Toledo Zoo Toledo Zoo News 2013

BeardsleyZooFan said:
Temporary, like all of their Australian exhibit.
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That's what I was thinking, but since they are bringing in such a large crocodile, I thought that it might be hard to keep moving it. Where will it go when the Australian exhibit closes? And is the Toledo zoo planning on bringing back Cuban crocodiles for that exhibit?
 
TeamTapir223 said:
It makes sense considering they spent nearly a million dollars and almost 6 months to renovate the back section of the reptile house.

Team Tapir223
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true. also, bragging rights. if the porosus is as large as they are saying, it will sell tickets and souvenirs. if he is 17', he is larger than Maximo, Errol and Maniac, all large porosus on exhibit in the states. my only concerns are that the exhibit is still on the small side, pool isn't deep and there is no underwater viewing. maybe the renovation includes a deeper pool and underwater viewing, but I doubt it. at least, Maximo and Errol have underwater viewing, even though, they are in outdoor exhibits.
 
A bit more info on the Saltwater Croc exhibit.The exhibit is entirely indoors with a 6 ft deep pool which does not have underwater viewing.It also features UV skylights.

Team Tapir223
 
2013 Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Polar Bear Arctic Encounter Tour

Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day weekend
Daily at 4:00 pm
$15 per person
Maximum of 15 people
Advanced registration via Group Sales or day of at Tour Cart/Admission Gate
Meeting place – Arctic Fountain Tour Cart

Tour description:
Did you hear we have cubs? Your guided tour begins in the Arctic Encounter® where you’ll discover how the Zoo takes care of its seals and polar bears. You’ll make quick stops at the diet freezer, dig yard, water filtration room, and peek into the North Vet Hospital. We’ll end our tour in the VIP viewing room, giving you a close encounter with our polar bear mom and cubs. Enjoy their antics, learn fun quirks & stories, and discover how climate change is impacting the polar bear’s future. This walking tour lasts approximately 35 minutes. There are no feeding opportunities on this tour.


Africa! Exhibit & Giraffe Feeding Tour

Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day weekend
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
$15 per person (must be 5 years old to participate)
Maximum of 10 people
Advanced registration via Group Sales; remaining spots available at Tour Cart/Admission Gate
Meeting Place –Train Ticket Booth

Tour description:
What’s a better way to enjoy your day at the Toledo Zoo than having a close encounter with a giraffe? Your guided tour will start by taking a little journey on our Safari Railway, where you’ll get dropped off at the back of the Africa! exhibit. You’ll walk through the train barn, hay/feed storage building, and then peak into an animal stall in our hoofstock barn. To wrap up our adventure, you’ll meet up with a giraffe keeper, who will show off our great holding areas & give insight into the hard work that goes into taking care of these tall creatures. The group will walk to outdoor enclosure for the grand finale of a giraffe eating right out of your hand! This walking tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.


Australia: Off the Beaten Path Tour

Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day weekend
Daily at 11:00 a.m.
$15 per person (must be 5 years old to participate)
Maximum of 12 people
Advanced registration via Group Sales; remaining spots available at Tour Cart/Admission Gate
Meeting Place – Tiger Merchandise Cart in Skeldon Plaza (near Waterfowl Pond)

Tour description:
G’day, mates - the Zoo brought Australia to Toledo this summer! Take this behind-the-scenes tour to learn about and meet some of our special Aussie visitors. You’ll get to jump to the front of the line of Wallaby Walkthrough, enjoying some up-close time with these adorable “Down Under” creatures. The group will swing past our new Australian dingo and saltwater crocodile exhibits as well. Your walkabout will conclude with a special tour of the Education Animal Center, a building that is inaccessible to the general public, and filled with small Australian animals for you to meet! This walking tour lasts approximately 50 minutes.


Elephant Excellence Tour

Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day weekend
Tuesdays at 1:30 pm
$15 per person (must be 5 years old to participate)
Maximum of 15 people
Advanced registration via Group Sales; remaining spots available at Tour Cart/Admission Gate
Meeting Place – Hippo Head Statue (across from snow leopards)

Tour description:
Ever wonder what it takes to care for the largest land mammal on Earth? Between our state-of-the art elephant facility and excellent keeper care practices, our Toledo Zoo elephants enjoy a healthy and active life. Walk through the bull barn built in 2011, see just what an “ERD” is, learn what (& how much) elephants eat, how we train them, and other exciting elephant factoids. You will wrap up your tour with a public enrichment demonstration led by an elephant keeper, watching how we keep our elephants’ minds & bodies fit with this important Zoo-wide practice! This walking tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Please note – there will be no elephants in the building during the tour and tour is subject to cancellation if necessary.


Toledo Zoo - Behind the Scenes Tours
 
The zoos two cheetahs are going to be off exhibit for 6-8 weeks while one of them recovers at the Animal Care Center from a undisclosed injury.Staff felt it would be too stressful for the other cheetah to remain on exhibit alone.There has been talk to exhibit another species in the enclosure temporarily.

The new wallabies are getting used to the new walkabout which opens may 24th.

The dingoes are in their new yard which is completely covered with tarps to let them get used to their new enclosure.

The cassowary exhibit is still under construction.

Green Anaconda and Bismark Ringed Python are currently off exhibit in the reptile house.



The zoo is hopeful for its polar bear cubs to make their public debut may 24th along with its new Aussie exhibits.

Team Tapir223
 
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