Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Safari tour....at Disney World for Animal Wednesday

My BFF and I took her sons/my nephews to Disney for a few days. Walking, roller coaster rides, good food - those were great.  But my brilliant BFF signed us up for a 3 hour Safari ride at Animal Kingdom.  We LOVED it...more text to come in a later post but here are some animal pics from Animal Kingdom and the Safari Tour.





A Masai Giraffe


A Reticulated Giraffe




Nephew Sean knew me well enough to hustle thru the crowds to get to the Gorilla  area where we watched these wonderful primates for at least 1 hour. 






After much discussion and debate, I did learn the difference between a Masai Giraffe and a Reticulated Giraffe - thanks to my brilliant neffy Brian...who has a great eye for detail and a memory to match.

OK, ok...it wasn't really Africa but it was a great fun experience.

Happy Animal Wednesday

11 comments:

Lisa at Greenbow said...

To be so close to these wild animals would be great fun. Wonderful pictures. HAW.

PAK ART said...

Wonderful pics of your visit. I was there about 20 years ago, I'm sure much has changed in that time. HAW

Lori ann said...

oh wow! jambo animals! what a fun trip. oh sigh sigh sigh, africa.

Robin said...

HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!! What fun you must have had! Super-duper photos!
(Ok....I give up, what's the difference between the Giraffes?)

The Big Cats (my absolute favourites) are gorgeous...and that Hippo is pretty cute!

Colour me envious! Wish I was there with you!

HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!

Love,

♥ Robin ♥

Cris, Oregon Artist said...

Oh how fun.
we have a wonderful wild Animal park not far from us and we have been.. so much fun to see the Animals live and in their habitat. Smart BFF of yours. :))

yoborobo said...

Wow! I didn't know you could do that! Those are great pictures - I'm glad you had such fun with your pal. :) xox

Lynn Cohen said...

Now THAT'S what I call ANIMAL WEDNESDAY!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kj said...

Fantastic photos, Mim. Every animal is so regal .

I wonder what it means to be in a 'captive' situation. I don't like it, except for sanctuaries, but these animals look relaxed and cared for .

What a fun time!!!! And girl, you deserved it!!!

Love
kj

Teri said...

Gorgeous images! Sounds like so much fun.

HAW

soulbrush said...

OMG look at all those wonderfully wonderful African animals- makes me quite homesick. Super fun.

marianne said...

It sure looks like you were in Africa!
Are they walking around free there?
Lovely animals I love that lion!
Sure you had a good time with the boys!
HAW one week late but in time for today ;)
♥M