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.
The San Diego Zoo grew out of exotic animal exhibitions abandoned after the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. Dr. Harry M. Wegeforth founded the Zoological Society of San Diego, meeting October 2, 1916, which initially followed precedents set by the New York Zoological Society at the Bronx Zoo.