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Duck Ponds

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cordata
Class: Aves
Family: Anatidae

We have 3 outside duck ponds were several differnet species of waterfowl can be viewed. Please note that the mallard ducks and the seagulls are not zoo animals.


Mute Swans
                                                                                                                   Photo by Pete Cyr
Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) recieves its name from be much less audiable then other swan species. They are introduced species into North America.


Egytian Goose
                                                                               Photo by Pete Cyr
The Eygptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) is native to Southern Africa. They are extremely numerous and widespread in their range.

 



Ruddy Shell Duck
                                                                                                     Photo by Kim Constantine
The Ruddy Shelducks native range stretches from Southeastern Europe to China.



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