Kilted at the Wild Animal Park - AND A NEW POSE!

**Yaish** · 29th April 08, 09:15 PM

The wife and I were off on Monday so we went to the San Diego Wild Animal Park. It's a pretty cool place, part of the San Diego Zoo and very involved in animal conservation and breeding programs.

We've had some crazy Southern California weather, so it was almost 100 degrees while we were there. Guess what? Kilts keep you cool, especially when paired with a safari shirt and wide brimmed hat (and plenty of water).

On to the pics.

We saw this little guy walking around with a zoo employee educating people on tortoises.

Lions. They sleep all day for the most part and especially in the heat they don't move much and just look for shade.

I think the guy with the salt and pepper hair could pull off a kilt. I doubt anyone would make fun of him.

This guy was in the African Aviary and just hanging out sunning on the bridge. He was absolutely fearless and just struck a pose as we walked past.

It kind of reminded on Hamish, so I had to strike a pose too. May I present the BALD HEADED IBIS.

Who is this cute couple? Do we have eyes?

**Marshal Moroni** · 29th April 08, 09:29 PM

Looks like you had fun. I haven't been to the Wild Animal Park in a while, but it is nice to see the animals in a slightly more realistic setting.

Plus any outing is better in a kilt!

Cheers,

Marshal Moroni

**Bugbear** · 29th April 08, 09:49 PM

I like the descriptions. Thanks for sharing those.

**Arizona Scot** · 29th April 08, 11:54 PM

Great pics, love the San Diego area my wife and I visit about 2-3 times a year. Don't usually make the zoo but go to old town, Balboa park and of course Sea World.

**cessna152towser** · 30th April 08, 02:55 AM

Looking good. Camo print kilts are perfect wear for visiting zoos.

**elrond** · 30th April 08, 03:43 AM

Cool pics! I like even the descripitions!

**Hamish** · 30th April 08, 05:17 AM

I don't know whether to feel flattered or not - being likened to a Bald Headed Ibis indeed!!

8 out of 10 for your 'Hamish', but I cannot give the BHI more than 5!

Take care,
Ham.

**James MacMillan** · 30th April 08, 05:25 AM

Looks like a fun day. Thanks for the flix!

**Coinneach** · 30th April 08, 05:29 AM

You definitely had a cooler day than they did on the weekend, but it was still warm inland. I live about 5 miles from the Wild Animal Park, and work about 10 miles from there.

Great pictures and captions (but I don't think I'd want to be the guy measuring a gorilla for a kilt).

**Yaish** · 30th April 08, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Hamish

I don't know whether to feel flattered or not - being likened to a Bald Headed Ibis indeed!!

8 out of 10 for your 'Hamish', but I cannot give the BHI more than 5!

Take care,
Ham.

Well Ham, you definitely have better legs and your nose isn't nearly so long. It was the showmanship that got me.

The WAP was really fun. We want to go back later in the year with our niece and nephew. There was actually a lot more to do that we didn't bother with due to time and heat. We never got to see the elephants, tigers, or any of the North American animals they have on exhibit.