Hurricane Irene

As you all may have heard, the Bahama Islands were in the path of Hurricane Irene last week. 

We were saddened to lose some of our old, tall trees in the strong winds but thankfully we creatures great and small all held tight and there weren't any casualties. 

 Here are few pictures depicting some of the damage but also the cleanup process and getting back on our feet.

The main driveway after the hurricane.

The Lory Parrot Exhibit

The Iguana Exhibit

Some of our friends helping with the clean up

The main driveway after...c'est magnifique!

The gardens are still beautiful...

and lush....

...and blooming again.

Our Big Baby.

Where does the time go friends? You simply must see our baby before her feathers turn pink if they haven't already!

“Zoo animals are ambassadors for their cousins in the wild.” -Jack Hanna

Photo Studies

I would like to thank in particular the Lory Parrot for holding still long enough. Toby's aunt and uncle were kind enough to pose for me and the goats always enjoy having their picture taken. I'm not sure if I shall use the Meerkats as subjects again as whenever I asked them to smile they smirked and told me my lens cap was still on when it certainly was not. Pranksters. As for this last character, he was a bit of odd fellow. I'm not sure how he even got through the gate. 

Should you be looking for new subjects for your photos, or for a photography class, or you have purchased a new camera and would like to learn its capabilities, I must say, our grounds are the perfect location. I've even seen people sitting on the benches doing sketches. Lovely. 

No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden.
Thomas Jefferson