Visiting HVZ on the 27th of May

11.6.2025 by Michelle Rippey

Last time I visited Henry Vilas Zoo was April 24th, so time for an overdue visit. Let’s check in with a few of the residents. Happy day to you all! ✌️❤️&🐻‍❄️🦏🐅🦧

Breakfast time for handsome….Kuza 😍

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Kuza turned 14 in May.

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Oh, Shakura 🤩 She always has a lot to say!

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Beautiful, Berit 😍

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This beautiful lady 🐻‍❄️ is 26 years Young

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Back to swimming laps….

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Shh….Badger Dekker is napping with his brother Kaminsky.

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Whoa….the meerkats grew up while I was away! Yep, every family has that one member that has to be the center of attention for cameras!

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Hmm….what to do about it? Join him or her!

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Capybara’s Morrison & Peru 😍

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Close-up of Morrison

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Peru was next 😍

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“No way! Mom …. MOM! Wake up! Look who’s back It’s really her! She remembered I’m going to be 3 very soon!”

Yes, Menjadi celebrates his 3rd birthday on June 11th – oh my, that’s today! Congratulations, sweetie!

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Menjadi & Mama Chelsea

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“I still can’t believe you’re finally back!”

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4 Comments

  1. Dear Michelle,

    That was a great tour and it was worth it!
    All the protagonists were in a great mood for this photo session.
    Meerkats are the cobots in the zoo and the lion is the king there too.
    I also like the capybaras because they kind of remind me of guinea pigs.

    Many thanks and best wishes!
    Britta-Gudrun

  2. Dear Michelle!
    Thank you for these great good-mood pictures of Jimmy’s farm! You’ve done a marvellous job of capturing all the animals, they look healthy, relaxed and content. I liked them all: the tigers, lions, badgers, meerkats, capybaras and especially the orangutans and beautiful Berit. They are beautiful and lovable animals in a good zoo!

    Hugs
    Anke

  3. Dear Michelle!
    You brought the wonderful pictures. Kuza liked his breakfast. Shakura is a beauty.
    Berit had a nice time in the water. Menjadi and his mother are still very close.
    Hugs
    Ludmila

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