Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison, WI

[Topaz]

We go to this zoo often, but yesterday's visit prooved to be the most active. Most of the time the animals aren't on display (or at least the days that we go.) Yesterday was a spur of the moment "let's drive an hour to the zoo for the heck of it" kinda thing, and we got some awesome pictures.

First, the Reptarium:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2774.jpg
This picture came out better than expected. This guy is always in the same spot, same position every time we visit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2775.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2781.jpg
I wanted to bring him home SOO badly.

The anaconda shots didn't come out as well, but it gets the point across.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2783.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2785.jpg

[Topaz]

Another fella I wanted to bring home:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2788.jpg

"Hey you guys!!"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2796.jpg

The giraffes were being extra goofy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2763.jpg

The Tapirs were finally out of their hiding spot. It was the first time I had seen them in light, and they put on a running show
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2766.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2768.jpg

This monkey shot was great:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2777.jpg

[adamanteus]

Nice photos, Paige... love the Rattler!:)

[Topaz]

The wallaby looked soooooo sad
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2822.jpg

The very first time I had ever seen a red panda in person
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2830.jpg

And...we came home with a little "souviner."
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/DSCN2842.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/DSCN2844.jpg

The b/f named her Calypso, and she looks ready to pop out some babies any day. She's only about 2 months, so we're hoping the birth goes okay. They'll all be pets, not feeders.

[Stefan-A]

The giraffes were being extra goofy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/zoo/DSCN2763.jpg

I guess the grass really is greener on the other side. ;)

[Aundrea]

awwwwww what great pics!!!! THANKS for sharing :D

Your new rat is just so cute!!! Shes a big girl. I cant wait to see pics of the babies.

[Lori P]

Aww that wallaby breaks my heart.

But the monkey shot is AWESOME!!!

[Sid]

really nice photos, paige. Thanks for sharing.

[olive oil]

Cute little monkey!!! Sometimes the Zoo can be a little depressing.

[Garter_Gertie]

I like the black and white frog! NEAT!

A new baby! With babies yet! LOL!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Snake lover 3-25]

great pics:D congrats on the mouse/rat????:D

[Snaky]

Nice pictures :)

[count dewclaw]

Thanks for sharing, you did get some great pictures.

[jitami]

Ok, this has been bugging me... I even went to the zoo's website looking for the answer, but came up empty handed... what kind of monkey is that?

[adamanteus]

I think it's a Tamarin, Tami!!:D

[Stefan-A]

Cottontop tamarin.

[jitami]

Thank you both!!! I'm rather infatuated with the little guys :)

btw, googling long haired white monkey doesn't even get a mention of tamarin... lol

[adamanteus]

What? The monkey, or Stefan and I?:eek:

[jitami]

What? The monkey, or Stefan and I?:eek:

Eh, all of the above I suppose ;):p:)

[Stefan-A]

btw, googling long haired white monkey doesn't even get a mention of tamarin... lol
Missed opportunity to insult a long-haired white person of your choice, by mentioning that all the google search turned up was a bunch of photos of that person. :p

[jitami]

True... have I ever seen pictures of you Stefan? :):p:)

[Stefan-A]

True... have I ever seen pictures of you Stefan? :):p:)
You have. :)

[jitami]

Ok, you made me search for it... cute, but not quite as cute as the tamarins :) and no long white hair :rolleyes:

[Stefan-A]

You didn't really have to search, it's right there in my profile. :D

[Lori P]

I have to concur... the tamarins might be a tad bit cuter.... but Stefan just looks so darn huggable, doesn't he??!!

[jitami]

You didn't really have to search, it's right there in my profile. :D

D'oh! Feeling like Homer now :rolleyes:

And yep, Lori, just want to pinch those cheeks :D