Brandywine Zoo: Part One

My first visit to the Brandywine Zoo was just a couple of years ago.  At the time, the layout of the zoo looked like this.  Much of it still does; however, the animals in their care have changed a little, and with the construction, some have also been relocated.  Gone are the llamas and Southern Rheas.  The Swift Fox is now the home of the North American Porcupine.  Among the birds, the kestrels and ducks are also no longer present.  

The visit begins with the Andean Condor.

 Since my previous visit, they've upgraded the interphase with the Andean Condor habitat creating a covered large glass portal.  The signage is also upgraded.

 The glass makes for some amazing unobstructed viewing; however, in the morning with the sun at a certain angle...it's lousy for taking photographs.

Next along the path are a pair of habitats.  The first is home to the zoo's American Bobcat.  On this wonderfully temperate day, she was totally chilling on the top of her habitat napping and watching the guests below.  Next to her, a North American Porcupine was likewise lounging in his raised "tree house".

 Beyond these habitats is a play area with giant flowers and big model honey bees along with an active hive that can be observed making honey through glass sides.  This is a seasonal exhibit.