At the Zoo

Another uncaged animal - the nutria!

Feeding the deer

The B.A. zoo was started in the Victorian era and is still being updated, but it has a lot to recommend it.  It is overrun with maras, a large, jack-rabbit like rodent.  The zoo sells food to feed many of the animals so it is really easy to see most animals as they are all begging for food.  I know this would be a huge NO in the States.  Even animals that were not supposed to be fed were having food thrown at them.  There are 2 carousels for kids and the obligatory fast food stands.  The original buildings are very elaborate so the zoo is also interesting from an architectural perspective.

Welcome to the zoo, watch your kids.

Bear begging for treats - despite the do not feed sign

Notice chutes for rolling food down to the animals

Need a lawnmower?  Hire a giraffe.

No problem checking on this hippo's dental work

Jake communes with a mara

Antelope