Saturday, 24 February 2024

"Someone told me it's all happening at the zoo." Simon and Garfunkel

I do believe it, I do believe it's true.  S&G


Our Social Committee has once again done themselves proud. We boarded a bus and made the easy journey 'from the west side to the park.' (paraphrasing S&G)

Our day at the zoo was laid back and a success.  The tiger was hiding from Jeanne and I.  Others were more fortunate, I'm told.  I did get to see a Tasmanian Devil. (You'll see it next week) I would have preferred that it hold still for at least a split second, so my camera could focus on it, but at least it didn't move around in a whirlwind like the Loony Toons one does.  

You all are invited along. No need for a hat, sunscreen, or water bottle, and I charge no entrance fee. Just come and look through the lens of my camera.  















Albatrosses are huge!  That one's a statue, but wow.  


The little blue penguins have a huge swim tank and can be seen swimming in it from either above or below.  Unfortunately for us, they were hiding under some foliage rather than swimming and I had a hard time getting a clear picture of them.  



That's it for this week.  Come on back next week for some more of the zoo.   -djf




  

5 comments:

  1. What a lovely day at the zoo! I could see the penguins just fine. There is quite the variety of animals there and I look forward to seeing the Tansmanian Devil next week. We always tease and call Gabby our Tansmanian Devil so it will nice to see it in your pictures next week. McKenzie

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  2. I also loved the cover photo of the moon and the palms. Amazing! McKenzie

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  3. Yeah, I'm often surprised at how various shots turn out. I took that one of the Moon quite some time ago.

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  4. You had a picture-perfect day for visiting the zoo! Too bad you didn't get to get a picture of the tiger - but at least you got the lioness & cheetah! (did you know I love kitty cats?) I also saw all 67 of your pix on the Waitakere Gardens fb page, so I got a sneak-peek on your next post!

    I love those little blue penguins - such a contrast in size with the albatross! A Little Penguin had recently visited the Royal Albatross nest at the Taiaroa Head webcam site - but I can't find a YouTube video on it.

    I also love your cover photo! I think it would make a very cool candle holder!

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    1. I did like how that picture turned out. Looks almost basket-like, although it is just a flat palm frond.

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