3:00 snapshot #1461 plus bonus pictures people might actually want to look at (animals, plant)

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I can't completely avoid being in my office, but I sure try.


The African wild dogs were uncommonly active--pro tip: want to see carnivores active at the zoo? Try a cloudy day in the 40s.


It's a real blessing to have a plant that blooms this time of year. There is a lot of witch hazel planted around the zoo--not only does it produce off-season color, it's on the approved browse list.


Here's my attempt to shoot a witch hazel flower with my micro phone lens.


In the warm of the Tropical Forest building, a tapir cools off in the pool.