To me the best and most effective exhibits are ones that both totally immerse you in the exhibit/landscape, making you feel like you’re in the animal’s native habitat, and exhibits that expand your senses and enrich your understanding of what the particular species is all about. For instance an exhibit for a snow leopard that resembles…
Walking down the boardwalk along the Mediterranean you approach the steps leading up to the largest aquarium in Europe, the Barcelona Aquarium. This oceanarium is the only one of its kind in Europe and houses 35 different aquariums depicting different marine habitats, with 11,000 animals of 450 different species and all in 5 million litres…
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Exiting from one of the oldest subway systems in the world, you enter Budapest’s City Park. Home to the world’s third oldest zoo, and Europe’s second oldest, the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden. Founded in 1866, the Budapest Zoo’s 11 hectares is littered with majestic, award-winning Art Nouveau designed buildings such as their newly renovated Elephant House and the…
At 13,000 square feet the London Zoo’s Penguin Beach pool is the largest of its kind in England and home to rockhopper and Humboldt penguins. With daily live feedings you’ll be able to see this cute penguin colony splashing in the water from above or below with underwater viewing. Amongst the waddling penguins on their large rocky shore…
The London Zoo is an expansive zoo with fantastic exhibits so if you’re looking to visit I recommend you start early to fully enjoy it all. With a great flowing layout it’s easy to ensure you’ll see everything. Upon entrance we were faced with two of the oldest buildings at the zoo, the Aquarium with its…
Regent Park, one of London’s many large and picturesque parks, is a great place to enjoy a paddle boat ride on its lake or go for a stroll to take in the streams with waterfowl and lush green trees as well as some with pretty pink flowers. In the northern edge of the park is…
Lady of the Zoos 