Winter Break Zoo Day

During Winter Break I had some time off so I met my sister and the kids at the zoo. We got there pretty early but it was not too cold. I heard it got really busy later in the day but thankfully we avoided any crazy crowds. We started with some donuts and the giraffes before heading out to see the dinosaurs. We are really getting full use out of our dino pass. Also, I believe we have created donut monsters. These kids can't go to the zoo without donuts now! Lou lou the rhino was out so that was cool to see and we also used some vouchers to see Rudolph in the 4D theatre. Everly and I have actually seen it before but she really wanted to see it again. We also got to see the tiger, baboons, prairie dogs and bobcats. I don't know if I have ever seen the bobcats walking around. They totally smell like cat piss. I love that we are members and get in early because the zoo was just starting to get busy as we were leaving. Yay for avoiding crowds!

Zoo Trip

I had last Friday off from work and it was Everly's last day of winter break so we took advantage of our zoo membership and headed to the zoo. I normally go super early but I let the girls sleep in so we didn't get there nearly as early as we usually do. It was busy, but not bad at all and the weather was great. The girls wanted to see the orangutans so we headed there first. Everly is obsessed with learning there names. After that we headed to see the Rhino (who we sadly found out was euthanized months ago). Everly did get to go on the polar slide though which wasn't open yet when we went to zoo lights. It is a pretty tall climb and she did it all by herself so I was proud of her. We ended up walking by the giraffe's while they were doing the feeding so we ended up doing that as well. I was surprised at how Aspen was not scared to feed the giraffe the lettuce. They are such insane animals so it is always cool to get up and see them so close. We also watched a little bit of a live animal show before heading home for lunch. I know we go to the zoo a lot (and I never cared about the Zoo before I had kids) but they always have fun and we always see something different so I love it. Also, since we are already Zoo members, it is free which I also love. Aspen definitely passed out on the way home so it was a morning well spent!

Checking out the Komodo Dragon

R.I.P. Half Ear

love that little face

great morning!