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As Requested, A Few Photos Of Our Zoo
15 February 2010, 06:51
safari-lawyerExcellent.
No crackers for those birds. Polly want a peach?
Will J. Parks, III
15 February 2010, 07:04
SaeedWe feed them both fruits and nuts. As suggested by vets who are involved in running big zoos.
15 February 2010, 07:57
JBoutfishnHow many big cats do you take care of?
Jim "Bwana Umfundi"
NRA
15 February 2010, 08:08
SaeedWe currently have 6 cheetahs.
The most we have had was 13, as we get others from places to look after for one reason or another, beuase of our set up.
We have a capture and treatment room, as well as 2 seperate rooms that are air conditioned should any require seperation when sick.
15 February 2010, 09:15
SevenxbjtYou have a beautiful setup. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
What made you decide to build a zoo? It's incredible but certainly an uncommon hobby.
15 February 2010, 09:31
Ahmed SultanGreat setup, thanks for the pictures.
Ahmed Sultan
15 February 2010, 09:40
TrophyShotPrintsSaeed,
Very beautiful animals!!!!
Photos are awesome too!!!
BTW, the small tortoise/turtle(?) in the midst of the veggie salad...is that a baby that would would grow up into a mature one as in photo #4 ?
Very nice what species/type is that?
Thanks!
15 February 2010, 09:40
Mike_DettorreI just think Macaws are the coolest birds
MikeLegistine actu quod scripsi?
Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.
What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
15 February 2010, 10:50
JBrownBeautiful photos. Your Macaws are unbelievable.
Jason
"You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core."
_______________________
Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt.
Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry
Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure.
-Jason Brown
15 February 2010, 16:48
Badger MattLittle tortoise...sitting in a huge meal. All I could think is "that guy is spoiled rotten."
15 February 2010, 17:20
Aspen Hill AdventuresI love the torts! The aviary is very nice too.
~Ann
15 February 2010, 17:38
Kenatiquote:
Originally posted by Saeed:
We feed them both fruits and nuts.
How do you find so many California polititians to feed them?

Beautiful photos and animals. I bet your kids really love it all. Thanks for sharing!
15 February 2010, 20:39
butchlocmy 2 macaws love pizza
16 February 2010, 00:07
donnerWow Saeed wery nice!i can see that you have enough eggs for some big omletts!

16 February 2010, 01:35
LorenzoSaeed,
Blue and reds guacamayos or araras (macaws sp?), being different species interbreed between them giving as a result some increadible colourful birds. Do you have some of them ? I saw some that weren't blue or red, are those interbreed birds or just juvenile macaws ?
Beatiful zoo, congrats.
L
16 February 2010, 02:57
Michael RobinsonSpectacular!
Thanks for posting these.
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
16 February 2010, 04:47
JHunter...thanks for posting; really like your tortises...as with clive's tortise (350 yo?), may your great great grand kids also enjoy...
16 February 2010, 06:04
miles58Thank you for sharing! The condition of the animals is just beautiful. Well done sir.
16 February 2010, 06:13
.366torqueSaeed, thanks from my children and I. We scrolled up and down, really enjoying them.
16 February 2010, 06:21
The SpecialistThey are all so beautiful!
"When doing battle, seek a quick victory."
16 February 2010, 06:41
OldsargeVery impressive! And they look like they're in great condition, especially the addax. Uh, what ever happened to the crocodiles?
Sarge
Holland's .375: One Planet, One Rifle . . . for one hundred years!
16 February 2010, 06:41
SliderVery Nice!!!

16 February 2010, 07:27
Mike_DettorreLorenzo,
The green ones are adults they are called Military Macaws
MikeLegistine actu quod scripsi?
Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.
What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
16 February 2010, 07:31
SaeedActually the do inter-breed, and we do have a few that one can see that they are from mixed parents.
I will try and take some photos later this month and post them.
16 February 2010, 18:15
ddrhookgreat pictures. wish I had the space and place to have a few more critters. I would love to have a large cat