San Francisco Zoo May 2005 - 48 photos - 2312 views

Photos taken during the weekend in San Francisco and spent some great time at the San Franciso Zoo. Located in the southwestern corner of San Francisco, the zoom currently has more than 693 animals representing some 197 species, including 78 mammal species, 26 reptile and amphibian species, 84 bird species, and 50 invertebrate species. The animals of the Zoo are arranged by five zoogeographic regions - Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, and North America.  
 
I also spent some time taking photos at the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, which was first developed as the Japanese Village at the 1894 World's Fair, the oldest public Japanese garden in the US. This traditional Japanese garden covers five acres with paths to a monumental Buddha, a miniature waterfall, and over an acutely arched bridge. Overlooking the gardens Koi-filled pond is a Japanese-style tea house, which in spring is covered with a cascade of wisteria. The gift shop sells souvenirs with a Japanese flair.