Sounds of birds filled the air

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I enjoy the zoo in Emporia, Ks. not just for the unusual and native animals, but also for the beautiful flowers and plants they display. The colors are breathtaking. Wild birds enjoy the plants and flowers as well. Even the little birds and the turtles know that they are safe when they visit. They find extra food. Butterflies feast on the nectar of colorful flowers. It is a peaceful place to visit.There are lots of water features and sounds of little rivulets running over rocks. Some people dislike zoos, but the best zoos have enrichment for the animals and help save endangered animals while educating the public on how to be better citizens of nature. I have a pair of trumpeter swans in my image. At one point there were only 68 left in the wild. Now there are 2200 thanks to the conservation efforts of zoos and the public. They mate for life, so I am showing you this pair. The black swan did not have a mate. I wonder what has happened in his case. We did not visit the entire zoo, we did not go to the larger animals, but we can go back again soon. It is free. There are displays that talk about how to reduce pollution and damage, and of course some that will let you put in money for wildlife preservation. It was very cute to hear a little kid ask his parent when passing this display "Mom, can we save the animals?" I saw more grandparents with their grand kids than parents with children. It is sad in a way. Maybe mom and dad have to work too hard, but just maybe grandparents were looking for a chance to get out with the grand kids for the day. I have done that in the past.