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Article: FOOD FOR THOUGHT PREPARING CUSTOM MEALS EACH DAY FOR 1,200 ANIMALS WOULD CHALLENGE THE VERY BEST CHEFS, BUT THE L.A. ZOO RUNS AN ANIMAL GOURMET KITCHEN.(News)
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- Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
- Article date:
- July 30, 2006
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Byline: Story by DANA BARTHOLOMEW and CORTNEY FIELDING, Photos by DAVID SPRAGUE -- Daily News
GRIFFITH PARK - The Cape Griffon vultures spread their wings, craned their necks and groaned before a tumbling cascade of ground meat and dead rats.
For Africa's largest vulture, breakfast at the Los Angeles Zoo was a full-on banquet.
``Vulture restaurant,'' declared Chandra David, head condor keeper, as nine of nature's largest garbage collectors jostled for the juiciest carrion.
``I'm very excited with these guys ... I never get tired of watching them eat.''
Welcome to mealtime at the Los Angeles Zoo.
Where 3,000 pounds ...