Time to show off Post your favourite zoo / captive animal images(s) from 2012 in here

[Cobra]

I guess for me it has to have been the (initially) elusive Cheetah cubs


IMG_8652 by Chris-the-falconer, on Flickr

Closely followed by the Lynx kitts that weren't quite as shy


IMG_8449 by Chris-the-falconer, on Flickr

 

[bruno106a]

here's a few from knowsley safari park


lioness's with cubs Knowsley by bruno106a, on Flickr


Wild hunting dog


hunting dog, Knowsley S/P by bruno106a, on Flickr

 

[Yv]

Well, given this was my only trip to any kind of zoo this year I think, I guess it has to be these 2 monkeys from Woburn


Woburn Safari Animals by Yvonne White - WhiteGoldImages, on Flickr


Woburn Safari Animals by Yvonne White - WhiteGoldImages, on Flickr

 

[Marc]

Loved those monkeys! Might post *ahem* that *ahem* monkey shot at some point.

Anyway, hows about a couple of Woburn giwaffs for now

 

[Cobra]

Nice Images people
Yvonne, I love that expression on the primate that is getting the nipple tweak

 

[overbez]

got to have a meerkat in here....




And I was very pleased to capture this action shot of the baby cheetahs. Not the greatest, but from my non-DSLR camera, through glass, right to the back of the enclosure, for an event that lasted maybe a second, I think pretty good.

 

[new2me]

I was just going through all my zoo pics the other day, finally sifting out the poorer ones.



Then remembered this cute little fella

 

[braveboy2012]

Great pics everyone

So hard to try and limit it but these are my favorites (today!)

Sadly Ranshan passed away earlier this year. I was lucky enough to visit the WHF a few months before:

Snow_Leopard by braveboy2012, on Flickr

I love interaction between the animals and this was great

CherryCrownedMangabeys by braveboy2012, on Flickr

I also like photos that don't look like the animals are in zoos so this must qualify for that!

Amur_Leopard_4 by braveboy2012, on Flickr

You can't beat a comedy gob shot

Onager by braveboy2012, on Flickr

Some cuteness

Baby Snow Monkey by braveboy2012, on Flickr

Can't believe I've hit my limit of 6 already. Printed this as a poster and I have to say it looked bloody fantastic!

Jaguar Female close by braveboy2012, on Flickr

Gary

 

[JakeT1992]

This Lemur from Cotswold Wildlife Park for me..

Lemur by JakeTurner1992, on Flickr

 

[kabooi]

Great shots here guys Here's a couple of my zoo pics from this year.


Her names poppy... by kabooi, on Flickr


DSC_0432 by kabooi, on Flickr

 

[spike241]

My first zoo visit with my DSLR:


IMG_9262 by spike241, on Flickr

I'd like to think I've improved since then

Not the best picture in the world but I like the slap

1211XX_IMG_1788 by spike241, on Flickr


120921_IMG_3300 by spike241, on Flickr


121122_IMG_4034 bw by spike241, on Flickr


121125_IMG_5254 by spike241, on Flickr

Wish I could have seen the cheetah and lynx cubs, very jealous

 

[Pitvar]

Not in the same league as the beutiful big cat shots but I quite like these from my one trip to Knowsley this year

Paws for thought:

Cheeky Monkey:

Tasty...

 

[Cobra]

There are some cracking images being posted guys

Love the Mangabeys Gary!

 

[braveboy2012]

Cheers Chris

@Selena....loving that Serval image

@Pitvar...is that first one a baby Baboon? It's ears are as big as it's head!!!

 

[spike241]

Thanks Gary,
Your pictures of Ranschan, the leopard and the jaguar are great!

 

[Pitvar]

@Pitvar...is that first one a baby Baboon? It's ears are as big as it's head!!!

Yep and feeding close to the fence - bit too close for my 300mm. The keepers had just fed them with watermelons which was good to watch!

 

[ynot]

I love Snow Leopards, good shot too. You try it in black and white?

Two funny monkey pictures, love the pose in the first.

