Let! Me! Out! Now!!!

From my visit to the zoo yesterday. I feel so bad when I see animals in a cage. Yet, I'm fascinated by the animals and love being able to be so close to them. The tiger had a huge crowd -- always draws a large one. He was quite active when I was there, pacing and climbing and roaring. Or, word for today, smiling?
My favorite sunset shot of my 365 Chicago ones happened tonite - in my main album: http://365project.org/taffy/365/2013-10-07

[Kiran]

Cool.

[👑 AnaZad]

Wonderful capture of this beautiful animal. Caught at a great moment.

[Judith]

Great capture.

[David Tigani]

Amazing Taffy. Fav!

[Timothy]

another kitty

[Elyse Klemchuk]

Roar! Maybe the tiger was enjoying the autumn weather! This is amazing!

[Sarah Munnings]

Like you, don't like to see animals behind bars, but if they are looked after well its better.
Well caught:)

[Yao RL]

wow, I wonder what time the animals are most active, so late afternoon is the time. You must be so close to it. The roar must be terrifying

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

What a smashing shot of this tiger. I hate seeing them caged too.

[judith deacon]

Terrific capture. I know there is all sorts of genetic and research value in zoos, not to mention preservation of some endangered species but it still goes against the grain to see such magnificent creatures behind bars.

[Janette]

Awesome! Love Tigers!

[Dione Giorgio]

Is that a yawn? Or is it a warning not to get too close? Fabulous. It is very sad to have to keep these magnificent animals locked up.

[Claire]

Wow....look at those teeth!

[elkehochban]

You sure captured a lively one! They're usually asleep when I go.

[ZambianLass]

Awwww such a great capture

[Mariya]

awesome shot again, Taffy =) you make such close ups, its like you are a meter away =)

[Harry J Benson]

my what a big mouth you have - nicely captured

[Cathy]

Well done!

[Joe]

Way awesome...LOVE the caption! Fav.

[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

Great catch!

[Marloes]

Wowy shot. Such 'sharp' details.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great capture!

[Bill Fenske]

What a capture, and perfect title.

[Sean O'Neill]

Looks like he is laughing. Great capture of the moment.

[Suse♡]

Lol that made me smile, even thou that´s really sad cos that is what this poor creature most def would be saying...

[Joan]

fAV

[Al Bailey]

Gorgeous! :)

[Caz]

Great shot !

[Katie]

Really great emotion / moment. The bars add a touch of sadness.

[LisaY]

He's beautiful! Lovely capture

[Taffy]

@susale Thanks Suse! I appreciate your views and comments -- you're always so supportive.

[Taffy]

@joanbasson Thanks so much for the fav, Joan, and for your recent comments. I really appreciate it.

[Mac]

Great shot. His teeth are in great shape. I'm very conflicted about zoos. Did you see the orca in Seaworld with the huge injury to his chin?

[dh (delena)]

I don't think life in the wild is all a bed of roses, so I don't have a problem with most animals being kept in captivity as long as they're properly looked after, but I disagree with it for dolphins and whales.

[Louise & Ken]

Just wonderful and elevated way above average! A fave for sure!

[Mary Siegle]

Very cool capture!

[☠northy]

ha! awesome timing!

[Pam Knowler]

Great capture Taffy!!

[Daniel]

Or yawning? Great capture