Africa Rocks spotlights the animal and plant diversity on the African continent and is the newest experience at the zoo. The area is divided into several geographical sections.
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| Colorful drought resistant flowering ground cover plant in Africa Rocks |
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| Closer look |
We saw a Bateleur Eagle at the top of the Africa Rocks canyon.
The Hyraxes live in rock formations. Their footpads act like suction cups to
help get a grip. They are related
to the elephant!
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| Hamadryas Baboon |
The baboon exhibit has the largest area with a good part of
the canyon forming the Ethiopian Highlands section. The Hamadryas Baboons have a large group that stays together
and spends the day foraging.
The Nubian Ibex are known for their impressive horns and are
members of the goat family.
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| Ring-tailed lemur |
Several species of lemurs are in the Madagascar forest section.
West African Crocodiles are found in West African forests.
How to tell a crocodile from an Alligator? Crocodiles have a V shaped snout and alligators have a U
shped snout.
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The Acacia woodland is a haven for many animal species.
Monkeys use the trees and scamper on the ground, birds perch and nest among the
branch canopies and big cats lounge in the shade.
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| Black Headed Weaver |
The
Fischer’s Lovebirds have green backs with orange heads and a flaming red beak.
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| This colorful bird caught our attention |
An African Pygmy Goose is nestled in a large bowl.
A leopard is resting in the Acacia woodland of the African
savanna
Cape Fynbos is located on the South Africa coast where the
African Penguins live. In this enclosure at the bottom of the canyon they enjoy a large pool and a rocky beach.
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