Turtle Back Zoo: Central Complexes

 The last stops on my visit to the Turtle Back Zoo were to a series of building based habitats in the central area of the campus and by chance the demonstration area of their amphitheater. 

SEA LION SOUND

This space feels older than most, and yet it's very contemporary which tells you just how we'll maintained the place is.  At the far end of what becomes a series buildings with habitats and animal programs, the Sea Lion habitat has a variety of both above and below water viewing opportunities. Next door is a little aquarium with a large touch tank of little sting rays for guests to engage with.  The final building houses a Sea Turtle Recovery Center giving visitor's a first hand authentic glimpse into the world of Sea Turtle Conservation.

Sea Lion Sound

The outside underwater viewing

The bull Sea Lion swims past

From inside, you could see the female

SEA TURTLE RECOVERY CENTER

Above tank display allows guests to see where turtles are

No where is the species of the turtle in their care identified.

AMPHITHEATER

My timing was perfect for a presentation at the amphitheater on tree sloths.

REPTILE HOUSE

The perfect layout for a smaller herpetarium.  Spacious multi-species habitats with live natural flora.  I saw the largest red-footed tortoise I've ever seen, and it shared it space with a beautiful pair of Toco Toucans.  An excellent way to end my visit.

Another view of the Reptile House

Red-footed Tortoise

Toco Toucans

Black-breasted Leaf Turtle

Amazon Milk Frog