Cheetahs at Monarto Zoo, South Australia
Cheetahs, Monarto Zoo, South Australia
Monarto Zoo is our local zoo, being only a quick ten minute drive from home here in Murray Bridge, South Australia. This zoo is primarily an open range zoo and is a part of the Adelaide Zoo in our capital city. Being so close we enjoy visiting often – and getting value from our membership cards.
Every few minutes throughout the day, a bus leaves from the Visitor Centre taking visitors on guided tours of the zoo. At various points they can disembark and walk short distances to a series of lookouts and viewing platforms. These give excellent views of many of the animals. One of the favourite animals held by this zoo would have to be the beautiful Cheetahs, shown in the photos on this post.
Cheetahs, Monarto Zoo, South Australia
Cheetahs, Monarto Zoo, South Australia
Cheetahs, Monarto Zoo, South Australia
Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, Adelaide Hills
No Comments »22nd March, 2010; Category: Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Botanic Gardens, Parks and Gardens, Picnics, Plants
Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
With plenty of lawn areas and picnic tables, Wittunga Botanic Gardens are an ideal place to relax. On my visit late last year I had a picnic lunch in the shade of one of the lovely eucalypt trees prominent in the gardens. Unfortunately I ate alone; my wife was unable to come with me on this occasion.
After lunch I strolled around some of the gardens trying to photograph some of the local birds. They were being shy and I didn’t see many. So I managed some lovely shots of trees, plants and flowers instead.
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Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
No Comments »19th March, 2010; Category: Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Botanic Gardens, Mt Lofty Ranges, Parks and Gardens, Plants
Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
On my visit to the Wittunga Botanic Gardens late last year I enjoyed strolling around the various paths taking photos of the garden beds, the plants that were flowering and looking for birds to photograph. Sadly I didn’t see many birds; this is usually a good birding spot.
Never mind. I really enjoyed the wonderful spring day with a gentle breeze. Look back over recent days where I shared more photos, and stay tuned for more in the coming days.
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Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
No Comments »18th March, 2010; Category: Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Botanic Gardens, Parks and Gardens, Picnics, Plants
Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
Late last year I had an appointment in Blackwood, a suburb in the Adelaide Hills. After my appointment I had a picnic lunch in the beautiful Wittunga Botanic Gardens just a few minutes’ drive from where I had my appointment.
After my lunch I went on a stroll through the gardens with my camera. Many plants were in flower and I was able to get some beautiful shots. I’ll share these in the coming days.
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Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
Wittunga Botanic Gardens
1 Comment »17th March, 2010; Category: Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Botanic Gardens, Parks and Gardens, Plants, South Australia
Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
My wife and I enjoy visiting the various botanic gardens we come across in our travels. She enjoys looking at the plants, especially the Australian native plants, and well maintained gardens are excellent places to see our wonderful array of native birds. One of our local gardens where we enjoy visiting is the Wittunga Botanic Gardens in Blackwood, a suburb of Adelaide. It is about a 40 minute drive from our home.
Over the next few days I will share some of the photos I took on a brief visit late last year.
Information:
For more information about location, opening hours and facilities click here.
Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia
Wittunga Botanic Gardens, Blackwood, South Australia