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Revision as of 17:57, 24 March 2013
The Rio Grande Zoo — African Savannah — Dayzone — Albuquerque
This entire section of the Zoo has been landscaped to resemble the African
Savannah. The various animal habitats are designed to give the subtle
impression that one is on a wild African safari. Wide, rolling plains of
golden jungle grass stretch as far as the eye can see within these enclosures.
The Rio Grande Zoo possesses one of the finest collection of hooved African
animals, as evidenced by the numerous varieties of antelope, including the
Bongo, the Gerenuk, the sable, long-necked impalas, Red Duikers, kudu, and
Steinbok antelopes. Alongside a number of giraffes and gazelles, these
antelopes graze and gambol, seemingly unaware that they are in captivity.
A family of African elephants lives in a spacious enclosure; they are all part
of a special daily Pachyderm show which shows off the intelligence of these
giant animals. Tapirs, warthogs, and a rare black rhino are all housed in this
area. Farther off, a special "Cat Walk" is designed to give visitors a good
view of some of the Zoo's feline inhabitants. Lions, cheetahs, and leopards
are the African Savannah's most famous predators and visitors often squint,
trying to get a glimpse of these powerful cats.
Obvious exits:
Main Plaza <MP>