Average Jane Goes to the Zoo

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Last week I went to a fundraiser at the Kansas City Zoo called Pints for Penguins. It included ample amounts of Boulevard Beer and, rather randomly, a troupe of swing dancers.

Attendees were also invited to visit the Tropics habitat. It was raining, but my group huddled under two umbrellas and made our way there.

The capybaras were my favorite, of course. One of my goals in life is to meet and pet Caplin ROUS someday.

They spent some time swimming and hanging out under their waterfall, too.

Here's my sister bonding with a prehensile-tailed porcupine through the glass.

I didn't catch what these were. Perhaps we should have visited the animals before we used up all our drink tickets.

We all had a good time and I'm sure I'll be visiting the zoo a lot more this year. I have Groupons for two Segway tours, which we're planning to take at the zoo. I'm sure I'll also take the niece and nephew at some point this spring or summer.

What's your favorite animal to visit at the zoo?

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6 responses to “Average Jane Goes to the Zoo”

April 28, 2010

cagey

The hippos are my favorite! Their names are Liberty and Labor Day. Yep, they actually know their names! So, we always call out to them and then do the this weird arm thing to get them to come. Unless they have been just fed, they ALWAYS come around. Yes, I feel like a huge wad flapping my arms and calling, but folks quit rolling their eyes when I get the hippos to do something interesting for a change.

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April 28, 2010

Laurie

I love capybaras! And my son and I were just talking about how they are, indeed ROUS!
Just got caught up on a few posts. Still giggling over the line when you compared yourself to Jabba the Hutt.

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April 29, 2010

Lisa!

I like the gorillas…I am always disappointed when I trek all that distance to see them and they are nowhere in sight. But, when they are…my heart soars!

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April 29, 2010

Joolie

The capybaras are fantastic!

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April 30, 2010

Ang

you’ve just introduced me to capybaras! I love them! what wise faces they seem to have.
by the way, HI! Netchick sent me!
Have a great weekend!

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April 30, 2010

Carmi

I think you’ve just inspired me to revisit the nearest zoo as soon as I am able. I could spend days taking in these beautiful creations.
My favorite? Don’t laugh, but it would have to be the seals. I could watch them swim all day. So efficient and powerful.
Popped by from Tanya’s. Great to e-meet you!

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