2015
COMPLETED
PROJECTS
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Alligators Find New Enclosure Most Agreeable |
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The first picture is of Tick Tock in
the bottom of a Verikennel several years ago. Once
we were able to move him to his new enclosure he has
quadrupled his weight and doubled his length in less than a year. The second
picture is of him basking on a diving board placed in his pond. Alligators
can grow as large as their environment accommodates. We don’t know how much
bigger Tick Tock will grow. Albert, our second alligator, was smaller than
Tick Tock but he has also grown quickly. The two get along together in the
enclosure except at feeding time. We often see them basking together with
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Mammal Rehab Caging Completed |
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The caging complex to house our baby
mammals was barely finished before it was completely occupied. So far this
season we have taken in baby grey fox, coyotes, and raccoons. The framework
for this cage was salvaged from an old Chaffee Zoo cage. All of the fencing
was salvaged chain-link. Roofing, smaller gauge wire, tarps, and shade cloth were bought with donations. A very big thank you to all
the volunteers who poured cement, welded pipes, wired, and hog ringed the
structure together. Its location at Critter Creek sets it aside from the main
thoroughfare providing much more privacy than before. Less contact with
people means these youngsters will be wild when released. |
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Solar
Project |
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Despite
delays, construction of the two solar arrays is complete. The electrical work
on the two meter boxes has been completed and
approved by the county. Currently the land mounts are being cemented in and
the frames for the solar panels are being put up. Each day more progress is made. The actual
solar panels are being installed. Hopefully, the system will be up and
running within a few weeks. System went live in July. |
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Land
mounts across creek |
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Land
mounts and frame being installed |
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Start of solar panel installation |
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