To the BioParc Zoo in Fuengirola and we had a wonderful afternoon, staying late into the evening - the zoo stays open til midnight so you get to see a different group of animals once night falls.
A small but well-designed zoo where you can get really close to the animals in their stunning settings.
I am rather pleased with some of these photos.
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| Lemurs wandering freely on their 'Madagascan Island' right in the middle of Fuengirola. |
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| Baobab Tree (recreated) |
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| Crested Crane |
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| Hornbills |
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| One of our favourites - the Silverback Gorilla |
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| He was wonderful. |
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| More of our favourites - the lemurs |
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| We were able to wander around their island inamongst them |
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| This was the most inquisitive one - we think he liked us. |
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| He was very curious |
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| A very handsome couple - the female is pregnant |
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| This is how close you could get |
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| This is mother and daughter chimp - who were very sweet together |
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| We were totally blown away by this amazing creature |
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| He really enjoyed strutting his stuff |
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| Sturgeons - ancient fish and one of Mateo's favourites of the day |
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| Mateo and I did a double take as we rounded a corner and came face to face with these beasts - for a split second I was terrified! Then I remembered the glass... |
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| A red river hog - with a face like a court jester - gorgeous! |
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| They were very comical. |
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| Pygmy hippos |
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| The male and female gorillas |
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| Night time view |
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| Don't you just love him! |
Good birthday choice, Mateo. We had a very memorable day.
