The Wilds – Wildside Tour

Written by Danielle and Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:The Wilds is a non-profit conservation preserve that focus’ on animals, trying to provide education to the masses as well as care for and reintroduce near extinct species back into the wild.   They have several tour options.  The most immersive is the “Wildside Tour”,…

Winter Time Columbus Zoo – Plan A Visit

A Columbus Zoo capture.  Don’t forget that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is open in the winter months.  There is still plenty to do and see indoors and out.  The animals love the interaction, so make sure to make time to visit them. For example, in the Australia and the Islands, check out the Spur…

Columbus Zoo – Flying Fox Portrait

Written and Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:One of the pre-eminent zoos in the country, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium houses many animals for viewing, education and conservation efforts. This image you see below was captured during a recent visit. Impression:You don;t often get to see the flying foxes move a lot.  They tend to be…

Akron Zoo – Small But Packs A Punch

Written:  Danielle and Andrew Livelsberger Photography: Andrew Livelsberger Background:Going just 25 minutes north of Canton is the Akron Zoo.  After visiting the McKinley Memorial and museum and downtown Canton, we push further north! Impression:It can be a hard comparison when you live so close to the number one zoo in the country, The Columbus Zoo…

Heart of Africa At The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has been around for a long time.  Under the guidance of Jack Hanna, it has grown to be the #1 rated zoo in the United States. The Heart of Africa wing follows in the same great tradition as Asia Quest in that it brings a whole new life to the…

A Day At The Cincinnati Zoo

Some times there are places that get overshadowed.  The Cincinnati Zoo very well may be one of them.  While not as large as the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, there is plenty to do and see here. I spent just a few hours there and came away with some great images to share with you all.