Feeding Time at the Zoo

Toronto High Park Zoo

Yesterday, after dropping off my husband at the hospital for his routine appointments I decided to drive the short distance to High Park. I parked in the lot by the park’s restaurant and went inside for a coffee but not before taking photos of the the gardens in front. Inside, while enjoying my hot beverage, I posted several photos on my blog. When I finished I packed up and headed for the zoo.

The zoo holds many fond memories for me. As a young child we frequently went there when my father had a day off from work. From all the old photos it amazes me to see how we would dress up for these outings. When we had our own children we loved going to this zoo. It was close to where we lived and admission was free.

In High Park 1956 my friend, sister and I (no idea who the little boy is)
My children enjoying a sunny winter day at the High Park Zoo 1984

Yesterday was relatively mild as I made my way down the hill toward the zoo. I was pleased that it was feeding time because that meant the animals were out of their shelters.

Most of the animals at the zoo are sheep, bison, cattle and llamas.

The feeding stations are also close to the pedestrian sidewalks.

Of all the animals the llamas were the most active.

On my way back to the car I was fortunate to see that the yak had come out of his shelter for a bite to eat.

Cabybara at the High Park Zoo

and llamas, bison and Barbary sheep

One of the highlights at the High Park Zoo in Toronto is the pen where the cabybara live. This week I took a trip there with out granddaughter who specifically wanted to see cabybarra. Luckily for us we got there at feeding time so we had a great view of these massive rodents.

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Thursday Trios – August 15, 2024

from our visit to the High Park Zoo, the beach at the cottage and Canada’s Wonderland

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Advertising the big Hallowe’en extravaganza that Canada’s Wonderland does every year
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Llamas at the High Park Zoo
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Seagulls enjoying the waves at Big Sand Bay

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