Goal: To support animals comfortably in reproduced natural habitats without high cost while attracting customers to the zoo
Natural environment easy to reproduce artificially with little cost
~lives in rock crevices, trees, and caves in cliffs
~feeds on reed roots, shoots, and almost any vegetation
Tames easily (have been house pets)
One hyrax did well in London zoo for six years
Draw customers with a cute, playful mammal with hooves as well as screams to shock anyone
Bathing
Very clean
Needs very little water