Last week I was in Phoenix for a three day photography conference and when it was over, I was able to spend some quality time with my parents who live in the area. This new zoo in Surprise, Arizona was great to visit (especially when it’s 75 degrees out!) and seeing as how I love animals, it was a no-brainer to take my camera along. I talked to one of the animal trainers along my walk through the park and when asked if he liked what he did for a living, he summed it up by saying that the money he makes is second to the joy he gets every day while working with all the animals. Enjoy-