Boulder is a very short distance up the road from the Denver Zoo. Whether you want to watch animal behavior or just see the strangest of animals, this is the place is this is the week. Happily it is just one of the marvelous weeks we in Boulder call “normal.” Can’t I Get Some Privacy In My Bath???   Lorikeets Are Not Uncommon in Zoos, And Are Always COOL Looking! This Bird Has Just Bathed. Or Taken A Hot Tub Soak.   I Am SO Cute After A Bath! Lorikeets, vibrant members of the parrot family, are known for their striking, colorful plumage and playful personalities.... Read More

  Lemur                      pic Lensworth Right up the road from Boulder, with easy access, great parking and wonderful enclosures, our Denver Zoo is  yet another wonder within 1/2 hour of Boulder. provides its animal guests as Lemurs, with their saucer-like eyes and enigmatic presence, are among the most charismatic creatures of Madagascar. These primates are distinguished by their large, reflective eyes, which give them an almost otherworldly appearance. This distinctive feature is not merely for show; it plays a crucial role in their nocturnal lifestyle. The lemurs’... Read More

                                    Red Ruffed Lemur Boulder‘s near neighbor continues to provide wonderful photo models. The Denver Zoo is an eclectic grouping of cool animals and modern habitats. This highly endangered red ruffed lemur at the zoo is as interested in us as we are in it. Latin and Lemurs, The Science of the Cute! The Red Ruffed Lemur, scientifically known as Varecia rubra, is a striking and unique species of lemur found primarily in the rainforests of Masoala Peninsula in northeastern Madagascar. This species is one of the largest lemurs, with a distinctive... Read More