I figured it would be a madhouse at the Zoo today, being the last Friday
before school starts again, but I didn't let that stop me. It was already
busy when I arrived at 9:40, and by the time I left at 11:45, it was crazy,
man! Here are fourteen pictures.
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| My first stop was
the Red Pandas' area and to my delight I saw a flash of red fur on the
ground. Gosh they're fast, and by the time I got near, this little fellow
was already up the tree. His pal was still meandering around in the grass.
It was all I could do not to shove aside the smooching couple who were
standing entwined in the optimal photo-taking spot. I tried asking them
if we could trade spots but they didn't speak English (so they said).
Another golden opportunity down the tubes, but that's what makes it fun...sorta. |
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| Next on my route
was Lemur Land. Surprisingly, this was the only one visible. He looked
as if he was trying to decide whether to run away. Perhaps he was disturbed
by the enormous, (noisy) crowd at the Jaguar enclosure nearby. There was
some sort of feeding treat going on, but I didn't hang around to find
out what. Demophobic? Moi? Heh. |
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| The lions were very
quiet today. The Lioness was asleep in the grass and from time to time,
the King would saunter over, take a look at her and move away again. |
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| Melati was being
very cute today. Here's a good picture showing her two-fingered hand.
She was hanging around waiting for food. |
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| She came over and
sat near the window. I think she still remembers me from last winter,
but with so many kids around, her attention is very much divided. |
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| Belawan had taken
possesion of the big hammock, and he surveyed the crowds and kept one
eye on the door to the outside. When it's opened, breakfast is ready.
Keepers hide the food in the bushes and rocks in their grotto. |
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| Chinta is already
outside, watching to see if any of the other orangutans get lucky in their
searches. |