Parco Natura Viva & Safari *40 pictures* now all uploaded

[kittycats_delight]

This zoo, safari & research center is in Verona. (Home of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet) Habitats are fabulous. The animals are in fabulous condition and seem quite laid back and natural in their enviornment. I took over 350 pictures and once I went through them deleted about 100 of them. Some are quite good IMO others are just personal decent 'family' photo quality.

Anyway I will shut up now and post the pics. I will select about 40 and then link to my album so you can view the rest. If anyone wants to use a photo please ask permission first. I will normally say yes. Please bare with me while I finish uploading. It may be a little while between posts. 5 pics per post.

#1. This was the first thing we seen as we entered the safari. Giraffe


#2. These guys were running around mad. I caught them in a moment when they were taking a breather. Ostrich


#3. There was a new addition to this fabulous family. Baby Gnu


#4. Papa wasn't too happy about us being so close so he decided to try and stick his head in the window (windows were suppose to be closed...oops) and when it was closed before he could get his head in he gave our back side window a good rap with his horn. Papa Gnu


#5. These gorgeous guys were just standing around watching the world go by. They didn't seem to interested in us at all. Indian Cattle(not sure of the correct name)


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#6. These guys were all vegged out. Relaxing in the shade for the most part. They were so calm and tranquil. Antelope (not sure of the type exactly)


#7. I just love these mischievious little guys. They are too cute for words. They also had a really nice habitat. Black & White Lemurs


#8. These guys were hanging out around the Lemur habitat. There is a lovely pond there. Duck (don't know the type)


#9. These guys were in constant motion. Running around and playing. Back and forth to their feeding area. Zebra


#10. These guys was in hot pursuit of his momma. He was a new born this year. Baby Giraffe


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#11. This little guy was very interested in us. He was up on a bank and watching us quite intently. Some kind of goat.


#12. This girl stood still and watched us long enough for me to take a few pictures of her. When I finished she left. hehhehe Not sure what she is but I think some kind of deer.


#13. These guys were taking a stroll up the middle of the street and along the side. When we got through I took a picture out the window behind us and found they had completely blocked the cars behind us.


#14. I know out of focus but oh so cute. Llama butts


#15. King of the Jungle. The beauiful and majectic Lion


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#16. THE KING


#17. Gorgeous White Lion


#18. One of the white lion's ladies



#19. The big beautiful and awesome Rhino


#20. The only good picture we got of the chimpanzees. Pretty well all the others were trashed.


That's it for the safari. Next 20 will be from the zoo.

more coming in awhile. Gonna upload all the zoo pics before I post them.

[mousie]

WOW! Those pictures are awesome! And the animals are so cool I soo want to go now!

~Abigail

[I_luv_rusty]

Very nice pictures! I love 11,15,and 16.