Zoo

[nicoleann2214]

Saw these guys at the Zoo today. That little guy was really eager to ram every tortoise he came into contact with. Also saw a leopard in with the group..

 

[wellington]

So very sad when a Zoo can't do better. You'd think they could figure out some grass/weeds to graze on and that species should not mix.

 

[Humbug & Maz]

That breaks my heart to be honest! Mixing tortoises with very little habitat - should not be allowed

 

[zovick]

Saw these guys at the Zoo today. That little guy was really eager to ram every tortoise he came into contact with. Also saw a leopard in with the group..

Nice pix. What zoo did you visit? Utica, perhaps? Just curious.

 

[nicoleann2214]

So very sad when a Zoo can't do better. You'd think they could figure out some grass/weeds to graze on and that species should not mix.

I know it is sad, and there was a lot of bullying. When he fed them tomato’s I wanted to smack him lol.

 

[nicoleann2214]

Nice pix. What zoo did you visit? Utica, perhaps? Just curious.

It’s called The Wild it’s in Chittenango

 

[nicoleann2214]

That breaks my heart to be honest! Mixing tortoises with very little habitat - should not be allowed

I know! There was two leopards, they kept to themselves it is sad. They also didn’t have much room to roam.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

I love going to the zoo! I Prob have more fun than the kiddos when we go

 

[nicoleann2214]

I love going to the zoo! I Prob have more fun than the kiddos when we go

Ikr I sat at the tortoise part for like 30 minutes.??

 

[wellington]

I love going to the zoo! I Prob have more fun than the kiddos when we go

I love Zoos too. But the older I get and the more knowledge I get about animal care and Zoos misses, I don't enjoy them as much as I used too.
Same with reptile shows. I just get mad at the poor info so many vendors do and spue out. I'm always waiting to get kicked out lol. I just can't not say something.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

I love Zoos too. But the older I get and the more knowledge I get about animal care and Zoos misses, I don't enjoy them as much as I used too.
Same with reptile shows. I just get mad at the poor info so many vendors do and spue out. I'm always waiting to get kicked out lol. I just can't not say something.

you say something? Thats not like you haha

 

[Tom]

Saw these guys at the Zoo today. That little guy was really eager to ram every tortoise he came into contact with. Also saw a leopard in with the group..

What NOT to do:
1. Feed them lettuce and tomatoes. And don't add any supplemental fiber, or supplements of any kind. Check.
2. Mix species. Check.
3. House multiple males in the same enclosure and let the public watch them fight. Check.
4. Use chain link to contain them. Check.
5. Let them share a chain link fence with some large African hoof stock, so they can get kicked or stepped on. Check.

Was there water somewhere? Shelter?

I still love zoos, but man I wish they would do a better job in some cases.

 

[wellington]

you say something? Thats not like you haha

I know right! I'm so quiet and non opinionated. Lol
I can't even say that with a straight face?

 

[nicoleann2214]

What NOT to do:
1. Feed them lettuce and tomatoes. And don't add any supplemental fiber, or supplements of any kind. Check.
2. Mix species. Check.
3. House multiple males in the same enclosure and let the public watch them fight. Check.
4. Use chain link to contain them. Check.
5. Let them share a chain link fence with some large African hoof stock, so they can get kicked or stepped on. Check.

Was there water somewhere? Shelter?

I still love zoos, but man I wish they would do a better job in some cases.

I didn’t see water, but it kinda looked like they were able to get underneath the platform above so I was unable to see what was under there, but yes very limited space and they all were ramming eachother and one tortoise was flipped over and I was very concerned.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

I know right! I'm so quiet and non opinionated. Lol
I can't even say that with a straight face?

You after a day at the zoo...

 

[wellington]

You after a day at the zoo...
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Except I wouldn't destroy my own stuff, but maybe someone's face lmao

 

[Sue Ann]

What NOT to do:
1. Feed them lettuce and tomatoes. And don't add any supplemental fiber, or supplements of any kind. Check.
2. Mix species. Check.
3. House multiple males in the same enclosure and let the public watch them fight. Check.
4. Use chain link to contain them. Check.
5. Let them share a chain link fence with some large African hoof stock, so they can get kicked or stepped on. Check.

Was there water somewhere? Shelter?

I still love zoos, but man I wish they would do a better job in some cases.

Why not be a zoo volunteer?

 

[Tom]

Why not be a zoo volunteer?

I was in the past. L.A. Zoo and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Now? I have a few other things taking up my time now.