So I headed to the Bronx Zoo! I had never been... and I'll be honest, March 17th is not exactly prime animal viewing time. In fact, I think it may have been the most boring time EVER to go. Most animals were "inside" even though it was 70*. :( But here is what I did manage to see:
This guy cracked me up... he was totally posing for a tourist.
See?
The one "real" animal I really got to see that I can't see locally... a snow leopard.
Oooh! Look! A wild, elusive photographer in its natural habitat. (Yes, I was that bored walking through empty exhibit after empty exhibit.)
Finally! Some signs of life! A ham for the camera!
Who loves "chew" toys.
Until...
He loses them!
Toy overboard!
Oh no!
What's a bear to do?!
Why, go down and get it back, of course!
Victory is mine!
Happy Bear. And yes, I did indeed stand and watch him for way too long. =)
The seals and sea lions put on a good show for the kiddies.
Goodbye!
When I realized I had seen everything there was to see, I went off to visit the OTHER zoo... :) Gretl's siblings. They move too fast to get anything really good and in focus, but this particular one of Gina makes me smile.
My patient was ready to come home... and for the record, this was the torture *I* was subjected to... my baby! Out of surgery...
Behold, the sleeping bulldog in cage #1.
The sleeping bulldog on the Merritt Parkway.
And the drugged up, dopey bulldog in its natural habitat, unable to figure out what the hell happened to her.
:) So glad it's over!!!! Thank god for my camera - it really keeps me sane when I need something else to put my mind on. :) And thank god for my dear friends who kept both Gretl and me company.
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Love these! Especially the ones of your Gretl baby - Strider was similarly drugged up after his neutering and SO SAD....for this vet I have to leave my baby dog OVERNIGHT for her spay :( I bet Strider will be happy to have some peace for a night :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteLoved all the pics - Gina's hiding her toofs behind that big tongue! lol :) Great seeing you, and so happy that Gretl is back to her springy self!
ReplyDeleteSo glad Gretl is safe and sound. She is such a sweetie. Definitely looks like you managed to have a good time at the zoo- beautiful images!
ReplyDeleteJulia--sorry that your zoo visit was boring for you but you got some really awesome shots! Especially the snow leopard and the little monkey-guy. I loved the one of the photographer-tourist! ;-)
ReplyDeletePoor Gretl. I know that was so hard for you! Glad she is back to herself these days.
I LOVE the little monkey!!!! So colorful and cute but not to be out done by the one and only adorable Gretl! Still cute even doped up!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see Gretl is spayed and back in your loving care..!! Love the Zoo shots.. Love your shots of the poor polar bear without his bright yellow toy..
ReplyDeleteJohn and I are leaving for Yellowstone and The Tetons for 2+ weeks in May and can hardly wait to see the spring babies..!! First spring trip for me, but we're meeting up with Gail the last week.. Always love seeing your photos..
Hope all is well..
Robin