Meet Fred - The Cassowary

Fred is our resident Cassowary and has a very "special"nature about him. He is about 3years of age which we determine by the size of his casque on his head and his size. He is quite a curious and slightly strange fellow and enjoys the variety of guests that we have.
He will generally come round for a "sticky beak" when we have had some new arrivals - eventhough sometimes it takes him a day or two to register!

Fred was named as such due to his long claw like fingers (of which he only has three). ie Freddie Kruger - scaaaarrrrryyy!
Well, he is still a wild animal but has become quite accustomed to our guests and won't harm anyone. It is still advised to keep a safe distance though. (had to say that for insurance purposes!)

He has become very "special" to us for the strange things that he does. One early morning James was working in the office when he heard this strange tapping on the window behind him. Naturally he looked up and behold......... Fred had tapped on the window, then turned around and walked off. As if to say: "Morning"......???? how odd!

He has also been known to come for a sticky beak when we have had maintenance guys working on the boardwalks. He will come around and then watch them for a while, get bored and decide to sit down and enjoy the show. He is our personal assistant - checking the boys are doing the work properly! Poor fellow - must be lonely!

So, now you have some idea of how odd this little fellow is and perhaps through further posts might get to know him abit more.