Cheetahs Part 2

I absolutely loved getting to watch the cheetahs for so long!!  I especially loved seeing them interact with one another.  This one walked around their enclosure for a while and I just couldn't stop staring at it.  So pretty! 

Warthogs and Porcupine

I have to admit that I was intrigued by the warthogs because they looked so ridiculous that I could hardly believe my eyes.  I mean, their hair is just so strange!  As I was admiring them, I saw the cutest porcupine playing with a stick!  

 

Elephants

The elephants were all pretty far away, but they are obviously massive and with my 70-200 mm lens, I got some nice pictures of them.  I went past them a couple times so it was nice to catch them doing different things.

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!!