Two years ago I took a leap of faith. Despite initially cringing at the cost of a membership to the Indianapolis Zoo – I splurged and bought it to cover our family. I knew that one of the leading factors behind us never going was the cost to get in. I thought, if it’s “free” after that onset – maybe we’ll use it.
And use it we have. I re-purchased it last year and go on a moderately regular basis, weather and time permitting. Sometimes just me, but most often with the kids.
One thing about going to a smaller zoo – you learn some of the quirks. Like the brown bear always hides, the wild dogs are always asleep, and the gibbons are always chirping like mad.
This past weekend we went with the girls on a gorgeous sunny day and the zoo had turned on its head. The Gibbons were silent, letting us hear the chirping of the otters they share a cage with. The wild dogs were awake and moving all over their enclosure. Best of all, the brown bear was up close and personal – with a big friendly grin on his face.
I’m so glad that this time I took my camera – because I get to throw some of my favorites at you. Of course I have SO many, I’m struggling to pick just a few so I will beg you to please head on over to my FLICKR account to see the rest. It’s worth it, I promise…everyone was posing for my camera.
[flickr id=”8200939957″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]
[flickr id=”8200971357″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]
[flickr id=”8200970301″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]
[flickr id=”8200958019″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]
[flickr id=”8202049930″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]
[flickr id=”8200953331″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]
[flickr id=”8200950623″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]
[flickr id=”8202038154″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]
[flickr id=”8202025736″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]
[flickr id=”8202028492″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]
I always fnd the time of day matters. I like early morning when they just come out, or almost at closing and they are ready to go in for dinner. You got some wonderful shots!