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Binoculars in zoos

Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by oflory, 22 Oct 2020.

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Do you use binoculars when you visit zoos?

  1. Yes

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  2. No

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  1. oflory

    oflory Well-Known Member 10+ year member Premium Member

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    I was birding on Hampstead Heath last weekend before going to London Zoo and so had my binoculars with me. It was an absolute revelation, being able to see the animals so close-up. I'm never going to visit a zoo without them again.

    Does anyone else take binoculars with them when they visit zoos?
     
  2. Onychorhynchus coronatus

    Onychorhynchus coronatus Well-Known Member

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    Yes, I have brought my trusty Leica 8 x 20 bins with me to zoos before both as a visitor and when I've worked in them.

    Sometimes with larger enclosures they are useful and in zoos where there is wildlife around and things like that too.
     
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  3. Tetzoo Quizzer

    Tetzoo Quizzer Well-Known Member

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    Indeed, and never without them at Wildfowl and Wetland Centres such as Martin Mere and Slimbridge, where a telescope is also a necessity.