Zoo Atlanta

Sunday, July 21, 2013

I have always enjoyed a trip to the zoo. Whether it’s a smaller one like Bear Hollow in Athens or a state of the art facility like Zoo Atlanta, getting to see animals that are not native to North America is pretty awesome. And so with the birth of twin giant pandas last week I made a trip down to the Grant Park neighborhood to snap a few photographs.

Flamingos wade in the water portion of their enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

Flamingos wade in the water portion of their enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

A golden lion tamarin perches on a branch in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

A golden lion tamarin perches on a branch in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

A golden lion tamarin perches on a branch next to a newly born twin in their enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

A golden lion tamarin perches on a branch next to a newly born twin in their enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

A giant panda paces around its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

A giant panda paces around its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

A giant panda paces around its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

A giant panda paces around its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

A giant panda snacks on bamboo in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

A giant panda snacks on bamboo in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

A giant panda snacks on bamboo in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

A giant panda snacks on bamboo in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

Wreathed hornbills perch on branches in their enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

Wreathed hornbills perch on branches in their enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

A silverback gorilla lounges in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

A silverback gorilla lounges in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

A silverback gorilla looks for food in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

A silverback gorilla looks for food in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

A silverback gorilla lounges in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

A silverback gorilla lounges in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

A silverback gorilla lounges in the nook of a tree in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

A silverback gorilla lounges in the nook of a tree in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

A female lioness perches on a rock in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

A female lioness perches on a rock in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

A male lion paces around its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

A male lion paces around its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

 

A black rhino seeks shade underneath a tree in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

A black rhino seeks shade underneath a tree in its enclosure at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday, July 21, 2013.