Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Z/Alphabe-Thursday

 Donkey at petting ZOO

Z is for ZOO - petting ZOO, actually

Now that most Canadian kids live in urban areas or in towns and villages, farm animals are nearly as exotic to them as animals from Africa and Asia. Only kid-friendly animals usually appear at petting zoos, so children are free to actually touch them gently with their hands.

 Alpaca (I think)

Adults like me find it fun to get up close too.

 Goats and sheep

Even goats and sheep are "foreign" to most Canadians so are great parts of a petting zoo.
Pony

And so are ponies.

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE 
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47 comments:

  1. RevrunnerNovember 12, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    Amazing creatures, every one.

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  2. AndyNovember 12, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    Your photos prove this is a fun place for kids.

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  3. The CrankyNovember 12, 2014 at 4:58 AM

    I love them all, but must admit to thinking donkeys are the cutest thing ever! Love the way you've captured their personalities. =)

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  4. Margaret Birding For PleasureNovember 12, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    Yes these places are great for children and adults to getup close and personal. Love the donkey and I think the Alpaco has a bad hair day,

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  5. Coloring Outside the LinesNovember 12, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    Beautiful animals and I like these little petting zoos for kids (and adults).

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  6. KateNovember 12, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Spectacular second photo!!

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  7. JudyNovember 12, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    You are so right about not seeing the farm animals that my parents took for granted... I love the hair on the alpaca!!

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  8. William KendallNovember 12, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    That alpaca's quite a standout!

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  9. JeanneNovember 12, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    I love your shots of this little petitng zoo, and so fun for the kids to have a chance to be around these animals. You are so right that most urban kids really don't get to see many of these any more.

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  10. MersadNovember 12, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Alpacas are always so cute and innocent looking. Love your images!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  11. AnonymousNovember 12, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Great photos! I love petting zoos...if the animals are happy and taken care of that is. I was at one the other day and wished I could of taken the mini donkey home with me!...he was very neat!

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  12. DarlaNovember 12, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    That alpaca is colorful.

    Darla

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  13. MadSnapperNovember 12, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    I would spend the whole time petting. i love petting zoos. i like the expression on the boys face in the first shot...

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  14. 21 WitsNovember 12, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    How very fun this was for us as well. Great photos from your visit!

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  15. Mary HoneNovember 12, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Awwww, they are all so cute!

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  16. RandyNovember 12, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Cute animals.

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  17. LoisNovember 12, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    So cute! I love petting zoos.

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  18. TexWisGirlNovember 12, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    so sweet. :)

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  19. Sylvia KNovember 12, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Petting zoos are terrific and I love them, too! A great chance for kids/us to see animals that we don't have a chance to see living with concrete/pavement/buildings instead of nature!! Wonderful, fun captures for the day!! Thanks for sharing! Hope your week is going well!!

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  20. JennyNovember 12, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    I live in farm country and I still love petting zoos! I'd be the one dragging my kids over to see the animals.Who can resist the patient donkey and the quirky alpacas?

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  21. Linda W.November 12, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    Cute animal pics. Looks like the kids are having fun!

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  22. PawannaNovember 12, 2014 at 1:12 PM


    I like to visit the Zoo. Alpaca has beautiful eyes :)
    Thank you for the nice visit ... see you

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  23. Ginny HartzlerNovember 12, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    That alpaca looks like he just had a perm! I love petting the animals, too! Also loving the pretty blue fence!

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  24. DeniseinVANovember 12, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Wonderful shots! I always enjoy petting zoos.

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  25. Craver ViiNovember 12, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    I like pictures of petting zoos. All of the cuteness... none of the smell. ;-)

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  26. RedPatNovember 12, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    It's nice for us adults to see 'exotic' creatures too! ;-)

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  27. Gail DixonNovember 12, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    Sweet collection of animals. The alpaca reminds me of James Brown.

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  28. cieldequimperNovember 12, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    The alpaca is great!

    It's sad to think that kids nowadays don't even know what chicken look like and believe that they come in boxes... My question: what's up with the parents?

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  29. NatureFootstepNovember 12, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    lol, I really love the "hairdo" of the alpaca :)

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  30. carol l mckennaNovember 12, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Adorable critter photography at the Petting Zoo for Z ~ thanks!

    Happy week to you,
    artmusedog and carol
    A Creative Harbor

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  31. CloudiaNovember 12, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Something very sweet about kids and animals. Especially your top shot



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^= . <3 . >< } } (°>

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  32. Lisa GordonNovember 12, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    They are just precious (both the kids and the animals!).

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  33. AnonymousNovember 12, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    I have to say that goats are always great! ;-)

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  34. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 12, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    What neat photos. We saw either an alpaca or llama...we weren't sure which! lol Love going to a zoo like this one! Hugs!

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  35. A Colorful WorldNovember 12, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    Perfect for the letter Z! Love the photos, especially of the donkey.

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  36. JackNovember 12, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    That alpaca (I think) is so unusual. I wonder how many Canadians come across them, whether they are urban or rural.

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  37. fredamansNovember 12, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    Beautiful animals!

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  38. StephanieNovember 13, 2014 at 12:33 AM

    Great shots!

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  39. UnknownNovember 13, 2014 at 1:19 AM

    great photos and such a good opportunity for children

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  40. MalyssNovember 13, 2014 at 1:52 AM

    This alpaga is really a strange but lovely one!

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  41. GattinaNovember 13, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    So often city kids have never even seen a cow ! Beautiful pictures !

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  42. Rocky Mountain WomanNovember 13, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    Kids and animals - my favorite combination!

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  43. HalcyonNovember 13, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    I may be an adult, but I still enjoy the petting zoo!

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  44. JimNovember 13, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    You found a nice petting Zoo, Ms. EQTG. I like them but those kids really like them. The sheep and goats would be my favorites.
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  45. BettyNovember 13, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    I enjoyed the trip to your petting zoo. I'm afraid a lot of kids here don't see a lot of different animals either. We drive past cattle often, but not much else.

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  46. IndraniNovember 14, 2014 at 2:21 AM

    Good experience there for the kids, it must be wonderful to pet them :)

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  47. Splendid Little StarsNovember 14, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    yay for petting zoos and those wonderful docile animals! great captures, all!

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