A Day at the Zoo

Today's treat was a trip to the zoo. As both the older children were away this weekend, and "junior" doesn't really mind where he goes as long as he's fed, watered and entertained, the "treat" was really for me! I love zoo's, always have and probably always will.

Particular highlights of the day at Marwell ... Giraffe's trying to keep warm, Ocelots looking cute and cuddly while you know that they would have your arm off, and the rather odd looking but impressive Ant Eater.

It was the anteater in particular which seemed to captivate little one today. We stood watching him parade around his enclosure for a good 15 minutes, and "Parade" was a very good word for it as he was almost putting on a show. Stalking along the perimeter, turning and swishing his tail and sticking his nose out jauntily as if to an audience; which at this point was only two very cold adults and a 9 month old baby giggling hysterically! But then I guess every star has to start somewhere.

I think my personal favorite animals of the day though were the two new snow leopards they have just acquired. Both were tucked up and sleeping at the back of the enclosure and looked absolutely amazing. Hopefully next time we visit they will be a little more active.