The Living Desert
The Living Desert is a Zoo and Botanical Garden … of sorts – with a theme of the world’s Deserts – it’s plants and creatures – plus other attractions. It’s large. You could probably spend the whole day here if you wanted to.
I have to confess though, that I’m not a big fan of Zoos. A lot of the animals don’t seem very happy to me. Just sitting there. Not that you can always tell … I mean what does a happy turtle look like? They don’t wag their tails or anything …
Anyway … still plenty to see.
At the Entrance
Have you hugged your coyote today?
Cactus Garden
Palm Forest
In the glade
Marilyn’s Merry-Go-Round
Rose roars !
A steed of renown
Lets’ ride !
Yeee Hawww !
Nearby memorial
Jackalope in Zoo infirmary
That’s MY carousel. I want it. What amazing animals on that merry-go-round. I think they are the most imaginative carvings of that kind I’ve seen — and I’ve seen a LOT of them. Love the birds and the wings. Totally wonderful and it’s MINE!
I dedicate this to you as a true Connoisseur of Carousels.!
Wished I’d taken more pictures.
I wish you had too but more, I wish I’d been there 🙂