Well, my goal of opening a zoo has become a reality. With the next 6 months we will start to occupy a 150 acres donated to us in West Austin. The transition will be very slow more than likely encompassing a few to 5 years, hopefully not the latter. But the first goal is to venture into African savanna species of mammals. So I want to plant the 50 acres used for giraffes, antelope and herd of zebras with native thorn bush and acacia trees. Does anybody know of exotic in the US dealers that sell or distribute these trees? I have grasses taken care of for now. But wanted to find some established already grown trees before trying to germinate seeds and grow them up. May be the only option. Anyways so yeah my goal when I was 18 to open a zoo before I was 30 and it seems it may come true. So look out for these new posts in the coming years of non tortoise related enclosures and animals being added. Also any pointers would be greatly appreciated. This will be set up more along the lines of a safari and free range animals and not a confined typical zoo like environment.
First plan is to establish the property with fencing suitable for split hoof and antelope(usually high fence is required as they can jump up to 13 feet without ease.
First plan is to establish the property with fencing suitable for split hoof and antelope(usually high fence is required as they can jump up to 13 feet without ease.