rhinos

A Rhino Encounter and #JustOneRhino

“In conservation, the motto should always be ‘never say die’.” ~Gerald Durrell For as long as I can remember I’ve been passionate about wildlife and was determined that I would one day work with the beautiful, exotic animals I saw in the zoo like monkeys, tigers and even hyenas.  Yes, you read that right –…

African lion

A WILD Day at African Lion Safari

Looking for a WILD day?  Look no further then Cambridge, Ontario’s African Lion Safari for a WILD time! African Lion Safari opened in 1969 and is now home to over 1000 exotic birds and animals of over 100 different species.  African Lion Safari offers a unique experience for visitors with the ability to drive through…

To the Heart of Africa

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…

…More from Asia Quest

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…