A walk in the not so wild!

I recently visited the Asheboro Zoo. I would like to say I had a great time but the fact is, I did not. There were several contributing factors in my unhappiness. The part I disliked most was that I was so unhappy in the company of two wonderful people that deserved better. I just don't know how to pretend happiness when something is this unpleasant. So what was so unpleasant?????

Could it have been the absence of some of the promised animals? Could it have been the fact that none of the animals seemed, looked, or acted happy? They kind of just gave blank stares at those who came to look upon them. Was it the mighty elephant who just stood there shaking it's head back and forth in an agitated state? Was it the hundreds upon hundreds of running amok kids hyped up on cotton candy and the promise of seeing this animal or that one? Could it possibly be the 5 mile walk that was supposed to be down hill, but seemed more like ten miles up hill? Could it be the batteries in the camera going dead less than a mile in?

All those things were unpleasant and some but over all I was not so unhappy. I had great company after all. And I really think the state of the animals got to me more than anything else. My girlfriend pointed out to me that we have been spoiled by the Tiger preserve we volunteer at. The animals on this preserve are better cared for and not ogled by so many people at one time. It makes me wonder how much of the money that is made by the zoo actually goes into the individual care of the animals. That does not mean the medical care or employee care but money spent on the animals' happiness? Things that entertain them the way we have toys to entertain us.

Well anyway, it just was not something I liked. I was glad I got to experience it and find out that I don't like it. Now if I could just learn to express my dissatisfaction without making people think my whole life is unhappy. Ahhh!! Always one more thing to work on..... If you like and want to experience it for yourself, just drive on down to the zoo. I myself don't feel a need to ever go a second time. I did get some fabulous pictures though. You can see them on fb by going to Turning Leaf Photography.....you can find it in the info tab under my profile page. Here is a sneak peek...