Saturday was cool but hey - it wasn't raining so Tim dropped me off at the Zoo.  I expected many animals to stay inside until the air warmed up a bit.  Still, I had some good looks at those who ventured outside.  I was amazed and pleased to see little Yola, the baby gorilla who was born nearly a year ago.  It was a 'first' for me and that alone was worth the trip.

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The three tiger boys were out in the sunshine, practicing their growls.

Hey lady - got any treats for a nice kitty like me?

This is my scary face.  Are you scared?

Just kiddin', haha!
 

The lions were play-fighting for a while.

Eventually, Adia went to sleep on the heated rock and Xerxes went in the other direction.

The hippos were chasing each other and play-fighting too.
 

I've seldom seen them do anything but sleep.

I have a lot of respect for someone this big and surprisingly quick as well.

One of the Jaguars did a few laps in the sunshine.

Ahhhhh brunch.  Does it get any better than this?
 

Please sir, is there any more?

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