me and my new camera go to the Zoo.

Monkey at the zoo - a monkey at the Melbourne Zoo
@lilaclady (28207)
Australia
September 17, 2008 2:11am CST
Oh what a beautiful day it has been in Melbourne Australia today, with the sun shining I headed straight to the zoo with my new camera, it was lovely to see so many mothers there with their little toddlers all amazed at seeing all the animals, I am very lucky to live rather close to the zoo, I just love to see the happy little faces of the kids and i also love the beautiful natural enclosures they have the animals in these days... don't you just love a beautiful day at the zoo.
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@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
17 Sep 08
wowww nice.but i am still dreaming to visit zoo this year with my little girl.
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
17 Sep 08
I love to watch kids at the zoo, their eyes are always so wide with amazement.
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@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
17 Sep 08
thanks.i am looking forward for the reaction of my little girl.
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
17 Sep 08
yeh I haven't been to the Werribee zoo for years...
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
17 Sep 08
I went to the zoo for the first time in my life last summer. We went down south to visit our daughter and her family. While we were there we took the grand-kids to the zoo. It was amazing. I loved seeing all the animals that I had never seen before.
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
17 Sep 08
yes I always wish I could cuddle them especially the monkeys...
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Sep 08
I did not get an email for this discussion. I thought we were also friends on each opthers lists. I went to add a comment to the photo and thats when I found out we weren't friends. Am I wrong thinking we were friends at one time? Anyhow, great shot and glad you had fun at the zoo with your camera. I love the zoo myself and went this summer. I had a few discussions with photos as well here. Have a great day/evening as well. Frienship request sent your way. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
17 Sep 08
hello Grandpa Bob, I have responded in a few of your discussions, I haven't disconnected any of my friends so maybe we weren't...I had a great day at the zoo unfortunately for some reason, the Gorilla, were not to be seen...
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Sep 08
This happens all too often. I've written administration as well. But never get a response from them. Plus it still happens. Added again, thanks bunches. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
• India
18 Sep 08
Are animals kept in natural enclosures? That's nice, because I hate seeing animals cooped up in cages. I loved visiting the Mysore zoo, but some animals are kept in cages there, which is very sad. Cheers and happy mylotting
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
18 Sep 08
Oh yes it is almost like they are out in the wild needless to say sometimes you don't see some of them because they have quiet areas where the public can't see so they mught be is the grasses and trees...it is beautiful to see...
@raclie (1732)
• Singapore
17 Sep 08
Oh I love the zoo!!! I think it is one of the best places to go when there is not a cloud in the sky and the sun is shining brightly, you can feel the heat of the sun warming your skin and with that wonderful camera of yours, I am sure you will have a wonderful time!!!! Singapore zoo is one of the best in the world, and it is a really great place to bring my family for an outing… I LOVE the zoo!!!
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
17 Sep 08
Yeh zoos are lovely so long as the animals are happy...
@raclie (1732)
• Singapore
17 Sep 08
lol... yeah.... so how was it?
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
21 Sep 08
"Someone told me it's all happening at the zoo I do believe it, I do believe its true." So sang Simon and Garfunkel. LOL Great place to spend some time! :) Are you going to post some of the pictures?
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
21 Sep 08
Yes I just posted some of my photos in my profile photos...I still have to learn how to use the camera as of yet, I don't want to just sit on automatic, so I still have a way to go yet...
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
21 Sep 08
Nice pics. Thanks for sharing. "I got a Nikon camera I love to take a photograph So mama don't take my Kodachrome away" A Paul Simon song
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
17 Sep 08
that sounds really fun lilaclady... i had stayed in melbourne for over 4 years now and guess what... i haven't been to the zoo yet!!! not even once... incredible, right??? i think i just have to 'force' my hubby to bring me there... i also love to see the cute animals there... and of course like you say... the excitement face on the children's faces really add on to the fun... take care and have a nice day...
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
17 Sep 08
Oh you must go, if you have kids go on the weekend I think it is more fun for kids but maybe if you don't go very often wait until they finish the new seal compound it is going to be enormous,,,
@msmell (1378)
• Australia
17 Sep 08
Yes It has been a very nice day here today in Melbourne but I had to go to work but the minute I got home I put the leads on my 2 Pug's and took them for a walk before the sun went down, and yes I also love going to the Zoo but haven't been there for years now and have been saying that we are going to go soon but it just hasn't happened yet! Just like we are going to visit the Werribee Zoo soon too which is only a 10 minute drive from home but we never seem to get there either sad isn't it .....
