The Wroclaw terrarium features as many as 14 different species of monitor dragons, including the largest Komodo dragons. Three female Komodo dragons shooting up fast, they began to find it a little cramped in their former abode. The new pavilion provides two 60-sqm pens to match their growing needs. Their new abode is located in a converted storage area. The terrarium has also been provided with a new entrance and a ramp for disabled visitors, who can now access the main exhibition area on the ground floor of the building.
Komodo dragons are extremely intelligent creatures. And just as dangerous. Although they can reach 3 metres in length, it is not their size that proves most deadly.
"They can fell animals as big as oxen. As they bite their prey, they inject a mixture of microbes and poisonous substances. The prey dies within 24 hours", said Zoo President Radosław Ratajszczak during the terrarium's official opening..
That being said, our local dragons are not that dangerous. Their bite is no longer lethal, as you can easily cure it with antibiotics. Wroclaw dragons are not that inclined to attack, and they are extremely friendly to zoo keepers because they know can count on a fresh supply of their favourite specialities.
The new premises also provide lodgings to other large dragon species, including Papauan monitors, and several smaller monitor species such as black and emerald monitors. You can watch the Komodo dragons and their secret life from the nearest café.
