Grandfather MountainWildlife Habitats
Grandfather has seven environmental habitats for black bears , river otters , cougars , bald eagles, golden eagles , and white-tailed deer.
Environmental habitats are large enclosures that allow visitors to see animals in natural settings. Unlike the exhibits found in city zoos which bring in plants and boulders to recreate an appropriate setting, these enclosures were built around the animals' actual native habitat.
Viewing
areas give visitors an up-close perspective of the animals as they live
in the wild. Separated from the animals by moats or elevated above the
habitats on large retaining walls, these viewing areas allow you to
stand only a few feet away from animals you probably won't see in your
everyday life. A special aquarium-like viewing area allows you to enjoy
watching the playful otters above or below the water.
" My family and I enjoyed ourselves. We didn't want to leave. My children enjoyed the bears very much. We plan on being back. " Aida Deltona, FL |
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