Few Pics from the Zoo *9 + 13 more added*

Well Guido had the day of today first one in some time. So we decided at 8:30 this morning to go to Capeller. It is the small zoo that is near our home. When we first got there the skies were quite overcast. Less than an hour later we were drowned. It came on quick and it turned cold really quick too. We didn't get to see much of the park and most of the animals were inside. The monkeys were all inside under their heatlamps and the cats were all inside out of the rain too. The birds were about the only ones loving it. I got a few pictures but not many. So we maybe going back on Friday if the weather is nice.

Here are a few pictures from a rain soaked visit.

From what we can figure from the translation this is a crested crane.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC-0641.jpg

Double-crested Cormorant
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0669.jpg

African Porcupines
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0678.jpg

Flamingos through Asian Black Bamboo
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0684.jpg

Red Ibis
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0693.jpg

A saucy wallaby sticking out his tongue
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0703.jpg

Some Macaw
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0710.jpg

One of my favorites a Black Swan
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0711.jpg

and finally this is a new fountain they have had built.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0717.jpg

That's all. Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoyed them.

Michelle

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Originally Posted by kittycats_delight

When we first got there the skies were quite overcast. Less than an hour later we were drowned. It came on quick and it turned cold really quick too. most of the animals were inside

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Did you get the feeling the animals had more sense than you had? :p I bet you didn't have to fight the crowds, or stand in line! :D

Those pictures did come out nicely, and thanks for posting what the names are. I think you have been there before and shared it with us? Always something new at the zoo, I go to ours a few times per year also. Hope you are now dry and snuggly warm with Artica and the kitties!

You take amazing photos. I love going to the zoo.

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From what we can figure from the translation this is a crested crane.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC-0641.jpg

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That would be a Victoria crowned pigeon. :)

Really nice photos, I've not been to a zoo in such a long time.

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Originally Posted by Freedom

Did you get the feeling the animals had more sense than you had? :p I bet you didn't have to fight the crowds, or stand in line! :D

Those pictures did come out nicely, and thanks for posting what the names are. I think you have been there before and shared it with us? Always something new at the zoo, I go to ours a few times per year also. Hope you are now dry and snuggly warm with Artica and the kitties!

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You are so right Sandie. I swear the zebra were looking at us and saying 'how stupid are you don't you know it is raining even I am staying INSIDE!!!' But believe it or not there were quite a few people there. But unlike us they were smart enough to bring umbrellas. :rolleyes:

I have shared pics with you guys before from this particular place. This is the place that was private until a few years ago when the government made them go public. They know us now when they see us as everytime we go I get a new stuffie. LOL




Thanks Argrenade for telling the correct name of that bird. Hubby said it was a crane as the name was gru which is italian for crane but it sure as heck didn't look like a crane. He was such a pretty bird. :)

Thank you for the lovely comments Sandie, Robin & Argranade. I so love the zoo and we go to Capeller about 4-6 a year. Next time I will have to make sure we have nicer weather. :)

Michelle

Beautiful and funny Macaw eating some fruit. ( This guy was doing head bops and everything. He/she was hilarious.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0951.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0952.jpg

I am in love with this cat. This is a young male that is not quite a year old. He was last years kitten from the pair.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0970.jpg

Toucan...isn't he cute.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0994.jpg

Silly bird that I don't know the name of. Everytime I would go to walk away he would squawk at me.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0997.jpg

We thought this capybara was so funny when he stuck him one back foot in the water and just stood there. Not so funny he was taking a poop.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_1002.jpg

This is the buck of whatever he is. I can't remember to save my life.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_1027.jpg

And this little one is the foal.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_1031.jpg

more coming

gorgeous flamingo. Some of them were so vividly colored.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_1052.jpg

Breeding pair of black swans. The one standing was telling me off royally for being too close.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_1057.jpg

Close up of a zebra eye
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_1066.jpg

Hubby took this one. I think it turned out great. Good job honey. Cutie pie raccoon.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_1081.jpg

I don't know what kind of a duck this is but he is quite little. He was up waddling along the stairs. He wasn't at all scared. I am pretty sure I could have picked him up and he wouldn't have complained.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_1102.jpg

Thanks again for looking. I hope you enjoyed.

Michelle

So many beautiful animals and birds! Thanks for sharing. :)

I love all of your pictures, they're amazing!

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Originally Posted by kittycats_delight

Silly bird that I don't know the name of. Everytime I would go to walk away he would squawk at me.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...r/DSC_0997.jpg

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This guy is a mustache parakeet... and for good reason.

Thanks so much Annette & Kari for your replies. :)

And also thanks for telling me the name of that bird. It was written in Italian like all the others so seeing I messed up the translation of the first one I didn't bother to try. :p

I am glad you both enjoyed the pics.

Michelle

Your pics are breathtaking! You have captured the beauty of any of that animals perfectly!! What a treat to look at them! And I'm totally in love with that cat; a serval, isn't it?

Kirsten

Wow, Michelle, all those pictures are AWESOME!! I love the one of the Toucan and the Raccoon. :) All the animals are so gorgeous!! I also really like the zebra's eye. They are so striking. Thanks for sharing.