When you go to the zoo, it can be fascinating to see the zookeeper feed the zoo’s many inhabitants. However, I doubt many have ever considered just how expensive it is to feed all the zoo’s residents on a daily basis. One zoo located in the UK has considered their £200,000/year food bill and have opted for a new economically and environmentally friendly solution.
Showing posts with label SF Zoo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SF Zoo. Show all posts
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Vertical Farming, Enough to Feed a Zoo
When you go to the zoo, it can be fascinating to see the zookeeper feed the zoo’s many inhabitants. However, I doubt many have ever considered just how expensive it is to feed all the zoo’s residents on a daily basis. One zoo located in the UK has considered their £200,000/year food bill and have opted for a new economically and environmentally friendly solution.
Video: Neville and Proteas at the SF Zoo!
Neville is at the San Francisco Zoo looking at the Proteas! Funny thing, some scientists think this plant may be the link between the plant and animal world! Who knows!?!
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