Tigers at Tayto Park, Ireland

@JudyEv (342277)
Rockingham, Australia
June 11, 2017 3:36pm CST
A day or two ago we visited Tayto Park in County Meath, Ireland. This is a great park for families with a number of rides available. Vin and I went mainly to see the animals as there are a few exotic animals there as well as a petting zoo with lots of cute lambs and goats. There were also ten or so Bennett’s wallabies including an albino one so we got a bit homesick seeing those. Mostly the cages were large and well set out although the secretary bird had a very small ‘office’ and walked the fence the whole time we were there. However the two tigers were quite active and we were able to get several nice photos of them. Vince had the best one of the two of them so I’ll put this up here.
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
11 Jun 17
I love County Meath but we didn't go to Tayto Park, we did go to Kells and enjoyed that. I hope your trips is going well, sounds like it is. Happy to hear about your adventures.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
There are so many lovely places here. I'm hoping we'll get back to Kells for a better look around.
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
13 Jun 17
@JudyEv There is a lighthouse folly which is rather unusual and of course the abbey which is a ruin.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Jun 17
@BelleStarr Kells might have to wait now till we get back from France. I read about the lighthouse folly.
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youless
@youless (112591)
• Guangzhou, China
12 Jun 17
I like going to the zoo. It is nice to hear that the animals have a good living environment in Toyto Park. The animals need more space so that they will feel happy.
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youless
@youless (112591)
• Guangzhou, China
13 Jun 17
@JudyEv Today people pay more attention to the animals' rights.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Jun 17
@youless That is true and it is good that they do.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
Most zoos seem to be better managed than they once were. I hate to see animals walking the fences of their cages.
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Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
11 Jun 17
Well I never..tigers in Ireland Judy. Look at them in the lovely green and water.
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Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
13 Jun 17
@JudyEv Amazing to me Judy.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
It wasn't particularly warm but one was having quite a soak.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
11 Jun 17
That's a good photo and it looks as if they have a nice enclosure.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
The enclosure was impressive with a shallow pond and plenty of vegetation. Even so, I noticed they were treading the same paths round the area.
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
12 Jun 17
I love Tigers @JudyEv and wouldn't mind having one; however, my 'regular' 13 cats probably would be its lunch.
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
13 Jun 17
@JudyEv Good thing I have a queen-sized bed.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Jun 17
@nanette64 Oh well, in that case, you'd be fine.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
And I don't think a tiger would settle for sleeping on the end of the bed either!!
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Jeanne Marie
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
12 Jun 17
Oh tigers are such beautiful animals! Hope all your trip is as nice as this place!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
The big cats always impress me with their size too. There was also a cougar on display but he was hiding in his grotto and I couldn't get a decent photo of him.
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Jeanne Marie
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
15 Jun 17
@JudyEv They are truly magnificent.
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Nawsheen
@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
12 Jun 17
Oh my. Look at those big cats. They are wonderful
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Nawsheen
@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
13 Jun 17
@JudyEv They are really impressive. I wonder how some people keep those as pets though?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Jun 17
@Nawsheen I guess they're like cats, only bigger.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
They are very impressive aren't they?
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Silvermist
@silvermist (19702)
• India
12 Jun 17
A real nice photo.It does not feel like they are in a park and in captivity.Hope we will be seeing more of those photos.
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Silvermist
@silvermist (19702)
• India
13 Jun 17
@JudyEv Post whenever you can.Any unique dishes you had a chance to taste?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
We are taking lots of photos but mostly we don't have good internet service so I can only post occasionally.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Jun 17
@silvermist There was a marvellous dessert menu in the hotel where we were trying to access the internet but I didn't have any. Mostly we're trying to cook our own food and save money. The bread here is nicer than that at home. We'll have a few meals out when we're in France I'm sure.
Anna
@LadyDuck (472121)
• Switzerland
12 Jun 17
The tigers seem to have a quite big space. I hate to see animals in small cages in the zoos.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472121)
• Switzerland
13 Jun 17
@JudyEv I have not visited Vienna Zoo. We have always been to Vienna in winter and it is very cold.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Jun 17
@LadyDuck It is more an old style zoo with quite small cages. The pandas are a great attraction of course.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
Most zoos seem to be doing better in that regard now. I think Vienna Zoo was about the worst we saw as regards size of cages, etc.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (121739)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 Jun 17
Those are some nice kitties! Wouldn't it be fun to have a few of those as pets?
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (121739)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Jun 17
@JudyEv But you would have something large, warm and soft to cuddle with!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Jun 17
@moffittjc That's true - as long as he didn't want a late-night snack!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
I wouldn't want one. He might want all the bed. I can't see him settling for sleeping on the foot of the bed.
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Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
24 Jun 17
Tigers are definitely my favorite of all animals. Nice photo. Have you ever visited the BlackJaguarWhiteTiger web site? I love to see all their big cats that they rescue and all the little babies too.
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Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
25 Jun 17
@JudyEv I think you will enjoy that web site. I have it up on Instagram and they post new photos every day. I always look forward to seeing the big cats and their babies. They show all sorts of other animals too.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun 17
I haven't seen that website but I'll be sure to visit it. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Gabby Bugwadia
@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
12 Jun 17
The picture is perfect @JudyEv Thanks for sharing. I am sure you enjoyed the visit and marveled at God's creations. The tigers look so majestic!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
They are certainly to be marvelled at, aren't they?
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Gabby Bugwadia
@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
13 Jun 17
@JudyEv Indeed yes! It reaffirms our faith in God.
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L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
14 Jun 17
They are unpredictable predators but when you see them in play, you could be fooled for a while- great pic!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Jun 17
They do look like big cats, don't they? But then you suddenly notice how big their paws are!
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L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
15 Jun 17
@JudyEv Oh yes! Scary!
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Prema Shalini
@manikarnika (3236)
• India
12 Jun 17
Yeah...That's really great to hear.Hope you enjoyed well.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
Thanks. We're enjoying our time here although the weather could be better. But it's okay really.
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Prema Shalini
@manikarnika (3236)
• India
13 Jun 17
@JudyEv you're welcome.Have fun in forthcoming days too.Enjoy
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Fishmomma
@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
15 Jun 17
Great photo and I'm glad they have a big cage. I enjoy visiting the zoo; specially the petting zoo to pet all the animals.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jun 17
Petting zoos are very popular aren't they?
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (50561)
• United States
18 Jun 17
The tigers look so magnificent.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jun 17
They do, don't they? And their paws are huge.
Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
12 Jun 17
Lovely - but I dont do Zoo's . . . they break my heart
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
I can understand that and the poor secretary bird didn't look a bit happy.
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Joanie
@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
12 Jun 17
Seems like those tigers are having a lot of fun. I prefer to see that than when animals are pacing inside a fence
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
Most zoos seem to be more aware of better enclosures, etc, now. Vienna Zoo was probably one of the worst for small enclosures.
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317315)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Jun 17
That's a beautiful photo of the tigers. Maybe the 'secretary bird' was making certain everyone stayed in line - not getting out of hand - as she walked the fence watching everyone.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317315)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Jun 17
@JudyEv I look forward to seeing it.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 17
That could be. I'll put up a photo of her later. They are quite unusual looking.
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Susan
@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
15 Jun 17
That is a beautiful picture. When we go to places like this the animals are what draws us there.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jun 17
We are well past wanting to go on all the rides but I was keen to see the animals.
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