(IN): Virginia Zoo adds exotic Asian animal exhibits

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Virginia Zoo adds exotic Asian animal exhibits*

AP

Posted: 2008-06-21 16:52:05

 

 

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The Virginia Zoo is starting to build homes for 42

exotic Asian animals as part of a $16.5 million expansion plan.

 

" Trail of the Tiger " will include apes such as orangutans, siamangs and

gibbons as well as Malayan tigers, either sun or sloth bears, Malayan

tapirs, otters, giant hornbills, rhinoceros iguanas and giant water

monitors.

 

Other features of the new exhibits include underwater viewing of tigers and

otters, a water-play area for children and a protected walkway to connect

the current Siberian tiger habitat with the new Malayan tiger one so the big

cats can be switched between exhibits. The second tiger habitat will focus

on tiger breeding.

 

Information from: The Virginian-Pilot, http://www.pilotonline.com

 

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