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In Awe of Gorillas…at the San Diego Zoo!

I can spend hours watching the gorillas at the San Diego Zoo!

I do!

With my Keeper’s Club Pass, I get to visit both the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park on a regular basis.

More about membership levels HERE

Each time I visit either park, I like to observe what happening with the gorillas…

They never cease to amaze me with their facial expressions, grimaces and

poses, as well as their playful & peaceful – yet powerful nature.

They demonstrate fascinating manual dexterity with objects in their hands.

Last week I visited the zoo but an hour before closing.

Now that summer is over, it wasn’t as crowded.

Here are some photos from that day.

As always, their captivating behavior was amazing to watch!

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Fun at the San Diego Zoo…and Then Some!!

Yet another fun afternoon of fun and adventure at the world famous San Diego Zoo – thanks to my Keeper’s Club Pass.

Keeper’s Club Pass. Photo by SJF Communications

This time I enjoyed the day with my Goddaughter Caroline, and her one of her best friends, Tori!

Susan and Caroline. Photo by Tori Trexel

Tori 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!

We passed by Food Truck Friday too!

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!

Feel free to click on each photo to see more detail!

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

Jaguar – Feel free to click on each photo to see more detail!

Jaguar; Photo by SJF Communications

Polar Bear

Koalas – Feel free to click on each photo to see more detail!

Koala Bear; Photo by SJF Communications

Orangutans – Feel free to click on each photo to see more detail!

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!

Giraffe; Photo by SJF Communications

Elephant

California Condor

Meerkat

Capybara

Lion

Pigmy Hippo

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Butterflies on Parade – Haiku & Photos: San Diego Zoo Safari Park

I have been delighted with some great perks and benefits with my Keepers Club Membership at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park!

We visited a great new exhibit, “Butterfly Jungle” at the Safari Park in Escondido, California the other day…

Please note: The Butterfly Jungle is only open now through April 15th from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A few words to the wise! Be prepared to wait! This is a very popular exhibit! (For an extra fee of $20 you can move up in line).

Once you’re inside, they will allow you to marvel at and photograph these lovely colorful butterflies.

What a hoot! The butterflies love bright colors, so feel free to wear them! They will gladly land on you! You’ll chuckle with delight!

It’s a blast!

Here’s my #Haiku to kick off National Poetry Writing Month (#NaPoWriMo) and Global Poetry Writing Month (#glopowrimo):

Haiku: Sweet Butterflies

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Fickle flutterers

Quick, vividly colorful

Dainty butterflies

They might land on you

If so, they invite your grin

Butterflies marvel!

Oh…another important note (per the ambassadors): No touching the butterflies or taking them out of the area with you!

These sweet creatures are endangered, so there will be several ‘exit stations’ where the Safari Park Ambassadors will have you “turn around’ and ‘shake it out’ to ensure that no butterflies are resting on your clothes, backpacks, hats, etc!

It’s all worth it though! Although there was an elusive few that flew so quickly that by the time I had my camera ready they were gone!

I am looking forward to going again soon! Hurry, the exhibit closes on April 15th!

Check out these photos and feel free to click on each one for more detail!