This is the current entrance to the Adelaide Zoo, but soon to be made redundant. A new entrance building is to be built to accommodate the expected increase in visitors when two Giant Pandas arrive in October 2009. Inside the zoo a special facility will be built for them. Their stay in Adelaide is part of the global breeding program to conserve Giant Pandas.Zoos South Australia is a non-profit conservation charity which provides conservation education and conducts conservation, breeding and research programmes. They work within the WAZA (World Association of Zoos and Aquariums) guidelines for the ethical treatment of animals.
As well as the zoo in the City they also run Monarto Zoo, a 1000 hectare open-range sanctuary, about sixty kilometres west of Adelaide.
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7 comments:
It seems so many of us had the same word for the letter Z. I like that your zoo is a conservation charity. its the only way to go. Good post.
a very lovely zoo entrance. i regret not taking photos of the entrance to our zoos here. they are pretty interesting. visit our zoo too!
You possibly have the biggest view this week. Ready for the next round?
I'm an ex-Adelaidian and your fabulous photos make me feel really homesick!!
The very best zoos are in business for conservation! And it's good to hear that they work at treating the animals ethically, too.
Nice post!
Good choice. I like those gates.
On behalf of the Team, thank you for participating in this round.
Sounds like a great zoo.
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