Buffalo Zoo part2

I love big cats and snow leopards are one of my favs. This guy was hanging out on a perch above the viewing booth hiding.



Ok the zoo had an amazing exhibit simulating an Amazon Rainforest complete with a tall waterfall and assorted plants ( mostly orchids -etc) and animals.


Look, it's Toucan Sam :)



This guy was so much fun- Moose sleeps in the same pose


This guy had just come out of the water even though it was about 40* out

Buffalo Zoo

Hubby met the director of the Buffalo Zoo at a luncheon held for him a week ago and Ms Fernandez and hubby were talking about DD's love of giraffes. She said that when we came up she would give us a private tour of the zoo- kinda behind the scenes if you will. I don't think I've ever seen my daughter smile so much in the last few years.






This sweet one was born in January :)











We got to hear all about the new plans for new and improved exhibits for the animals and all about the great breeding program that Buffalo is involved in.

This dude was enjoying his water ....






This one is for Lester and Smudge..and all our kitty friends.
OMG My heart was racing in the big cat house- we walked on this concrete slab between 2 rows of cages- tigers on our left and lions on our right. Can you imagine slipping against either set? But the tigers were so beautiful up close and personal.






I took over 200 pics that I need to go through and edit or delete. Some of the zoo - mostly more pics of the orchids at the gardens where hubby works.
I'll tell you- hubby is like a Rock Star up there. The new exciting director of the Botanical Gardens....who would have known? He's still Guru to me.....