American Alligator – Alligator mississippiensis Alligators inhabit most of the southern United States, with over a million believed to live in Louisiana and Florida. Alligators have an average of 75 teeth, average at 800 pounds when full grown and are an average of 13 feet long. Have survived on earth for over 65 million years, [...]
View Post alligator, animal park, animals, petting zoo, wild animal drive thru parkAlpaca – Vicugna pacos A member of the Camel Family, native to the Andes Mountains in South America. A Close relative of Llamas, they are smaller in size and their ears take on a different shape. Alpacas can live up to about 20 years.
View Post alpaca, animal park, animals, petting zoo, wild animal drive thru parkAmerican Bison – Bison bison North America use to be home to 60 million Bison, but now the species survives in a few national parks. Seem large and sluggish but are capable of running at speeds of 30-35 mph. Bison are grazers, and eat grasses and sedges. Can live 18-22 years long.
View Post animal park, animals, bison, wild animal drive thru park, zooAoudad – Ammotragus Iervia A species of caprid, meaning Goat-Antelope. Both males and females have horns. Aoudads are native to the northern regions of Africa. They can achieve a jump of over 7 feet, from a standing still position. Can live about 20 years.
View Post animal park, animals, wild animal drive thru park, zooArctic Wolf – Canis lupus arctos Are smaller in size than a Timberwolf, but can weight over 100 pounds. Are able to stand sub-zero temperatures, months of darkness and weeks without food. They will eat every part of its prey, including fur and bones. Can live over 15 years in captivity.
View Post animal, animal park, arctic wolf, wild animal drive thru park, zooAxis Deer – Axis axis Native to the wooded regions of Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and the jungles of India. Its antlers are generally 3-pronged and may extend over 30 inches long. They stand just over 3 feet tall and can weigh up to 185 pounds. Also called the Chital deer, can live 20-30 years.
View Post animal park, animals, deer, petting zoo, wild animal drive thru parkBelted Galloway These cows are commonly referred to as “Police Car Cows” or “Oreo Cows” because of the white “Belt” around its otherwise completely black body. They originated in Southwest Scotland. Have a life span of approx. 25 years.
View Post animal park, animals, petting zoo, wild animal drive thru parkBengal Tiger – Pathera tigris An endangered species, native to India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Males can weigh up to 575 pounds, and be 9 feet from head to tip of tail. Can reach speeds of 30 mph and have retractable claws. Are capable of eating over 50 pounds of meat in a sitting when hungry. [...]
View Post animal park, animals, petting zoo, wild animal drive thru parkBennetts Wallaby – Macripus rufogriseus A medium sized marsupial, native to Australia and Tasmania. They stand 24-30 inches tall and weigh between 30-50 pounds. Carry their young, which are called Joey’s, in their pouch until mature enough to survive out of the pouch. Have a lifespan of about 15 years in captivity.
View Post animal park, animals, petting zoo, wild animal drive thru parkBlack Bear – Ursus Americanus The most common bear species native to North America. Ranges from northern Alaska all through Canada, 41 of the 50 States in the U.S. and northern Mexico. 85% of the Bears diet consists of vegetation, with the other 15% consisting of fish and meat. Has a great sense of smell, [...]
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