That zoo visit…

Lemurs hardly ever can be seen in their entirety, meaning that long tail in a picture.

We wandered for a bit since the orangutan enclosure was being tended to by the keepers.

I am convinced that our pets are totally content when life follows a routine and they know what to expect. But looking at that face I have to wonder, what do they think about?

When big daddy emerges he makes quite an impression.

Finally, mom and baby emerge into the morning sunlight.

Another pose that makes me wonder what they think about.

All of the wildlife preserves in our area are also inhabited by wild birds who recognize a great place to live. These ducks seem to enjoy life in the zoo.

I saw this little bird land on a post, and since my camera was ready to go I took its picture. Merlin says it’s a house sparrow. But as sometime’s happens, when I saw the photo in the computer I was distressed to see that it’s leg is deformed.

Not a bird but a bird of paradise. The first picture I took at the zoo that day.

Going to the zoo will work out best when you plan ahead. Getting there when the zoo opens at 9:30 you can expect the animals to be active. The orangutans emerge from their dens to find that the keepers have scattered greens around the enclosure for them to eat. Sometimes they put out various pieces of clothing or towels that the orangutans enjoy draping over themselves. There is a good bit of shade at the zoo all day, but it will get pretty hot later. Of course there is a splash pad for the kids to enjoy, and I suppose a parent or grandparent might enjoy it also. A one day pass can seem expensive, until you realize that you can buy a pass that will get you admission for a year for the same price.

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Another fun day. Hard to determine whether the orangutan is deep in thought or staring into space!

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naturecoastimagesblog says:

May 10, 2023 at 9:50 am

I used to be amazed that I’d been in the grocery store for two hours, I had to wonder if I’d just stood in one place and been lost in thought for a while.

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Kathleen Wells DeGrassie says:

April 26, 2023 at 9:08 am

Another fun day. Hard to determine whether the orangutan is deep in thought or staring into space!

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1. naturecoastimagesblog says:
  
  May 10, 2023 at 9:50 am
  
  I used to be amazed that I’d been in the grocery store for two hours, I had to wonder if I’d just stood in one place and been lost in thought for a while.
  
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