In my opinion, I think they should just rename Ocean World: Kissing World, because almost every animal I encountered was eager to give me kisses!
The birds that I interacted with next were not only a colorful feast for the eyes, they were bilingual as well; flirting with me in both English and Spanish. They must have secretly known that I have a soft spot for Latins?
Before returning to the water, I had one last animal that I needed to meet. This animal, unbeknownst to many, might prefer to live on land, however thoroughly enjoys swimming as well. And that animal is the tiger! Ocean World built them a habitat with a swimming hole that they could enjoy whenever they felt the need to cool down.
I did not get a kiss from them, but I did get as up close and personal as one could and they are even more magnificent than one could even imagine. . .
Wow those birds are absolutely gorgeous! Their bright colors are insane!
Sooo gorgeous right!?! My eyes were so overwhelmed in such a good way!!!
Lovely birds! And those Tigers look like they’re harmless. Wanna hug them!
I would have totally hugged them too if there hadn’t had been any glass between us, they seemed so peaceful.
You’re right, animal-kissing pics are always winners… I need to keep that in mind!
Hahaha so great right!?! I have lots more to come!
Great animal shots!! We got up close to tigers when we visited the States a couple of years ago – amazing
Thank you so much! Animals are so tricky to shoot, since you never know what they’ll do. Tigers are really incredible!!!
The colors are amazing, I love the cropped photo with just the wings – gorgeous!
Thank you! That’s my fave too!!!
I also love the photo of the wings, gorgeous detail!
Thank you so much!!! Their wings were incredible!
Those tigers are beautiful! I think the bird has a crush!
Haha I might have had a crush back…
What awesome pics!
Thanks!!!
soooooo beautiful!!! you and the birds & kitty! such vibrant photos
Awww thank you sweetheart for such lovely words!
Those toucans’ beaks are the most amazing colors!
Almost as amazing as you!
WOW! Amazing photos!! Such amazing, gorgeous animals. The toucan is just stunning.
Awww thank you so much!!! I could have taken like 1000 photos, I was so inspired by their beauty.
What an awesome place!
Sooo awesome!!!
What colorful beautiful birds, Kissing World would be a great name
Great name right!? Haha! We should start one!
lol I got to the tiger photos and thought “oh no she didn’t get kisses from a tiger!!”
I was kinda sad that I couldn’t kiss the tiger to be honest hahaha!
Nice post, I wanta go there now!!!
I want to go back now!
Absolutely stunning birds, Andi. Just love those gorgeous feathers! And you look radiant and so happy.
Awww thank you so much my darling!!! I’m so in love with those birds, just magnificent!
You take the most amazing photos!!!
Wow what a compliment thank you!!!!!!!!
Lovely photos! Tigers are the best!
I might be more of a Lion girl, simply because I’m a Leo, but I do have a soft spot for the Tigers too!
Oooh, I love big cats.
Look how pretty you are in that first picture! (Not that you aren’t usually!) Such a candid moment captured. Lovely, hun.
Big cats are amazing!!! Awww, you are making me blush! I was definitely radiating happiness in that photo haha.
These pictures are absolutely amazing! I think this is my favorite DR post so far. I wish I had your camera skills!
Wow, thank you so much! I’ve become beyond obsessed with photography. I’m old school though, I don’t really believe in photoshopping the heck out of pics. I’m so delighted that you enjoyed the post!!!
I have to visit this place!
You MUST!!!
Wow what a cool trip!
So cool!
You have THE life!
Thanks so much!
Nice post, thank you!
You’re welcome!
What an incredible trip this must have been for you!
It certainly was!