Right outside the Wolf Exhibit is the reindeer display.  I guess they keep it close by so they are easier to feed to the wolves.  Crazy zookeepers.  Anyhow, it appears that Santa has his reindeer parked there that day as well, but I didn’t know that until much later. 

I snapped this as a throwaway shot and just went on about my business.   I didn’t know I had captured Rudolph until I got home that night and started editing pictures.  I can only guess that my shutter click triggered his nose to light for one brieft second. 

This year, I’ve had a half dozen emails asking about this picture.  All children wanting a picture of Rudolph left under the tree from Santa as a little extra bit of proof that he really does exist.   I’ve answered every single one of those emails with a smile.   

If any of you want this picture – here it is.  Right click away and take it.  All I ask is that you leave a Merry Christmas message in the comments.

- Merry Christmas!

I really don’t think we need a pet. These guys are in the backyard all the time and getting pretty comfortable with us.

Another shot from my trip to the Columbus Zoo earlier this month. It’s a great place to visit and this one of the exhibits that was really much better put together than the Lorikeet exhibit at the Cleveland Zoo.