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The Zoo was GREAT!

The hubby and I had so much fun on Saturday when we went to the zoo. The weather was pretty much perfect, and even though there were TONS of people, we didn't have too much trouble getting around. I have exercise-induced asthma, and hubby has arthritis in his knee, so I was shocked that we only had to sit down twice, and they were brief stops. The new Museum of Living Art was very cool. I wanted to post a few of the pics I took while I was there. Bear in mind that I am not a fantastic photographer, but these aren't bad.

Hyacinth Macaw
Red Fronted Macaw
Front: Hyacinth Macaw
Rear: Blue and Gold Macaw
Flamingo
Cockatiel
Penguin
Panamanian Golden Frog

This one is pretty blurry, but I think he was one of my favorite frogs out there. I even brought a stuffed version of him home :)
Pigeon
Zebras
Mohawk Duck!
Scarlet Ibis


I have come to the realization that I love birds just as much as I love frogs. The best pictures I have from the zoo are the ones of the birds, and I have lots of pictures from birdwatching on my porch. I have 2 birds as pets at home, as well as several bird feeders and bird baths outside on my patio. Hubby and I plan on building an aviary when we have a place of our own, and we will be adding to our bird family :)

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