Day 117: Animal

Date: Wednesday 23rd July
Song of the day: Animal - Pearl Jam

You have probably guessed from the fact that we are going to Africa that we absolutely love wildlife. After our first visit to Africa I said I would never go to a zoo again, but I can't keep away. And this zoo was fantastic. We got there for opening 'cause I am like a little child when it comes to these things, and can barely contain myself. The enclosures were enormous, with some of the herbivores sharing the massive spaces.

I spent an age at the Tiger enclosure taking countless photographs, and I even lucked out and saw the leopards being fed. That was quite good actually because I was having a devil of a time trying to see them amonst all the trees. In all I spent about 8 hours there, and only left because everyone else had left the park and there was no-one around. I thought they had locked me in.

I think I took upwards of 600 photos, but have managed to weed those down somewhat as I did get snap happy and most weren't very good. But it was great practice for Africa, where I am hoping to see lots more animals.