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new basilisk exhibit

Tank on right has been empty probably longer than it has had animals since it was built. Started with red piranhas, but they eventually died from a water problem. After empty for years, we had small colorful mosquitofish, but same thing happened to them. Now after being empty a couple years we are going to try a basilisk lizard. (We're in the desert, so we know more about lizards than fish LOL). He was just introduced so the glass is covered with green paper temporarily. I peeked through the openings, but could not spot it.

new basilisk exhibit
Arizona Docent, 30 Jun 2010
    • Arizona Docent
      Tank on right has been empty probably longer than it has had animals since it was built. Started with red piranhas, but they eventually died from a water problem. After empty for years, we had small colorful mosquitofish, but same thing happened to them. Now after being empty a couple years we are going to try a basilisk lizard. (We\'re in the desert, so we know more about lizards than fish LOL).
      He was just introduced so the glass is covered with green paper temporarily. I peeked through the openings, but could not spot it.
    • Ituri
      I remember this exhibit, it was a nice pirahna display. It's a shame that didn't work out so well. Nice that they are putting something in it again. Basilisks are fascinating lizards.
    • WLV30SAS
      Arizona Docent,

      Possibly planning a future trip to this zoo, by chance do you have a complete species list?
    • Arizona Docent
      More or less, I can post it shortly. But while we are on this photo, I should note when I was at the zoo last there was a sign saying the basilisk was temporarily off exhibit (I am not sure why).
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