San Antonio Zoo DUW!!!!!!! - Page 2

96Blacksunshine · #21 (**permalink**) 06-27-2009, 01:30 AM

I would say the Afrock was probably 12-15ft. Hard to tell when they aren't straight. The brown bear was really funny also. I swear he was smiling at times. He would grin, drink some water, then grin again. Such personality for an animal of that nature.

Oroborous · #22 (**permalink**) 06-27-2009, 01:36 AM

I absolutely love the gharials, they are just incredible!
Great pics, looks like an awsome place to visit.

96Blacksunshine · #23 (**permalink**) 06-27-2009, 01:39 AM

It really is a great zoo. The exhibits are really kept nice. A lot of attention to detail is paid. Ive been to many but I really do like this one. They are currently working on a new African exhibit which from what we could see, looks like it is going to be huuuuuge! I will have to return next year to see what they are creating.

faroutinmt · #24 (**permalink**) 06-27-2009, 01:42 AM

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The brown bear was really funny also. I swear he was smiling at times. He would grin, drink some water, then grin again. Such personality for an animal of that nature.

Bears are known to be some of the most intelligent animals on earth.

Special K · #25 (**permalink**) 06-27-2009, 01:49 AM

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They are currently working on a new African exhibit which from what we could see, looks like it is going to be huuuuuge!

Looks like I need to make a trip down there!

96Blacksunshine · #26 (**permalink**) 06-27-2009, 02:07 AM

Heres some more bear pics. Im bored lol.

Alex · #27 (**permalink**) 06-27-2009, 02:35 AM

Awesome pics! There's a polar bear at the Philly Zoo with what seems like the same personality of your brown bear. They're some of my favorite animals to observe at the zoo

Sakara · #28 (**permalink**) 06-27-2009, 04:01 AM

it really is a nice zoo and from what I saw, the enclosures are kept nice and clean

everyone seemed nice and healthy as well

The eyelash was gorgeous!!! It took almost all my zoom power to get him though, hahaha... I was happy with the gabby shots I got... He was right there up front

norm · #29 (**permalink**) 06-28-2009, 12:23 AM

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Cool zoo, nice herp collection. Must be one of the few zoos with spotted hyenas. They have Aruba Island rattlesnakes so it goes on my list of must see zoos.

We have aruba island rattlesnakes here in Jacksonville now as well, but I've never seen a gharial. I didn't know there were any on display in the US.

VexalUntil · #30 (**permalink**) 06-28-2009, 01:46 AM

Jax zoo is cool, I've been there a couple of times. I don't think they had the unicolors there last time I went.

There's a few zoos with gharials, I can only think of St. Augustine, Dallas/Ft. Worth (pretty sure) and I think Atlanta maybe.

Bears are hard to keep occupied in zoos. They need a TON of enrichment to keep them from developing self-mutilating stereotypical behaviors. Pacing, sitting in corners, over grooming, licking themselves, etc are all common in captive bears.

kyriri · #31 (**permalink**) 06-28-2009, 02:23 AM

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Detroit Zoo and Toledo Zoo also do

Hey Sam you and I should go to the Detroit Zoo together sometime!!

Actually, I think I'm heading down in about a week and a half. Can't wait, haven't been there in years!!

_Sam_ · #32 (**permalink**) 06-28-2009, 02:31 AM

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Hey Sam you and I should go to the Detroit Zoo together sometime!!
Actually, I think I'm heading down in about a week and a half. Can't wait, haven't been there in years!!

haha I've been there like....4 times this summer already. LOL I love the zoo!
let me know when you'll be down here- I'm like 4 miles from the zoo

kyriri · #33 (**permalink**) 06-28-2009, 02:34 AM

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haha I've been there like....4 times this summer already. LOL I love the zoo!
let me know when you'll be down here- I'm like 4 miles from the zoo

Who doesn't? And four times isn't nearly enough LOL.

_Sam_ · #34 (**permalink**) 06-28-2009, 02:35 AM

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Who doesn't? And four times isn't nearly enough LOL.

I've been going more often the last few years.. though not much changes each time. HAHA. I can lead you blindly through the reptile house, LOL

kyriri · #35 (**permalink**) 06-28-2009, 02:36 AM

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I've been going more often the last few years.. though not much changes each time. HAHA. I can lead you blindly through the reptile house, LOL

Woo! Sounds like a plan! *is now tempted to bring a blindfold LOL*

fuglyfarmhand · #36 (**permalink**) 06-28-2009, 02:51 AM

Awesome pics everyone.

I love the big tic and the bear.

_Sam_ · #37 (**permalink**) 06-28-2009, 05:52 AM

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Woo! Sounds like a plan! *is now tempted to bring a blindfold LOL*

oh man.. hahaha. I've got a pretty good memory of what's all in there- though they change it up sometimes :P
I'm planning to do their volunteer training program in the fall so i can be a docent for the reptile house

sachak · #38 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 01:50 PM

very cool pics.

spix14 · #39 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 12:49 AM

Awesome pics. I haven't been to the san antonio zoo in a few years, looks pretty nice. Do they still have the black footed ferrets? I remember I was sooo excited to see them, then when we got to the enclosure all you could see was one little black foot sticking out of a log. LOL.

96Blacksunshine · #40 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 01:58 AM

Thanks everyone. I don't recall any black-footed ferrets though. Im sure I would remember that. But I may just have looked them over. Its a pretty big place as you know.

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