An uncommonly lovely
Saturday called me to the Zoo - my first visit of 2010.
It was so good to see some of the animals out enjoying the
sunshine and temperatures in the 50s F ( 11-ish C).
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Red-ruffed
Lemur: 'Ahhhh, there's nothing like the feeling of sun on your
face, is there?'
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Red-flanked
Duiker: 'You said it, Mr. Lemur, Sir! I'm getting started on my
tan.'
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Chilean Flamingos:
'Whee! This is our Happy Dance!
The sun reminds us of South America, our home and native land.'
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Baby Gorilla (Uzuuma) 'So
that's a 'sun' is it? I think I forgot
what it looked like. I'm just little, you know.'
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Uzuuma: '...so you see,Mr.
Plant - that bright thing in the sky is called The Sun...'
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Sun Bear: 'Don't
bother me - I'm looking for my sunglasses. It's been so long
since I wore them that I can't remember where on earth I put them.
Grrrrrr.'
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Baby Snow Leopard
(Batu): 'I found the bestest, warmest, nicest spot in the Zoo. I
love it.'
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African Lion
(Hubert): 'This is more like it! A guy gets tired of running around
trying to keep warm.'
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Hippos: 'As
for us - we've got it made in the shade.'
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Indian Elephants:
'Hey, wanna do the Pushme-Pullyou act for the tourists?' 'Yeah sure,
why not.'
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African Elephant:
'What makes you think I'm the Old Guy? I've just lost a lot of weight,
that's all.'
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Indian Elephant:
'Sorry guys, can't play right now. It's my turn to wash down the
patio.'
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Tapirs: 'All
this nice sunshine and you've got your nose buried in a plant? What's
wrong with you?'
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Snowy Owl: 'Okay,
one picture. This is my good side.'
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