Showing posts with label Bronx Zoo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bronx Zoo. Show all posts

26 November 2018

The Real Bronx Zoo

Even though I've lived in New York for decades, I've been to the Bronx Zoo maybe a couple of times.  In fact, it's been  a while since I've been to any zoo at all:  The older I get, the less I like seeing animals in cages--especially if said animals are orange or striped!

Besides, why do I need to go to the Bronx Zoo when I can see this in the Bronx:




I was pedaling along the path to Pelham Bay Park when our friend in the photo stopped for a snack. 


As I inched closer, the hungry ungulate hardly even stirred.  I'm not sure of exactly how close I could have come, so I stood, bike in hand, and let the creature eat, turn and get a look at me before taking off.




Then I took off--for Connecticut.  I didn't see any deer the rest of the way.  Only in the Bronx!