For me, going to the Sacramento Zoo is like seeing old friends. You get to know some animals by name, you learn their behavior and watch their babies grow. My camera group decided since the zoo was open again, we needed to visit. Right now you just can’t go to the zoo on a whim. You need to go online and buy your ticket for a specific time slot. Even though I’m a member, I still have to reserve a time slot. They can only let in a certain number of people at a time for each specified slot.
So, we were at the zoo at 10:30 a.m. Fortunately, the large cats were still awake, having eaten their bones. It was a Thursday–bone day!
This is the second time I’ve caught the Red Pandas awake. They were busy finding and eating food.
All the Orangutans were out and having a lot of fun and eating.
The River Otters were putting on a show too. I processed this one in black and white.
One of the alligators came out from the water so we could get a good look at him. Does he look hungry?
Baby giraffe, Glory, has grown since my last visit. She’s eating food put at her height.
The Masai Giraffe was playing with a large plastic bucket. Do you think he’d be good at soccer?
One of the Okapi decided to show me his best side! They do have a beautifully marked rear.
Some of my favorites weren’t out. I guess another visit should be put on the calendar.
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That otter shot works well in B&W and I love the big cats and red pandas 🙂 I’m not always a fan of zoos but it seems this one is well run and gives the animals as natural environment as it can?
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Thank you Sarah! The Sacramento Zoo is well run and small. We can walk it and take pictures in about 1 1/2 hours. It’s clean and the animals are well cared for. I’m glad you like the B&W of the otter. Take care.
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Nice otter shot in monochrome!
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Thanks Alessandra! I’m glad you liked the otter.
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Beautiful pictures! I also love the otter picture, so clear with detailed fur. I’ve never taken a good otter picture. It seems that they always swim around really fast.
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Thanks Kathy! I’m glad you liked the otter image. I thought that his fur detail stood out better in B&W, and who could resist those eyes.
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I haven’t been to that zoo in over 50 years. You make me yearn to visit again. Thanks for the great photos and the memories you brought back to me as a youngster.
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John, I’m glad I was able to bring back some happy memories. They are talking about moving the zoo, saying they need more space.
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Delightful to see these lovely creatures, Anne. You captured their expressions, I love it.
Looking forward for more.
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Thank you Amy! We go to the zoo about once a quarter so you’ll probably be seeing more.
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The expressions on some of the animals are priceless, Anne 🙂 🙂
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Thank you Jo! I think that’s why I enjoy photographing them. You never know what you can capture.
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