The Toronto Zoo
May 16th with Alex
What a great day to be outside and exploring the Toronto Zoo.
I was adamant about getting back there after a few months of missing out while in Guelph. Coincidentally, Alex was also just done school and able to join in the animal adventures.
The day started off slow, missing the young Clouded Leopards, and just catching a glimpse of the new Greater One-Horned Rhino, Kiran. I really can't complain though, because I love this shot (above) anyhow.
We then came across one of the beautiful Indian Peafowls that roams the grassy parts around the zoo. It stood perched above everyone that entered the bat caves, almost like an emperor.
Then, a first encounter with these dudes.
This is an Abracadabra Tortoise. I'm kidding, but not far off to be honest. They're called the Aldabra Giant Tortoises, and they're some of the largest in the world. They can weigh more than 550lbs, despite being just over a metre long.
After a trip outside, we got to see the cheetah - albeit at a distance - followed by a feeding session at the African Penguins, Alex's newfound favourite animal, the White-Faced Saki, and some very beautiful birds.
Then this cutie. We got to see both Arctic Foxes so close up! From what we could tell, they both had a bone frozen within these large ice cubes...seemed to keep them quite busy. Unfortunately, I couldn't get any good shots of the grey fox.
If you've just seen my recent Instagram post, you'll know that Alex got to see his first Red Panda on this trip.
Yup, it's sleeping 20 feet up in a tree. Not the most exciting sighting, but a first is a first.
All-in-all, quite a fun trip. I'm looking forward to going back (hopefully) once more before my friends and I head out on our Southeast Asia adventures. Thanks for reading/viewing!
