Showing posts with label Zoo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zoo. Show all posts

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Feeding the Animals

Someone told me it is all happening at the Zoo.  - P.Simon

Beloved took us on Saturday to a Privately Owned Wildlife Reserve. It was really enjoyable to be out in the nice weather and have the opportunity to feed some interesting animals. 

Camels

Buffalo (Bison)

The owner takes families on tours to show his lions, tigers and bears.
He is feeding his Siberian Tiger a chicken breast for a treat.


The Little Man holding a young alligator.


Beloved is wearing a live snake necklace.
And, the Little Miss isn't thinking it is natural!

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

In Search of Olympic Game

The Olympic Game Farm has been entertaining families for over 40 years. Many of our animals are veterans of the silver screen. For more than 28 years, the Olympic Game Farm worked exclusively with Walt Disney Studios and many others on features for theatre and television including: "The Grizzly Adams Series", "The Incredible Journey", "Charlie The Lonesome Cougar", "Beachcombers" and many more. ~ Olympic Game Farm Facts

Starting out on our driving tour at the Olympic Game Farm.

Well, Hello, Pretty Bird! Get out of my Picture, please.

He never did!




This is an Indonesian Blue Peacock! They were commonly used as an early warning against intruders or theives in the early Egyptian Era. The males have full blue color with full fanning tails, as the "peahens" are mostly gray with no color.




Sorry! I have a man!!

But, this girl can appreciate your beauty!






I am Bear-y happy to see you!



Kodiak Bears can weigh up to 1800 lbs. Kodiaks can run just as fast as quarter horses--up to 30mph.

Their average life span is 30 years in the wild.



Will you allow me to take a picture?






Such as a sweet pose! I fed him a piece of bread.






Beloved! Let me get a picture of this Roosevelt Elk since he won't move out of our way!



Before the Olympic Park became a National Park, the Roosevelt Elk's population was down to 400. People were killing them for their teeth to put on their belts.

They can live for 25 years. They can weight up to 1800lbs.

Their average set of antlers can weight up to 50 lbs and have 4-6 points.

Elk can run 28mph for long distances and 35-45 for short bursts.






Beloved, you better roll up your window.

He looks like he either wants to eat your mirror, the steering wheel, or you!






You really should listen!!!

He is heading in for a kiss!






He isn't going to leave until you give him something....



BELOVED!!!! We have ELK in almost all the windows!!

Please move the car foward!






Bison or commonly called Buffalo. They can weight up to 2500 lbs.

Their population was over 60 million and has dwindled down to just 50 thousand.

Buffalo were hunted for their hinds and their tongues for commerce and trade.

They are native to open prairies and woodland forest in eastern parts of the North American range.





WE WILL ROLL UP OUR WINDOW for the Bison, right?






I am serious!

I grew up in Alaska!

It seems a little unnatural with a Bison coming toward your car!

Beloved FINALLY did.

And, I am greatful.

The Bison licked my window and tried to eat my mirror.

Beloved took the car through a car wash later on!






A spotted fallow Deer with her fawn.

Unlike most fallow deer, spotted fallow have excellent eye site and are able to see motionless objects.











We went to the petting zoo area of the Olympic Game Park as well.

There we viewed more animals and spent time looking at the exhibits.



Skull Quiz!




Fur Quiz!






A quick "Goodbye!" was sent to this White Fallow Deer.

It was time to leave the animals and go get a little rest!

They obviously wanted to rest too.



Thursday, April 3, 2008

A Kansas Zoo

We have traveling with children down to a Science! The little ones do well when we get up in the morning have breakfast and then get in the car. They can travel for about 3 to 4 hours and then we have to stop for lunch. Lunch is always at a place that they can play or walk around for an hour or more. At that time, we get back in the car do 3 or 4 more hours. During this time they nap and watch videos. Then we stop for dinner. Where every we stop for dinner is where we get settled in a hotel room but not before we have stopped and seen a sight or two. Some times it is just to let them play at a soft play at the mall. Other times it is playing in the hotel pool.

Just as we were stopping for our lunch break, my sister called me and asked where we were at on our trip. I told her, "We are in Kansas." 
She said, "There is nothing there!"
I told her, "That isn't true. Believe it or not, Beloved found a zoo!"
There was no reason to tell her I brought a book along to read all the way through Kansas! ;)
She said, "I am surprised!"





















Yes, a beautiful private zoo. It was lovely. The children were able to stretch their legs and see animals. With temperatures in the 70 and a nice breeze we had a great time. And, we had a cute little tour guide to boot!

Thursday, October 5, 2006

Lizzards, oh my!

"I always wanted to ride on a dragon, so I decided to do this for a year in my imagination" -An Author

A zoo day.

Not necessarily an animal statue I would have chosen for her to take a picture with but he does remind me of God's creativity. (Ewww!)

Saturday, February 18, 2006

Riverbank Zoo

"Roar and Slither, Squawk and Coo, Things are happening at the Zoo." ~ Unknown

Riverbank Zoo, Columbia South Carolina