Wildlife Habitat at Flamingo<\/a> is a fun, free, family-friendly attraction visited by throngs each year. It takes roughly 2-3 minutes to see the entire exhibit, assuming you dawdle.<\/p>\nThere’s an educational component, and there are “Keeper Talks” each day at 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to learn more about the habitat and its inhabitants. (We trust the “Keeper Talks” are on hold indefinitely, too.)<\/p>\nFlamingo fans can still see lots of flamingos inside at the excellent Bugsy & Meyer’s restaurant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBeyond the flamingos at the Wildlife Habitat, there are also ducks and a pelican. The flamingos and pelican (Virginia died last summer, Bugsy is still alive and kicking) have already been moved to safety, they’re still working on the ducks. Everyone knows herding ducks is like herding cats, but ducks actually serve a purpose.<\/p>\n
The exhibit still has turtles and fish, if you’re into that kind of thing.<\/p>\n
Habitat officials hope the move to protect the birds will guard them from the bird flu that’s infected more than 50 species of birds (twice the number as in previous years) and resulted in the untimely deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys across the country.<\/p>\n
We trust Las Vegas visitors will be understanding about the precautions, and there are lots of other diversions at Flamingo. Yes, we’re talking about drinking and gambling. Oh, and the topless revue, “X Burlesque.” It’s Vegas. You’ll figure something out.<\/p>\n
Update (6\/14\/22): The flamingos are back on display at Flamingo.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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