Animals!! - July Theme - Oklahoma City

A few years ago (when I was still living in Texas) I came up to Oklahoma to visit my parents for Mother's Day. While I was there we decided to go to the Oklahoma City Zoo because I had not been and it would be something fun to do as a family while I was in town. For this trip I had a simple point and shoot digital camera but I think most of the pictures still turned out pretty good.

This little guy was just too cute and I was so happy to get this with out very much glare or reflection on the glass. 

Same with Mr. Frog, just too cute and super green (which is my favorite color) and no reflections!

This Hippo was taking a nap in a muddy puddle and just looked really sweet, even though Hippos are one of Earth's most dangerous animals.I think he was a either a really young Hippo or a pygmy Hippo because he was rather small.

Another living tank but don't worry, it was hot that day and he was just taking a nap. 

While waiting to see the new baby elephant I saw these geese and their little baby (who was nervous about jumping down that cliff into the water) the adult geese just kept swimming close to the edge and honking at the baby to jump in. After a little bit of courage-gathering the baby finally made it in the water and followed it's parents all around the little water pond. 

Speaking of baby elephant, this little guy was super cute as the two females stood over him to protect him and encourage him to stand on his own feet (he rolled around for a bit trying to get up). 

"Ahh, I'm telling you... this is the life..."

This guy was pretty active but the glass looking into the enclosure was pretty cloudy, making it hard to get a good picture.

The King, looking over his domain... 

Sometimes you just want to be left alone. 

It was getting close to feeding time so this big cat was prowling, looking for it's next meal.

"Oh hey there, don't mind me I'm just taking a nap..." 

I always find it amusing how often animals take naps.

This big guy wasn't too concerned about napping, he was taking a lap around the "lake" in his enclosure.

If a bear is doing it, is it still called the "doggie paddle"?

Little kids love it when the animals get close to the glass because then they can see up close just how BIG they are. Their eyes get big with wonder and amazement, placing their hands up next to the bear paws. 

I have heard of lucky fountains, lucky cats and lucky underwear but I was surprised to see this dinosaur basking in the sun with coins littering the ground below him. Almost resembles a dragon protecting his hoard of treasure with his body.

And once again, nap time. Much like her smaller descendants, this big  cat found a small space and has contorted her body to fit and now slumbers on.

Well this one really isn't an animal (hello Captain Obvious) but I loved the little specks of color in the wings and the velvety blackness. This beauty got trapped in my parent's garage, so after posing for me I managed to catch him and release him into their backyard which is full of flowers for him to enjoy. 

I hope you enjoyed my pictures. I highly recommend anyone and everyone to visit your local zoo, especially if you have children in your family (zoos are something that are never really forgotten... unless you take infants and toddlers, they won't remember a thing).

Please leave comments, tips, or criticism so that I may continue to learn as I share the world with you!