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The Houston Zoo has made many exhibits where it is possible to take a photograph that looks remarkably like a natural environment. Here are a few images from recent trips, some of which have that feel. This Zoo provides a guest experience that rivals (and in some ways exceeds) the legendary San Diego Zoo.
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  • This is Berani, a 4 year old Malayan Tiger that appears to have perfect teeth.

    This is Berani, a 4 year old Malayan Tiger that appears to have perfect teeth.

    This Tiger has what appeared to be perfect teeth.

  • Brown Pelican

    Brown Pelican

    00Houston Zoo 2-16-17 266B, small, Pelican-266

  • This male Malayan Tiger is one of the finest examples of big cats anywhere in captivity.

    This male Malayan Tiger is one of the finest examples of big cats anywhere in captivity.

    00Houston Zoo 2-16-17 413A, calculating the jump speed to get to me

  • White Rhino, a misnaming morph over time that came from an attempt to simply address its "wide" mouth.

    White Rhino, a misnaming morph over time that came from an attempt to simply address its "wide" mouth.

    00Houston Zoo 2-16-17 766A, White Rhino

  • Ostrich

    Ostrich

    00Houston Zoo 2-16-17 838A, small, Ostrich head

  • Ostrich.

    Ostrich.

    0Houston Zoo 2-16-17 847A, Ostrich head, small

  • Green Aracari, found in northeastern South America.

    Green Aracari, found in northeastern South America.

    aaHouston Zoo 3-8-2017 149B, Green Aracari, N E South America, small

  • Curl-crested Aracari, a native of the southwestern Amazon Basin.

    Curl-crested Aracari, a native of the southwestern Amazon Basin.

    aaHouston Zoo 3-8-2017 1298B, Curl-crested Aracari, southwestern Amazon Basin, small

  • Mandrill, a native of Africa, Status is listed as Vulnerable. If you see a Mandrill give a big "smile" it really is a greeting.

    Mandrill, a native of Africa, Status is listed as Vulnerable. If you see a Mandrill give a big "smile" it really is a greeting.

    00Houston Zoo 2-16-17 1173B, Mandrill-1173

  • zZoo, Feb 1, 2018 538A, Mandrill

    zZoo, Feb 1, 2018 538A, Mandrill

  • Panther Chameleon. They live in Madagascar and are in population decline.

    Panther Chameleon. They live in Madagascar and are in population decline.

    00Houston Zoo 2-16-17 1719A, Chameleon-1719

  • This Blue-throated Macaw and his 2 buddies know how the door latch works and immediately went for the handle after the zookeeper left. It even tried to push down on the handle by locking its bill in the wire mesh for extra leverage, but it was not strong enough or heavy enough to open it.

    This Blue-throated Macaw and his 2 buddies know how the door latch works and immediately went for the handle after the zookeeper left. It even tried to push down on the handle by locking its bill in the wire mesh for extra leverage, but it was not strong enough or heavy enough to open it.

    aaHouston Zoo 3-8-2017 019A, Blue-throated Macaws try to open cage door,small

  • Undeterred by the handle failure, the Macaws took their chaos metality to the food tray. Using teamwork they managed to lift the heavy tray out of its cradle and tossed it over the side. Then they bobbed and weaved their heads in what may be the Macaw version of a high five. Both food bowls had prior dented corners. These colorful clowns have done this before.

    Undeterred by the handle failure, the Macaws took their chaos metality to the food tray. Using teamwork they managed to lift the heavy tray out of its cradle and tossed it over the side. Then they bobbed and weaved their heads in what may be the Macaw version of a high five. Both food bowls had prior dented corners. These colorful clowns have done this before.

    aaHouston Zoo 3-8-2017 023A, Blue-throated Macaw deliinquency continues, small

  • zZoo, Feb 1, 2018 046A Patas Monkey, Africa

    zZoo, Feb 1, 2018 046A Patas Monkey, Africa

  • Caiman Lizards.

    Caiman Lizards.

    00Houston Zoo 2-16-17 1712A-1712

  • Jaguar cub

    Jaguar cub

    zZoo, Feb 1, 2018 259B, Jaguar cub in stalking posture

  • zZoo, Feb 1, 2018 291B, Jaguar cubs

    zZoo, Feb 1, 2018 291B, Jaguar cubs

  • zZoo, Feb 1, 2018 346B, Jaguar cub-346

    zZoo, Feb 1, 2018 346B, Jaguar cub-346

  • Golden-headed Quetzal, primarily found in tropical South American forests.

    Golden-headed Quetzal, primarily found in tropical South American forests.

    aaHouston Zoo 3-8-2017 997B, torso Golden-headed Quetzal, small

  • Mariana Fruit dove, found in the Marianas Islands.

    Mariana Fruit dove, found in the Marianas Islands.

    aaHouston Zoo 3-8-2017 461A, Mariana Fruit Dove, Marianas Islands, small

  • Mariana Fruit Dove in the sun.

    Mariana Fruit Dove in the sun.

    aaHouston Zoo 3-8-2017 490A, Mariana Fruit Dove small

  • jellyfish.

    jellyfish.

    00Houston Zoo 2-16-17 1886A, close jellyfish-1886

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