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American golden plover
Exhibit: Bird House

American oystercatcher
Exhibit: Bird House

American wigeon
Exhibit: Bird House

Aquatic caecilian
Exhibit: Amazonia

Arapaima
Exhibit: Amazonia

Asian small-clawed otter
Exhibit: Asia Trail

Australian big-headed turtle
Exhibit: Reptile Discovery Center

Australian snake-necked turtle
Exhibit: Reptile Discovery Center

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A mother and baby Przewalski's horse in front of a fence.
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