Adelaide Zoo 2013-04-26

Went to the Adelaide Zoo today, perfect morning for it too.  Haven't been there and had a proper wander around and look for a very long time.  Was also the first time I have seen the two Pandas, Wang Wang (the male) and Funi (the female).  The work that the Adelaide Zoo have done to the whole zoo is quite exceptional.  Although exibits like the polar bear, the panther, the elephant are no longer there (have moved to other zoos) from days when I was a kid, it was still a enjoyable day.

 

This picture of an otter, I didn't take today, but back in 1985. One of my favourite animals.

The Giant Panda, Funi

Funi enjoying an early morning feed of bamboo before the crowds come in

 

Is she flossing??

Kookaburra

a rare albino Meerkat

American Alligator

 

don't even try to out stare

Fijian Crested Iguana

Australian Fresh Water Crocodile

I don't think the Tasmanian Devil was too happy being photographed

Lemur

Water Dragon

One of the Lionesses taking in the morning sun

The other Lioness also catching the morning rays

Siamang just hanging around and making noise

Gibbon

Sumatran Tiger

one of the two Sealions, Tasko (a male)

the other Sealion, Ady (a female)

Rosenberg's Monitor

Sun Conure of South America, the colours of this bird are just outstanding.

Barossa Airshow 2013-04-14

Today the Barossa Airshow was held in Barossa Valley, South Australia.  Its the first time that I have been to it, quite enjoyable.  There was a varied spectum of aeroplanes, from gliders to utility to aerobatics to a few old warbirds.  There was even a display of remote controlled aircraft that included a glider and a pretty impressive jet fighter.  

Went with a good friend, Tony, who if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have known about this show.  You can see his pics on his blogsite by clicking  here .



 

DH-82 De Havilland Tiger Moth





Airtractor AT802 Water Bomber dropping a load of water

DHC-1 De Havilland Chipmunk

Skydivers coming in

The RAAF Roulettes doing thier thing in Pilatus PC-P9s

North American Aviation T-28 Trojan

The always impressive aerobatics of Chris Sperou in his Pit Special

Nangchang CJ-6A of Adelaide Warbirds starting up

Yack-52 doing some aerobatics

Blue sky………………......Check

Aeroplane flyable……....Check

Smoke on……………..….Check

Doing a Loop…………….Check

See where I’m flying…....errrr

Nope not a real Spitfire (unfortunately), but a 80% sized replica

CA-12 Boomerang joined the show with a flyby