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San Diego Zoo-PIC HEAVY!

jeme3

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I work at the San Diego Zoo. I drive the tour bus and give the tour. Yes, it is a completely awesome job.

But, I went in on my day off and took my camera.

The newest baby panda is just starting to be out on exhibit, and they had a special preview day for employees yesterday. I didn't get to see much of him, but I did get one photo.
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To get this, I had to lean over the rail, holding my camera out in front of me, and push the button with no actual idea of where the panda was. So that's it for the baby!

Mom was much more cooperative.
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Next, we went to see some big cats.
 
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Stunning!! I love the first photo of the cheetah :heart:
 

jeme3

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This is an Amur leopard, one of the most endangered cats in the world with around 40 left int he wild,a dn maybe 300 in Zoos around the world. There are three at the San Diego Zoo, litter mates, two brothers and a sister.
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And a mountain lion. My friend that I was with uses a wheel chair. I don't know if the mountain lion thought Kathy looked friendly or tasty, but he was VERY intrigued.
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This is the sister Amur leopard. She was out in a different enclosure than usual, and was being very vocal.
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One of my coworkers, driving a tour bus. Yep, that's what I do!
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This is a snow leopard.
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jeme3

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A Golden Tamarind.
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And now the part you've really been waiting for! Some birds! A Thick Billed Parrot and a Scarlet Macaw.
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Elmo the miniature horse smiling for the camera.
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zoo mom

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Awesome pictures. So clear and such detail. I love the kitty paws:hehe:. I love the large cats.
 

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Those pictures are just beautiful. What a great job you have.
 

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OMG I love the last photo you posted! I need that picture!
 

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Beautiful pictures!

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Thank you for posting these. The big cats and parrots are so beautiful! It must be so cool working at a zoo!:)
 

iradogs

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You should see if you can sell any of your pics to the zoo. You're a great animal photographer. :D
 
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