For family travelers, a trip to the city zoo can be a real treat. It’s a chance to get a little exercise and let off a little steam. It’s a fun break from other educational and cultural activities. It’s a chance to get to know some new animals, often native to the destination where you may be. And for many travelers, it’s just a heck of a nice break.
This flamingo was a resident of Miami Seaquarium.
Have you discovered a favorite zoo in your travels?
Mary Jo Manzanares is a founder and the editor-in-chief of The Traveler’s Way, an online travel magazine proving informational and inspirational travel recommendations for curious Baby Boomer travelers. She has been a speaker at various industry events and has a personal travel blog at Traveling with MJ. When she’s not traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, and sharing it all with friends and readers. Mary Jo’s top travel destinations are Italy, Portugal, and the Caribbean.
love this photo – those feather details are incredible!
Thanks! I’m working hard to improve my photography, but a little luck always helps out!
Did you hold your nose? Beautiful as they are, flamingos are always the worst smelling creatures at the zoo. 🙂
It wasn’t too bad. I didn’t know they could be so messy and smelly, though.
Lovely shot … the bird is making a beautiful shape … umm … not to mention colour!