Mark had a couple of days off this week so we paid a visit to Banham Zoo while it was still relatively quiet ahead of the Easter school holidays.
I stopped to take a photo of daffodils, as you do when you’re at the zoo, and Mark hissed: “Tara, turn around!” and there was a Siberian Tiger.
If you look at this quickly taken photo you can see the daffs reflected in the glass. I like this one best, even though it’s not in focus. It feels like s/he is looking right at/through me.
We also had a lovely friendly robin join us for our picnic (I know, not quite the same but exciting none the less).
I’ve mentioned before my unease at visiting zoos but Banham, founded in 1968, seems to have a strong history of education and conservation. In 2013 a charitable trust, the Zoological Society of East Anglia, was formed and both Banham and Africa Alive, are now under that organisation, which has some impressive aims.
After The Rain 
I love the second one too. Fabulous capture 🌸
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Thank you, definitely my favourite too.
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What fabulous photos. A truly majestic animal.
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Thanks Sarah, it was amazing to be that close (though thankfully with the safety glass between us).
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We went to the zoo on Friday, but wasn’t lucky enough to see a tiger this close, amazing! Totally agree about feeling uneasy about zoos too, luckily the one we visit is a really good one xx
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I’ve been to a couple (in other countries mainly) that have been horrible and I’ve just wanted to leave – and take the animals with me.
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I love the daffodil reflection picture and Banham is special place. #MySundayPhoto
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Thank you. It does seem a really nice zoo, very proactive and the info boards are all interesting and thought provoking in some cases.
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Fabulous photos and we love Banham zoo too, it’s not too far from my in-laws so we’ve been a couple of times before. Lovely 🙂
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Thank you. It’s about 45 mins from us so not too far – and well worth the trip.
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Beautiful creature, the first one is my favourite.
Happy Easter
Thank you for linking up
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Thanks for hosting, Darren 🙂
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What an amazing photo! He looks roarsome! Love the Robin shot too! #MySundayPhoto xx
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Hehe thanks 🙂
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Hello Tiger and what a beauty you are! Have you looked at this photo in Black and White as I bet it would look good?
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I haven’t tinkered with it at all, which is rare. I’ll have a go. Thanks, Rosie.
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Fantastic photos! Such beautiful creatures x
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Thanks, Kim 🙂
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Stunning photos, what a treat to be so close to a tiger
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It really was quite unexpected but, you’re right, a wonderful treat 🙂
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Gorgeous tiger, super photos
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Thank you, Sarah 🙂
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Oh wow what incredible photos! I love the first one, what an amazing capture
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Thanks, Jenni. I hope you’ve had a fab Easter.
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Great pictures Tara!
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Thank you 🙂
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That photo of the daffodils reflecting in the tiger’s face is just fab! #MySundayPhoto
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Thank you, there’s something about it I like.
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He’s gorgeous!!! Great shot! xxx
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Thank you 🙂
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Always love tigers as they are always so majestic to look at! That Robin though is a real scene stealer =P
#mysundayphoto
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Oh my goodness! What amazing photos – I love the one where he is looking right at you! I think UK zoos nowadays are a lot better than the ones I remember from the 1980s and early 90s, they were quite sad places to visit really.
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What fabulous photos – I do love the way the tiger is looking directly at you in the second photo 🙂
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