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Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas

When you think of pink feathers in Las Vegas, your first thought is probably a showgirl’s headdress. But there is another creature that sports that look on the Las Vegas strip, and it resides in a hotel of the same name: The Flamingo.

So…I have to admit…I kind of refer to the Flamingo as a “nursing home.” There’s something about the vibe there, mostly the muted color-scheme that reminds me of the Golden Girls. So, if you find yourself there, and maybe, want to get out for a bit, take a step into their courtyard Wildlife Habitat.

The garden is full of foliage imported from around the world and houses over 300 types of birds.

Until recently one of the birds was the penguin, but they have been relocated to the Dallas Zoo.

Penguins at the Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

Penguins at the Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

Now its the Flamingos themselves who truly steal the show at the Wildlife Habitat. And that’s probably a good thing because they are the headliners.

Flamingos at the Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Flamingos at the Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Flamingos at the Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Flamingos at the Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Site: Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo
Location: Flamingo Hotel, 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109
Cost: Free
Hours: Open daily, 24 hours
Date: March 22, 2004; August 9, 2005

VALerie BROMANN

Founder & Head Road Tripper

Val is the founder and head road tripper at Silly America. Having grown up near Berwyn's famed car kabob, The Spindle, and a restaurant with a cow on its roof, her fascination with roadside attractions started early. Today, Val has visited hundreds roadside attractions across the United States and is constantly on the lookout for the next BIG thing!

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book - Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip! By Valerie Bromann

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book

Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip!

BY Valerie Bromann

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