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Summary of Transcript:
Julie, an Ectotherm keeper at Auckland Zoo, is preparing to open a new tropical swamp forest habitat to the public. She could travel to Denmark to observe the Sunda gharials, two female crocodiles of around two and a half to three meters and 70-80 kilos before they were transported to Auckland Zoo. The swamp forest habitat is temperature-controlled and has different environments for the crocodiles to explore. Julie could observe the other catching techniques used and film the husbandry process. Everyone is excited for the public to be able to share the experience.
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Summary of Description:
Sunda gharial crocodiles are one of the world’s largest crocodilian species and can reach up to 5-6 meters long. The low crown is home to 13 different fish species, thousands of plants, and the mist and rain of the humid environment. This video focuses on the arrival of Malu and Summit, two freshwater crocodiles from Krokodille Zoo in Denmark to the tropical dome at a senior ectotherm keeper’s facility. Julie, the senior ectotherm keeper, spent time in Denmark with the expert team there, learning more about the species and how they are cared for.
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Malu and Sumpit: Our Newest Residents
Our newest residents are two Sunda gharial crocodiles, Malu and Sumpit. They arrived from Krokodille Zoo in Denmark, and our senior ectotherm keeper Julie spent time with the expert team there, learning more about the species and how they are cared for.
Malu and Sumpit are shy, secretive creatures but are also some of the world’s largest crocodilian species and can reach up to 5-6 meters in length. They are recognizable by their slender, distinctive snouts.
A Unique Experience
Our tropical dome is a unique experience. You can immerse yourself in the climate-controlled environment’s heat, sounds, and smells. At different times of the day, you’ll experience the mist and rain while admiring the 13 other fish species (including Asian Arowana) and thousands of plants thriving in this beautiful humid environment.
Caring for Malu and Sumpit
Malu and Sumpit are being cared for by our expert team in the tropical dome. We provide them with a balanced diet, including fish, rodents, and other prey items. We also offer plenty of enrichment activities to keep them stimulated and active.
We are dedicated to providing Malu and Sumpit with the best possible care and environment. Our team is constantly monitoring their behavior and health and doing our best to ensure they settle into their new home.
Visit Malu and Sumpit in the tropical dome and experience this unique environment’s unique sights, sounds, and smells. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Source Description
In this video, our senior ectotherm keeper Julie details freshwater crocodiles Malu and Sumpit’s arrival from Krokodille Zoo in Denmark. Ahead of their arrival, Julie spent time in Denmark with the expert team, learning more about the species and how they are cared for.
Shy and secretive, Sunda gharial crocodiles are one of the world’s largest crocodilian species (able to reach up to 5-6 meters in length) and are renowned for their slender, distinctive snouts.
Immerse yourself in our climate-controlled tropical dome’s heat, sounds, and smells. At different times of the day, you’ll experience the mist and rain while admiring the 13 other fish species (including Asian Arowana) and thousands of plants thriving in this beautiful humid environment. It’s an experience not to be missed!
