Little did we know when we embarked from St. Louis for Springfield,
Missouri that we were going to have a.....
Wild Animal Adventure!!!!
Here's one of the "friends" we met while visiting
the Exotic Animal Park near Springfield.
We saw lots of deer - all sorts. There were bunches of babies,
too!
They gave us food to feed the animals so many came right up
to the windows to eat. (some of the mommies and babies were shy and we threw
the food out to them). The food was supposed to be for any animal with hoofs.
Try telling this emu that he doesn't have hoofs! These guys
made me think we were in the "Lost World" - but they're not really
dangerous, they just look that way.
Now, it's perfectly ok to feed you.
Hey there! What'ya doin'?
Say Cheese!
Water Buffalo?
We were really surprised when these big buffalo also came right
over to the car and stuck their heads in the window! Ever been slobbered
on by a buffalo?
I have.....
Now, the giraffes have much better manners.....and they have
soft little muzzles, too.
Well, that concludes my story for now. I have to wait to get
the photos that Gertie and Barbara took....so there may be additions.
