It had been forever since we all went to the zoo, so when some of our friends organized a trip, we went along. Funny part was that it was actually cheaper for our whole family to become Zoo Members than it was to just pay for a single day. With the membership, we can go as many times as we want all year and not have to pay again!
We were there a little earlier than most of the group, so we went to the kids' play area for a while. There was a "stream" that they could splash in, a rope bridge to climb and an outdoor "kitchen" to make mud pies, mud cakes, or any other mud-based recipes they wanted. Of course, this is where Irene wanted to be... :)
There was also a live falcon that one of the workers brought out for the kids to see.
Once the rest of the group arrived, it was time to go see some animals! Ezra took a map and navigated for us, marking off the places we'd already been.
Along the way, we saw the polar bear swimming laps,
a herd of bison standing or sitting majestically,
various apes and monkeys,
and otters being silly.
We also saw zebras,
giraffes,
and these elephants, who were being fed while we were watching, so they came as close as the facility allowed in order to get the carrots and apples the workers were tossing out.
We had such a great time and we can't wait to go back soon!
