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A riot of colour!

I’m always fascinated by the symmetry in nature and even though these Gerbera are so brash there is something very delicate about them.

Autumn shower

Autumn is well on the way, everything is changing….

Werribee Open Plains – Part 2

Last post from Werribee Zoo. Decided last minute to keep the Bison image.

Bison 1 — Kicking up a dust bath to keep cool

A very hot day and a trip to a different zoo (yes, there does seem to be a bit of a theme here!!). One of the three that make up Zoos Victoria (the others being Melbourne and Healesville Sanctuary), this one has a predominantly African theme. Again, as with all of these zoos, emphasis is placed on raising awareness and fighting extinction.

Black & white (chicks that is…)

Whilst technically not great photos I had to post these (no flash & hand held in dark light & not stressing ‘mum’ too much). Two days ago these two little chicks hatched to our first time ‘mum’. After one of our two chickens became very clucky for months on end our friend Sean donated fertislised eggs in a beanie for her to sit on. Exactly 21 days after, these two little ones emerged. First time mum is doing a wonderful job with them and is a total joy to watch.

two chicks and mum — Watch what mum does.

Animal magic!

The last post on Melbourne Zoo for now. 2012 saw the 150th birthday of the zoo, having been founded in 1862 – the first zoo in Australia. Victoria as a colony had only been in existence from 1851 and in 1862 the Zoological Society was given a 55 acre site in Royal Park. It’s beginnings were based on domestic animals bred for acclimatisation into the new world such as deer, goats and sheep. In modern times it has prioritised the conservation of many endangered animals such as the Sumatran tiger seen here, amongst the many others. It is a not for profit organisation. For more info click on this link Melbourne Zoo.

Butterfly Ball!

Melbourne Zoo has an amazing Butterfly House which was has been through a major restoration project in recent years making it more sustainable. It is heated to 28 degrees C all year round as all the species are native to tropical and subtropical Australia.