Edinburgh Zoo

A selection of photographs taken at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. These were all taken with a telephoto zoom and natural light. A couple of them by necessity have been shot through glass. Not my usual subject matter but a bit of fun anyway and hopefully some good images.

Meerkat

Meerkat

Meerkat

Meerkat

Meerkats

Panda

Red panda

Red panda

Sun Bear

Gelada baboon

Banteng

Pelican

Pelican pair

Penguins

Penguin

Penguin


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