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Razorback_Yeah t1_ir641gj wrote

San Diego zoo again proving themselves to be one of the best zoos in the world.

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sandteaars t1_ir65yxe wrote

It's cold, huh buddy? I know....

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SveHeaps t1_ir6e8v1 wrote

I think this turtle is normal everyday food in China. Or I am mistaking it for other soft shell small head?

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cheddarcheeseballs t1_ir6ep8p wrote

Well that’s a passive aggressive way of calling them “prejudiced”. These turtles have feelings too.

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Underbash t1_ir6jte3 wrote

This headline sounds like a rare insult.

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InAFakeBritishAccent t1_ir77699 wrote

Is it just me or does that turtle look like maaybe it's one of nature's dead ends?

Edit: Pretty sure that's why we feel bad for it, being in the same boat and all.

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thelilasian t1_ir7nsg7 wrote

According to my herpetology professor, they are strong as hell, large and they eat the corpse that are thrown into the Ganges river. 😬.

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Lemesplain t1_ir7qtmj wrote

Replying to MaestroPendejo (#38,364)

Also do yourself another favor, visit the Safari Park. It’s a whole separate location, about 45 min north of the Zoo.

It’s got huge enclosures where the animals are free to roam a bit more. They even have a tram ride around a GIANT wide-open Serengeti. They’ve got rhinos, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, etc. all living in harmony in one big enclosure.

They also did a cheetah run, back in the pre-covid days. They got a cheetah to sprint full speed on a track, right in front of you. They had a normal domestic dog run the course first, just to help calm down the cheetah. The whole affair got shut down for a bit, might be back open now.

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Zolo16x t1_ir7x2jd wrote

Replying to Lemesplain (#40,241)

It’s open, they have like 7 different safari adventures so there’s no limit to things to do. Also they have a zip-line that apparently takes you over the animals which sounds fucking awesome

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boltman1234 t1_ir83qv8 wrote

The San Diego Zoo is awesome! (So is the Safari Park in Escondido)

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Pittlers t1_ir8igm2 wrote

Widen your head, narrow head

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amydoodledawn t1_ir90wbx wrote

Heroes in a softshell- TURTLE POWER!.... Sorry.

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angiosperms- t1_ir9301m wrote

Replying to Zolo16x (#40,565)

It all costs extra, like $100+ per person per thing you want to do. I really don't recommend the safari park anymore unless you are rich. You used to be able to go on safaris and walk through exhibits with just your admission but now it all costs extra. You can see a lot of empty enclosures if you only want to pay admission price.

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zinten789 t1_ir934jg wrote

Replying to Razorback_Yeah (#37,429)

“White, sandy beaches; cleverly simulated natural environment; wide-open enclosures. I'm telling you, this could be the San Diego Zoo. Complete with fake rocks. (taps on a rock) Wow, that looks real.”

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_Y0ur_Mum_ t1_ir9ivyl wrote

I guess their habitat is surplus to requirements then. 😟

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MasterThespian t1_irb02kr wrote

Replying to sharkutterzero (#39,783)

From downtown, take the Coaster to Oceanside Transit Center, then transfer to the Sprinter and take that to Escondido. From there, you’ll need to call a rideshare— it’s about a 15-minute trip.

So yeah, not simple at all. But very much worth it.

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I_love_cheese_ t1_irbov0x wrote

I saw a baby sloth yesterday! They’ve successfully breed another one!

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ImJustSaying34 t1_ircait3 wrote

Replying to Coolbluegatoradeyumm (#38,441)

It’s awesome! I live in SD and have annual passes and plan on taking the kids this weekend. But I feel lucky we can go for a few hours here and there because it’s huge with so much to see and SO much walking!

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