After entering the gate, if you veer to the right it will take you right to the South African Penguins, which are usually in chorus with one another. There are 8 - 10 little penguins and they love to have company.
Yes, he is going to jump. They love to swim.
These two are trouble. Brother and sister River Otters. They also love company, except when they are napping in their den.
Not all Snowy Owls are the same. This past winter we have had a Snowy Owl invasion. All those Snowy Owls looking for rest and food. This Snowy Owl I nicknamed, Ms. Snow - u - don't because she appears to be a diva. She actually relaxes in the Autumn and the Winter, but during busy times, she skeptical towards her guests.
I love the pond area where there are Black Swans, a Trumpeter Swan, a Mute Swan, Mallards, a Duclair Duck, an Egyptian Goose, a Red-Eared Slider, as well as visiting birds.
They house a variety of birds such as the Lorikeets.
And the Kookaburra who erupts in laughter from time to time.
Several raptors including a Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Turkey Vultures, Red-tailed Hawk, Peregrine Falcons, Ravens, Barn Owls, and a Barred Owl.
She's not amused ... by anyone.
Another one of the species of birds are the Peacocks, or Peafowl. They wander the park like the royalty they believe they are. They usually mate at the Prairie Dog habitat. You can hear their high-pitched screams or see them walking as a group with their chicks. I love the peacocks. They will actually follow you around if they find you interesting.
There are also a pair of Grey Crowned Cranes.
I forgot about the Emus and the Ostriches, who are always alert to what is going on in the park.
This concludes Part One of the park. The next part will cover the mammals.
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