It has been quite some time since I was a regular at the Zoo. My Grandpa used to take me there frequently when I was a little kid. He always pushed me in my stroller, even when I was way old enough to walk, grandpas are awesome that way. I believe we were both giraffe fans, as I remember us often stopping to watch them (this could have been due to their proximity to the drinking fountains, but who knows?).
Josh and I noticed a lot of animal pairs, but sadly, we did not come across any babies. I was also saddened by how subdued the animals seemed. Some animals had the word "vanishing" (what ever happened to "endangered"?) next to their descriptions so I suppose it is safer for them in captivity, but I couldn't help feeling a little sorry for them anyway.
I think this picture is interesting. Initially, I was disappointed that the camera had focused on the fence, instead of the lion, however, after thinking back to how I felt about seeing all of the animals in their cages, I thought it was an accurate portrayal of the environment.
This guy, and his buddies, were probably the most entertaining. They were actually moving around and interacting. I could have watched them for hours. Again, the focus is off -- I never used my flash so as not to further disturb the animals -- regardless, I like the way it turned out.
These two are cotton-top tamarins, and I'd have to say our favorite new friends at the Zoo. They are among the smallest monkeys in the world and with their mullet-esque hair I couldn't help falling in love with them (they are also "vanishing").
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It brought back a lot of pleasant memories being at the Zoo, I am certainly going to visit again soon. I was surprised at the amount of empathy I felt for all of the critters, and I must admit that they all seemed very well taken care of. It is a strange thing, having your life on display for the world to observe...hmm.
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