Aviary A 3,125 square foot outdoor aviary has recently been renovated. This facility houses a captive breeding population of 250 wild-strain bobwhite. This aviary also is designed to enable research on waterfowl, wild turkey, and other birds.Captive Carnivore Unit
The Captive Bobcat Facility was established in 1982. This is the only facility in the world with a captive breeding population of bobcats. It occupies over 28,000 square feet. It also houses a black bear, cougar, foxes, and a skunk for educational purposes. Johnie R. Dawkins Memorial Deer Unit The Captive Deer Facility was established in 1978. It encompasses approximately 11 acres and can support a population of 150 deer, although the annual average is around 100 deer.Aquaculture Research Facility The South Farm Aquaculture Research Facility consists of over 80 ponds ranging from .10 to .25 acres, a fish holding facility, hatchery and nursery greenhouses, and additional wet laboratory facilities.Mesocosm FacilityThis facility contains several fiberglass tanks, each holding up to 1,800 gallons of water. Located on South Farm, the mesocosm allows researchers to manipulate the plumbing, electricity and tank capacity to replicate different environmental conditions. The facility has a porous, curved-in roof over the tanks to allow sunlight to enter. The roof also provides protection and security for experiments.
