Cheetah Part 1

 I love cheetahs!  I was looking forward to seeing them more than any other animals when I was planning this trip to the Indy Zoo.  I spent a long time watching them and have so many pictures to share of them.  Like SO many pictures.  This set is actually my least favorite.  The cheetahs were pretty hidden/far away and mostly laying down.  But after a while they did get up.  Be sure to check out the later pictures!

Greater Kudu

I had to look up what these were because my best guess was some sort of antelope.  They are apparently called Greater Kudu.  I was enjoying watching the little ones when suddenly a big male with quite a rack on him appeared.  Also, I just need y'all to know that these were very difficult to photograph because the only way to view them was through a wooden privacy fence that had some screens cut out of.  But the viewing spots were at awkward heights so I was either on tippy toes or knelling.  I definitely got weird looks from people passing by.  But it was worth it.

Arctic Fox and Birds

 Y'all, I have to admit that one of my only disappointments from this day was that there were two arctic foxes and both were sleeping and I could only get an angle to photograph one.  However, this precious little guy did pop his head up which just blessed my heart so much!  I mean, look at how cute he is!!

More Monkeys

 I spent a lot of time watching this little guy eat a leaf.  It was just too cute!!

Giraffe and Rhino

 I really enjoyed watching the Rhinoceros.  Based on where they were in their enclosure and how it was built, I felt like they were very close to me.  It was strange being so close to something so big and ancient feeling.  I spent a while just being in their presence and not bothering to take pictures.

Zebra and Gazelle

I don't know what these deer like things are but they were fun to watch!  There was something about the way they walked around that was silly and entertaining to me.  I had to know and didn't want to leave anyone wondering so I looked it up and these are called Addra Gazelle.