A Visit to the High Park Zoo on a Sunny Saturday Afternoon

The High Park Zoo was busy. It was still fun.

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There were many llamas. These above were the unlucky ones — they ate only hay.

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The one above and three more were eating the Big Macs — pellets. Plenty of llama slime on people’s hands.

20130330-212755.jpgThe highland cattle seemed indifferent to passersby.

20130330-212952.jpgThe yaks had much the same attitude as the highland cattle.

20130330-213223.jpgI guess this is as good as it gets for a caged animal. The bison still looks mean even when it’s relaxing in the sun.

20130330-213725.jpgThe mountain goats were friendly.

20130330-214129.jpgA wallaby in the distance. They are related to kangaroos.

20130330-214314.jpgFor some reason, every reindeer had just one antler.

20130330-214446.jpgMouflon sheep are native to Europe, especially Sardinia and Corsica.