Heres one of my favourites, but if comments are to go by on the forum its not a crowd pleaser.
Still, you dont get to see many.


Chengdu Panda by TS446Photo, on Flickr

 

[MWHCVT]

Well not been to any zoo etc at all this year, I was supposed to do the September Whippy meet but work got in the way, I did get this picture of a friends do while at a BBQ round there's this summer

So without more waffle I introduce Ollie


147/366 (512) by mwhcvt, on Flickr

 

[johnnypanic]

Some wonderful photos.

One of mine I quite like -

 

[kabooi]

Some wonderful photos.

One of mine I quite like -

THATS FRIGGIN AMAZING

 

[braveboy2012]

THATS FRIGGIN AMAZING

Great pose - peekaboo!

And gorgeous lighting

 

[Phil-D]

These two made us chuckle

Ya think the meerkat is looking for help?

Taken at Chester Zoo in June

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Mine has to be this male Mongoose (I dont get to Zoo's very often)


DSC08501 Mongoose by Les Moxon Photography, on Flickr


Les

 

[Cobra]

Ooo a mongoose :shudder:

Very nice Les

 

[sHo0sH]

Meerkat looks like he's letting one rip!

 

[Cobra]

Meerkat looks like he's letting one rip!

Wouldn't you, if you were about to be trampled by a few ton of muscle and sinew ?

 

[bigt-]

Few from my trip to London Zoo the other day...


Blue Dart Frog by TS Multimedia, on Flickr


Lioness by TS Multimedia, on Flickr


Chameleon by TS Multimedia, on Flickr

 

[bigt-]

Edit... posted too many

 

[Cobra]

Too many? let me know and Ill delete some

It is really
I was only looking for a couple of shots of those that you considered
your best or favouite from the year.

Try starting your own thread in the zoo section, you may well get more "exposure" and comments there

 

[bigt-]

Done, got rid of 6, so yh I did post a bit much originally =O

 

[brman]

Not been near any zoos so does this count as a captive animal?


Squirrel proof bird feeder by tobyjm, on Flickr

 

[Gremlin]

Not been near any zoos so does this count as a captive animal?

Yep it is in a cage

 

[Gremlin]

This really has to be my favourite of the year



And of course the whipsnade cubs







Snowy Elephant, hope we get more this winter



and the elusive Bonny

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Ooo a mongoose :shudder:

Very nice Les

took me a while to get that Cobra

Thanks for the comment


Les

 

[Daysleeper40]

I've actually just realised I havn't uploaded a lot of my shots from our september zoo tour to flickr yet - so may well add to this later... but I was quite pleased with this one:


Kookaburra 1 - Bristol Zoo 13.09.12 by Daysleeper40, on Flickr

and this one:


Lion Cub 1 - Paignton Zoo 09.09.2012 by Daysleeper40, on Flickr

 

[blondie606]

That Snow leopard & the Owl peeking out....fan bloomin tastic

a couple from me....

#1

DSC_8236 by llj666, on Flickr

#2


Tiger portrait by llj666, on Flickr

 

[Cobra]

More cracking images guys
As before Ingrid I love the red Squirrel

and the Ocelot Lynne
That Tiger is very sharp too

 

[new2me]

well jealous of that uncluttered red panda shot.
all the cubs/kittens etc are sweet! especially the lion cub

 

[Phil1974]

Some really good shots everyone!!

A couple from me...

1.

PWP 06-11-12-014.jpg by Phil Mighall, on Flickr
2.

DSC_4843.jpg by Phil Mighall, on Flickr
3.

Barleylands 26-02-12-41.jpg by Phil Mighall, on Flickr
4.

Paradise Wildlife Park 22-4-12-133-Edit-2.jpg by Phil Mighall, on Flickr

 

[braveboy2012]

Great shots everyone.

I think I'd seen lots of them but that Lion cub is too cute and that Tiger portrait is beautiful.

Loving the B&W gibbon Phil. I think they have to be one of my favorites to watch...they always move with such ease and speed.