Long before we knew we were coming to the USA, Brenna had by faith put us on her annual family membership for the Oregon Zoo – so it was excellent that we actually made it there!  Zoos are the best.

We most enjoyed the part of the zoo dedicated to the American Northwest.

Rohan, Josh took this one for you.

This cougar was not cooperating with my photography. Nevertheless, what a beautiful beast – and much bigger than we had imagined.

Final gratuitous animal picture. Now if only I could remember what species of duck this actually was… Beautiful colouring.

According to Brenna, we had to try the ‘elephant’s ears’ they sold at the zoo. Good advice. They’re basically like flat cinnamon donuts, and they’re HUGE (and yummy). Two between the nine of us was plenty.

Nawww… cousins.

The fact that we have dozens of lorikeets living in and around our front yard in Australia didn’t deter us from visiting the lorikeet enclosure. In fact, it was a nice reminder of home – except the ones at home don’t eat out of my hand… yet.