The oldest existing zoo, according to the Wikipedia, is the Vienna Zoo in Austria which was founded in 1753. Yet as early as 3,000 years ago, the Chinese were known to already have at least one zoo. And in ancient Egypt, baboons and lions were kept and cared for inside temples. Indeed zoos have been ...
What Do Lions Eat? Lions are carnivores and in the wild will normally kill other animals to eat though they will steal food from other carnivores if the opportunity arises. Depending on the size of the kill and how much was consumed it may be several more days before another kill is made. In a ...
Three year old boys are at a great exploratory age. They love playing and they love toys. I can just look around my house to make this top ten list since I am the mommy to three boys who are five years old and under. My boys are active and love transportation, most specifically my ...
When I first moved to St. Louis several months ago, I was concerned about the cost of living as well as the cost of everything else. Being raised in Alabama, I am used to things being a little on the cheaper side. I mean our property tax for over five acres was only $356 per ...
Zoos, just like any other industry, are subject to regulations and inspections. Most facilities that houses animals in a captive setting, from research labs to rehab centers, must be licensed by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). USDA is primarily concerned with animal housing conditions; are the enclosures big enough? Are they clean? Is ...
Fall activities at Alabama zoos are the perfect outdoor outings for families. Average October temperatures range from approximately 63o F in Birmingham to 69o F in the Gulf Shores/Mobile area. While cooler in December, snowfall is unusual in the northern part of the state and a rare occasion in the southern coastal areas. Each of ...
When I was a child, I used to hate city zoos. Most city zoos were basically strings of animal cages with miserable looking animals milling around aimlessly. I felt so very sorry for the animals, many of whom looked as if they had been crying. Thankfully, zoos are evolving into wonderfully open fresh air venues. ...