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Location
Best time
Arrive about an hour after the zoo opens, as the Small Mammal House frequently has delayed opening times compared to the rest of the zoo. This timing hack helps you avoid the initial rush and ensures the exhibit is actually open.
Best time
Visit on weekday mornings to minimize crowds and get better viewing access to the animals. Reviews note that crowding makes it difficult to see some animals, particularly when they're hiding or less active.
About Small Mammal House
Habitats recreated for little animals. Native landscapes housing mammals like anteaters, tamarins & sand cats, plus up-close encounters.
What visitors say
Lots of cute small mammals. And one bird. Not sure why. Just a warning - it seems to be closed right after the zoo opens a lot of the times but if you come back about an hour later sometimes its open.
Great experience, though a little crowded, it was well worth dealing with the crowds for the close encounters with these cute mini mammals 😀
Most small animals was awake. Some of them was sleep and hiding in the back room. There was alot people making it hard to see some animals
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Did You Know?
- Features specialized nocturnal mammal displays, allowing visitors to observe animals like fennec foxes and sand cats during their active periods
- Offers close-up encounters with small mammals including anteaters, tamarins, and sand cats in recreated native landscape habitats
- Provides free admission according to visitor reviews
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