Hickory is a very âwildâ wood, known for its wide spectrum of color that can range from white to dark brown and can also feature wormholes and black knots. A clear or light stain will maximize the color, while a darker stain selection will offer this wood its own distinguishing characteristics.
wikipedia/Cburnett. The San Diego Zoo is one of the most famous zoos in the world with over 4,000 animals of more than 800 species. The 100 acres (40 ha) of parkland is leased from the City of San Diego.
1 In May 2009, the Woodland Park Zoo opened a new 17,000-square-foot (1,600 m 2) Humboldt penguin exhibit. 2  The outdoor enclosure is designed to recreate the penguin's native habitat in Peru, and features cliffs and pools. 3  The exhibit is also designed to use green energy, such as geothermal power.