Happy New Year! (Plus some thoughts as 2009 ends)

It's not the rides. It's not the special programs or events. It's not the classes. It's not the friendly, welcoming staff. It's the animals. That's what attracts me to the Philadelphia Zoo at least twice a month.

I want everyone to visit zoos as often as I do to see for themselves, zoo animals have good lives!

During my zoo visits I observe baby animals that are growing bigger every day, adults growing older, individual animals forming friendships or squabbling, individuals of different species interacting with each other, and animals being curious and experiencing things they wouldn't experience if they were in the wild.

And I observe humans deciding which animals are their favorites, and, as a result, being inspired to learn more about and to protect wildlife.

That's why I love the Philadelphia Zoo, and all good zoos!

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Philadelphia Zoo
• zoos
• zoo animals
• 2009
• Happy New Year

[phantompanther]

Great video! I love seeing all of the different animals.  Also, the description is touching. *smiles*

[ZooVisitorMM]

Thank you so much, phantompanther.

[1softkiss]

5*s Beautiful video and animals :O) I still insist that if our maker made anything more precious than wildlife he kept it to himself. I really love the peaceful atmosphere and aura at the zoo that you use in your videos and the animals are so well loved, respected and cared for. I hope you and your loved ones have a great year ahead!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ZooVisitorMM]

Thank you so much. Your description of my videos is exactly how I want them to be perceived and exactly describes my intentions for publishing them on YouTube.

You are definitely someone I am so very glad to have connected with through YouTube!

[phantompanther]

You're very welcome!  *hugs*