A few from Paignton

[Daysleeper40]

Hi all,

Hope everyone is keeping well? We managed to get away for a bit of a zoo tour recently and got to visit one of my favourites - Paignton. It is certainly going through a tough period following the TB issues and obvious impact of Covid. Quite a few empty enclosures and closed off areas, but it was still a great day and as always, the Orangs were a particular highlight. C&C always welcome...

1. Salt Water Croc
Paignton_20200909_103339a by Daysleeper40, on Flickr

2. Takin
Paignton_20200909_105412 by Daysleeper40, on Flickr

3. Cheetah
Paignton_20200909_111211 by Daysleeper40, on Flickr

4. Bornean Orang - Wousan
Paignton_20200909_161427 by Daysleeper40, on Flickr

5. Bornean Orang - Tatau
Paignton_20200909_135631 by Daysleeper40, on Flickr

6. Bornean Orang - Natalia
Paignton_20200909_133028 by Daysleeper40, on Flickr

7. Lar Gibbon
Paignton_20200909_125653 by Daysleeper40, on Flickr

8. Young Baboon
Paignton_20200909_121231 by Daysleeper40, on Flickr

Thanks for looking

 

[Nod]

Thanks for sharing!

Paignton is probably our closest decent sized zoo and we are members but haven't been since lockdown started. Did go down to Dartmoor Zoo for a members only day just before they properly opened but it's never as busy as Paignton. Much better photographically, especially for some of the big cats - the Jaguar prowling down the fence really is wondering what you'd taste like!!!

 

[Tom Pinchenzo]

That croc shot is ace.

 

[Tysonator]

I agree with Tom Pinchenzo, the croc image is amazing !

 

[Daysleeper40]

Thanks for sharing!

Paignton is probably our closest decent sized zoo and we are members but haven't been since lockdown started. Did go down to Dartmoor Zoo for a members only day just before they properly opened but it's never as busy as Paignton. Much better photographically, especially for some of the big cats - the Jaguar prowling down the fence really is wondering what you'd taste like!!!

Thanks Nod - we've not been to Dartmoor for a while but I have really enjoyed photographing Chincha (their Jag) on previous visits. He is quite striking isn't he!

That croc shot is ace.

I agree with Tom Pinchenzo, the croc image is amazing !

Thank you both - that was my favourite too