Houston Zoo

July 2, 2011

This being the first Saturday of the month, the Zoo has what they call “Member’s First Saturday” where members are allowed entry into the zoo one hour earlier than the general admission folks on the first Saturday of each month.

So I decided to take advantage and visit the zoo and surrounding Herman Park area.

Given the high heat, there were quite a few animals out.  I’m sure it helped to get there early too before the heat really sets in later in the afternoon.

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My first visit was to the birds.

Then the cats.

Then I just kind of wandered around

Then it was time to head out, but not before snapping a few around the park of people going about their daily activities

And lastly, the obligatory squirrel photo…looking for a hand out.