Anyone who knows me personally knows that when I’m enthused about something I tend to put my all into it and get excited about my latest project. And so this one is no different. I was watching Gardening Australia on Ch2 last Saturday night and one of the segments was about a lady who is…
Tag: Melbourne Zoo
Rainbow Lorikeets
The first thing I noticed when I entered the zoo pathway was the sound of excitable lorikeets and how they were flying from tree to tree. The lorikeet is a species of parrot here in Australia and very colourful. They love fruit and nectar and can be seen in flowering gum trees and fruit trees…
Gorilla family
This cute family were a delight to watch. Dad was sleeping when I first arrived but then woke up and climbed up to the viewing platform to watch the parade of humans passing by. One little girl came to the window to give him a kiss. Mum was watching bubs swinging around and then she…
Visited the zoo today
It’s spring in Melbourne, Australia and the weather is beginning to improve. We’ve had a very wet winter and I think most people are looking forward to more sunshine. We can’t even mow our lawns because the ground is too sodden and the ride-on mower would sink within a couple of minutes of being on…
Butterfly House, Melbourne Zoo
Butterfly House, Melbourne Zoo
I loved the touch of blue in the wings on this one.
Butterfly House, Melbourne Zoo
I had never seen a stick insect this large before
Butterfly House, Melbourne Zoo
This is one of my favourites – I just love the colours on both the leaf and the butterfly.
Butterfly House, Melbourne Zoo
I had the most wonderful time at the Butterfly House and stayed there as people came in and went back out again. I didn’t really take much notice of the time – I just kept seeing more photos I wanted to take!
Butterfly House, Melbourne Zoo
There were so many willing subjects at the zoo – hope you like them all!
Butterfly House, Melbourne Zoo
I spent a lovely Melbourne Autumn afternoon at the Melbourne zoo recently, and in particular the Butterfly House. I hope the selection I’ve chosen for you to see.