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    The saltire at the Toronto Zoo

    Today we took the wee airship to the Toronto Zoo it was a hot day but it was good to go back to the zoo. Catherine was only too happy to take photos.

    The Toronto Zoo is the third largest in the world. It is divided into six zoogeographic regions: Indo-Malaya, Africa, Americas, Australasia, Eurasia and the Canadian Domain. Some animals are displayed indoors in tropical pavilions and outdoors in what would be their naturalistic environments, with viewing at many levels. It also has areas such as the Kids Zoo, Waterside Theatre and Splash Island. The zoo is currently home to over 5,000 animals (including invertebrates and fish) representing over 491 distinct species. The Toronto Zoo is currently working on the North Zoo Redevelopment. This project will be completed in four phases.

    This chipmunk posing for us this was on the way to the front gates




















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    The hippo had the right idea, stay underwater


    Seagulls are everywhere in Toronto











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    Wow, super pics, Glen, definitely a great day out for you, Catherine and the
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    Great pics per usual. I didn't think Toronto had the climate to sustain African wildlife.
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    This was the only shot we could get of the lions


    Then it was onto the Giraffes








    We then ended up in the Arctic Trail area this area was just opened today











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    The zoo is an amazing place they even have Children there


    The Arctic wolves had the right idea sleeping in the shade



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    This shot is for Alex


    There are Camel rides at the zoo this one must have been on a break


    Here is one working


    That is about all the photos of our day at the zoo, it was a hot and sunny day, and we are all wiped out a just a wee bit. We hope you enjoyed our wee trip to the zoo.
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