Wi-fi is slow because everyone is on it around this time, but here's a few pictures from the zoo today.
Complimentary bug spray!
Blue and Gold Macaw
The other sign said African Gray Parrot, but I don't think that's what this is. Another Macaw, but I'm not sure what kind.
There were a lot of native Florida birds. As they do, the Herons and Egrets were hanging out in the alligator exhibit. Here's a Great Egret.
For my bug peeps, here's some ants on Red Buttons Ginger.
Female Anhinga
There's a sign in the picnic pavilion that tells you not to feed the birds and squirrels. But, over by the lake they have those machines that dispense pellet food you can give to the birds. I just sat down to drink some water and soon I had my own flock of White Ibises, along with a couple of Muscovy Ducks.
Red Bellied Woodpecker. Native, not technically part of the zoo.
The bees really liked this plant called Rose Mound (Dombeya acutangula 'Seminole').
I think this is an Orange-Barred Sulphur but I only got the one picture. It's on a bromeliad.
The zoo does a good job explaining their conservation efforts and educating people about how they can help the environment. This sign explains why shade grown coffee is good for the birds! So it's not just a marketing gimmick when you go to Starbucks.
I realize I'm at a zoo with exotic animals, but I got really excited when I saw a Pileated Woodpecker!
But I got super excited when I saw two Pileated Woodpeckers on the same tree!
Good thing Mom wasn't around because I saw these two little snakes.
Okay, the wi-fi has aggravated me enough for tonight. More pics soon!
