Our local zoo is under major construction right now. It'll be amazing by 2014 and there are obviously still fun things to see, but our family is getting older and I don't think I'll be renewing our annual family pass until then. Today (probably the last really warm day of the year) it was a fabulous place for a walk.It's a very different experience walking around a zoo without children.
I'll miss him when my walking buddy starts his new job next week.
owls can be big scarey birds
ReplyDeletewas this one tethered to his perch?
I like zoos! It is very fun to see animals we don't normally see. Changes can be exciting. Even though they are very disruptive at the time.
ReplyDeleteThe owl was tethered and perched on a volunteer's arm. This one is a female barn owl.
ReplyDeleteThere are things I really don't like about zoos, but I value how they educate children. Breeding and preservation programs are potentially good too.
Hogle Zoo has an unbeatable bird show if you haven't seen it. Closed for the season now.
good animal photos. the owl looks almost unreal.
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