Steve GannA Visit To The Little Zoo That Could
July 6th 2009 03:45
This definition would most definitely fit the people who take care of the animals at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.
This is the zoo made famous by the Animal Planet series, "The Little Zoo That Could." The thirteen part series focused on the staff's (both full time and volunteer) daily struggles to care for the animals after three hurricanes threatened to close the zoo forever.
As the name suggests, the zoo really is quite small. Given the limited space however, they have many different species to satisfy even veteran zoo visitors. I would prefer seeing animals living in areas as close to their natural habitats as possible, like the nearby zoo in Gulf Breeze, FL, but the staff at the Gulf Coast zoo seemed to be doing a good job in giving the animals "all the comforts of home."
My personal favorites were the petting zoo, the vast exotic bird collection, and the adorable tiger cubs.
The highlight of my trip however, was getting to hold the baby Joey and getting an education on the mating rituals and maternal failings of the adult kangaroo. The babies were so well behaved and cute, its hard to believe that these beautiful animals are considered vermin and are eaten in Australia. My personal recommendation would be to place sanctions on the Aussie people by refusing to buy Vegemite spread or Foster's beer until they come to their senses.
Make sure to add this wonderful zoo to your to do list if you visit the Gulf Shores or Orange Beach areas. If you happen to visit in the summertime, it would be wise to get there early as the heat and humidity can be a problem for the very young or the elderly.
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Comment by Jill Browne
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Comment by Michelle Sweeney
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Sounds like they are doing a great job there.