Charlin's Zoo Adventure

After getting over the massive bout of consumption yesterday, I was ready to work it off. I started my journey by immediately getting lost. Fortunately, the maternal unit saw fit to loan her TomTom to the trip's cause, so we got back on track quickly and made it to the zoo.

The zoo offered an expert pair of ambassadors to greet patrons.

She was nice and talked to us

The owl was cool and tolerated my presence

We decided to hurry to the Reptile House before the crowds arrived. The area housed a really cool lizard, but I'm not sure if I will ever remember the name.

 It's a joke, guys

The Reptile Walk beckoned next, although Jerome seemed less than enthused.

What about swimming reptiles, HUH!?!

He was sated when we found some water-bound reptiles.

 Teedle-turtle-teedle-turtle-eee

The bus tour opened, so we got to see most of the zoo and take one of the goofiest pictures in existance.

 This is way too funny not to post

We got to walk through the zoo next. The path to the pandas was lined with babies.

 There's a medium one, a small one, and a big one in a row

The takin were extremely cute, but, as usual, the pandas commanded the largest crowds. I think the pressure may have been getting to them, though.

Don't jump! We LOVE YOU!!!

After calming the distraught bamboo-eater, we got to go on the Backstage tour.

I want in!

The tour/show focused on some old favorites...

We howl, he howls

...and some new faces.

 It's an eight-month-old clouded leopard kitten

One of the new faces immediately jumped on his trainer. The staff do not permit such behavior, but they reigned in the naughty behavior quickly. After reflecting on some of Jerome's behavior...

What?

 What?

 

What?

WHAT?

 

...I figured Jerome could benefit from their expertise. Fortunately, they willingly complied.

Hear the clicker, get a treat

 

Overall, it was a fun, rewarding day...with another shot of a funny camel.

Seriously, he has Beatles hair

 

 

Until next time, peace out, mah ninjas!