At the weekend, a family that has unofficially adopted me and I went to Blackpool Zoo. We had a great time, with lots of laughter. Here are some photos of the animals:
![Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-0](https://antonysimpson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-0-300x225.jpg) This peacock frightened the life out of me as I checked my phone before I’d even entered the zoo. |
![Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-1](https://antonysimpson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-1-300x225.jpg) I saw my first ever Sea Lion show. The Californian Sea Lions (1). |
![Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-2](https://antonysimpson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-2-300x225.jpg) The Californian Sea Lions (2). |
![Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-3](https://antonysimpson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-3-300x225.jpg) The Californian Sea Lions (3). |
![Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-4](https://antonysimpson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-4-225x300.jpg) Elephant eating. |
![Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-5](https://antonysimpson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-5-300x225.jpg) The parade of Elephants. |
![Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-6](https://antonysimpson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-6-300x225.jpg) Stegosaurus. |
![Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-7](https://antonysimpson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-7-300x225.jpg) Velociraptor |
![Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-8](https://antonysimpson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-8-300x225.jpg) Wolfs – close up. |
![Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-9](https://antonysimpson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-9-300x225.jpg) Penguins. |
![Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-10](https://antonysimpson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-10-300x225.jpg) Gorilla family – complete with baby. |
![Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-11](https://antonysimpson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-11-225x300.jpg) Orangutan. |
![Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-12](https://antonysimpson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blackpool-Zoo-May-2019-12-225x300.jpg) Canadian Goose with gosling. |
All photos were taken using my Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone.
Write soon,
Antony