The Port Defiance Zoo in Tacoma not only has a beautiful view from the parking area, but they have an incredible assortment of critters from around the Pacific Rim. We saw Asian elephants, clouded leopards (cubs too!), Sumatran tigers, otters, gibbons, meerkats, and even some sharks!
The girls and I went to the zoo with my friend Dyan and her two kids, Marc and Sara. The weather was a bit chilly and cloudy (surprise, surprise) but the rain held out for us.
We enjoyed seeing this little cattle-like critter – the anoa, aka “midget buffalo”. We noticed that its horns were unusual not only because they pointed backwards, but because they had dog toys stuck to the tips. Yep, the word “Kong” was clearly visible. (for those of you caninely-challenged – a “Kong” is a hollowed out, rubbery dog toy that one can stuff with a dog treat or fill with peanut butter to keep a pooch amused for hours)
Anoa, we re-named this one “Kong”
We also got to check out the shark tank. The zoo has started an innovative way to feed the sharks. It seems they lure visitors into a cage, then release them into the tank with nothing but scuba equipment to defend themselves. We didn’t stick around to watch the feeding frenzy, but it appears that this shark’s food bowl is empty.
Time to feed the sharks
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