The Wandering Disciple

August 8th is International Cat Day and to celebrate the occasion here is a picture of a sleepy feline from the Philadelphia Zoo. From small house cats to the King of the Jungle, all cats are celebrated during this worldwide day. International Cat Day was established in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare to raise awareness about cats. The torch has been passed to International Cat Care and the mission has been expanded to help improve the health and welfare of cats globally.  Taken: July 12, 2023 at Philadelphia Zoo (Philadelphia, PA)

A hippo keeps cool by dipping in a pool of water at the Philadelphia Zoo. Animals of the zoo take a break from the heat of summer by going swimming, taking a nap in the shade or sometimes just hanging out in their air-conditioned exhibit buildings.  Chartered in 1859, the Philadelphia Zoo is the nation’s oldest zoo. The zoo features over 300 species of animals spread among 42 acres in urban Philly. Taken: July 12, 2023 at Philadelphia Zoo (Philadelphia, PA)