Up Close with the Critters

Conveniently just down the road from our cottage was a reptile park, practically walking distance. Yasent first enjoyed a bit of crocodile wrestling.

Seriously the croc above is made of concrete. But the boa that Yasent has draped around his neck is very much alive. Note the tail of the snake beneath his right arm.

Feeding an ostrich can be a bit intimidating.

This is a close-up of one of the bateleurs we got to see and pet. Bill holds Yasent so he can reach the bird.


Here is the very young spotted hyena that we were able to see at the rehabilitation center. He is being hand-raised.