We chose to visit the Cougar Mountain Zoo this year because of the large number of endangered species housed here. A rainy winter day is a perfect time to get an up-close and personal view of the animals (though not so wonderful for taking pictures, so most of these fantastic shots are from the zoo's website: http://www.cougarmountainzoo.org). We learned about many amazing animals. Here's what the Gemstones had to say about some of their favorites:
The colorful macaws, who talked to us and performed tricks, were definitely the favorite.
One waved at us just like this!
They were VERY loud!
Feeding the alpaca and getting to visit with one outside was also a big treat.
Though not endangered, the Emu also captured some imaginations because they are a flightless bird, they are HUGE, and "they have WEIRD eyes!"
We also saw several kinds of cranes, including this showy crowned crane...
and the Sarus crane, the tallest flying bird.
Of course, you can't forget the cougars, for whom the park is named:
(Though they were mostly hiding out from the rain.)
and the wet but wily Canus Lupus.
Even the bronze creatures were fun!
Thanks, Cougar Mountain! We'll be back!
Beautiful! Thank you!
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