50/1.4 – The Zootographer

Easy Being Green

I’m not entirely certain what species of Chameleon this is. I don’t really have any stories of him. I just think he’s handsome.

Sometimes it’s not the resolution that matters. It’s not the sharpness in the center of the lens. It’s not the color rendition or the cleanness of the noise. It’s the fact that you got the photo at all. This is Tonks. Baby of Smeagol and Bellatrix of the Denver Zoo. Aye-Ayes are nocturnal, so theirContinue reading “Bebe Tonks”

Tern around

The Denver Zoo has two places that you really want to go when it’s very cold or very hot out: Bird World and Tropical Discovery. This day was very cold, so I was hanging out in the former. The third large room of Bird World is home to their sloths, which makes it quite aContinue reading “Tern around”

Carcass Day!

Any time I stop by the Denver Zoo, I run by the volunteer center (one of the perks of volunteering!) and check the event board. There are two words that always bring joy to my heart: Carcass Day. As part of the enrichment of the animals at the zoo, they’ll often get a chance toContinue reading “Carcass Day!”

The Cutest Little Dude in the Jungle

If you pass through Denver Zoo’s Emerald Forest habitat, you’re bound to come upon this little guy. Likely, you’ll overhear other guests commenting on his adorable mustache. Isn’t he cute!? Some of the things Denver Zoo volunteers get to help with are behavioral observations. When an animal gets a new roommate or is displaying stressContinue reading “The Cutest Little Dude in the Jungle”