DianaT
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Safari Park, San Diego
While I would rather travel far away to find these pictures, I do appreciate this Park as they are so very dedicated to trying to save so many
endangered animals.
A few pics from our visit to the San Diego Safari Park with our family.
Just a majestic bird
A couple of birds having a little disagreement
Are there any animals as magnificent as the giraffes?
And the baby hiding by mom's long legs.
This is one very old rhino with a deformed horn. The plight of many rhinos is such as tragedy. The park has one rhino that is one of the only six
still living. In one area of Africa, each black rhino has its own person armed guard. It is so very sad that they need such protection.
One of very favorite animals, the elephant. They are such amazing creatures --- so intelligent and as I read in one National Geographic article, it
is not necessary to anthropomorphize these amazing creatures as they have so many traits that ARE similar to human traits.
A couple of nice butterflies. They are nice, but there are not nearly as many as in the reserve in Costa Rica---a place that is well worth a visit as
is all of Costa Rica
OK, he is one handsome dude
But does that mean he can kick her when he chooses to do so? 
And three pictures of my favorite bird. I have NO idea what this bird is, but while we ate lunch, I sure enjoyed watching him/her. He is a very
large bird with lots of personality. and I would hope to hear from someone as to who he is. He has the hook on the end of his bill like a pelican.
And the two wildest animals of all --- my wonderful grandsons. The oldest one was looking at the landscape, and opps, up pops his younger brother.
Visiting this park is a way to have a very enjoyable day while supporting the efforts to save so many animals/
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dtbushpilot
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Nice pictures Diana, thanks for sharing ....dt
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by dtbushpilot
Nice pictures Diana, thanks for sharing....dt |
Thanks --- it was a fun day
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Mood: Move on. It is just a chapter in the past, but don't close the book- just turn the page
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Very nice Diana, got to get my daughter up there....forgot how nice the place was!!!
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Oddjob
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The bird you like is a Shoebill.
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DianaT
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Yes Doc, it is a fun place for the kids----go early!
Oddjob ---- THANKS I looked it up and learned a lot about this beautiful huge bird.
Shoebill
The noise it makes is like two pieces of wood clacking---- it was really entertaining.
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Thanks for sharing these colorful pics.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ateo
Thanks for sharing these colorful pics. |
Thanks----one of the many great places to visit in San Diego!
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