With my trusty camera in hand, I was ready to capture the beauty of the animals through my lens. As I entered the zoo, volunteers greeted me, the sounds of nature and the sight of animals roaming freely in their habitats. I spent time exploring each habitat and garden as a visitor versus an employee, waiting patiently for the perfect shot. I caught the majesty of the rhino as they basked in the sun, the playfulness of the carousel ready for riders, and the grace of the giraffes as they bent down to munch on some leaves. As the day concluded, I left the zoo feeling accomplished and fulfilled, with a camera full of memories to cherish forever.
Camera setup: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: Canon 70 - 200mm f/4 & Canon 100 - 400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM
Black Rhino
Giraffe
Giraffe
Giraffe
Kookaburra
Mexican Wolf
Mexican Wolf
Mexican Wolf
Mexican Wolf
Mexican wolf
Prairie Dog
Prairie Dog
Badger
Budgerigar
Budgerigar
Budgerigar
Budgerigar
Budgerigar
Black-headed oriole
Black-headed oriole
Black-headed oriole
Black-headed oriole
Male Valley Carpenter Bee
Male Valley Carpenter Bee
Male Valley Carpenter Bee
Male Valley Carpenter Bee
Mountain Lion
Mountain Lion
Mountain Lion
Mountain Lion
Bald Eagle
Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn Sheep
Giraffe
Giraffe
Waterbuck
Bennett's Wallaby
Meerkat
Meerkat
Meerkat
Cheetah
Coyote
Coyote
Coyote
