Trip to the Cincinnati Zoo

This was just going to be photos, but I decided to say more. I know there are a lot of mixed feelings about zoos. As much as I love being close to wildlife, it does break my heart as well. Before going vegan and becoming an "amateur animal activist" I never thought anything about all the animals caged up. Seeing a wild animal caged or stuck in a tiny exhibit is heart breaking. Going to the zoo has just always been a tradition for me.



It is nice to see the zoo promoting recycling. I say this because I don't think of Ohio as a very "green" state.




One of my favorite things about the Cincinnati Zoo is the insect house. They have a room filled with butterflies and orchids.
I really enjoy photographing them. It's such a peaceful place...




This guy was beautiful....


My favorite part of the zoo was feeding the goats. If I could have a pet goat I would.

Best photo of the day was one that a lady took of us together. How nice of her!

Cam, Dan, me and Cody (My besties!)
Our trip to the zoo was one of the only warm days while we were in Ohio. The weather didn't cooperate at all. This time last year there were tons of tulips and other flowers in full bloom. It was kind of a bummer to not get to see that this time. However I had a great time with my friends and Cody! This may be my last time visiting a zoo. Honestly when I went to the farm sanctuary in Colorado I had more fun. There is a very different feeling from a sanctuary verses caged animals. You feel the happiness and the love from the animals that are living free. :)

Trip 2 The Denver Zoo

Cody and I planned on doing nothing over the weekend. I woke up Sunday morning though wanting to go do something after all. (I get bored.) We decided to spontaneously go to the Denver Zoo. It's almost a 2 hour drive from our house. We rushed to get ready and jumped in the car! Going to the zoo and taking lots of photos is one of my favorite things to do. I love photographing the animals so much...


Even though it was super hot outside, most of the animals were still out.
Look at this little cutie. He was hard to catch a photo of because he wouldn't sit still.
I don't know if I have a favorite animal at the zoo. I love them all really.
The big kitties defiantly hold a special place in my heart. They were all being lazy and napping of course...

This big guy was even sleeping with his tongue out...

I am always sad to read the signs about the animals being in danger.
I wish everyone cared about animals as much as I do. Humans are killing them everyday.
It breaks my heart. I hope my kids get to see these animals when I take them to the zoo someday in the future.

Above is a machine they had setup where you could put in cash to donate. I was super exited to see it.
The Pika is one of my favorite animals.
I learned about them by watching a documentary about Yellowstone National Park.
They are sweet little animals that live in mountains. So adorable!
Look at this beautiful Snow Fox...
Just some other lovely images I took....
Yes the one below is censored. Hahaha...
Everyone loves Giraffes!

I think this was my favorite picture I took. I was really close to this guy...
I had to share this picture I took of this adorable squirrel...

I feel like the Denver Zoo has a great variety of animals to view.
I always enjoy looking at fish!

Above you see one of the zoo keepers working with a hippo.
The keeper said the hippo was 45 years old and he had been working with him for 14 years.
I thought it was cool that he had taken care of the same animal for so long.
The black bear was hanging out in a tree sunning himself.

We had a great time! Still think that the Cincinnati Zoo is the best I have been to so far.
What zoo's do you visit and enjoy the most?
I would love to check them out!

The Columbus Zoo

Last weekend I went to the Columbus Zoo with a few friends. I had never been to the Columbus Zoo. It's pretty large and the top rated zoo in the country. I will say it's the only zoo that I have ever been to and not gotten lost. The layout makes it simple to see everything and not have to keep looking at the map every 5 minutes.

There I am with the WORLD!!!

They had Kangaroo's! I haven't see Kangaroo's at a zoo before!

My friend Cam is looking at the map wondering, "How big is this zoo?"

I have a huge fear of sharks, that is why I am pouting in the picture above.
We took a little boat ride while at the zoo...



My favorite sign at the zoo...We had a lot of fun! I look forward to going again someday. Cody and I hope to go to the Denver Zoo soon. I love going to the zoo and hope to visit many more in my lifetime.

The Cincinnati Zoo

A few friends and I went to the zoo the other day. I love going to the zoo and taking pictures. The Cincinnati Zoo is one of the best zoo's I have visited...
Beautiful tulips

Anna & me


My friend Cam was in charge of the map and guiding us through the zoo...













I enjoyed hugging a tree when I was there! :)