Articles related to "Exotic Animals"

Learn about and see pictures of some of the four-legged creatures that guests may see at the Lazy Five Ranch drive-through animal park in Mooresville, North Carolina.

The United States faces a new, inhuman threat - the Burmese Python.

South Florida is literally crawling with iguanas, basilisks and anoles which began showing up in the 1980s and are now propagating prolifically.

Animal behaviorist Jonathan Kraft has created a rescue sanctuary for more than 200 abused, neglected and abandoned exotic animals that he opens to the public for tours.

When it comes to the rescuing exotic animals Jonathan Kraft doesn't let his heart overrule his head for business -- and it saddens him to turn animals away.

You'd never expect to find exotic animals living in the heart of rural dairy land, Southern Wisconsin.

When parents want to get a pet for theirs children, they have to consider what sort of pet is appropriate for their kid, and how much responsibility should he undertake.

The Lazy 5 Ranch, a drive-through safari located in Mooresville, NC, provides guests a close-up view of a unique mix of exotic and endangered animals.

Meet and hear the stories of retired and rescued exotic animals at the Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary and Rehabilitation Center during a Punta Gorda, Florida vacation.

The Cameroon pet scam offers to sell exotic animals or rare pet birds (such as the hyacinth macaw). The scam targets prospective pet owners searching online forums.

Is a sugar glider the right pet for your family? Make an informed decision before buying to keep these cute marsupials out of the Humane Society shelters.

It's a city park, yet it is crawling with prehistoric-looking lizards, green, striped and knarled, ranging free to the delight of tourists and Ecuadorian children alike.

These tiny desert foxes are finding their way into our homes as exotic family pets.

In December of 2008, the amazing Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona added an aquarium to its already extensive collection of exotic animals.

Laughing Zebra Books opens its doors with a Spanish and English picture book that will teach children not only about language, but also about exotic animals.

This wildlife park's zoo experience is above average for those who've ever dreamed of one-on-one time with cougars and bobcats or the chance to hug a tiger.

Adorable as they are, monkeys are exotic, wild animals. Out of their natural environment, they require specialized care and taking care of them is a big responsibility.

The Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, NC offers visitors the opportunity to see several varieties of exotic and domestic birds. Learn more about and see these beautiful birds.

Sequim, Washington, offers affordable family travel adventure spring, summer and fall. Beachcombing, kayaking, hiking, swimming and biking are accessible by car and ferry

In 2009, heels are higher, platforms are precarious, colors are brighter, fabrics are adventurous, embellishments are exciting and shoe designs are even more extreme.

Writers who want to describe a person, place, thing, or idea can use an onomatopoeia. Using sound for description and meaning helps readers enter the author's world.

Zoos are a major attraction for both tourists and local residents. Find out where the best zoos in Virginia are located.

Learn how to feed, house, and maintain these exotic little companions.

A list of five of the best amusement parks in America.

Nanning's fresh seafood market will delight food lovers looking for a variety of tastes.

Does the Skookum Cast, which is the impression of a forearm, hip, thigh, and heel, provide proof that Bigfoot really exists?

Long before Walt Disney transformed a Florida orange grove into the nation's top tourist destination, Jacksonville was the place to go.

Even if the flowers or Spring's fashion runways are a distant memory, you can still look forward to adding a nature-inspired elements into your Winter fashion wardrobe.

The State of Florida, buoyed by a successful 2009 season, will let a few hunters seek boa constrictors and reticulated pythons all year long in 2010.

If your summer travels take your family to the beautiful coastline of Southern Maine, you will find many kid friendly venues just a short car ride away.

The Las Vegas Zoo is a small and quiet gem away from the hustle and bustle happening at the gambling tables and private gambling rooms.

The Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History emphasizes conservation science with hands-on experiences and computerized kiosks.

Countless animals, some of them rare or threatened, waste away each year in poorly designed, atrociously managed roadside zoos.

The Newport Aquarium's brand new exhibit offers more to children than adults.

One of the greatest urban parks, Central Park is a New Yorker's oasis in the midst of the city, offering a mini outdoor getaway.

A pet insurance comparison to find the best and cheapest option can mean that pet owners can cope with the crippling cost of vet fees.

Loch Ness lies close to the city of Inverness, in the Scottish Highlands. The loch is a tourist hotspot with breathtaking scenery, quaint villages and a certain monster.

Domestic ferrets have a fairly high risk for developing adrenal lesions or tumors, which can lead to illness and death. Learn the symptoms and treatments.

The roundworm Angiostrongylus vasorum infects members of the dog family in isolated places around the world. Dogs suffer chronic illness and sometimes death.

Could Up be Pixar's finest yet? Another early review keeps the hype going for the Pete Docter, Bob Peterson film.

Among the towering bamboo and flowering Japanese plum and cherry trees they lurk - two huge Komodo dragons make the Jacksonville Zoo's Asian Bamboo Garden Exhibit home.

On a Chattanooga railroad vacation families ride steam powered locomotives, sleep in passenger cars at the hotels in Chattanooga, and ride the world's steepest railroad.

The Alaska Zoo, the Imaginarium and the indoor waterpark are kid-friendly attractions in Anchorage that families cruising with children on an Alaska cruise can enjoy.

Offering fertilized parrot eggs for sale online is a popular variation on the Cameroon pet scam. Even with egg incubators fertile parrot eggs are difficult to transport.

FlashForward lives up to potential as a hype-worthy pilot, but its rocketing pace will have to slacken a bit and let its characters breathe to live up to its Lost envy.

It's becoming more and more popular to release butterflies during a wedding ceremony to symbolize a new life together. Learn how to make your own release cage.

Soft sand, exotic animals and warm atmosphere - this isn't a desert safari, it's the plan for decorating a modern nursery with barely any color at all.

Kalahari Water Park in the Wisconsin Dells has one of the biggest and best indoor water activity areas in the city known as the Water Park Capital of the World.

Those able to take luxury vacations during the holiday season are fortunate. Donating to these nonprofits ensure that the next generation can enjoy similar exotic trips.

Whether traveling with the family or exploring the city solo, this brief guide will help visitors get a start on their sightseeing.