Z is for Zoo

Z is for Zoo....last post in the April A to Z blogging challenge. I made it to the end with this blog. My other three blogs had to drop out of the race. Too many other deadlines to meet this month.
Today, I am fighting an earache that won't let up, so I am keeping it simple.

I love the Cleveland Zoo.

Several Ohioans told me that if I like Cleveland, I'd love Columbus. 

I took the trip, and I don't like it better 

at all.
I like my zoo and my familiar animals. The relaxing walk, and free Monday admission.
I like not seeing an "environmental advertisement" every two feet...."Columbus Zoo, I am talking to you."

But....I s'pose, it could just be the memories of growing up going to this particular zoo cloud my vision.
maybe

The following are a few of my favorite recent shots from "my" zoo

 Feel free to add a caption for Joe the camel and his pal........

 or this stare down.....

or the peeping Tom monkey......

And I'll go look for my heating pad for my ear. : (

"Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay,
My, oh, my, what a wonderful day.
Plenty of sunshine headin' my way,
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay!"