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What do these two have in common?
This is Honey the Giraffe.
Actually, I don’t know what her real name is, but that’s what I call her. Because she’s sweet. And because she reminds me of honey. Just look at that beautiful caramel coloring. Maybe I should call her caramel instead.
I’ll just stick with Honey. Honey the Giraffe.
This is Honey asking for a cracker. She sticks out her tongue and directs it just so that it points to the treat in your hand. It’s sweet. Really sweet.
I was expecting to have a hand full of goo after she licked the cracker out of it, but surprisingly, Honey had a pretty dry tongue.
I was expecting to have a hand full of goo after she licked the cracker out of it, but surprisingly, Honey had a pretty dry tongue.
We enjoyed meeting Honey. I invited her to stay with us for awhile, but I guess my offer just wasn’t too enticing. I wasn’t holding the bucket of crackers, or the large leaf covered tree branch. Next time I’ll be better prepared.
Corey~living and loving says
love it! 🙂 how fun…..love the close encounter. 🙂 now tell me WHAT in your purse picture should have gave us a clue? tee hee
Prasti says
wow! how cool is that?!
Briony says
ahhaha fun! i’m gonna have to get some of these from ya 🙂
Momma@Live. Laugh. Pull your hair out says
LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
I love giraffes!
We are going to a Safari place on Tuesday where the animals roam free (kinda).
I will try to get pics as good as you…just like I always do!
♥ bfs - Mimi ♥ says
DELIGHTFUL!!!!!!!!!
Tooj says
Honey is adorable. As is your Blue Honey. 🙂
Kelly says
how cool is that?!? i have never seen a giraffe so close…how lucky for you guys to have such a close encounter! what a fun memory for your little babe!
Izzy 'N Emmy says
Awesome! You never cease to amaze me! I bet Blue LOVED this encounter, heck I would too!
Caroline says
Great shots! Looks like you all had a really fun day!
MissJody says
Oh my LAND! You took these photos???!!
Okay..I really need to take a class or something….geez. I’m ashamed of my photos now.
You blog is amazing!
Heather of the EO says
Oh my goodness, Tabitha…Honey is so freaking cute! Love the tongue pictures!
[email protected] says
Nice, glad you had fun beautiful pictures 🙂
Danielle says
These are such fun pictures!
Tiffany T says
Wait! Isn’t that what I guessed? The “parking lot” of the zoo? I was certain I meant that.
I love that you were able to get so close to the giraffes. Almost makes you want to put a collar on her and take her home.
Chris says
cool! i wish my kids could meet her too 🙂
by the way, i will grab your button 🙂
Heather Marie says
Aren’t giraffes the coolest? I got to feed a couple one time at the Lowry Park Zoo here in Tampa. It was so fun. Their tongues are super long! Glad you guys had a good time. Great shots by the way!
♥ bfs - Mimi ♥ says
Tabitha, I’m ready for Sunday Citar whenever you can link me up! ♥
http://boomerbabybliss-bfs.blogspot.com/2009/06/sunday-citar-mothers-and-little.html
Mighty M says
How fun is that! Happy Sunday!!
Grace says
not only have i never seen a giraffe so up close and personal, but i also had no idea their tongues were so dark! what fun–i need to visit more zoos and/or desert plains. 🙂
aforestfrolic says
Oh Honey is a sweetie…lovely photos (as always 😉
Jamie 🙂
Gerri says
That is the most beautiful giraffe I have ever seen. I love the pic her tongue sticking out. lol
Jaina says
That is SO cool! What a neat experience!
Live.Love.Eat says
I love Giraffes. I will never forget when we went through a Safari and one came up to the car. I was eating a bagel with cream cheese and had a huge schmear on my hand. It stuck out that huge tongue and effortlessly wiped my hand clean. It was hysterical.