Day at the zoo

Last Monday I spent my federal holiday going to the zoo with a few coworkers. My mission was to see the new lion cubs that were born last summer; they've recently been allowed outside for public viewing. Since the great cats are located at the far end of the zoo, it was our last stop. However, we probably should have gone there first. Apparently the lion cubs are let outside at 12:30. We got there at 1:15 and there was nary a cub to be seen.

I was sad.

The good thing about going to the zoo in the winter is that there aren't many people there. We were the only people at the panda exhibit! It was incredible.

Look how cute and fuzzy he is!

Since I couldn't cuddle with him - because, you know, he's a ferocious bear - I had to settle with this panda statue.

This red panda is just as cute and fuzzy as his cousin!



My other favorite animal is the elephant. They're always fun to watch.

I learned that meerkats are actually kind of interesting. They take turns on sentry duty.

And here's a hodgepodge of more animals...

This concludes our tour of the zoo. I guess I'll have to make another trip out there to see the lion cubs.