Birmingham Zoo
-Opening 2021!
-Bears
-Did you know that a bear's closest relative is the seal? Or that bears can smell over 2,000 times better than humans?
-Tiger
-Top 5 Tiger Facts
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- Tigers are the largest cat species in the world reaching up to 3.3 meters in length and weighing up to 670 pounds! -
- Tigers are easily recognizable with their dark vertical stripes and reddish/orange fur. -
- The Bengal tiger is the most common tiger. -
- Tigers live between 20-26 years in the wild. -
- Unlike most other cats, tigers are great swimmers and actually like the water. -
Giraffe
- -Giraffes are the world's tallest mammals, thanks to their towering legs and long necks. A giraffe's legs alone are taller than many humansâabout 6 feet . These long legs allow giraffes to run as fast as 35 miles an hour over short distances and cruise comfortably at 10 miles an hour over longer distances.
- -Behavior
- -Typically, these fascinating animals roam the open grasslands in small groups of about half a dozen.
- -Bulls sometimes battle one another by butting their long necks and heads. Such contests aren't usually dangerous and end when one animal submits and walks away.
- -Height and Size
- -Giraffes use their height to good advantage and browse on leaves and buds in treetops that few other animals can reach (acacias are a favorite). Even the giraffe's tongue is long! The 21-inch tongue helps them pluck tasty morsels from branches. Giraffes eat most of the time and, like cows, regurgitate food and chew it as cud. A giraffe eats hundreds of pounds of leaves each week and must travel miles to find enough food.
-News
-Helping wild turtles in Seychelles
- Find out More -Learning about the rainforest
- Find out More -Learning resources for schools
-Explore our activities, videos, and lesson plans to support a wide range of curriculum topics
- -Are there any benefits or discounts for members?
-There are AMAZING benefits of becoming a member with Birmingham Zoo! Our members get special discounts in our shops, cafes, and unlimited entry
- -Programs
-Children and Family Programs
- Find out More -Adult Programs
- Find out More -Youth and young adults
- Find out More -Useful Links
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- w3schools.com - National Geographic - Wikipedia -