More Fun at the Zoo

We enjoyed another fabulous trip to the zoo yesterday. This time we headed for Africa. Here's Maddox waiting on the zebra tram...



I like this picture because I was getting a hug...even if it is only my arm. ;-)



I'm seeing a lot of this tight-lipped smile lately...



Beautiful cheetah...



Not so beautiful warthog... ;-)



Lucky timing - I caught this leopard with his tongue hanging out...



I caught Evey with her tongue hanging out too! ;-)



Lovely Duiker...



Very punk rock hairdos...



And then...we came across the gorillas. MY FAVORITE! And yesterday was such a treat! Normally the gorilla is alone and laying in the grass asleep everytime I visit. This time...there were two gorillas and they were up and around for about 5 minutes. We even saw one gorilla charge the other - very impressive. I have always loved gorillas. I find them endlessly fascinating...so I was beyond thrilled to get some great pics of these beautiful creatures yesterday.





Look at his chest!!!!!! I can't imagine the power...



I even enjoy them from this side... ;-)



Look at the face on this guy!



Another favorite...the HUGE turtles. Super cool.



Always enjoy the cute meerkats...



Good things come in threes...





And ones...





The new zebra baby...



I also enjoy the babboons...