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Zoos
Facilities where animals are kept within enclosed spaces for the purposes of breeding and display to the general public
1,567 Questions
How many species of animal are in the Detroit zoo?
The Dallas Zoo itself has 1,800 animals representing 406 species, while the invertebrate count from exhibits such as "Bug U" increases the total to 6,800 animals. The Dallas Aquarium is also run by the Dallas Zoo, and has 375 different species from freshwater, and marine environments. For more details, please see sites listed below.
What are the characteristic features of underdeveloped countries?
thedoubling time is high, the birth rate is higher than the death rate, the population is a lot compared to the area of land etc...
hope this helped...ps. this was done by a short 12 year old!
How much does it cost to get into the Detroit zoo?
Children 0-1FREEChildren 2-11$7.00Adults 12-64$11.00Senior 65+$6.00Wildlife Carousel Tokens for Members$1.25Wildlife Carousel Tokens for Non-Members
$2.50Members Join Now!FREE
Where did the first wimpy open in Britain?
I'm not sure of the exact opening date, but my Aunt Iris worked in the original Wimpy Bar in Blandford Street in 1967/68.
The restaurant was later moved to the railway station as part of the remodel in the 70s and I'm told it's now a Burger King.
How long does it take to go through the Central Park Zoo?
The Central Park Zoo is in Central Park. Central Park is in New York City. So...the estimated travel time is zero hours, zero minutes, and zero seconds.
Is there a zoo in New York New York?
Yes. The Bronx Zoo is located in The Bronx, which is one of the five boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island). There is also the Central Park Zoo in Central Park, Manhattan. It's a nice zoo, but it pales in comparison to The Bronx Zoo.
I think those are the only two zoos in New York City, but I am not entirely sure.
How many departments in the Bronx zoo?
The zoo has 4,000 animals representing 600 species, there has been some rumors of closing exhibits due to the slow economy, but the zoo has recently received the new Spotted Hyenas for the African Plains, and the Aardvarks have gone into the Carter Giraffe House. The zoo covers over 265 acres with parks, exhibits, and naturalistic habitats, all with the Bronx River flowing through it. For more details, please see sites listed below.
[It has about 4000 animals represent 600 different species in display.]
According to the 2010 Annual Report, the Animal Census shows 6,919 animals in the Bronx Zoo. If the Census is widened to include all five of the parks under the supervision of the Wildlife Conservation Society (Bronx, Central Park, Queens and Prospect Park Zoos and the NY Aquarium), there are 12,226 animals species.
These figures include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. They do not include invertebrates, which are notoriously hard to count. They are estimated as 177,982, of which approximately 58,000 are Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches and several thousand Leaf Cutter Ants. (12/2011)
What Zoo animals are not native to Africa?
There are too many animals not native to Australia to list here. However, the following is a list of some of them.
- All varieties of bears (koalas are not bears)
- Most members of the rodent family, including mice, rats, beavers, etc
- Otters and most aquatic mammals (except for the platypus and marine mammals)
- Stock animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses, pigs, etc
- All members of the antelope family
- All members of the feline (cat) family
- All members of the canine (dog) family - even dingoes are not truly native to Australia
Who commissioned the first zoo in South America?
Mesoamerica which was the home of the Aztecs is not in South America. Mesoamerica is part of the North American Continent.
How many animals are there at Toronto Zoo?
The Toronto Zoo has over 5,000 animals, and over 460 species. With the invertebrates and fish added to the total of animals, there is over 16,000 animals, representing over 490 specific species. The zoo has daily keeper talks, indoor and outdoor exhibits, and trails. They even have what is considered the largest indoor Gorilla Rainforest exhibit, in North America, along with the Great Barrier Reef exhibit. For more details, please see the sites listed below.
How much will it cost to get into the lion park in South Africa?
Depends on how much you're willing to pay.
Some countries can be cheaper - for example South Africa can be cheaper than Kenya because South Africans like to visit their own national parks but usually can't afford to pay high pricess. You should contact a travel agent and just ask for a quote. Tell them your budget and they'll tell you where to go.
Is entrance to the Houston Zoo free on Labor Day?
It is no longer free on holidays. It has changed to the first tuesday of every month after 2 pm.
What are some zoo animals that begin with the letter U?
Vampire bats reside in the rainforest.
Verreaux sifaka
Which is the biggest zoo in the whole world?
The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo in Kerala, India, is one of the largest in the world. It covers over 55 acres of land and is home to a wide range of species.
How much do you have to pay for your kids to enter the zoo?
At the St. Louis Zoo everyone gets in free. Tax payers pay for you to come for free.
Is there any unusual animals in Europe?
Europe is not as well known for its unusual animals but it does have its fair share of them. The long ear alpine bat, the raccoon dog, the marbled polecat and the saiga.
What are some difficulties with captive breeding?
The difficulties are that breeding in captivity would make the baby more tame if taken care of by zoo keepers. A mother might reglect her baby if handled to much by humans. other times if someone is stupid enough to try and take a baby of a protective mother, they have a high risk of being attacked.
