1. Last Saturday the Houston Zoo opened early for its annual family Spring fling.
It's always more fun if you go with little kids.
Face painting, slides, jump ropes, hula hoops, a DJ and zoo animals.
2. Then there are the animal ambassadors.
This is Winston and he is a Juliana Pig.
He's a big favorite with the kids and adults.
The Dingos have only been at the Houston Zoo for about 8 months.
The wild dog of Australia.
Did you know the Dingo is a separate taxonomy from the dog?
This is Charlie the Chuckwalla.
The Chuckwalla is one of the largest of the native American reptiles.
Charlie is very handsome!
3. Because it was so early, before the zoo opened to the public,
we had the African Forest and the gorillas to ourselves.
The bachelor group was outside and entertaining us.
They can sure move fast!
4. This is a pretty time of year at the zoo.
Before it gets too hot and humid and the flowers are blooming.
This is Winston and he is a Juliana Pig.
He's a big favorite with the kids and adults.
The Dingos have only been at the Houston Zoo for about 8 months.
The wild dog of Australia.
Did you know the Dingo is a separate taxonomy from the dog?
This is Charlie the Chuckwalla.
The Chuckwalla is one of the largest of the native American reptiles.
Charlie is very handsome!
3. Because it was so early, before the zoo opened to the public,
we had the African Forest and the gorillas to ourselves.
The bachelor group was outside and entertaining us.
They can sure move fast!
4. This is a pretty time of year at the zoo.
Before it gets too hot and humid and the flowers are blooming.
5. I finished crocheting a baby blanket.
It's one of my favorite patterns - quick, easy- and looks fancy!
You can find the free pattern here.
It's one of my favorite patterns - quick, easy- and looks fancy!
You can find the free pattern here.
Great randoms! And the pig...love it! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteChuckwalla made super attractive through your great photography.
ReplyDeleteDingos? I thought they were family pets. Shows what i don't know.
Hello, awesome critters and love the flowers. Charlie the Chuckwalla is cool. Happy Friday, enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe zoo looks like a good one! The drums or whatever they are in the first picture are beautiful and so full of color.
ReplyDeletewhat a great morning spent at the zoo...don't you just love when you have the place almost to yourselves?! loved the animals and the kids! i do like that baby blanket! great job! thank you so much for linking and have a wonderful memorial weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joyful post! I loved Winston! It would be lovely to have him as a pet :))
ReplyDeleteA really great five, such a wonderful place to visit. I loved the baby blanket.
ReplyDeleteCute drummers, pets galore, flowers and your handiwork, that about covers it.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time at the zoo, just the place to get great photos! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend
Wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteLoved the Children Drumming - So cute.
Fun to see the Pig, The Dingo's & the Chuckwalla (cool name).
Oh the Gorilla's aren't they handsome.
Such pretty flowers.
Looks like the baby blanket is coming along nicely.
That's a great way of providing unstealable public drums!
ReplyDeleteBefore the zoo opens sounds like a fun time to be there. I like the pig the best!
ReplyDeleteNice, thank you for this gift
ReplyDeleteThe visit to the zoo looks fabulous and lots of fun, too! My, what a beautiful baby blanket you created. I'm sure it will be cherished. Wishing you a wonderful, fun filled weekend. Hugs, Pat
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy a visit to the zoo, chuckwallas, for some unknown reason, have always been a favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time for the zoo! The baby blanket is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteNice to see you again,Snap!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fun time with those animals. You took them very expressively.
Nice blanket with a good pattern and blue color!
Have a good day.
It looks like a great zoo for all ages Snap - those children are enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteWinston is a sweetie, what a great photo.
I love your baby blanket, it will be treasured!
Shane
The little ones look to be enjoying themselves. How could they not? It's the ZOO.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Fabulous shots of these wonderful animals and flowers, the kids playing at the zoo. A trip at the zoo is always such a joy!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that about Dingos. They remind me of skinny Shepherds. I love Charlie - very handsome wrinkles and coloring. Enjoy your blooms.
ReplyDeleteCharlie the chuckwalla looks content being held. I'd never heard of a chuckwalla. He's kind of cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of the pig wandering about on a leash. Those children look like they are having the best time! So much fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful visit! I wish we lived closer to a zoo but do have a local wildlife park that is a close second. I particularly loved seeing the Dingos.
ReplyDeleteLove all those beautiful animal images. The dingos are amazing!
ReplyDeletegorgeous blooms. love the lizard. what fun! have a lovely week! ( :
ReplyDeleteJust love that first photo, full of joy and happiness
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