The Genoa Aquarium is located in Genoa’s old harbour and within the Pelagos Sanctuary which is a 90,000 square kilometre marine protected area. The Aquarium is Italy’s largest and one of Europe’s biggest too. With 70 tanks housing some 15,000 animals representing over 400 species, there are many reasons to visit. The following are my…
Located on London’s south bank across the Thames from the Parliament buildings and in the old county hall you’ll find London’s Sea Life Aquarium. Home to around 500 species, London’s Sea Life Aquarium is a pleasant way to escape the rain and enjoy the beautiful world of life in the sea. In the shadow of the London…
After sending the last of the elephants to a sanctuary the San Francisco Zoo has now turned the old Pachyderm Building into an educational exhibit hall. During my visit in the spring of 2014 the exhibit was ‘The Scoop on Poop’. I know you’re probably thinking, ‘disgusting! Who wants to learn about poop?!’ but this is a…
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…
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 Dublin Zoo is located in the heart of the lush Phoenix Park and passing through the gates into the zoo that rich park feel continues. I was immediately blown away, there in front of me was a beautiful large lake with two sweeping paths wrapping around it. I could tell straight away this was…
Sun bears, named for the patch of fur on their chest that resembles the rising sun, are the smallest and rarest species of bear. A native of South East Asia, sun bears are known to be very curious and energetic which was quite evident on our visit. With indoor and outdoor enclosures full of climbing structures,…
Lady of the Zoos 