Archive for the 'Animals' Category

One of the larger animals on display at the Adelaide Zoo here in South Australia is the Common Hippopotamus.It is quite often hard to get good photos of them because they are largely aquatic animals, preferring to spend most of their day in or under the water. This one came up within camera range and [...]

I enjoy visiting zoos and take every opportunity to visit the Adelaide Zoo where I am a member. I usually take a great interest in the birds on display so I can show my photos of them on my birding blog (click here). I don’t only have eyes for the birds. I enjoy looking at [...]

I enjoy visiting the Adelaide Zoo on a regular basis. Not only does the zoo have a good selection of animals and reptiles, all kept in animal friendly and appropriate enclosures, but it also boasts an excellent collection of birds. Birding is one of my passions and you can read more about our birds on [...]

Over recent days I have featured photos of the Giant Pandas at Adelaide Zoo in South Australia. Today I include the last set of photos. The next post here will feature other animals and birds at the same zoo. Adelaide Zoo is my home zoo where I am a Life Member. We try to visit [...]

Over recent days I’ve been showing photos I took of the Giant Pandas at the Adelaide Zoo here in South Australia. Today I feature a few more close up shots. The new exhibit at the zoo is excellent. It is very modern and gives the human visitors excellent close up views of the pandas going [...]