Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Zoo Pics, volume 1

So, I'm training to volunteer at the zoo! And we finally got around to going just for fun. I got some good pictures!


Here's some pictures of the animal that is (as if you didn't know) my favorite. Her name is Nicole.


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There aren't any lions (yet. There will be some day soon) but there are other African animals, like

Zebras

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and Giraffes.

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There are also hippos

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and a Rhino (who's name is Pete).

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The primate house is full of interesting characters.

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There are also turtles, some of which are tiny ones that are growing up at the zoo so they can be released when they're big enough that bullfrogs won't eat them.

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My brother will be happy to know the zoo also has two of Oregon's iconic animals, beavers and ducks.

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On the day we went with Miles and Rachel and Keely, it was rainy, and all the animals were sleepy, especially the kitties (well, the one in the bottom center is a ringtail or miners cat, which is related to raccoons and is not a cat).

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Even the otter came in to dry off, leading to this extremely cute video.

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So, the possibility that I'll be posting more zoo pictures in the near future is pretty high. Especially once I get to spend more time watching the zoo's new star.


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That's Samudra (Sam, for short), the new baby elephant. Isn't he adorable?

That' s it for now!