Return to the Zoo

Work has been somewhat stressful over the last couple of months. Reached a point where I just needed a couple of days away from the office to recharge.

Unfortunately timing was not great as it's currently school holidays here, but I figured I'd brave heading along to the Auckland Zoo anyway.

Weather had been crazy and I was a little dubious on the day, but got lucky! No showers and a generally okay day weatherwise. The place wasn't crazy packed with kids either.

I just packed my trusty 70 - 200mm and went for a wander. I got pretty lucky.... first time seeing the Kaka and timing a couple of the experiences quite well.

Overall I'm pretty happy with the selection of shots.... even if I hadn't engaged brain and checked what shutter speed I was using until late in the day. Oh well.

Oh and it helps if you know the right people... ;-)

Enjoy.

Return to the Zoo

The last time I was at the Auckland Zoo, they were running special. If you registered, then you'd get a free pass.

Last week I got the reminder email that my free pass was about to expire!

So it was off to the Zoo!

Mark G, Mark H and Rob joined me. Yvonne joined us later in the day. Here's the gang in action.... :-)

Much equipment, many photos

I just stuck with my 70 - 200mm and snapped away. We seemed to time it quite well as a number of the animals were being feed. We also made it to a few of the animal experiences. This is where the animals are feed with a keeper present who gives a bit of a talk about them.

We were struck with a few showers and a heap of humidity, but it didn't dampen spirits. Even one of the Orangutan's refused to give in to the rain...

Here's my selection from the day...

The Baboon's kicked off whilst we were there as well, but they moved so fast and it happened far too quickly to get any real decent shots!

All good fun and a great place to visit. Am looking forward to popping back when the new Safari part is open.

Thanks for reading.