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@ Wild Horse of Chincoteague
Tickles begins his journey to encounter Exotic pets!
Wild Horse of Chincoteague
The wild horses of Chincoteague still run wild in a National Park, where they swim from island to island, and roam where they want! If you camp with them, be prepared to share your picnic basket, Yogi has nothing on them when it comes to stealing your treats!

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@ Giant Anteater Walking

Yellow Daisy Egg
My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself.

Giant Anteater Walking
If I played basketball, I would be a first draft pick! My amazing height, er, length would give me superior dribbling and blocking skills, but here I am, living my dream instead, searching the plains for anthills!

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@ Black Cat Pouncing
“Whatever were those screaming noises you were making earlier, Angus McGregor?" exclaimed Tickles.
Angus McGregor looked embarrassed. "That wasn't screaming. That was me, er, singing, to enable the safari guide to find me when I couldn't find my way out of that cave!"
Black Cat Pouncing
You cannot see me, I am the night! A black void of fluffy hair and a slow wiggle, waiting for my prey! A quick pounce and that feather duster is MINE! pixabay694730

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@ Capuchin Monkey
“I'm starving!” exclaimed Tickles. "What's Chef making us tonight?"
Midnight glanced up from her tour guide, in which she had been looking up where they were going the next day. “How come you're so hungry, Tickles?”
Tickles pouted. "I was just unwrapping my lunch pack when a creature ran down the tree behind me, grabbed the lot and shot back up the tree!"
"Bad luck!" sympathised Midnight. "Here, have a banana to keep you going."

Capuchin Monkey
Some of my relatives have some pretty big roles on the silver screen, we're cute! We're tiny! And full of antics and comedial relief!

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@ Stallion at Sunset
Tickles was excited to meet up again with Duchess. They both took a moment to admire the amazing scene around them.
Stallion at Sunset
Racing the wind along the shoreline, rearing up in victory! The setting sun showcasing my fit form!

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@ Lion Tailed Macque
“I'm starving!” exclaimed Tickles. "What's Chef making us tonight?"
Chessie glanced up from his tour guide, in which he had been looking up where they were going the next day. “How come you're so hungry, Tickles?”
Tickles pouted. "I was just unwrapping my lunch pack when a creature ran down the tree behind me, grabbed the lot and shot back up the tree!"
"Bad luck!" sympathised Chessie. "Here, have a banana to keep you going."

Lion Tailed Macque
If you ever come visit South India, you'll find me here, hanging out with family and friends! I know my facial expressions can be off putting, but I really am pretty friendly!

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@ Dragon Fly Perching
“Do you remember our last safari, Emily?” exclaimed Tickles. "I remember being really quite scared, trying to find the way out of that labyrinth in the dark!"
Emily agreed. “D'you remember that scorpion? It was quite a shock coming across him in the light of the dim and flaring lamps, although he turned out to be very nice in the end.”
"It's hard to believe that was two years ago, Emily," remarked Tickles.
Dragon Fly Perching
When you're out paddling in your kayak, don't be surprised to find me perched on your bow.

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@ Echidna Foraging
“Did you see those 2023 calendars in the giftshop?” asked Tickles. "Each month features one of the critters we've met on our mini-safari! I'm going to buy one to hang up behind my model Fiat 500 from Turin and my ceramic Welsh clog from our British Isles tour."
"Sounds a great idea!" agreed Coco. "I think I'll get one for my mum."
Echidna Foraging
If you can't spell Echidna, you can just type in spiny anteater! Because they are my favorite dinner! AND what makes me special, I am a mammal that lays eggs! Those platypus' get all the limelight!

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@ Yellow Bellied Sea Snake
Tickles was excited to meet up again with BUDDHA. They both took a moment to admire the amazing scene around them.
Yellow Bellied Sea Snake
If you're an unwary fishy swimming along, I'll glide over you with my camoflauged belly, and birds of prey can't find me from the air, I'm the color of the sea from the top!

