No pictures, but zoo question

[sugar_babygirli]

Ok, don't laugh... :lol:


but zoo's DO allow people to come in with giant 20 D's to take photos, right? I'm so scared of getting there and having them say, "Oh, we don't allow photographers please put the camera away" :p

I went a year or so ago and there wasn't any problem, but I used a compact point/shoot. I tried to email the question to the zoo, but they haven't answered in weeks and I feel silly calling to ask. :o


Lol. Don't laugh. ;)

[Scotter]

I've been to the Zoo here in Winnipeg 3 times since Feb. and there has been no problems with my 20D and a big zoom.

[dphotomania]

I would say you are safe with the 20d, but some dont allow tripods/monopods. Since they might trip others. But I dont promise, since I dont know which zoo you are talking about. But the best way is call them and asked them.

Good luck and you will have fun in the zoo even if they dont let you take pictures!!

[robertwgross]

Check out the zoo's rules in advance. To avoid crowds, I like to avoid weekend days at the zoo. In fact, one big zoo I know has a "free day" once per month.

I've never had any trouble using a tripod or a big wildlife lens, except for finding a place to stand in a crowd to get a clear shot.

---Bob Gross---

[MazerRakhm]

I've yet to see a zoo that has a problem with cameras, they seem to be one of the last places to catch on to the security and bag check craze considering it's still common (At least here at Brookfield.) to see parents toting wagons full of children and day supplies lunches and who knows what else.

We’re regular zoo goers members of Brookfield here in Chicago and recently been to:
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
Bravard Zoo, Florida
Milwaukee Zoo, Wisconsin
San Antonio Zoo, TX

None of which seemed to have a problem with cameras with the exception of some specific exhibits that are marked. (Namely at Brookfield the free flying bat exhibit – no flash photos. I have heard what happens when people don’t follow this rule in there.)

[kduncan80]

No problems either, just been to Brownsville,TX and San Antonio, TX zoos and there were many other people carrying around just as much equipment as i was with no problems

[sugar_babygirli]

Cool! Thanks for your comments and I did call them to make sure it was ok and the lady was like, "Ohhhh yeah, we allow cameras and videotaping and camcorders." YAY! :D

[neil_r]

I have never had a problem with 1DMkII and a 100-400 in a Zoo, been asked to put it away at a few rugby/football stadiums though.

N

[AdamG]

Actually, LOL :D, if you carry a big camera with you to the zoo, be sure to carry a tripod also and a whole bunch of other stuff, like miscellaneous gym bags. If you are a fisherman, be sure to wear your fishing vest. When walking to the exihibits, toss around words like "glass translucency", "faster shutter", "stop-down", "large aperture", etc.., and watch the crowd part as the "professional" zoo photographer (you) sets up. LOL!!!

I don't go to that extent in reality, but I sense that people around me so watch out for me when I'm shooting (like they see the big camera and make an effort to not stand right in front of you).

[dphotomania]

Talk pictures with your larges and heaviest lense, and you will hear people saying, look at that guy doing some serious photography!! It happened to me. When I got checked out by other photographers. And people asking me for photography advice!

You really feel good when you are able to help others on your hobby!!

[CyberDyneSystems]

The last time I went to the local zoo,. I ended up with a personal Zoo escort!

[vinnyveez]

The last time I went to the local zoo,. I ended up with a personal Zoo escort!

personal zoo escort..is that what they are calling zookeepers nowadays? i think they may have been trying to get you back in the cage. lol..sorry couldnt resist.

[RockOne]

Some zoos actually encourage photography...Werribee Zoo near Melbourne, Australia have photoraphic safaris, which sounds like a very good opportunity to get some good "wildlife" photos. Hopefully I will pay it a visit next year :-) :-)

http://www.zoo.org.au/vorz/photo_wz.htm

[Roach711]

At the Detroit Zoo you can take all the pics you want for your own use. If you plan to sell the pics they want something like $450 a shot and want to sign off on the pic before it's published. Seems a bit steep but I understand their position.

Da Roach

[KartGirlsMom]

I have taken pictures with my 10D and 70-220 zoom at both our big suburban zoo and our little urban zoo. I had no problem using my camera at either zoo, but I was told not to use my tripod at the little zoo.

[tommykjensen]

The last time I went to the local zoo,. I ended up with a personal Zoo escort!

I am still hoping that the Hawk and Owl trainers I gave a cd with photos get me some interesting photo ops. This reminds me, its more than 1 month since I was last at the zoo. I think its time to check up on the leopard cubs.

[tommykjensen]

They probably don't like the flash though. Sometimes it scares the animals.

In general flash is not a problem, most animals just think flash is natural lightning. But as MazerRakhm says a few exhibitions don't allow the use of flash.