Across the globe there is a wide assortment of environments. From the searing heat of Africa’s desert to the numbing cold of Antarctica’s wide open expanse. Within these extreme environments, as well as relatively calm ones, there are certain species that have evolved extreme adaptations to eke out an existence there. EXTREME Dads Probably the…
Guest Writer: Allison is a zoo blogger for Zoo Critic. I’ve always dreamed of going on safari, so when the opportunity arose to go to Tanzania for my university research trip abroad I took it. My project was focused on the aggressive interactions between hippopotamus and crocodiles. I was excited, my family was apprehensive as I…
I’ve been itching to write this piece for a long while but felt too strongly about it and needed to think it though. There have always been the people who love zoos and aquariums and feel they are necessary and that they provide some good. Then there is the other side, the advocates for keeping animals…
Imagine a flock of stunning scarlet ibis flying overhead, a laughing kookaburra, a frenzy of hungry bats and a drink of tea in a 150 year old Javan house and that’s just a sample of the wonders of Niagara Fall’s Bird Kingdom. The building where the Bird Kingdom calls home has a long history of…
“Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” ~ Bruce Lee I’ve decided to start several different educational pages on Lady of the Zoos, all located on the bar under the main image where you’ll find drop down menus for each. These include Animal of the Month – where you’ll…
Jungle Cat World offers a wide assortment of things to do all to fit your WILD needs! From Behind the Scenes tours to a Night Safari and a stay at their Bed & Breakfast to a Zoo Camp, Jungle Cat World has something for everyone! Behind the Scenes – Jungle Cat World offers a remarkable experience…
I had the opportunity to visit Jungle Cat World recently and was blown away by their amazing animals, knowledgeable and welcoming staff and the fantastic opportunities the Wildlife Park has to offer. Located 45 minutes east of Toronto in Orono, Ontario, Jungle Cat World is a Wildlife Park set on 15 acres and is home…
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