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
17 Sep 08
The werribee zoo is great
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
28 Sep 08
You are right. A trip to the zoo is great most especially with the kids. So make sure you charge your camera well. It would be very important to take pictures of those precious and enjoyable moments. Best to you!
@roshand8 (1478)
• Sri Lanka
17 Sep 08
Hi there lilaclady well..I don't know..I don't actually like zoo's. Wild Animals are not meant to be penned up in a cage.They are meant to roam free in the lands in which they came from.oooh..I have mixed feelings but where else can you show exotic animals to little kids? but,I have respect for wild animals,they meant to be free and I don't think they like to live behind bars
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
17 Sep 08
Oh I agree with you but the one good thing about our zoo is the animals are in natural enclosures and some are so big you don'r always see some of them, only when they want to .. today I didn'r see the apes because they must have been in the bushes somewhere, they have quiet areas also...and i look at it that in the wild there are too many poachers anyway....they are happily breeding away at our zoo which i think is a good sign...
@wagster41 (210)
• United States
28 Sep 08
ooooooooh, i love the zoo. as a matter of fact i visited a petting zoo when i was in adelaide last year. dang near got accosted by the kangaroos when they realized i had a bag of peanuts with me, lol have a great day
17 Sep 08
Hi lilaclady, I am glad you had a lovely day at the zoo with your camera, I expect Australia is having a beautiful summer, as for us it a dreary old autumn day but not so cold it is quite nine really, I haven not been to the zoo since I was a child and the nearest zoo is many miles away, you just have a nice time. Bless. Tamara
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• Philippines
17 Sep 08
The last time I went to the zoo was more than a decade ago and digital cameras weren't the in thing then. I did have a great time at zoo that time. It was the first time I saw a very large snake and it sure scared the hell out of me. LOL. Too bad we weren't able to take pictures that time so I don't have remembrance with me. The next time I visit a zoo I'll surely bring with me my camera. ;D
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@Sheepie (3112)
• United States
28 Sep 08
The zoo is the perfect place to go for taking pictures. It's like going to Africa or India but you don't have to actually go there to see the animals. I guess the animals aren't really thrilled about it, but it's a good opportunity!
• India
21 Sep 08
I love animals very much and I can imagine that it must be a jolly atmosphere with all the enthusiastic kids coming there. However, unfortunately there is no zoo in my city. India really lacks in planning related to keeping good presence of nature in the cities.
@daryljane (3406)
• Philippines
18 Sep 08
Nice!Bet its fun being in the zoo..ive never been into the zoo, although we have small resort where there are few animals but unlike zoo where it has lots of animals to see..our local zoo was closed when im still on a toddler and the nearest zoo takes a 45min plane. so yeah, maybe someday..im still not giving up hope on it.
@gr8life (6251)
• Malaysia
18 Sep 08
Hello lilaclady, It is hot and sunny too here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Oh, yes! Talking about zoo... you make me wonder and thinking when was the last time I visited a zoo here. I plan to bring my 2 year old son to the zoo as he never been there so far. I think he will definitely enjoy it as he loves to see those cute animals like panda and penguin.
• China
21 Sep 08
Hi,dear friend, i have to say you are so lucky to live near the zoo,Actaully,I am a kind of person girl who likes animails really so much .but due to some limitions ,I don't have the chance to see them on such a good day for I live quite a long way from the zoo,every time when I want to see the little animals and the big animals I have to ride on a train...In a beautiful day we can enjoy more no matter where we go..haha..have a nice day...;-)
• United States
18 Sep 08
Hi Lila, I do love the Zoo but I normally have to wait to November to go because of the crazy hear here! Can you imagine 115 degrees and animal pop everywhere! Yuck, also our zoo is not that nice, I have been to others that were much a better!
@wangkai (797)
• China
18 Sep 08
First of all,i am glad to see you that you have spent a pleasant day. Life is fine.You are a careful lady.you are good at observing life.it is wonderful things. Together let us wish our life more and more beautiful,more and more happy!