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Posted at 3:12 pm October 27, 2009 by Mateo
The nutritionists main selection comes from this building, called the Forage Warehouse. Here all of the foods required for the individual diets of the animals housed at the Zoo and Park.
The nutritionists main selection comes from this building, called the Forage Warehouse. Here all of the foods required for the individual diets of the animals housed at the Zoo and Park are stored in the large freezers and dry food closets.
One of the many freezers located within the Forage Warehouse. This one keeps the produce fresh that is fed to the primates, tropical birds, and other herbivores.
One of the many freezers located within the Forage Warehouse. This one keeps the produce fresh that is fed to the primates, tropical birds, and other herbivores.
This freezer is a carnivores dream. It is packed with various meats and special order recipes that are mixed with vitamins that are essential for a carnivores diet.
This freezer is a carnivores dream. It is packed with various meats and special order recipes that are mixed with vitamins that are essential for a carnivores diet.
The dry storage at the Zoo is very diverse. Mazuri, a specialized food company, makes custom mixtures for various types of animals including primates, grazzers, and other species.
The dry storage at the Zoo is very diverse. Mazuri, a specialized food company, makes custom mixtures for various types of animals including primates, grazzers, and other species.

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