Camels, tigers, polar bears… what animal at the zoo would most capture a toddler’s attention?
Could it be a squirrel?
Dee took us to the Alaska Zoo during our recent visit, and Gem was captivated by this little red squirrel.
He didn’t move a lot at first
But I promise he was real
see…
They played peek-a-boo and hide and seek for a while
Then one last peek as we said good bye.
Isn’t it amazing what their little eyes (and hearts) focus on?
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 28th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
yeah, kids are awesome. they remind us to see things we would otherwise overlook.
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Those are some great shots of the squirrel! Whenever I try to take a picture of one, it runs off
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 28th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
That’s usually the case with me too, but this squirrel was obviously quite accustomed to having people around.
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Wonderful shots!
Choco Lava
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 28th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Thank you so much!
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Just adorable. On our trip to Animal Kingdom a few months back my boys were very excited about a little brown rabbit that was sitting in some bushes after we got off of the train….kids are so cute. That squirrel was very tame…I know why she liked it. Love it!!
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 28th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
Yeah, I think that squirrel was expecting a treat from her. he looked pretty well fed.
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It figures that they would like a squirrel out of all the exotic animals…LOL!! But that squirrel is sooo darn cute!
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 28th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
It’s like buying an expensive toy and they end up playing with the box. But, the squirrel was really cute.
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Wonderful captures, happy WW.
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 28th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Thank you so much
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oh so cute
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 28th, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Thanks, I thought so too.
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Great shots. Mine little one is the same. Take him to ride a horse and he wants to watch the bees. But if it makes them happy…
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 12:06 am
Oh I totally agree. that was the whole point of going to the zoo – so what if she’s looking at animals that weren’t in the brochure.
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What gorgeous pics. Your little one got so close! amazing what captivates them hey, Happy WW xx
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 5:13 pm
thank you, it really was a special moment
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I don’t know what it is, but I am mad for squirrels, so I get it! When we lived in London I used to drag my husband to Hyde Park regularly so we could play with the squirrels. Just the best fun. x
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
oh, i love squirrels, too. they’re cute and fuzzy and non-threatening, what’s not to love?
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LOVE those pictures! I miss little squirrels around here, they just bigger and hoping here I guess
lol x
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
thanks. this squirrel was clearly VERY well fed by the zoo’s visitors.
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That first picture is quite possibly the cutest thing ever.
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
thank you so much. i think so too.
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How cool is that! I gotta say…I even find myself enjoying the chipmunks more that the other animals sometimes LOL
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
yeah, it was really cool to watch.
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This is so funny! When I was a kid, my folks took me to the zoo and the squirells were my favourite thing! My dad was like we should have just taken her to the park!! ha ha!
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
yeah, kids are funny that way
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lovely photos… my daughter just ran after a squirrel trying to get a good photo of it.
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
thanks. I was really surprised that the squirrel let us take pictures of him. he must really be accustomed to all the people who visit the zoo.
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Pretty little girl so nice and lovely run after the squirrel when i was a kinds my sister she have love bids and every morning she wake up it’s because bids and play inside the cage make noise then when my sister wake up bring there food and in a second its was very quite because they are eating…thanks for sharing this wonderful photo.
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 8:59 am
thank you, Alexandra
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So sweet! Love little ones at zoos/parks. Great pics…
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Judy Schwartz Haley Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 9:02 am
thanks. it is amazing to watch the little ones out in nature – one of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon.
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Wonderful shots. The squirrel is very cute. I want to have one and feed them with nuts.
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I think she found it cute and fluffy
I myself as a kid was blown away by polar bear…this thing was huge .o.O !
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It’s so adorable. And the pics look great. And the little girl looks so excited and interested.
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I love squirrels very much. They are real cute and I’m sure my daughter would love to see them too.
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I love looking at the beautiful cute little girl, she reminds me of my daughter.
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