Afternoon Getaway at the Zoo
Sometimes you can escape the city, or at least feel as though you have, by taking time out to visit your local zoo. Our zoo here in San Antonio, Texas is surrounded by a peaceful park, and is one of my favorite afternoon getaways.
My favorite animal of all, is the tiger. Such a purdy kitty. 
I have no clue what kind of duck this is, but the colors are stunning.
This adorable grizzly bear definitely needs a pedicure after his bath!
I have been trying to capture a picture of a male cardinal for nearly 2 years. I can always get a shot of a female, but this is the first male.
Now this kangaroo has life figured out. Lay back, enjoy the sun, relax, and just take life as it comes, one moment at a time.
Either this parrot is mute, or he just didn’t like me, because he sure never bothered uttering so much as a peep. He just glared at me.
Many years ago I read a book called “Rhinoceros Success” by Scott Alexander, and I have been fascinated by rhinos every since. If you haven’t read this book yet, I highly recommend it.
This poor guy looks like he would rather be anywhere else but here.
Of course no trip to the zoo is complete without visiting the monkeys. Oh wait, this is Haley climbing around, huh? (grin)
February 19th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
You’re mean mum
Just remember, everyone says I look like you
<33
February 19th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Beautiful pictures Cricket! I just paid it forward today and told yet another person about your class!
February 19th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
My favorite photos are the last two, but they’re all gorgeous as usual. When are you going to let Haley get her hands on the camera again? Turnabout is fair play…
~Amy Sue
February 19th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Wow! What beautiful animal pictures Cricket!
Haley is pretty darn cute too.
February 19th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Many thanks to everyone for the kind comments.
@ Amy Sue – she grabbed a picture of me quite recently. You can see it on my Facebook account in the photo album.
February 20th, 2009 at 3:22 am
great pictures, its the first time I have seen a duck like that though..
February 20th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Wonderful photo’s, Cricket! Thanks for sharing!
February 20th, 2009 at 7:24 am
It is good to have you back blogging again. The pictures are beautiful. And Miss Haley is of course beautiful as well. What a lucky gal to have you for her momma and you to have her as your daughter.
I can still remember the trips to the zoo in Washington DC when I was a kid. My grandparents lived within walking distance of the zoo and we were there frequently. When my kids were growing up, we took them there quite often.
Oh to be able to take pictures that turn out like yours.
pat
February 20th, 2009 at 8:36 am
Amazing pictures, love the kitty. (check your zebra quote though.)
((((hugs))))
Renate
February 20th, 2009 at 10:27 am
These are gorgeous!
March 3rd, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Love all the pictures and reading your blog. You and your daughter are an inspiration to anyone going through hard times. My prayers are with you both.
January 14th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
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