*** Update *** Adelaide Zoo - New Male Lion...

[fozzie]

I have just returned from shooting at the Zoo, and the word is that the Lion is presently in Quarantine and could be released in coming weeks

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Three shots of the same 'Sumatran Tiger' from Saturday afternoon:







Last one is my favourite

fozzie

[sirhc55]

I have just returned from shooting

fozzie

How many did you kill Fozzie

[fozzie]

Chris - just the one, that is why they need a replacement

I have just returned from shooting

fozzie

How many did you kill Fozzie

fozzie

[sirhc55]

[robw25]

hey fozzie.. on the 6th i have to drop car off to mazda early in the morn and pick it up in the afternoon, they will give me another vehicle to use but i might just get a taxi to the zoo .. you workin that day ? i thought that as it's your secong home you could show me the best places

cheers rob

[fozzie]

robw25 - I am working that day

I must confess, yes it is my second home. I feel very comfortable there, and what makes it bliss, is that there are no females that can talk

hey fozzie.. on the 6th i have to drop car off to mazda early in the morn and pick it up in the afternoon, they will give me another vehicle to use but i might just get a taxi to the zoo .. you workin that day ? i thought that as it's your secong home you could show me the best places

cheers rob

fozzie

[DanielA]

I have just returned from shooting at the Zoo, and the word is that the Lion is presently in Quarantine and could be released in coming weeks

Good news! I might have to pop in when he gets out. He will probably be nice and active until he gets used to the place.

Daniel

[DebT]

Hi,
so that's what the front of our tigers look like ! I was beginning to think they were both stuffed .. after several trips and long waits all I have are bums and the backs of heads
Excellent shots (as always) love the eye contact in #3
I'm now encouraged to persevere and can't wait until they take to the water .
The small birds in the walk in avery are starting to nest at the moment so some lovely opportunities if you have the time

Have fun PS I love the zoo because of the intelligent male company

DebT

[christiand]

Ohhhh,

what a lovely Sumatran tiger
Well done - great photos.

Thanks for sharing,
CD

[fozzie]

DebT - best time to be there is between 2:45 - 4:30pm. I have always managed to get a few shots (side on) in for between 10-20 minutes.

Hi,
so that's what the front of our tigers look like ! I was beginning to think they were both stuffed .. after several trips and long waits all I have are bums and the backs of heads
Excellent shots (as always) love the eye contact in #3
I'm now encouraged to persevere and can't wait until they take to the water .
The small birds in the walk in avery are starting to nest at the moment so some lovely opportunities if you have the time

Have fun PS I love the zoo because of the intelligent male company

DebT

fozzie

[rookie2]

#3 ifor me Fozzie

beautiful colors and wonderful expression..a little bit of greenery behind her and this would be perfect (in IMHO)

(looks like she's popped a blood vessel in her Right eye...too much partying maybe?)

great work again

cheers
R2

[fozzie]

The new male Lion is located in the enclosure next to the Persian Leopard.

He is 2 years old and weigh 120 kilos. His welcome to Adelaide Zoo from Mogo Zoo was castration during the week, ouch. I am no sure whether this is the correct spelling of his name, but sounds like 'Majarbee'.

Next week one of the Lioness's will be isolated in the cage next to him for orientation. Then providing all goes well, in approximately 6 weeks things will be back to normal, one male and two females together

Here are some shots from today. I do apologise for the quality of shots, as the wire fence has missing black paint and the sun was reflecting of the wire at times:









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[DanielA]

The new male Lion is located in the enclosure next to the Persian Leopard.

It's great to hear he's out-and-about now. He looks like a good specimen.

Great shots Fozzie. I can't really see the fence... I guess the f/2.8 will do that.

Daniel

[DebT]

Fozzie,
Lovely shots he sure is a beauty - looking forward to shhoting him during the week
Deb

[DavidR]

i concur Debbie, it been too long since ive made a trip to the zoo, i think it sounds like the perfect time to get reaquainted