My husband and I enjoyed a delightful afternoon enjoying the benefits of my Keepers Club Pass at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, California. The advantages: I can always bring a guest, I can enjoy the free parking (usually $15), and there are new exhibits every once in awhile to take in and experience. (Oh, we also walked about 10,000 steps too)!
Here’s a short video recap of our day! Hope you enjoy it!
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This time I enjoyed the day with my Goddaughter Caroline, and her one of her best friends, Tori!
Susan and Caroline. Photo by Tori TrexelTori and Caroline; Photo by SJF Communications
We spent several hours enjoying the weather, scenery, botanical treasures and of course phenomenal animal exhibits! Plus: an added bonus of walking (and strolling) at least our 10,000 steps (& beyond)!
Then we ventured out to Balboa Park for a lovely lunch at the Prado, complete with a pitcher of sangria before our delicious steak and chicken tacos (and fries) were delivered!
Tori, Susan and Caroline at the Prado Restaurant in balboa Park. Photo by a very kind member of the Prado Wait Staff!
Caroline and Tori at Food Truck Friday at Balboa Park; Photo by SJF Communications
Caroline and Susan at Food Truck Friday at Balboa Park; Photo by Tori Trexel
Here are some more photos from our splendid day!
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First of all, my Mentee this past year in the San Diego State University’s Aztec Mentor Program, Senior Delaney Heil, (class of 2019) is thrilled to be interning this summer at the San Diego Zoo! She was our bus tour guide! Weren’t we the lucky ones! Besides driving that huge bus (oh my…I could NEVER), she was brilliantly humorous as she narrated along the way!
Delaney Heil; Photo by SJF Communications
Susan and Delaney; Photo by Caroline Brigham
And here are some photos of our very cool animal friends!
Flamingo
Flamingo; Photo by SJF Communications
Jaguar – Feel free to click on each photo to see more detail!
Jaguar; Photo by SJF Communications
Jaguar; Photo by SJF Communications
Polar Bear
Polar Bear; Photo by SJF Communications
Koalas – Feel free to click on each photo to see more detail!
Koala Bear; Photo by SJF Communications
Koala Bear; Photo by SJF Communications
Orangutans – Feel free to click on each photo to see more detail!
Orangutan; Photo by SJF Communications
Orangutan; Photo by SJF Communications
Orangutan; Photo by SJF Communications
Orangutan; Photo by SJF Communications
Orangutan; Photo by SJF Communications
Orangutan; Photo by SJF Communications
Orangutan; Photo by SJF Communications
Gorillas – Feel free to click on each photo to see more detail!
Gorilla; Orangutan; Photo by SJF Communications
Gorillas; Orangutan; Photo by SJF Communications
Gorilla; Orangutan; Photo by SJF Communications
Giraffes – Feel free to click on each photo to see more detail!
A park bench at the charming Pioneer Park in Mission Hills is the “Central Park” setting for San Diego Actors Theatre’s (SDAT) upcoming site-specific production of The Zoo Story by three time Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright, Edward Albee. Of note: 2018 will mark the sixtieth anniversary of The Zoo Story. Performances run from October 28th through November 12th (Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. matinees).
The Zoo Story is Produced and Directed by SDAT Founder/Artistic Director Patricia Elmore Costa, Starring Byron LaDue as Jerry and Fred Harlow as Peter.
Written in 1958, The Zoo Story achieved instant acclaim for the “recognizable humanity of its characters” (Green, 2004) and for its themes of daily despair beneath the surface of middle-class life. The play explores themes of isolation, loneliness, miscommunication and dehumanization in a commercial world.
SCHEDULE: Saturday and Sunday matinees (2 p.m.), October 28th – November 12th. Performance dates: October 28th & 29th, November 4th & 5th and November 11th & 12th. The production runs approximately 70 minutes without an intermission.
The Zoo Story Cast: Left: Fred Harlow as Peter; Right: Byron LaDue as Jerry
LOCATION: Mission Hills Pioneer Park: 1521 Washington Place, San Diego, 92103. (Washington Place & Randolph Street, Hillcrest)
Directions: From Interstate 5, exit Washington Street and head east up the hill. Turn left onto Goldfinch Street, and then left onto Fort Stockton Drive. Turn left on Ingalls Street, and then right onto Washington Place. The park will be on your left just past Grant Elementary School. There is a small parking lot limited to a handful of cars and there is also street parking. The performance will take place at the South West area of the park.Look for the Red Carpet and /or signs!Feel free to bring blankets or low back beach chairs. Folding chairs will be provided.
San Diego Actors Theatre Sunday Salon and Staged Reading Series presents True West by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 2 pm. Directed by Patricia Elmore Costa.
Casting TBA.
WHEN: Sunday, February 11, 2018, 2 pm
WHERE: La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Avenue, La Jolla
TICKETS: $10 per person. Cash Only.
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It’s great to enjoy an annual pass at the San Diego Zoo! It’s a quick getaway…since we live in San Diego!
Plus, there’s abundant sunshine, a fun way to walk my steps for fitness, and of course, getting to visit the wonderful animals and appreciate nature at the same time!
I spent about 2 hours at the San Diego Zoo the other day. Had some time and brought my camera. Join me on this journey to only a few areas (the Hummingbird House, plus Gorillas and Orangutans and a special surprise at the end of my journey). My short visit was jam packed with memorable bursts of images!
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First, I visited the Hummingbird House or Aviary, which is a great little secret but tucked away and a bit challenging to find! As you enter the Zoo, turn left towards the Discovery Area towards the Sky Ride. Best to ask a guide..It’s to the right after the Reptile House, look for the red railing…More about the Kenton C. Lint Hummingbird Aviary
I snapped away at some very colorful birds as well as hummingbirds which enjoy the lush surroundings with flowers, nectar and feeders.
One of these days, I’d like to go on a trip to explore the different types!
Hummingbird perched
Hummingbird enjoying nectar
Hummingbird enjoying nectar
Hummingbird in flight
Gorillas
It was such a special treat to see the baby with Mom!
Gorilla at the San Diego Zoo
Gorilla at the San Diego Zoo
Gorilla at the San Diego Zoo
Gorillas at the San Diego Zoo
Gorilla at the San Diego Zoo
Orangutans
I also visited the Orangutan habitat. More joy with another young one to watch with Mom and Dad!
Mom and Baby Orangutans
Mom and Baby Orangutans
Finally, my big surprise was to spot a peacock near the squawking in the flamingo area, alone in a corner. I waited until he faced front. What beautiful plume feathers! Take a look!
Peacock at the San Diego Zoo
Peacock at the San Diego Zoo
Peacock at the San Diego Zoo
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