Domestic Pig
(Sus scrofa domesticus) Origin– The domestic pig originates from the Eurasian wild boar Family– Suidae Lifespan– 10-15 years Diet– Pigs
June 23, 2015
Pygmy Goat
Origin- Pygmy goats originated in the Cameroon Valley of West Africa. They were imported into the United States from European zoos in the 1950s for use in
June 23, 2015
Llama
Origin- Llamas were domesticated from guanacos in the Andean highlands of Peru 4000-5000 years ago, and are among the
June 23, 2015
Donkey
(Equide africanus asinus) Our donkey family consists of dad Rasher, mam Pudding and their two offspring Beans and Waffles. They
June 23, 2015
Domestic Goats
(Capra aegagrus hircus) Origin- Goats were first domesticated about 10,000 years ago in Iran, goat remains have been found at
June 23, 2015
Alpaca
Alpaca (Lama pacos) Origin: Alpacas were domesticated over 6000 years ago by the Inca people of South America. Alpacas were
June 23, 2015
Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
Origin– Prairie dogs are a type of ground squirrel found in the United States, Canada and Mexico Family– Sciuridae Lifespan–
June 17, 2015
Meerkat
Origin- Meerkats inhabit the most open and arid parts of the Kalahari desert in Botswana, the Namib Desert in Namibia
June 17, 2015
White Fronted Lemur
Penny is our white fronted lemur. She is a favorite among all the keepers at the park. She is very
June 17, 2015
Corsac Fox
Origin- The Corsac Fox in habitats the steppes and semi-deserts across central Asia including, Afghanistan, Mongolia and Tibet Family- Canidae Lifespan- 13
June 17, 2015