We have to visit Como Zoo and Conservatory at least once each year near the end of winter. It just soothes my soul to see living creatures, color, warm air and growth during the long, sleeping, frozen winter here. We've been going to this place since the girls were wee little ones, even babies. J's colic would settle down when would we come here when she was a baby. We've loved it ever since!
This is the cutest of all critters- the sloth. Oh my goodness- he just hangs out in the openness. He won't leave his perch. He sleeps most of the time, but he was awake when we were there. He moves in super-duper slow motion. He was doing what looked like his morning yoga. They need to have "Open hours for hugging the sloth."
Morning Yoga!
Rain Forest River Fishes. Along with my husband who turned into a blow fish.
Just sittin' and contemplating my life
This orangutan gave birth recently. If you look really close, you can see her baby on her chest. The zoo keeper told us the baby will cling to her and not let go of the mother for the next several months. What a beautiful thing to watch.
Mr. Polar Bear. I love their new polar bear exhibit. Very cool.
I can't get enough of the vibrant flowers and color in the conservatory. It is all extra beautiful and spectacular during the winter. Winter increases our appreciation of things that grow and blossom.
I just loved the contrast in the Japanese Tree Room. The spectacular ancient Japanese trees in contrast to the cold world outside. Very soothing and warm.
And this photo is just GREEN. Palm trees, banana trees, ferns- vegetation. My escape!
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