American Flamingo Move
| A couple of times each year the American flamingos must be moved from their exhibit at the entrance to Zoo to a temporary location behind the marsh birds. This needs to done for annual check ups, medication and also for exhibit repairs and renovation. | |
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| The horse trailer is backed into the exhibit. | A plywood ramp is set in place. |
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| The spoonbills will be relocated along with the flamingos. | It takes just a little encouragement with outstretched arms to get them moving in the right direction. |
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| A temporary plastic fence funnels them toward the trailer. | They are a little apprehensive about the ramp and need more encouragement. |
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| There was some excitement getting them up the ramp; a few of the spoonbills escaped into the visitor area. | The flamingos rode in the trailer and the spoonbills traveled in pet carriers. |
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| A lone spoonbill slipped away from the flock and needed to be caught by hand. | Safely caught! |
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| The truck heads off to the marsh bird exhibit. | After the birds are released they run to their new quarters and are enjoying a change of scenery. |
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