In the previous post, I was writing about some of the histories of the animals we encountered at the Black Pine Animal Park in Albion, Indiana. I had started to mention Nala, which is one of the largest African lions I have ever seen - they said she weighs at least 500 pounds.
The first "house pet" adopted by Black Pine, Nala was being raised in a home with young children before a judge intervened and ordered her removal. (People are just whacked.) Someone tried to remove her claws when she was a cub in the home, and the brochure said this had been '
botched' somehow, and the resulting effect contributed to her weight gain. These cages aren't far from the human fence - watch out little kids, because these predators track and stalk the movement of little things like humans, they can't help it. This can be frightening for a small child, but an interesting thing to actually experience - the powerful human momentarily reduced to the feeling of being prey. Maybe a good reality check? I hope the cages are solid.
botched' somehow, and the resulting effect contributed to her weight gain. These cages aren't far from the human fence - watch out little kids, because these predators track and stalk the movement of little things like humans, they can't help it. This can be frightening for a small child, but an interesting thing to actually experience - the powerful human momentarily reduced to the feeling of being prey. Maybe a good reality check? I hope the cages are solid.It's nice this facility prints a brochure that profiles the exhibited animals. It's more than just a map, it's a history of many animal life journies. The brochure also clearly states rules for human behavior in the park (assuming all the visitors and their children can and will read. Specifically, English.) It cost $7 for adults to enter and $6 for kids, and a bag of critter food is $1. There are 70 animals housed on 18 acres. My family and I thought the visit here was wo
rthwhile. Look them up on their website: http://www.blackpine.org/. Remember, you can also take advantage of the more in-depth tours offered- private, guided.
rthwhile. Look them up on their website: http://www.blackpine.org/. Remember, you can also take advantage of the more in-depth tours offered- private, guided.The place is food for thought. To lighten the mood a bit, I've included this snapshot I took in the Reptile house - a framed box of laundry detergent from Indonesia or Malaysia. There is no sign to explain the failure of translation or cultural faux pas here. It's funny how a little miscommunication can be so powerful sometimes. Chew on that for a while and I'll see you later.
Finally had a minute to catch up with your blog. Read the last three posts. Makes me want to come play with you! Thanks for the five minute mini vacation.
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