lions and tigers and more bears than i've ever seen.

7.09.2012

 in the last few weeks i've been witness to some of God's greatest works of art.
i feel closest to Him in these moments.
recently we watched We Bought A Zoo (it was actually the movie we were watching while our house got robbed) but after that all i could think about was how awesome it would be to raise kids in an environment like that. 
whenever i go to the zoo i get a stronger love for this earth and the animals we share it with. it gives me a stronger desire to do what i can to take care of this planet so we can all keep enjoying it's beauty.
once i say those baby jaguars though, holy cow, i was deeply regretting the fact that i am not a 'big cats' zookeeper. maybe it's not too late...
 baby giraffe--it's all i'm asking for for christmas...
have you ever been to the san diego zoo?

10 comments

Kirsten Wiemer said...

we went to san diego for our honeymoon and my only request was that we go to the zoo. the san diego zoo i swear is one of the best places ever. when my friend gets back from her mission we are going to meed up and go to the san diego zoo. its seriously amazing. also, we bought a zoo. i love love love that movie. the music the story, all of it.

K

Vicky S said...

I went to San Diego zoo in 2008 with my mum and little brother. Its breathtaking, just so much to appreciate there! I really want to go back someday. Also, that polar bear shake, can I just say timing much?!

Brittany Parkhurst said...

Great pictures! I loved this post, and enjoyed seeing the photos from your instagram as well! Thank you for sharing.

Aimee Berrett said...

isn't the san diego zoo amazing? next time you need to go to the wild animal park too!

Alexis said...

I've been! Gorgeous :) and I so agree about the nature thing. A trip to the mountains is a spiritual experience for me. Awesome :)

tyler_faye said...

such cute cute cute animals!!! yay! i have been to the Edmonton Zoo! it was awesome as well <3

Johanna said...

After seeing We Bought a Zoo, this weekend, I decided that owning a house cat would not be enough. I need a lion, a tiger or a leopard.. Or all. What is it about those big, beautiful cats?


Did you see Marcell? Ross' monkey? HE GOT IN TO SAN DIEGO ZOO! Sorry, I saw that episode of Friends recently.


(How is the San Diego Zoo when it comes to animal care? It always makes me so anxious to go to zoos and see poor animals in tiny cages when they should be roaming freely.. But some zoos are better than others.)

kaity said...

I love the San Diego zoo! I used to go pretty much every summer back when I lived in California when I was little. I had a special zoo dress and everything - it was made out of a fabric covered with colorful animals, so I felt it was especially appropriate for the zoo :)

bridgette blake said...

these picture are unreal. you could sell them. and i think i'll die because that baba giraffe has a like hair puff on the top of his head. gaaaaah!

Kim said...

I went once on vacation with my family when visiting San Diego. It's one of the best zoos I've ever been to! I always laughed at the "Stay 50ft back from the Rhino cage" sign and it still makes me chuckle. Totally true though! Saw it happen in France at a zoo there. So gross!

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