Added: 06/30/2005 |
This magic world of natureHave you ever been to the zoo? What a strange question you would say. Of course you have! Maybe in you childhood with parents, or 2 years ago with friends, or 2 weeks ago with your children - no matter when you were there last time, being on a vacation gives you a unique possibility to visit absolutely new zoos and parks, get bright and unforgettable memories!
Many countries that are located on the coast can suggest you an alternative to an ordinary zoo, it's Marine park - a park, that consists of the sea area (or sometimes a lake) protected for recreational use. Most marine parks are designated by governments, and organized like watery national parks, but there are also private marine parks. Public aquaria- is a window to an underwater world that, however fascinating, is remote and inaccessible for most people. By providing glimpses of life that teems below the surface of the water, whether on a coral reef or in a local stream, an aquarium informs and educates. In particular, an aquarium can help its visitors understand the diversity and fragility of the living communities that lie, largely unseen, over two thirds of the planet. Some marine parks are quite large; the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Australia is the largest, at 350,000 sq km.
If you visit England, don't miss a possibility to visit Rare Breed Centres. What can you see here? Rare and traditional breeds of British farm animals, old breeds which are no longer kept commercially. These breeds maintain the genetic diversity available to agriculture that will ensure the security of farming's future. Most of the animals have an interesting appearance - cattle with handlebar horns, sheep with curly wool, spotty pigs and tall ducks. The animals are friendly and can be handled. Also woodland paths and ponds. A fun as well as an educational day out.
Visit birds' gardens and see a large aviaries with many different species of beautiful exotic birds. See macaws, parrots, parakeets, toucans, emus and many more. At the gardens, many birds are free to fly around. There's a "hands-on" area where free-to-fly birds will come and sit with you, talk to you, and ask for your food! Beware that some can nip you though.
Botanic gardens: The variety of landscapes you will see can struck you imagination, just let yourself escape the city's bustle among ancient trees and a rushing river, immerse yourself in the fragrant beauty of a fabled flower, admire misty rain forests, dramatic deserts, and seasonal spectacles, a multihued oasis where alpine flowers and woodland plants meet a sparkling waterfall.....
Buttrerfly & Insect parks. Whatever the weather is, summer or winter, stroll through the wonderful world of an exotic rainforest, a landscape of tropical plants surrounding splashing waterfalls and pools. Enjoy the great pleasure of watching hundreds of the worlds most spectacular and colourful butterflies flying all around you. Share the world of the butterfly as they fly, sip nectar, court, egg lay or simply bask in the sunlight showing off their glorious colours. A memento of your visit, a gift for a special friend or a butterfly bargain can be found in the souvenir shop.
Nearly all large cities of the world have Zoos. Modern zoos are very dynamic, and are always breeding animals, promoting conservation, and building new exhibits. Zoos vary in size and quality-from drive-through parks to small roadside menageries with concrete slabs and iron bars. Birds' wings may be clipped so that they cannot fly, and many animals who live in large herds or family groups in nature are kept alone or in small groups. Natural hunting and mating behaviors are virtually eliminated by regulated feeding and breeding regimens. Most modern zoos keep animals in enclosures that attempt to replicate their natural habitats. Many zoos now have special buildings for nocturnal animals, with dim red lighting during the day, so the animals will be active when visitors are there, and bright lights at night to ensure that they sleep.A pettting zoo features a combination of domestic animals and some wild species that are docile enough to touch and feed. These zoos are extremely popular with small children.
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