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March 2nd 2009

I just had to put up a few pics of my trip to the Zoo. The Melbourne Zoo has more than 320 species on view, and it is an "open range" zoo, so none of the animals are caged. You are able to walk dirt paths and brush right up against the animals. There is an "elephant walk" and and "orangutan sanctuary". My favorites were the orangutans and the penguins.

Enjoy!

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Sea birdsSea birds
Sea birds

Dad, this reminded me of you...
ElephantsElephants
Elephants

We caught them during feeding and bath time, so that's why they are behind bars.
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Giraffe

Posing for the close-up.






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