Chasing Peacocks

My family and I are beneficiaries of countless blessings.

On our last full day in California, we came here (thank you reciprocity!):

Last time we were here, much of the Zoo was undergoing a major transition ... it's mostly complete and it's incredible!

I love going to a zoo and seeing animals that have room to roam. This is a photo shows part of the Gorilla Habitat ... a habitat, not an exhibit: it's huge!

Baby Girl, B and I came across this unsuspecting peacock ... So naturally, I said: "Chase after it!"

Here is B's reply:

Here is B after he grabbed its feathers (not grabbed like a yank, it was more like a touch) and before the peacock jumped for safety.

Seconds later:

Lady: "Hurry kids, there's a peacock! ... Never mind, that kid grabbed it's tail feathers and scared it away."

Then she glared at me. Inside I was giggling to myself.

Let me explain: I wanted to see if we could get it to spread it's feathers because it's a mode of defense and B hadn't seen a peacock do that ... apparently, this peacock is accustomed to kiddies like B and "encouraging" mothers like myself because it didn't even heed our approach. (Please don't call PETA.)