several residents got new homes within the zoo in the past few weeks. ... first, the male snow leopard rigel, who has been living at the fcc for a couple years since coming to sfzoo, has moved into padang's old digs, the corner enclosure on the eastern side of the lion house. he is still getting used to his new surroundings and can most often be viewed just hanging out or napping in the semi secluded corner closest to the path. ... the new black rhino enclosure across from the big cat grotto's is finished! and the moving of this couple has begun. gene was moved first and is still getting used to his new home, venturing out for short periods at a time. to date ellie hasn't been moved yet, becuz they are doing some alterations to the floor in her night quarters. will update this post when she is moved in!
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It's taking awhile for Rigel to come out of his shell, but will be worth the wait...he is gorgeous. That tail...incredible!!! Ya gotta love him.
ReplyDeleteRigel is coming out of his shell!!! He is on his perches now.... I think he's just a very shy cat......he is gorgeous, gotta love him!!!
ReplyDeleteIf Rigel is in Padang's old home, where is Padang?
ReplyDeleteit is so good to see him out int he open and on those perches and not being shaken by anything! he is getting secure in his new surroundings. he is magnificent when you get to see his full body. gorgeous cat! i like that he makes eye contact :)
ReplyDeleteanon- padang , tony, and leanne rotate the two tiger enclosures. now with the lion house open daily, one of them is always inside. although none of them are inside or out the whole day. the keepers are very good with rotating them so they aren't in one spot for long periods. also it seems that sometimes when padang is in the end enclosure she has access to both the lion house and the grotto at the same time.
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