Monday, June 16, 2008
A day at the zoo

Strutting peacock		Went to the Bronx Zoo with my daughter, sister and one of t2cgitw, Friday. We had a terrific time, starting with parking about ten steps from an entrance, which was amazing. I don't know if it was the company (which was very good indeed) or the weather (which was just about perfect) or the zoo design (which seems as good as it's reputed to be in about ten different ways), but none of us got worn out or foot-sore or temperamental or anything. We saw seals, birds, monkeys, lions, tigers, a polar bear and piles of peacocks, among other things, some of which are pictured here. (Next time I want to see gorillas, zebras and giraffes, too.) The Bronx Zoo is designed with the needs and comfort of the animals in mind, and it really does feel as if you're strolling among them rather than looking at exhibits in a museum. I love the National Zoo in Washington D.C. but this is flatter and therefore easier to walk around despite being 265 acres to DC's 163, and it's much better designed in that children in strollers can see things. Highly recommended.

(Smiling?) camel


Polar bear, near dinner time

Scampering girl


Nice kitty

Looking at seals

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