Colorful Orchids

The orchid house is worth stopping by at the San Diego Zoo, they have some very rare and lovely orchids on display.

Elephant Exhibit San Diego Zoo

Metalworks' display of two elephants at the San Diego Zoo.

Extinct Merriam's Terratorn

Weighing in at more than 30 pounds and with a wingspan of 10 to 12 feet, easy to see that it swallowed its prey whole.

Extinct Daggett's Eagle

The Daggett Eagle was also known as the long-legged eagle. In reality it was a hawk not an eagle.

Elephants at San Diego Zoo

The elephants were enjoying a dust bath, their skin is very sensitive so the dusty dirt acts as a sunscreen.

New larger enclosure for the elephants

The elephants have a much larger enclosure at the new exhibit in San Diego.

Waterfall at new Elephant Exhibit

Great place to stop along the way as you stroll through the elephant exhibit.

Capybara are part of new Elephant Exhibit

In the background several capybara sun themselves.

Saber-toothed Cat

Recreation of an extinct saber-toothed cat at the Zoo.

Elephant at San Diego Zoo

The new exhibit at the San Diego Zoo gives the elephants a lot more room.