Orangutan

Orangutan comes from the Malay/Indonesian languages and translates literally into English as "People of the Forest". This handsome faced gentleman lives at the San Diego Zoo and subsequent to this photo spent some time using a twig to work silicone sealer from the glass of his exhibit.

To learn more about orangutans, visit the Orangutan Conservancy.

Peacock and Flamingos San Diego Zoo

Not to be outshone by pink, Mr. Peacock struts his stuff at the San Diego Zoo.

"My plumage is brighter than theirs! Perhaps if I spread my plumage r-e-a-l-l-y w-i-d-e, those people over there won't get to see those bratty, show-offy flamingos."

See this photo and more bird photos in the Bird Photo Gallery - Broadband Flash Gallery. For visitors with slower internet connections, try the Bird Photo Gallery - Dial Up Optimized

Polar Bear San Diego Zoo

This to me is a picture of bliss. This polar bear at the San Diego Zoo was frolicking in the pool, playing with balls and simply enjoying the feel of the water flowing over him as seen in this photo. Everyone was just enthralled watching the bear at play.