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  • White Pink Flamingo

    I think technically these are white flamingo’s – pink ones being a lot pinker. Shot on the Sony Nex at Auckland Zoo. Interesting fact – sadly earlier this year the oldest believed flamingo died at the Australia zoo – 83 years old!!!  

  • The Zebra

    The Zebra. Auckland Zoo Sony Nex

  • The Giraffe

    Baby (perhaps teenager) Giraffe from Auckland Zoo.  

  • The Journey

        Every journey starts with one step.

  • Sky Screamer Launches

    Auckland’s Sky Screamer – a three person egg shaped cage with a big rubber band on it. Sit down, strap up and get propelled into the sky at something like 200kph (124mph). Ive been on it a number of times over the years – each time as harrowing as the next if your not overly…