At the zoo
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A sign points to various exhibits at the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park in Las Vegas. View photo »
The Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park features roaming chickens, pigeons and peacocks on their property on Rancho Drive in Las Vegas. View photo »
Zoo Director Pat Dingle gives Terry, the 27-year-old chimpanzee, a kiss while playing together at the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park. View photo »
Allie Simmons, center, 9, looks at the lion display at the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park. View photo »
The ostrich pokes its head up above the fencing at the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park. View photo »
A staff member feeds an otter at the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park in Las Vegas. View photo »
Zookeeper Tamara Matinata feeds raw chicken to sibling lions Maniac Girl, left, and Midas at the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park in Las Vegas. View photo »
A Bornean Binturong, or bearcat as it is commonly called, walks inside its habitat at the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park View photo »
Zoo Director Pat Dingle plays with the lion Midas, saying he's going to take away the barrel Midas is playing with at the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park. View photo »
Allie Simmons, 9, walks down a path made from bamboo at the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park. View photo »
A sign at the entrance proclaims the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park as "The Diamond of Las Vegas." View photo »
Mon, Mar 3, 2008 (2 a.m.)
The Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park, more commonly known as the Las Vegas Zoo, boasts over 150 species.
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