tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post1683508633903580873..comments2024-03-28T20:18:28.031-04:00Comments on The Hailey and Zaphod Chronicles: Traveling Tuesday on a Thursday - Oregon ZooKtenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14743862262518011068noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-51081632464861756182017-10-01T18:51:22.106-04:002017-10-01T18:51:22.106-04:00Holy cow - I had no idea polar bears were so big! ...Holy cow - I had no idea polar bears were so big! I don't think I'd want to meet one in the wild either!jank1961https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300333186503144220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-52274559711867316062017-09-24T12:52:58.686-04:002017-09-24T12:52:58.686-04:00Zoo visits are a sure fire way to smile seeing how...Zoo visits are a sure fire way to smile seeing how the animals spend their days. So incredible, so impressive.Tails Around the Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385964459822157749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-76539056561821214422017-09-22T22:14:30.571-04:002017-09-22T22:14:30.571-04:00I feel the same way about zoos as you do. But whe...I feel the same way about zoos as you do. But when you see their size up close, it truly gives you a whole new respect for them and their power...And cuteness too!~Kim at Golden Pines~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-87497174710274400132017-09-22T21:53:31.120-04:002017-09-22T21:53:31.120-04:00This looks like one of the better zoos...I am also...This looks like one of the better zoos...I am also on the fence about zoos, except for the ones that are doing things to preserve species(I really like the work the San Diego Zoo and the Wildlife park does).<br />The Adventures of the LLB Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502162429874740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-37309031208866016472017-09-21T22:59:25.106-04:002017-09-21T22:59:25.106-04:00Can't imagine meeting a polar bear in the wild...Can't imagine meeting a polar bear in the wild!<br />hugs<br />Hazel & MabelIdaho PugRanchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669402027179060942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-72228517375646901652017-09-21T21:29:58.551-04:002017-09-21T21:29:58.551-04:00I love the size comparisons, especially you next t...I love the size comparisons, especially you next to the Polar Bear!!!!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-55065387715667288192017-09-21T20:59:15.498-04:002017-09-21T20:59:15.498-04:00We loved seeing all the animals. Too bad they have...We loved seeing all the animals. Too bad they have to be captive. But seeing them helps to conserve their species in the wild. C.L.W.STEPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364713435574660430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-54559605915500778552017-09-21T20:29:53.697-04:002017-09-21T20:29:53.697-04:00I love the photos you've shared! Some of the a...I love the photos you've shared! Some of the animals are so exciting I haven't seen anything like them before!!<br />Lots of licks, your good friend Morrie :)Morrie Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12209151982005859478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-45055152404995993652017-09-21T16:40:54.987-04:002017-09-21T16:40:54.987-04:00Actually, zoos are so much better now. We have on...Actually, zoos are so much better now. We have one just down the road. It is a breeding zoo...for endangered animals, so it doesn't have all the usual zoo animals. The animals have large enclosures and are given stimulating activities. I remember the old zoos where the poor animals just sat in concrete-floored cages...pacing. So sad. Bella Roxy & Macduihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268052368797347239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-45836670245553522542017-09-21T16:07:36.149-04:002017-09-21T16:07:36.149-04:00I'm with you on the whole Zoo thing, although,...I'm with you on the whole Zoo thing, although, someone did point out to me, that some of the animals would be subject to poachers and other unsavory things, if out in the wild. That did bring me some solace. I'm also with you on the cats. They are just so magnificent, I could watch them forever. And HOLY SMOKES that's a BIG BEAR!LetterstoAndrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670264470223548503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-5764379652297988732017-09-21T12:40:01.791-04:002017-09-21T12:40:01.791-04:00Yeah, zoos are kinda sad so we share your hope for...Yeah, zoos are kinda sad so we share your hope for the future!<br /><br />Your Pals,<br /><br />Murphy & StanleyMurphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288455369911071072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-74203932688061887342017-09-21T09:55:42.113-04:002017-09-21T09:55:42.113-04:00We agree with you about zoos. That picture of you ...We agree with you about zoos. That picture of you against the bear drawings is interesting. We knew polar bears were big but we didn't realize they were that big especially compared to the other species!Millie and Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15880442203258355043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-75808542407973010542017-09-21T09:10:26.685-04:002017-09-21T09:10:26.685-04:00We agree with you also. Those pictures are beauti...We agree with you also. Those pictures are beautiful though, sometimes I fink it is the humans who should be behind those bars, and the animals looking in at them. stella rosestellaroselonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353643296569568834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-73520623980224420262017-09-21T08:28:22.566-04:002017-09-21T08:28:22.566-04:00What a fun post and very informative! The animals...What a fun post and very informative! The animals are all so beautiful!Molly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-85129430194108021282017-09-21T08:23:23.614-04:002017-09-21T08:23:23.614-04:00K10 I too am glad there are places for animals suc...K10 I too am glad there are places for animals such as these especially those who were thought to be 'pets' but obviously WERENOT! I've never seen a primate like the one you showed. In a very perfect world all species would live in their natural environment w/o fear of poaching etc. I chuckled at your comment about the Tiger. Not matter the size of a feline any activity is all about the fun or sport then bang I'm done!! And so often they never like that very same sport again.<br /><br />Lately I've been watching some very good programs on Smithsonian Wild, China, Japan and Indonesia. All about the extraordinary animals living there.<br />Hugs HiC<br />My Mind's Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014097754516123017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-55524496953336544402017-09-21T08:13:46.793-04:002017-09-21T08:13:46.793-04:00I'm absolutely with you... no meet&greet ...I'm absolutely with you... no meet&greet with a polar bear... ;o)<br />you are right... I feel sorry for this poor guy... wish I could do something to bring a smile on his face...easyweimaranerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377003995063754713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357572045023259154.post-75373062956463669962017-09-21T06:37:44.863-04:002017-09-21T06:37:44.863-04:00Hari OM
I echo your concerns, KTen... There are ve...Hari OM<br />I echo your concerns, KTen... There are very few zoos which I think ought to remain - the ones who are actively and accountably engaged in conservation of species and full enrichment for the animals kept. Sydney's Taronga zoo is one such and London zoo another... I am sad to report that Edinburgh zoo fails my measure (even though research is done there) - mainly because it just does not have the acreage to properly set out suitable living quarters and most of the exhibits are only fair to midling standard... The fact you saw the animals here being active and that the surrounds look 'proper' makes me think this might well be one of the good ones! YAM xxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.com