Zoo Pics from awhile ago. Part 1 *37 pics*

[kittycats_delight]

I was suppose to post these a month or so ago and just never got around to it. Not that I didn't have the oppurtunity just haven't have the get up and go to do it. Sorry. :o These pics were taken at a small local animal park. A small zoo per say. It was once private but due to the number of animals and some of the types they acquired they were 'forced' to open publically or the numbers and types had to be rehomed. Needless to say they opened publically and have a lovely little place. They have a huge amount of undeveloped land which they develope a little more each year to add new animals. It is still all run by one family with the vets being the children of the original 'developer' of the zoo.

Anyway enough blabbing here are some pics. :)
Hope you enjoy them. I just love this place and some of the animals recognize me (IMO) when I return. I have one bird that showboats for me all the time. We have not seen him do it with others aside from the keepers. :D

This first pic was taken from the car going about 80+km/h. It is of the city walls and castle of Marostica. It can been seen enroute to Parco Faunistico Capeller.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090250.jpg

Now animals pics.
These are the newest members of the Capeller family. 4 red kangaroos.
Pictured are 2 of the 4.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090249.jpg

This is 3 desert foxes. They had 2 until this year when the pair successfully bred and had a cub.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090246.jpg

Pigmy hippo. This guy's mate was relaxing in the shade of their 'house'
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090243.jpg

Beautiful Capibara. There are 6 of them. 2 babies this year. A boy and a girl.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090238.jpg


many more coming

[kittycats_delight]

I am so in love with these guys. They are so sweet and so lovable. They will lick your fingers and you can pet their little feet. (you are not suppose to but.... :D)
A family of ringtail lemurs (there are 3. count the tails :p)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090237.jpg

Kneeling camel. I took one pic and then he kneeled so I snapped this one.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090236.jpg

Owls anyone.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090232.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090231.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090230.jpg

this guy is well camoflagued. Can you find him?
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090229.jpg

more coming.

[kittycats_delight]

Snakes: :p
This gorgeous Retic was in mid shed. He is quite a big boy but according to the herp handler he is very docile. :D
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090222.jpg

EMERALD TREE BOA
I am in love. He was just too beautiful for words.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090221.jpg

couldn't get pics of the other snakes. They were too well hid and the albino ball python was being uncooperative.

Can't remember what this bird is. This is the female. She is near her enclosure. The male was patroling the fence. They had eggs.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090220.jpg

this little finch came to share our lunch. :D
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090217.jpg

Wallaby. There are about 12 of these guys and one of the pairs had a baby boy this season.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090216.jpg

more coming

[kittycats_delight]

Big beautiful pelican
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090209.jpg

Flock of Pelicans. These guys are so noisey when they want to be.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090208.jpg

meekat....on watch. hehehehe reminded me of Timon on sentry duty.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090207.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090206.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090205.jpg

now DIG
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090203.jpg


more coming

[kittycats_delight]

not sure what this guy was. The sign was in italian and latin and Guido didn't know what he was in english. He sure was gorgeous though and what a nap he was having.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090200.jpg

there is something hiding out on one of those shelves. Can you see him?
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090194.jpg

here he is...isn't he cute
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090196.jpg

This pond is in front of the park owners home. They live INSIDE the park. The pond is full of huge trout and sturgeon.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090193.jpg

and ducks too.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090190.jpg

more coming

[kittycats_delight]

mongoose. These guys are so wild and are all over the place even in 100+ temps.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090174.jpg

porcupine. Completely zonked from the heat.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090172.jpg

upclose
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090171.jpg

man it's hot. poor little guy
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090170.jpg

zonked out. LOL this guys was such a joker.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090168.jpg

more coming
sorry so many guys. I couldn't decide

[kittycats_delight]

Gonna do a part 2 to this thread as there are too many pics for one thread. so this is last post for part one.

can't remember the type of monkey this guys is.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090162.jpg

black and white lemur
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090159.jpg

black swan
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090133.jpg

can't remember the name of these birds either
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090129.jpg

upclose
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Parco%20Faunistico%20Capeller/2007_07090131.jpg

more pics in part 2.
Hope you have enjoyed so far

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Awww, cool pictures. The porcupine is so cute! :D

[kittycats_delight]

He was sooo adorable. So many of the animals were flaked out with the heat though. If they weren't hiding they were soaking in the water. It was like 40+c that day. :eek:

[Freedom]

I liked the first raccoon photo; so close to the cool water and just too tired to jump in for now!

Owls are symbols of good luck in Sicily. I remember there were ceramic ones all over. I bought one and have it on my wall in my living room. I loved these photos too.

These are wonderful pictures, thanks! I need to go find Part 2!

[chocolatepuppy]

Great pics! The black swan in interesting. ;)

[petslover]

These pictures were really cool. I haven't been to a zoo in years so I liked seeing all the different kind of creatures.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing them with us. :)

[kittycats_delight]

I really love the black swan. She is so pretty and elegant. :)

Glad you guys have enjoyed the pics. I wasn't sure about posting them and especially so many. :)

[Felicia's Mom]

Thanks for sharing the pictures. They are all beautiful and I can't pick a favorite.:)

[wombat2u2004]

WOW....great pics KD.
I love zoos and zoo pics. :D
Wom

[kittycats_delight]

Thanks Nancy and you too wom. Hubby has vacation coming up on the 10th of September and we are going to go to Verona to do the animal safari and the big zoo. I can't wait. So be perpared there will be more pics then. :D

[KittyGurl]

Great pics! They are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.