One of the local health care conglomerates threw a health fair at the zoo this morning. Why the zoo? I have no idea. But it included free parking and admission to the zoo, which is quite a deal these days, and we went.
Waiting to enter the zoo
A free trip to the zoo will attract a number of people (maybe that’s why they held it there?), as you can see in this photo of the line waiting to get in.
There were the usual screenings available: blood pressure, glucose, etc. This is the nice guy who checked my blood glucose.
Face to face
There was also a device which allowed checking for skin damage. Here CVH is sticking her head in and having her face checked.
Now CVH is trying out the hula hoop. It is a surprisingly good workout.
Green brain.
Our swag bag contained, among many other things, this little green brain.
Maned Wolf sign
After the screenings and exercises, we went to look at animals. We did not see the maned wolf, but we certainly smelled it. Its exhibit plaque explained why that is its most distinguishing feature.
Cat.
We saw a big kitty.
Pink flamingos.
Meerkat
Meerkats.
Rhino
Rhinoceros.
Polar polo
As we exited through the gift shop, they had polar bear polos on sale for eleven dollars. I’m looking good now.
