Tunes and Blooms

Last Thursday, Bob and I decided to go to the zoo.  During the month of April, the zoo has a concert on Thursday nights.  Admission is free after 5 pm (still have to pay for parking)  and the concert starts at 6 pm.  Plus all of the flowers are in bloom in April.  They were having a blue grass night - we heard the music but were having too much fun taking pics of the animals.  Today I will post 4 of my favorite animal pictures - tomorrow a couple of flowers.
The Bengal tigers were quiet for awhile but then were up and moving and a little bit of growling.  Methinks it was dinner time.  (Shutter speed: 1/60; Aperture: F5.6; Focal Length: 300 mm; ISO:400)

The cheetah also were very quiet.  They would get up and walk around a little and then sit/lay back down.  I was really lucky and caught this picture.  Don't know if there was some little quiet dispute but the one growled at the other and then was quiet again.  (Shutter speed: 1/40; Aperture F5; Focal Length: 190; ISO: 400)

I was really happy to see the white tigers out.  The last couple of times that I was at the zoo - they were not out.  I think they may have been a bit hungry too.  I have some great shots of them showing off their teeth.  However, I really liked this one.  He's looking at us and licking his chops.  Time to move on.....

(Shutter speed: 1/80; Aperture: 5.6; Focal Length: 238; ISO: 400)

Now - as for the polar bears.  Kinda glad we didn't have any little ones with us.  The male was in a bit of a frisky mood.  He went off after one and she gave him the brush off and went for a swim.  So he approached the other.  How's this for a polar bear kiss?!  (Shutter speed: 1/80; Aperture: 5; Focal Length: 214; ISO: 400)

Since we were there later in the day and there wasn't as much light out - I set my ISO at 400.  I had my camera set on Aperture Priority so that I could set my Aperture and let the camera decide on the shutter speed.  If you have any hints or suggestions, let me know!