Today, Round 10 of ABC Wednesday (one of our favorite memes) comes to a peacock-screeching halt with Z is for Zoo. People around the world who "play" will be posting their favorite "Z" photos. We're sharing the not-so-original "z" is for "zoo." * Actually, this photo wasn't taken at the zoo in Asheboro (also a worthy cause) but at the zoo/animal discovery portion of Greensboro's Natural Science Center. Roaming peacocks evoke memories of the Old South and they are a fun addition to the grounds of the Natural Science Center. In Hinduism, peacocks represent benevolence, patience, kindness, compassion and knowledge (Wiki). If you are lucky, one of these regal, terrestrial feeders will give you a private tour of the gounds.
Greensboro's science center has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years. Currently, it is undergoing yet another growth spurt. It just keeps getting better and better and the zoo portion of the facility is included in the price of a general admission ticket! Everything from a Wallaby Walkthrough to tamandulas, giant tortises, maned wolves and giant anteater to tigers are waiting for you to admire (zoo info here). By 2013, we'll have a SciQuarium with yet more animals.
*see GDP's A-Y ABC Wednesday posts here. This round, we featured worthy causes/non-profits. Next week, we will start Round 11 with ABC neighborhoods of Greensboro. Previously, we have featured ABC people and ABC streets of Greensboro. By the way, we're hoping someone will create a new neighborhood that starts with a "Z" or, we'll have to get really creative for our "Z" neighborhood. ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzz..................
I love a good zoo.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Posted by: Roger Green | Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 01:48 PM
I love the idea of "animal parks" where the animals can roam like they would in their natural habitat. Lovely peacock shot!
Leslie
abcw team
Posted by: Leslie | Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 11:59 AM