It was a bright and sunny Sunday afternoon when we finally made it to the zoo. One thing about Okinawa zoo is like all the other zoos is that they’re outdoors. There always two plans: indoor plan and the outdoor plan. Island life is all about being outdoors. Therefore, so there’s not as much available indoors except for well shopping and eating , except for a few select activities. Onwards to the Okinawa zoo.
Activities of the Okinawa Zoo
While it is relatively small…there’s so much activities. It is obvious that the animals are well cared for and loved. Their homes are often switched around. They try to put as much innovated toys and homes as much as they can. For example, the lions and the tigers have steel open meshed tunnels that they can walk overhead to a different part of their home. Trees and and activities are place in a way to simulate exercises. Bears have the same capability as well. There are trees in their enclosures and simulated objects to keep them from being bored.
Okinawa Zoo take pride in their animals. They expect others to treat the animals with respect and pride as well. There are often signs saying “Please be quiet”, “Respect the animals”, and “No tapping on Glass”. Most rules are followed, including children abide by them. 17:00 -30 (5:00-30) is often the “bedtimes” for the animals, but it is likely so they can have a break. Many of the animals were ones who probably couldn’t have made it in the wild. Thus, they are getting a life that would allow them to live.
Okinawa Zoo partnerships with other zoos
One thing that is fancisating is the trade of the animals between different countries. It has created unity between different countries and allowed the animals to have different places to live. There’s plaques around the Okinawa Zoo describing the animals and how they came to the zoo. Okinawa highly regards excellent quality and care. It shows in their care of the animals no matter how they came to the zoo.
