Olive Baboons are found throughout African forests, savannahs and steppes. They get their name from their greenish gray coats. They communicate through facial expressions and vocal sounds such as grunts, barks and coughs. Their omnivorous diet helps them adapt to any environment, and they grow to heights as tall as 28 inches. Average life span [...]
View Post animals, baboons, Olive Baboon, zooThe Corsican Sheep is the result of a cross between the Mouflon and a number of other species. They come in a large variety of colors. The males are horned and the females are generally not horned, however they can have horns under some circumstances. The Corsican is a docile animal that prefers living in [...]
View Post animals, corsican sheep, drive-thru, sheep, zooAmerican 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, zooBlack 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, [...]
View Post animal, animal park, animals, bear, wild animal drive thru park, zooBlack Panther – Panthera pardus A melanistic Leopard, meaning an increased amount of dark pigmentation. Think of it as the opposite of Albino. If you closely at the animals fur, you can still make out the faint outlines of spots and markings- just like a Spotted Leopard.
View Post animal park, animals, panther, wild animal drive thru park, zooLion (Black Mane) – Panthera leo Referred to as “The King of the Jungle”, Lions actually do not inhabit any jungle. Native to the plains of Africa, lions can run at speeds of almost 50 mph. Only males have a mane, one of the most distinctive characteristics of any animal. Lifespan is about 15 years.
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