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  • Scimitar-h...

    IMG_9765ScimitarHornedOryxS3Pzss320.jpg Scimitar-horned Oryx. These animals are currently extinct in the wild, but efforts are being made to re-establish them. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • An Oryx wi...

    IMG_9771oryxwtudeS3Pzss250f3.jpg An Oryx with an attitude! image by Shut-R-Bug
  • I love the...

    IMG_9751indianrhinoS3Pzss125f3.jpg I love the expression on this Indian Rhino\'s face. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Most of th...

    IMG_9758indrhinoS3Pzss200crpBCadjFX.jpg Most of the time the Rhino showed me his [or her] \"good\" side. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • A favorite...

    IMG_9677lorikeetS3ss60f3.jpg A favorite, and very colorful spot in the zoo is Lorikeet Landing, where you can interact with these beautiful birds. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • This bird\...

    IMG_9687redlorikeetS3Pzss60f3.jpg This bird\'s coloring was so bright it seemed to hurt the camera\'s \"eye\". image by Shut-R-Bug
  • This poor ...

    IMG_9680lorikeetS3Pzss1003.jpg This poor lady nearly lost her hair bow to a very friendly bird. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Like somet...

    IMG_9690lorikeetattack-S3Tvzss100f4.jpg Like something from the mind of Alfred Hitchcock! image by Shut-R-Bug
  • This Lorik...

    IMG_9668hairbirdS3PZss60f3.jpg This Lorikeet was fascinated by my kinky new perm. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • This young...

    IMG_9673LorikeetS3Pzss100f3.jpg This young gentleman \'rescued\' me from a pushy Lorikeet, and promptly got bitten for his kindness. Luckily they don\'t bite hard. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Starting t...

    IMG_9671S3PZss60f3.jpg Starting to worry about what else the lorikeet might do in my hair! image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Pretty col...

    IMG_9641lorikeetS3Pss50f3.jpg Pretty colors! image by Shut-R-Bug
  • This paste...

    IMG_9650pastellorikeetS3TVsmss200f2.jpg This pastel Lorikeet was taken with macro setting, and I think it\'s the best shot of the whole trip. Dirty beak and all. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • 1st zoo tr...

    IMG_9043elephanteyeS3LZss125f4.jpg 1st zoo trip in 26 yrs and the lighting is poor everywhere. No really good pics, but here are a few of what I kept. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Inside \"W...

    IMG_9301S3autoZss100f3.jpg Inside \"Wings Of The World\" the lighting was poor and the birds were moving constantly. I took 50 pictures, and kept this one. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Peacocks a...

    IMG_9294peahenS3Pzss250iso200.jpg Peacocks and Peahens roamed freely, but the males were ratty, so I only photographed the hens. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • These two ...

    IMG_9282macawsS3PZss100iso200Cadj.jpg These two Macaws acted like an \"old married couple\". image by Shut-R-Bug
  • The Macaws...

    IMG_9280macawsS3PZss100iso400Cadj.jpg The Macaws didn\'t appear to have any restraints. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • NIce gloss...

    IMG_9276bbearS3LZss10.jpg NIce glossy coat on this Black Bear. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Peacefully...

    IMG_9251polarS3autoZcrp.jpg Peacefully sleeping Polar Bear. Or IS he? Check out the next three shots! image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Is he drea...

    IMG_9247polarsmileS3autoZcrp.jpg Is he dreaming of female polar bears? image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Is this la...

    IMG_9234polarS3autoZcrp.jpg Is this lazy, or what!? image by Shut-R-Bug
  • It has to ...

    IMG_9236polarS3autoZss160f3.jpg It has to be a male. LOL! image by Shut-R-Bug
  • This lion\...

    IMG_9224lionS3LZss200Cadj-.jpg This lion\'s sunbathing made for a very washed out picture, but I still like it. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Weekdays a...

    IMG_9209S3autoZss8f3.jpg Weekdays are less crowded now that school\'s in session, but there were still a lot of pre-schoolers enjoying the zoo. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • I should h...

    IMG_9186mantisS3Psmss5glassBCadj.jpg I should have documented the species, but I didn\'t. I just know it\'s a Mantis. I\'ll find out what kind on the NEXT trip! image by Shut-R-Bug
  • This manti...

    IMG_9155mantisS3Psmss5f2.jpg This mantis has perfect camo....really it IS a mantis. It just LOOKS like a dead leaf. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Anyone who...

    IMG_9190S3Psmss0-4f2.jpg Anyone who knows me knows I would spend a lot of time in the Zoo Bug House. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • BIG spider.

    IMG_9179spiderS3Psmss6glassBCadj.jpg BIG spider. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Pretty bug...

    IMG_9176S3Psmss5f2.jpg Pretty bugs. Pictures are only fair due to lighting and slow shutter speed, but I kinda like this one. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • All the zo...

    IMG_9165S3Psmss6glass.jpg All the zoo bugs were understandably behind glass, making it difficult to get good pics. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • eeeuuuwwww!

    IMG_9154-S3Psmss6f2.jpg eeeuuuwwww! image by Shut-R-Bug
  • My favorit...

    IMG_9145S3SCN-INDRss13f2.jpg My favorite picture from the Zoo trip. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Sand Cat K...

    IMG_9139-SandCatKittenS3SCN-INDR-gl.jpg Sand Cat Kitten image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Four-week-...

    IMG_91364wkSandCatKitten-S3-SCN-IND.jpg Four-week-old Sand Cat Kitten-behind glass. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Ocelot und...

    IMG_9125ocelotS3autoss8f3.jpg Ocelot under glass. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Sea Eagle

    IMG_9092seaeagleS3autoss60f4headstu.jpg Sea Eagle image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Macaws

    IMG_9078macawsS3LZss100f3.jpg Macaws image by Shut-R-Bug
  • Disturbed ...

    IMG_9072macawS3LZss100f3.jpg Disturbed from his nap. image by Shut-R-Bug
  • In bad nee...

    IMG_9041elephantfeetS3LZss400f3.jpg In bad need of a pedicure! image by Shut-R-Bug