Poetic Shutterbug

History of Puente al Sur The San Francisco zoo is home to many a rich and diverse population of wildlife native to several regions around the world and Puente al Sur or Bridge to the South is just one of them. Native to South America and Central America, this exhibit displays plant life and animal life living together in harmony within the confines of this exotic exhibit. Today I will bring you some photos and interesting facts about this colorful area of the San Francisco zoo. The Black Neck Swan The black neck swan is one of the many reasons I enjoy this particular exhibit. These swans have an advantage over the average duck in that their necks are so long they can reach food below the surface that other species are not able to reach. Their diet mainly consists of aquatic plants and algae and they nest in swamps. The exhibit at the zoo was built to mimic their native habitat. No matter the weather conditions they can be found daily gracing the pond at Puente al Sur. ...

White Pelican resting at the San Francisco Zoo Black neck swan at the San Francisco Zoo Turtle resting in the Wild Fowl Pond at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens Click the above widget for more Camera Critters fun.