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@ Common Lizard
"Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Tickles!" said Pookey.
"Oh, I couldn't resist going to that street exhibition of art by local pets. I grabbed a cheese and onion pasty from a street vendor. Anyway, what did you both have to eat?"
"We had celery soup and a sandwich each. It was great!" responded Pookey.
Common Lizard
Common? Common? Are you kidding me? There's nothing common about me. Why, I'm brown and handsome, my mother told me so!

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@ Cicada
"Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Tickles!" said merlin.
"Oh, I couldn't resist going to that street exhibition of art by local pets. I grabbed a cheese and onion pasty from a street vendor. Anyway, what did you both have to eat?"
"We had celery soup and a sandwich each. It was great!" responded merlin.
Cicada
Well, not just an ordinary cicada, I'm a Canthgaster Cicada! Look at me with my nose in the air, why, some might think I'm a bit stuffy! But honestly, I'm just following my nose to the best eating spots!

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@ Cicadas
“Have you seen those fabulous pink and white flamingo suncatchers in the giftshop, Tickles?” asked Bella. “I'm going to buy one as a souvenir of our time here!”
“Sounds great!” responded Tickles.

Cicadas
Well, finding food is easier in pairs, meet my BFF Amy!

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@ Golden Pheasant
“You never know what sort of critter to expect next, do you, DrakeStingray?" whispered Tickles. “You know, small, cute and furry or really quite, um, large, with—er—very sharp teeth.” DrakeStingray reassured Tickles that all the critters were looking forward to meeting them, regardless of size, furriness, attractiveness and/or pointiness of teeth.
Golden Pheasant
My brilliant plumage has also earned me the nickname of Rainbow Pheasant, and my gorgeous array of feathers originally hailed from China, but you'll find that we were a desired export, and have adapted well to other places!

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@ Hummingbird
“I’m going to buy that inflatable toucan from the gift shop, Tickles,” announced cuddles. “It looks such fun!”
“I think I’ll go for the inflatable parrot! It’s just the job when splashing about in the garden pool in this warm weather!” responded Tickles.

Hummingbird
When planning your garden, please be sure to add some brightly colored reds and purples, with sweet nectars! My favorite to bury my beak in and sip of the yummy-ness within!

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@ Garden Snail with Hawthorn Berries
Oh look ... you won a pet!
Garden Snail with Hawthorn Berries
Ooh, look at me, I'm all decked out and ready for the red carpet! *pixabay 3779859*

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@ Galapagos Iguana
Tickles and Astrid agreed that the variety of environments on their expedition was the best ever! Tickles and Astrid exchanged opinions on which their favourite terrain had been so far, and which was the most interesting creature they had met in their travels!
Galapagos Iguana
Iguana, I wanna! I wanna iguana go with you to explore the wilds!

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@ Cotton Topped Tamarin Monkey
"It's turned a bit hot, Tickles. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Sebastian.
"Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Tickles.
Cotton Topped Tamarin Monkey
Cotton Top is a great name for me, it looks like a lovely ball of fluff, and when the breeze blows gently through it, I look like Fabio on the cover of a paperback book!

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@ Flamingoes in the Fog
“Ooh, that’s a scary looking creature!” whispered moo moo. “It’s bigger than me! I’ll stay here and wait for you to come back.”
“C’mon, moo moo, it’ll be fine—it’s not so very big; it's a trick of perspective, and anyway, it’s looking forward to meeting us!” said Tickles.
Flamingoes in the Fog
Wading out in the cool river early in the morning, the mists giving way to pale rose sunlight, matching our plumage, it's going to be a great day!

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@ Hooded Cobra
“Oh hello, Tickles!” cried Oscar. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Turkey back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
"It certainly is!" declared Tickles.
Hooded Cobra
Even a simple photo of me causes hearts to speed up and fear to seep out your pores, heh! Heh! Heh! Fear me!

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@ Yellow Butterfly
While Tickles paused to drink in the view, Specks started scrabbling in her rucksack for her portable, foldable camping chair. “What are you doing with that, Specks?” asked Tickles. “We’ll need to get going in a minute or we’ll be left behind!”
Yellow Butterfly
Perching precariously on thistle, we don't mind if it's a little prickly! The delicious nectars are some of our favorite, making summer the best season of the four!

