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01-JUN-2013

June 1

On the Move

A rare sight to see multiple Koalas awake and actively moving today, with only a few people watching.
I was given the opportunity to enter the San Diego Zoo before it opened this morning, through a program of the Wildlife Conservancy.
Normally Koalas sleep up to 20 hours a day, and they're almost always sleep when the Zoo is open, so this was a real treat.
Thanks to fellow PBaser Astrid Taen for making it possible for me to attend. Check out Astrid's galleries here: Click Here

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Tom LeRoy02-Jun-2013 14:20
That is a rare treat to get this Koala in motion. Excellent color and detail, Walter. V
Stephanie02-Jun-2013 10:10
What a cutie!!! This is a wonderful capture Walter! BV
You were so lucky to see this little fella wide awake! :)
fdt02-Jun-2013 09:57
Great shot. f
Bryan Murahashi02-Jun-2013 04:47
Great photo of this rare treat. V
joseantonio02-Jun-2013 04:23
Lovely to see it so active. Glad you had such an opportunity.V.
Mike H.02-Jun-2013 03:12
Very fine shot of this koala, Walter -- the detail is terrific! The zoo near me has a
similar program for its members -- we get to enter an hour before the rest. The animals
all seem to want to shut out the hordes of noisy school kids, etc..
laine02-Jun-2013 02:37
He opened his eyes cause he wanted to see fellow Aussies, Bob and me when we came looking. :0)
I live on a Koala corridor and they cross into our place quite often...makes me realise how fortunate we are !!
Carol Rollins02-Jun-2013 00:07
Outstanding shot Walter! Great subject, clarity and details.
woody3402-Jun-2013 00:02
My friend..a familiar sight for us ,and we forget they are only in zoos overseas while for us they are in some zoos and still in the wild...you have manages to catch this one in a cheeky moment ..great work...V
Astrid Taen02-Jun-2013 00:00
Great action picture that is nicely framed by the branches. Thanks so much for joining me. I enjoyed our time at the zoo this morning. V
Frank Brault01-Jun-2013 23:34
A beautiful and cute animal. A marvelous portrait. The life of Riley. :) V
Jim Coffman01-Jun-2013 22:56
I love these guy! Nice capture,Walter!
John Reynolds LRPS01-Jun-2013 22:37
Wonderful! Pleased you had that opportunity. V.
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