In preparation for a hurricane at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, some animals are moved to indoor quarters. In Florida's sub-tropical climate, fruit bats are considered "injurious," so they are caught up and secured in buildings. The top photo shows keepers netting the bats, and the second photograph is a close-up of a fruit bat.The wattled cranes (note the goggles to protect the eyes from the sharp beaks) had to be displaced due to the large number of trees in their yard. The last two photographs show a Kori bustard being transported in a pet kennel, and the two Kori's in a temporary safe house. They were moved from an off exhibit breeding area close to the river, for fear of flooding.
Hurricane readiness is being prepared for the worst case scenario. In fact, the bats and their exhibit were fine, the trees stood in the wattles crane exhibit, and there was only minor flooding in the Kori exhibit.
Photos by D. Messinger
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