Happy Independence Day!
Afternoon At The Zoo
Perfect time to get out to Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens before the Summer heat sets in. Didn't make the Aquarium or the Penguin house this time. Some videos scattered in the mix here, so be prepared as a couple might be quite loud. Animals make noise for a reason!
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| Golden-Lion Tamarin |
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| Ring-tailed Lemur marking territory |
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| Tree Kangroo |
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| Meerkat |
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| Meerkat and "Olipahants, Mr. Frodo!" |
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| A Friend to the Bitter End |
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| Galapagos Tortoises |
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What's the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?
One you'll see in a while and the other you'll see later!
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| Turtle Race, 2018. Buckle up! |
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| Hamadryas baboons |
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| Siamang, marking territory with sound |
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| Walking on the bridge over the Saluda River |
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| Lorikeets wrestling. It's a social thing. |
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| Grizzly Bear. Watched this guy try to tear apart a tree. |
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| Flamigos |
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