We’ve been a zoo family since before we were a family. Checking out animals whenever possible is a top use of our leisure time. For this trip, we spent a good chunk of our budget on visiting two zoos. Santa Barbara Zoo When we noticed on the map that there was a zoo near our
Zoo
Our Pets (3 & 4 of 4)
Xiao P is a black moor goldfish, named after the black pig P-Chan from Ranma 1/2. Like Ponyo, his name was determined before we even picked the fish. We had known that we wanted a black one, and Xiao P was the first and only adorable black cartoon character that we could think of. By
Our Pets (1 & 2 of 4)
This is Ponyo, a oranda goldfish. Her name came from the strange yet ridiculously cute sea creature from Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. We had decided on the name before even going to the pet store to look for a fish. The idea was it’d be hilarious to name a goldfish after Ponyo,
New Aquarium
We got fish. As animal lovers who always enjoy zoos and aquariums, owning pets is a constant conversation between us. However, the cost of responsible care for a dog or a cat is beyond prohibitive for two busy professionals in an apartment. Besides, our home is full of stuff that can be knocked over, and
Golden Lion Tamarin
I love monkeys and I love lions. The Golden Lion Tamarin seems to be an awesome mix.
Napolean Wrasse
I’ve always thought that I never cared for fish. I didn’t like to eat them, didn’t like to see them, etc, until I saw those giant Arapaimas in Beijing Zoo. The next thing I knew, I found this picture of a Napolean Wrasse on the Internet. Then I realized that I just don’t care for fish