Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

When I was a little girl, I could have been a tour-guide for the zoo.  I knew all the paths, where all the animals were... all the "secret stuff" about the exhibits and every feeding schedule... I had a fun-animal-fact for nearly every stop along the way.  And I absolutely loved it.

Well... turns out that I could still be a tour-guide for the zoo, even after the millions of dollars in renovations done on the grounds since the last time I lived in Columbia.  Only, now I have veterinary facts to compliment the fun-animal ones... and I point a camera at the animals, instead of my sticky, plump little-kid fingers.  And I still absolutely love it!!

I spent a few hours at the zoo while I was home at Thanksgiving... it was a great afternoon.

Here are a few of my favorite shots...

Afternoons at the Zoo are some of my favorite memories - and pictures - as a child... I sincerely hope that there is something as wonderful for my children.

To learn more about Riverbanks Zoo & Garden - or how to become a Zoo Member and get FREE admission to the zoo, every day!! - check out www.riverbanks.org

- SMY