Mogo zoo showcases endangered species

Sponsored by businesses and industries, Mogo zoo sustains some endangered species under natural conditions akin to their original habitat with the aim of preserving and conserving these animals. We managed to catch a couple of feeding times. The zoo keepers gave interesting talks and interacted with the animals. Not many zoos allow visitors to see animals, including the ferocious ones, at such close range.

The red panda has a pretty maroon coat. Like the white counterparts, this animal loves to eat bamboo leaves. He's probably camera shy, hiding behind the bamboo branches or climbing on the tree top.

The enigmatic Scimitar Oryx lives and grazes harmoniously with the zebra and giraffe in wide open spaces.


Feeding the Sumatran Tiger

Serval cats are considered the mildest among the wild cat family. They are playful, quarrelsome but quite harmless unless aggressively provoked and attacked.

African lions are more intimidating while the Snow lions puts on cavalier air.

The tapirs loved their bath. They have grown attached to the zookeepers who take care of their daily needs.

The Primates

This Lar Gibbon family members love a variety of fresh fruits for all their meals. The male was indifferent while the females don't mind getting closer to visitors.

De Brazza monkeys are agile and strong swinging from rope to rope mimicking life in the dense jungle. Doesn't the silhlouette resemble that of a human being?

Tiny monkeys slightly bigger than the human palm are really cute and fun to observe. The are cooperative and help each other out.

Tamarins (picture above) and Pygmy marmoset (picture below)

Otters are playful little creatures. It was enjoyable watching these play mates glide around the rocks and the water.