The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens exhibits a sibling pair of giant otters in the Emerald Forest aviary of the Range of the Jaguar. These males, born at the Philadelphia Zoo, are active throughout the day. They are fed several species of whole, freshwater fish to approximate their natural diet.
The otters are fed up to five times per day, at random intervals. During the public hours, the keepers climbs a staircase to a landing behind the exhibit and throws the fish to the animals. The spectacle of the otters balancing on their broad tails, and leaping and catching their diet is a real treat. As the feeding is unannounced, this video shows what lucky guests can see, if they happen to be at the right place, at the right time.
Video by D. Messinger
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