This is a continuation of my photo journal of a recent visit to the Jackson Zoo. I hope you will click on the pictures to enlarge them and see the amazing details in the faces of the animals.
Around the corner from the leopard's home, we found the elephants. But first, I'd like to share some photos I took along the way.
These two guys were sunning themselves beside their pond ... 
... and were probably daydreaming about
sharing a pond with these little fellows ...
The
Zebra almost faded into the wall behind him, and stood still as a statue while I took his picture ...
These two antelopes paused for their portraits, too ...
What a cute little guy ...
he looks like he's smiling at me.
These two little critters are Red River Hogs, whose natural habitat is Africa. They can weigh up to 200 pounds, and live in herds.
This sweet little antelope was in a large pen with some monkeys. I couldn't believe how big his eyes are ...
Sorry, I wandered off the beaten path for a moment. We were on our way to see the African Elephants, and there were two of them ...
This one was friendly and proceeded to show me how he eats rocks ...
I was amazed at the way his trunk curled around the rock ...
I have to admit that it was rather daunting to see this big guy lumbering toward me, fence or no fence ... but isn't he magnificent!
This ends Part II of my zoo photo shoot. I hope you will join me tomorrow for the rest of the story.
Sincerely,
