OLDUVAÏ WALKWAY
Observe six species from an elevated walkway!
After having experienced the glass tunnels, enjoy the breeze on the Olduvaï elevated walkway.
The Olduvaï walkway takes you across 3 continents to see the Arctic wolves, Canadian lynx and black bears, African hyenas, Japanese macaques and Malayan tapir.
Species at the Olduvaï Walkway
Spotted hyena
Origin: Africa Weight: 40-90 kg Lifespan: 20-25 years
Gestation period: 3-4 months Speed: 60 km/h
The Spotted Hyena is the largest of the hyenas and is native to sub-Saharan Africa. Hyenas have a very varied menu since in addition to hunting, they are also scavengers. They will sometimes steal or finish the meal of other predators. Their powerful jaws allow them to break the bones of their prey in order to reach the marrow they contain.
Origin: North America Weight: +45 kg Lifespan: 10-15 years
Gestation period: 2 months Speed: 45-50 km/h
The Arctic wolf is a member of the Canidae family and a subspecies of the gray wolf. They inhabit the High Arctic tundra, where winter temperatures average -30˚C. The ground there is permanently frozen, so they’re the only species of wolf that does not dig a den. Instead, they use natural cavities and rocky outcrops.
Arctic wolf
Canada lynx
Origin: Canada Weight: 8-18kg Lifespan: 17 years
Gestation period: 2 months Speed: 70 km/h
Canada lynx live in forested areas and make their dens underneath fallen trees, tree stumps, rock ledges or thick bushes. They may be small but they are ferocious predators. They have great night vision and superior hearing, which make them excellent night hunters. Their favorite technique is to hide and wait for prey to come near and pounce on it, they can leap up to 7.5 meters. Lynx can sit still for hours to catch their lunch!
Origin: Japan Weight: 4-18 kg Lifespan: 20 years
Gestation period: 5-7 months Speed: n/a
The Japanese macaque is the northernmost monkey. They live in the mountainous forests of Japan. Thanks to their double layer of fur, they are well equipped to survive harsh winters. They like to swim and some groups of macaques warm up in hot springs when temperature falls.
Japanese macaque
Black bear
Origin: North America Weight: 150-225 kg Lifespan: 12-15 years
Gestation period: 7 months Speed: 55 km/h
Black bears are excellent swimmers, they can easily cross lakes and rivers. Don’t be fooled by their clumsy gait, black bears can reach a top speed of 55 km/h.
Origin: Asia Weight: 295-400 kg Lifespan: 30 years
Gestation period: 13 months Speed: n/a
Tapirs are rather unique mammals. They have an elongated, fleshy and prehensile nose, which is able to grasp objects such as leaves and “handle” them into the mouth. Malayan tapir has a highly-developed sense of smell. They feed on land and aquatic plants. All tapir species are unfortunately endangered.
Malayan tapir
Can you recognize the macaques at the Olduvaï Walkway?
DOMINANT FEMALES
Samuri
Yoko
Geisha
DOMINANT MALES
Loki
Hank
