The following Park Experiences are temporarily suspended due to safe distancing measures: Elephant Presentation | Keepers' Chit Chat
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The Wet Play Area at KidzWorld is temporarily closed due to safe distancing measures. Pony rides, Falabella grooming and Rabbit petting at Buddy Barn at KidzWorld are temporarily suspended due to safe distancing measures.
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Our shows are operating at limited capacity as part of the necessary Safe Management Measures. We seek your understanding that once full, we will be unable to accept more guests.
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The following exhibit will be closed due to upgrading works: Frozen Tundra (Until further notice) | White Tiger (10 Mar 21 from 1pm onwards)
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There will be a Bi-Annual Emergency Drill on 8 - 9 Mar 21. The following park experiences will operate from 10.30am onwards: Rainforest Kidzworld | Wild Animal Carousel | Tram Services
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You can now book seats for animal shows! Booking portal opens 90 minutes before show time, and can only be accessed onsite. Find out more
The green basilisk lizard is also known as the plumed or double-crested basilisk. Males can be distinguished by the showy crests on their heads and backs, which are used to impress females.
Adult males have four crests: a tiny one just behind the eyes, a larger one at the back of the head, a dorsal crest and a crest running the length of its tail. Females and juveniles have reduced crests, only at the head and tail. Part of the iguana family, green basilisks grow to be anywhere from 60-90cm, their long, whip-like tail inclusive. This lizard's hind limbs, which are much longer than its front ones, are built for sprinting.
‘Walking’ on water
If frightened while on land, these lizards dash away on their hind legs at speeds of over 11 km/hr. That speed, along with their specialised feet structure, allows them to run across a fair distance of water without breaking the surface tension.
The long, flat toes on their rear feet have fringes of scaly skin on the bottom, which unfurl when the lizards splay their toes in the water,increasing surface area. As they continue to slap their feet hard against the water, a tiny pocket of air is created. This keeps them from sinking, provided their speed is maintained. They can move along the water surface in this way for 4.5m or more.
Swimming lizards
When the lizards tire, their pace slackens and gravity subsequently takes over. Dropping on all fours, the lizards become partially submerged and swim in continuation of their flight. They have strong swimming skills and can remain underwater for 10-30 minutes.
If threatened while they’re up in a tree overhanging water, they can drop right into the water and sprint, upright, at more than a metre per second across the surface.