclosures. On the downside, they are not easy to photograph. Nonetheless, a very good exhibit which I believe to be better than the sealion enclosure.
As my visit came to a close, I got my free monorail to the Monkey Islands station before having my free drink in Tsavo Cafe
haz_cat
Walking briefly through, I saw that the Village Weavers in the Tsavo Aviary were nesting.
Next and a major highlight was the meerkats. Three pups were out exploring the world - they were absolutely adorable and very entertaining.
The Przewalski's Wild Horses were still there, and the Roan Antelope had once again forced the Red Lechwe into the smaller paddock.
There was no sign of the Dik Diks.
There were two young Vicuna, but the news was not so good with the spectacled bears: Sangay and Franka were separated. Franka was on the 'coati side' of the exhibit and sangay was on the side nearest to the viewing area.
Whilst crossing the bridge there was no sign of the Warty Pig young or Iblis the Lion.
I was pleased by the changes in Islands in Danger. Both the Iguana enclosures and the new male komodo dragon Troopa looked like they were settling into their new homes very well.
As for Tropical realm I cannot say the same. The radiated tortoises and poison dart frogs both looked lost in such large exhibits.
I could see where the Pudu were kept and where the Giant Anteaters were going to be kept temporarily.
Another highlight of the visit was the Giant otters. New female Icana arrived on Wednesday before being introduced to Xingu on Thursday. They were extremely playful and used all of their enclosures. On the downside, they are not easy to photograph. Nonetheless, a very good exhibit which I believe to be better than the sealion enclosure.
As my visit came to a close, I got my free monorail to the Monkey Islands station before having my free drink in Tsavo Cafe
haz_cat
