Getting to know you–at least getting to know the animals at the Sacramento Zoo. I and others from the Camera Totin’ Tuesday group bought zoo memberships. That means I’ll be practicing more and having more zoo fun throughout the year. And, you’ll be coming along with me.

We got there when they opened during this trip and the large animals were active. The lions and their three cubs (teenagers now) were going in and out of their enclosure. I didn’t get to see the leopard, but got a shot of the jaguar.

The giraffes are always a favorite. I need to spend more time there during my next visit. We tend to go to shoot the big cats and spend more time in front of their enclosures. I also had fun watching the orangutans and gorillas.

The birds were tough to shoot in their enclosures because my 300 mm wasn’t enough to make the cages disappear. And, always, the flamingos are so beautiful.

Enough talk, here’s the first session of zoo animals from my year’s membership. I’ll be getting to know them better–by name!

Here’s dad enjoying his domain.

Siblings at play.

Here comes a cub.

Watch out.

Licking his chops.

Baby wallaby

Zebras. It’s breakfast time.

Up close and in black and white.

Pelican. Preening.

Flamingo. If the pelican can do it, so can I.

Jaguar. Here’s looking at you.

Gorillas. Let’s have a talk.

Yes, you have a pulse.

Orangutans. No I don’t want to discuss it!

This giraffe is hungry.

What’s the other giraffe eating?