big cats..

Hercules is one of the several tigers (among other animals) that live at the Cattyshack ranch near where I live. They brought Herc to the local Chick-Fil-A to do a litle advertising and fundraising. I've been meaning to try and get out there someday. Meow!

Camera Critters Weekend

I went to the Jax Zoo for the first time since returning from my vacation last month. We have lots of new baby animals to see, like this baby Bonobo. Just under 2 weeks old and as precious as can be! Bonobo's are similar to Chimps and share 97% of the same DNA as Humans have!

Sunday at the Zoo

Went to the Zoo this afternoon, and it was packed! It's a goood thing I have a season pass, so it doesn't bother me too much when I can't get near some of my favorite critters. Some animals I hardly ever stop to even see, and some are just so entertaining, I will hang out and watch for awhile. This female lion was just enjoying a lazy nap in the shade.
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Macro Monday - the flame

At the zoo to see the Dino-Alive exhibit they had torches along the path to light the way in the evening hours.
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Camera Critters

It seems that the giraffes were extra hungry at the zoo on Friday. As always visit the Camera Critters blog to see more critters from around the world!

Included is a bonus photo of the young giraffe. Love the little tuft on top of his head! :)

Skywatch Friday

But first things first: my thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the devastating events going on in Japan now and in the future as they rebuild, as well as the Hawaii and the west coast of the US.
Today was another beautiful day...hopefully it continues as tomorrow is the annual Toyota Farm to Table event at the Riverside Arts Market. Last year it was amazing, so I expect this year to be about the same!

Here is a little slice of Florida blue skies from the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens. The wood storks have started taking to the nests in the trees. Visit Skywatch Friday to see more skies from around the world.

Positively Prehistoric

The Dino-Alive exhibit at the zoo started tonight for Zoo members only...The whole environment, all the sights and sounds were awesome!! The display goes thru June, so I'm sure I'll be seeing it a few more times before it's all over.

Spring is near..

Tropic Blaze flowering peach tree, native to Asia. Photographed at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens on this gorgeous weekend. Spring is coming!!