Garden Gnomes Invade the Houston Zoo

Photo via Houston Zoo Blog

The Houston Zoo's bird sanctuary has been transformed in recent weeks from a beach display to a backyard wonderland for birds and gnomes alike. Apparently (not a big suprise to us gnome-aniacs),  "the gnomes have been a huge hit with the guests! They have been used in school group scavenger hunts and the “Gnomeo!” shouts of recognition are almost as frequent as “Nemo!” in an aquarium."

The new theme came about because the "new bird keeper admitted that her garden gnome collection had exceeded the space she had available." Yay for another active gnome-fan bringing gnome-love to the world.

On the Zoo's Blog, they credit the gnomes for newly appreciated observation of the bird house saying, "The gnomes slow guests down as they travel through the Tropical Bird House. Once they notice that first gnome, they search for one in each exhibit. Along the way, they see some gorgeous birds that they may have missed if they weren’t on the prowl for a goofy garden decoration. It is our fun and quirky way of saying, “Slow down and take a better look!”

Ahh, the power of gnomes to make you appreciate nature and the world.