toledo zoo: turtles

we had a great time at the zoo, but going through these photos now, i'm just amazed at the variety of animals there are in the world. so many different sizes - from tiny little spiders to giant hippos; so many colors, especially in the aviary and the aquarium. usually we only get to see the city animals - sparrows, squirrels, domestic pets. mostly everything is brown. but in the wild (or the zoo) the variety of shapes, sizes and colors is truly awesome. and it's even more amazing to think that everything from the animals to the vegetation to the weather all work together to create this ecosystem of life on earth. what a beautiful creation. oh, and if you've already viewed the "zoo flowers" post, check it out again. i didn't mean to publish it, it was incomplete. it's finished now.

ok, on with the show...

i love turtles. they're my favorite animal. i don't know why, i just think they're so cute with their little heads poking out of their shells. even these big ones.