Wednesday seemed like a good day for an excursion, so I went off to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory for the afternoon. I had wanted to check out the new Tropical Encounters exhibit to see the matamata turtle that was donated to the zoo about 7 years ago, but didn't have any luck. (I do know that he is still a resident at the zoo, just not sure where!) One of my favorite parts about the zoo is the beautiful Japanese Gardens that are outside behind the Conservatory. So lush! When I have a house that has a yard I can actually landscape myself, a Japanese garden is a MUST!
This is the Sunken Garden in the Conservatory. The flowers change every season (my favorite flower show is during spring) and many people get married here :)
Gotta love the local landmarks like this!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Posted by: adrienne | August 09, 2007 at 07:21 PM
Wow! How gorgeous. We don't have anything like that around us. I would love to visit there sometime.
Posted by: Leslie Collins | August 09, 2007 at 08:02 PM
Absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Rolana | August 10, 2007 at 12:04 AM
this is a beautiful place! I can see why people would want to use it for a wedding. Looks totally relaxing too.
Posted by: lesfitz | August 10, 2007 at 09:37 AM
oh wow!
how BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: sarah | August 10, 2007 at 11:04 AM
I love this place!! I've been to a few weddings here, and it's been amazing.
Posted by: Jessica | August 10, 2007 at 02:15 PM