many rivers to cross: Hogle Zoo

Monday, October 5, 2009

Hogle Zoo

The Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake is the largest zoo in Utah, but it's pretty small in comparison to other big city zoos. It was established in 1931 and has an interesting history. We really wanted to see one of the zoo's latest editions, Zuri, the baby elephant. Who knew a baby elephant could be so stinkin' cute??

Mom was enjoying breakfast while Zuri played with her ball.

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22 comments:

J said...: The perfect level of adorability to brighten up my grey and boring Monday!; October 5, 2009 at 9:27 AM
Poopers AKA 2Ply said...: Ohh!! I'm so jealous. I went to the zoo earlier this year and I didn't get to see the new baby elephant. Adorable!; October 5, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Lisa Wilson said...: The only thing I miss about being 6-7 hours from any major city is I never get to go to the zoo anymore. :( I hope to visit this zoo someday!; October 5, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Martha Z said...: Looks like this baby is angling for a job in the circus.; October 5, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Betsy Banks Adams said...: Oh Loran, He's so precious. Reminds me of the little book I used to read to my sons, named the "Saggy, Baggy Elephant"... Remember that one????

Thanks!
Hugs,
Betsy; October 5, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Janie said...: Aw, those are just great photos of the baby elephant. Makes me want to drive on over to Salt Lake and have a look!; October 5, 2009 at 12:04 PM
erin said...: got to agree with you...that little guy is absolutely the cutest.
thanks for sharing with usQ!; October 5, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Sylvia K said...: Awwww what a cutie! Nothing like a baby, a ball, and lots of poop to play in to make the perfect day! Your shots are terrific!

Have a great week!

Sylvia; October 5, 2009 at 6:29 PM
Redzlan said...: I love the last pic.; October 5, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Snap said...: Aren't baby elephants the cutest!!!! I love the zoo. Thanks for sharing with us!; October 5, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Barb said...: "Little " Zuri is sure cute! I'm coming to Salt Lake in Nov - if we have time, I'll visit Zuri.; October 5, 2009 at 7:11 PM
squirrel said...: sooooo cute!; October 5, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Gaelyn said...: Baby Zuri playing with that ball is so adorable, like a puppy.; October 5, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Anonymous said...: Awwwwww!!!!!!! :)); October 5, 2009 at 9:43 PM
magiceye said...: that was so much fun!; October 6, 2009 at 3:24 AM
Joe Todd said...: Looks like you had a great time. I wish your daughter well in college. I hope she studies hard but also takes the time to "smell the roses"; October 6, 2009 at 5:03 AM
Esther Garvi said...: Aw, that is one cute baby!!; October 6, 2009 at 5:05 AM
eileeninmd said...: The baby elelphant is SO cute. Wonderful photos and thanks for shairng.; October 7, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Don Wood said...: I WANT A BABY ELEPHANT no one loves me enough to buy me one I would love it and clean it everyday HONEST; October 8, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Louise said...: Oh MY that is cute! Our zoo has a new baby elephant, too. Her name is Daisy. I'm not a zoo fan, but after seeing this, I think I might need to visit. (My husband and girls go to the Hogle Zoo every summer while I'm at my Stampin' Up! convention in Salt Lake.); October 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Kay said...: Hello. My name is Kay and I found your blog on Joyful Reflections blog. I saw this cute little baby elephant and just knew I had to start following your blog.

Kay; October 14, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Lio Popov said...: This elephant like the little boy. :) Thank for pic.; October 14, 2009 at 1:24 PM