I’ve always dreamed of visiting Africa and one main reason is its diverse habitats that are home to some of the most amazing animals. The closest I’ve come to Africa thus far is wandering the paths of Toronto Zoo’s Africa exhibits, from the depths of the African Rainforest Pavilion to the wide expanse of Kesho…
The Toronto Zoo’s paths are easy to navigate; taking a complete circle helps visitors to not miss one precious animal. Taking the path clockwise you enter the region of Indomalaya where you’ll find plants and animals from southern and southeast Asia. The first animal you encounter is the lion-tailed macaques. These quiet and languid monkeys…
The beautiful Rouge Valley, at 11,500 acres, thirteen times the size of New York’s Central Park, is Toronto’s largest park, and encompasses the Toronto Zoo. With over 5,000 animals representing almost 500 species spread over 700 acres; the Toronto Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world. Animals are exhibited geographically, each region…
Our last adventure at the Columbus Zoo was watching their show, Animals on Safari, which was full of light comedy, animal antics, fun animal facts and animals showing off some of their amazing abilities. The high energy and fast pace execution helps to keep kids and adults alike interested and entertained. The stage is set up like…
The North America region of the Columbus Zoo is the largest and oldest part of the zoo. This region, like many others at the zoo, give an authentic atmosphere as you are surrounded by woodlands, traveling dirt paths to rustic buildings resembling log cabins, with all of the enclosures accurately representing each animals native habitat. …
The exhibit Asia Quest at the Columbus Zoo houses even more animals than we’ve already touched on. In what looks like a large Japanese-style room you find large bats, giant fruit bats and golden mantled bats. Of those who have a fear of bats these particular bats are some of the most charming looking, with…
Passing beneath a large arched stone entrance that meets the earth with massive tiger paws with claws extended, you are welcomed by the sights, smells and sounds of Columbus Zoo’s Asia Quest exhibit. Just like in other areas of the park you are surrounded by music that is specific to that country of origin. With the…
Lady of the Zoos 