Peaceable Kingdom

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Clayton Rosaire in February 2011.
Clayton Rosaire in February 2011.
The habitat is home to several tortoises the Rosaires have rescued.
The habitat is home to several tortoises the Rosaires have rescued.
Senior keeper Meg Ozbirn immediately bonded with Salt, a rare emerald macaw.
Senior keeper Meg Ozbirn immediately bonded with Salt, a rare emerald macaw.
This lion head greets habitat visitors at the front gate.
This lion head greets habitat visitors at the front gate.
Kay Rosaire says she will train these camels to give rides.
Kay Rosaire says she will train these camels to give rides.
Attendees will have a chance to visit two baby lions, peruse a petting zoo and take camel and pony rides.
Attendees will have a chance to visit two baby lions, peruse a petting zoo and take camel and pony rides.
Chance the chimp will turn 2 years old Feb. 23.
Chance the chimp will turn 2 years old Feb. 23.
Mia is one of two ligers who reside at the Big Cat Habitat.
Mia is one of two ligers who reside at the Big Cat Habitat.
A staff of dedicated habitat employees helps keep all the facilities clean and in working order.
A staff of dedicated habitat employees helps keep all the facilities clean and in working order.
Habitat owner Kay Rosaire loves to snuggle with all her animals, including Gremlin, a lemur.
Habitat owner Kay Rosaire loves to snuggle with all her animals, including Gremlin, a lemur.
The habitat is able to accommodate animals of all sizes and species.
The habitat is able to accommodate animals of all sizes and species.

 

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