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@ Bumble Bee
Tickles and blade had shaken paws and then took some time to enjoy looking at the next creature in its habitat in a companionable silence!
Bumble Bee
Call me Queen Supreme Ruler please. So much of your food and world depends on me being, well, busy as a bee! Please don't swat me, or spray me, I just want to gather pollen and help fruit trees multiply output and so much more!

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@ Common Garden Snail
“I'm starving!” exclaimed Tickles. "What's Chef making us tonight?"
Miss Flicka glanced up from her tour guide, in which she had been looking up where they were going the next day. “How come you're so hungry, Tickles?”
Tickles pouted. "I was just unwrapping my lunch pack when a creature ran down the tree behind me, grabbed the lot and shot back up the tree!"
"Bad luck!" sympathised Miss Flicka. "Here, have a banana to keep you going."

Common Garden Snail
Nocturnal by nature, you'll find me hiding by day in the dark leafy greens in your garden. We tried to ramp up our street cred by saying we were vampires, but we lacked the fangs to back up the claim.

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@ Brazilian Anteater
Donna was sprawled flat on the grass after a good lunch. “What do you reckon is the tiniest creature we've met so far, Tickles?” she queried sleepily.
Tickles pondered. “Perhaps that gerbil?”
"Mmm. Or would it be the hummingbird, maybe?"
Brazilian Anteater
Somewhere there's a blue anteater hanging around with a pink panther, but that's now who I am, although, I really do love ants! You'll find me in the rainforest, slurping up ants like a pro!

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@ Green Snake
“What an amazing creature!” exclaimed Tickles. Orchid agreed with Tickles. “I’m seeing so many animals, birds and insects that I’ve never seen before!”
Green Snake
Slithering silently, and native to North America, I'm hard to find in the greens of summer!

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@ Costa Rican Moth
“You never know what sort of critter to expect next, do you, Boycee?" whispered Tickles. “You know, small, cute and furry or really quite, um, large, with—er—very sharp teeth.” Boycee reassured Tickles that all the critters were looking forward to meeting them, regardless of size, furriness, attractiveness and/or pointiness of teeth.
Costa Rican Moth
Yeah, yeah I know! "It's so cute!" I hear it all the time! I was really going for fierce and scare the birds, but in a twist of fate, I make them laugh.

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@ Yellow Mongoose
“Have you seen those fabulous pink and white flamingo suncatchers in the giftshop, Tickles?” asked Icicle. “I'm going to buy one as a souvenir of our time here!”
“Sounds great!” responded Tickles.

Yellow Mongoose
Golden fur covers me, hence my name! I live mainly in Africa munching on small critters in the night, and my Mongoose family have a fierce reputation for winning battles with Cobras, but we avoid it when we can! pixabay 1287396

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@ Fire Salamander
“How do you do?” said Tickles to their amazing and friendly new acquaintance on their mini-safari, shaking paws.
Dancer chipped in. “It’s so kind of you to allow us to visit you in your habitat. Tickles and I—and all the rest of us, of course!—are enjoying our mini-safari very much indeed!”
Fire Salamander
Fire Salamander! Yeah, because you can see my hotness shimmer through and decorate my skin...

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@ Little Lizard
“Did you see what happened to Foxy earlier, Bailey Bunny?” exclaimed Tickles. "He was balancing on a log trying to take a selfie with one of the critters we met, and it rolled over and pitched him into a bank of nettles!"
Bailey Bunny joined in Tickles's heartless laughter. “He was still brushing bits of nettle out of his fur when we went for lunch!”
Little Lizard
She may be small, but she is mighty!

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@ Cobra Strike
Tickles has now met enough "Exotic" pets to last a lifetime. As he exits the experience, he receives a wonderful gift!
Valley Between the Hills
The hidden valley between these hills is a popular locale for the smaller pets of PnF. Housing a city most pets overlook, the tiny prints of pets have made history with the largest tiny museum, art gallery, and comedy club in existence.

Cobra Strike
Rearing up and giving a final warning that I am not someone to be trifled with. Walk away, slowly and quietly...
Tickles has enjoyed meeting "Exotic" pets, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also meet pets of every shape and size!