But it was well worth it.
At the zoo, we took a tram. Because we only had an hour, that was the best way to see it all. And because of the heat, it was the only way! The exhibits are wonderful. The animals are healthy and active. They are very close to the people in a tram or walking. No barricade, usually a moat, but very natural and fabulous, and CLOSE. At the end of the tram ride, we walked over to the white tigers, and watched them wander around, gruff at each other, and watched the female swim, yes swim, in the water. No doubt cooling off. They are amazing. They are huge!
We saw cheetah, zebra, giraffe, monkeys, mandarins, chimps, elephants and many more. It was wonderful. It was hot.
We then had a Ben and Jerry's ice cream, and waited for the Night Safari.
People wait in long line ups, very orderly. So we did! Got on a tram, waited for sunset, about 7:30, and we went off.
We saw lots of mountain goat type animals, some from the , we saw hyenas, Indian wolves,lions, spotted leopard, a HUGE black sloth bear, hippos, Malayan tapirs, river hogs, rhinoceros, many varieties of deer, cattle.
The tropical rain forest is so loud with crickets. And yet you always hear in the background the miked voices at the entrance to the Safari. A contrast of sounds for sure.
The heat was enough for us, so we headed home after the tram ride, but when I go again, I will skip the zoo, and go about 8 p.m. It does cool a little by then.
Did I mention that it was very commercial. Hence the "giraffes".
I will attach some photos.
I am going to try to do photos every time. I might get better with my iPhone camera. It is difficult with this uncooperative wrist, which is getting better. Slowly, slowly.
Oops how did they end up, up there. Oh well.
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