Taronga Zoo and Centennial Park

14^th posting of photographs of Sydney August, 201

It was a treat to visit the Taronga Zoo in Sydney again with my sister and nephew. The animals and the birds are stunning, as is the scenery. The zoo overlooks the harbor, so the giraffes have the Sydney Bridge behind them. The bird show is amazing. It was charming to see the gorilla with her baby. One gorilla took an interest in the Australian Wood Duck. Unfortunately, I dropped my 80-400 Nikon lens off the picnic table but it didn’t break, only the hood threads ripped off. I had it fixed under warranty on my return to NYC.

We also went to Centennial Park a couple of times. The wetland area is my favorite part. The gate to the tiny bird less bird sanctuary is a lovely work of art. However, I think it is too small to harbor any birds, and I did not see any in it.

Taronga Zoo, Sydney

Regent Bowerbird

Ring-tailed Lemur

Gorrila with Australian Wood Duck

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo

Lion

Giraffe

Statue in Centennial Park

Horse riding in Centennial Park

Eucalyptus in Centennial Park

Grey-headed Flying Fox, Centennial Park

Wrought iron Gate in to Bird Sanctuary in Centennial Park, August 2, 2015

Jet Eliot 2015-10-10 / 11:00 am

I love everything about the Taronga Zoo–the excitement of the boat ride, the harbour views once you’re there, the exhibits and animals. Your photos capture it wonderfully. That one with the giraffes and the Harbour Bridge is great. Thank you for reviving my memory of it. 🙂

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- Sherry Lynn Felix 2015-10-10 / 6:47 pm
  
  Thanks. I agree, Taronga Zoo is lots of fun. Expensive to see, but worth it.
  
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Indah Susanti 2015-10-07 / 9:09 am

Your image of the two giraffes made me smile! And the lion image is super awesome, I would no think it was captured at a zoo!

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- Sherry Lynn Felix 2015-10-07 / 9:23 am
  
  Giraffes are lovable.
  
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Barbara Bryan 2015-10-05 / 6:28 pm

Lovely. Most memorable for me is the gorilla with a baby on its back!

Barbara Bryan

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the dune mouse 2015-10-05 / 11:36 am

fantastic shots and place!

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Sophestry 2015-10-05 / 9:36 am

Definitely visiting when I go to Australia 🙂 I went when I was 9 and it was amazing

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