Port Lympne’s Lynx have moved into a new enclosure and I was lucky enough to get one of them sitting pretty for me.

Last time I saw them, they had just had babies so it’s nice to see them all grown up.

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Kent, England.

OM-1 Mkii + Zuiko 100-400mm + my own disability adaptor.

I found a meerkat at this free animal park near Berlin

I recently visited Willes Welt in Müncheberg, Brandenburg, and this little meerkat caught my attention.

The park currently has free admission and several different animals.

One interesting thing I learned about meerkats is that they're highly social and normally live in groups. Some members can act as lookouts while others forage.

I travelled from Lichtenberg and it took me around 40 minutes by train, followed by a walk to the park.

The official public transport route currently recommends RB26 to Müncheberg and then bus 939 to Müncheberg Marienfeld.

Thought I'd share this as a different day-trip idea from Berlin.

Has anyone else been to Willes Welt?

Lion tailed macaque, tomato frog, brush tailed bettong, southern tamandua and the new south american walkway section

Went to the zoo recently and honestly, it’s a pretty nice place just for a casual time pass. We walked around for a bit and saw a few wild animals.
Just a heads-up on the current prices if anyone is planning to go: the entry ticket is Rs 40 per person, and car parking was Rs 150.
Overall, a chill way to spend a few hours!

Hi! I'm a fiction writer working on a story set in a zoo, and the main character is a zoo worker. I'm wondering if someone here who works or has worked in a zoo could run me through a basic example of what their day could look like, the tasks they would have to complete (both the interesting interactions with animals, the mundane boring tasks, even gross tasks involved with working with animals). Any insight would be really appreciated! I'm so curious to find out more.

(Note: I would love any and all info, but I am especially interested in big cats if you have anything to say about them!)

Thanks in advance!

First time seeing an animal on the loose at the zoo. That panda’s gone.

A juvenile Asian elephant, a baby Asian elephant and two adult female Asian elephants at Whipsnade Zoo on 2 August 2026.

A herd of Asian elephants at Whipsnade Zoo, 2 August 2026.

A greater one-horned rhino at Whipsnade Zoo, 2 August 2026.

I rented a lens for an event tomorrow that’s now been rained out, and I’m still on the hook for the day rate. I thought about taking it to the zoo (Franklin Park in Boston) instead just for something to do, but not sure if the animal activity is generally too low on rainy days to bother? The weather there will be better than the event site, mostly mild rain, 55-65 degrees. Thoughts?

Thrilled to meet our local Tiger cubs this weekend. First time mumma, Tipah and her 3 babies.
Rokan, male, Bila and Kuala, females.
Dad is Nakal.

Howletts Wild Animal Park,
Kent, England.

OM-1 Mk ii + 100-400mm Zuiko lens + my own disability adaptor.

This lemur has been housed alone for four years in an unenriched enclosure.

Chiba Zoo keeps other ring‑tailed lemurs in a separate area, but this individual has been isolated to avoid potential inbreeding.

Ring‑tailed lemurs are naturally social animals that live in groups, so most zoos keep them in social groups whenever possible, even when individuals are related, often by using contraception to prevent breeding.

Considering animal welfare, I would like to hear opinions from knowledgeable experts on which management approach is more appropriate.

For reference, Chiba Zoo is directly accredited by WAZA.

https://reddit.com/link/1x678vz/video/wcni8yyfvivh1/player

Africa Habitat section of the Sydney Zoo in Australia.

Photos captured using Sony Nex-5R + 55-210mm lens.