Roadschool San Diego field trips (part 2)

Our other two field trips were to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. About 20 friends went with us to the zoo.

Check out this Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko! That's quite an unfortunate name, but he does look like a leaf.

The baby giraffe towards the back was only about 6 weeks old.

The cheetah came right up to us.

The birds and ducks on display intrigued me. I have seen these buffleheads on occasion in the wild, but I always thought they were black and white. It was so neat to see them up close and observe their colorful head.

This female Malay Great Argus Pheasant has just one tail feather 

with circles on it. Would have loved to see the more colorful male.

The Secretary Bird has very long legs, allowing it to stand 4 feet tall!

Waiting in line for the aerial tram.

Riding the tram gives an interesting view of the park and animals below.

They found the Photo Booth. Wonder how many kids could fit in here?

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A week later we went as a group to San Diego's Safari Park, 

excited to check out the animals who call this 1,800 acre park home. 

We rode the safari tram thru the area. Many of the park's 300 species live here

 together just like they do in the wild. It was great to see their natural interactions.

We measured our wingspan against a condor.

Had a conversation with Robert the Zebra. This is a really cool exhibit. 

He actually interacts with the kids. He does what they ask him to and answers questions. Love it!

Hung out with bats.

Gazed at gorillas. These guys were quite busy and entertaining. One young adult was getting to close to the mama and her little baby and the giant silverback went after him.

The lemur walk was a favorite exhibit. We were able to walk inside their enclosure, watch them jump around while interacting and then come very close to us.