点评:We had a great time at the Darling Downs Zoo today. There were a lot more animals that I expected for a small zoo, and all of them appeared to be well looked after. There was helpful signage at each of the exhibits displaying more information about the animals.
We paid extra for the Big Cat Encounter, which was worth every cent. The zookeeper who coordinated the encounter knew a lot about the animals that she cared for, and took time to answer all of our questions.
We had the opportunity to feed both a leopard and a lion, which was terrific. It was very safe, as the meat was placed on extra long BBQ tongs which we then delivered to the big cats through a mesh fence. It was breathtaking and a privilege to be so close to these majestic animals.
I loved how that the zookeeper encouraged, but did not force, the animals to come to us. The tiger was shy and didn't want to come closer, but we were still very close to her and that was a fantastic experience in itself.
In terms of amenities, the toilets were very clean and there were so many picnic areas for families to rest. There was also a BBQ near the gift shop, and the gift shop itself sells a nice coffee and hot food like sausage rolls and pies. The food and drinks were reasonably priced, not like some of the other zoos that I have been to.
Overall, I would highly recommend the Darling Downs Zoo.
翻译:今天我们在达令唐斯动物园玩得很开心。动物数量远超我想象的小型动物园,而且它们看起来都得到了很好的照顾。每个展区都有标识牌,提供更多关于动物的信息。
我们额外付费参加了大型猫科动物邂逅活动,物超所值。负责协调这次邂逅的动物园管理员对她所照顾的动物非常了解,并且耐心解答了我们提出的所有问题。
我们有机会喂食了一只豹子和一只狮子,这感觉太棒了。喂食过程非常安全,因为肉会被放在超长的烧烤钳上,然后我们再通过网状围栏喂给大型猫科动物。能够如此近距离地接触这些雄伟的动物,真是令人叹为观止,也是一种荣幸。
我喜欢动物园管理员鼓励动物靠近我们的方式,而不是强迫它们靠近我们。老虎很害羞,不想靠近,但我们仍然离她很近,这本身就是一次奇妙的经历。
设施方面,厕所非常干净,还有很多野餐区供家庭休息。礼品店附近还有烧烤区,礼品店本身也出售美味的咖啡和香肠卷、派等热食。食物和饮料价格合理,不像我去过的其他一些动物园。
总而言之,我强烈推荐达令唐斯动物园。