Yay! Here we are at the Oregon Zoo. It's more than 100 years old and is a combination of old-style cages with bars and wires, and newer larger outdoor areas and grottoes.

Some of the enclosed areas were very dark, and taking photos in the dark through screens and bars was a great challenge.

I believe that the Zoo runs Summer Day Care programs because there were a gazillion kids there.

Nevertheless, we gave it our best shot. And I loved it!

A leopard paused near the window for a moment, then resumed his stalking.

The penguin area was being cleaned while we were there, so the little fellows weren't too active, except for one who dived through the water like a torpedo.

Several Polar bears were in another grotto. This one did a mysterious, non-stop "dance" four steps forward and four steps back. It was very strange.

Oh I LOVED the Mandrills! Unfortunately this one was behind glass so my pictures had lots of reflections.

Here's another Mandrill in the same cage, sitting and staring pensively at the crowds. I wonder what he's thinking?

A Siamang and a White Cheeked Gibbon were just hangin' out.

Several elephants ignored us in favor of breakfast.