I went to Turtle Back today... I cannot fathom ever comparing the two. I would put TBZ on par with Philadelphia; I imagine Lehigh is more comparable to Bergen County (which I had planned on going to as well, but I spent too much time at TBZ).
The couple of enclosures that others here have said are small, are smaller than the major zoos, but they are still well above AZA requirements and bigger than plenty I've seen. The leopard had plenty of elevation, in my opinion - it was prowling around the very top the first time I stopped by it, up against the top netting, watching something behind the enclosure.
Some other exhibits, especially those in the Africa area, are gigantic!
I'll let these images speak for themselves. 3 photos for each - outside of reptile building, inside look, and largest species' enclosure. Lehigh, then Turtle Back.
The couple of enclosures that others here have said are small, are smaller than the major zoos, but they are still well above AZA requirements and bigger than plenty I've seen. The leopard had plenty of elevation, in my opinion - it was prowling around the very top the first time I stopped by it, up against the top netting, watching something behind the enclosure.
Some other exhibits, especially those in the Africa area, are gigantic!
I'll let these images speak for themselves. 3 photos for each - outside of reptile building, inside look, and largest species' enclosure. Lehigh, then Turtle Back.
