The Zoo was PACKED--parking was unbelievable!! We had to park quite a ways a way--but no complaints here---we needed the walk!! :) Troy met us there and we had our little jaunt to the Entrance of the Zoo---there was a horrendous line to get in---but with our handy dandy Family Pass (THANK YOU LAUREL & DAVE) we walked right on passed the forever line and one into the ZOO!! VERY HANDY!!!
We got right to work and started seeing the animals!! We saw a few birds and owls--then it happened!! Ya, not even 6 minutes into our adventure--Troy got called back to work!! So we were on our own--no big deal--we are used to it!! The kids were great!! They know to stay right by me and they really were very GOOD!! Brooke was a trooper and was in my Bjorn the whole time. Emily was very GOOD and had fun in the stroller. Tyler, Brandon, and Kara are very good and always stay right next to me!!
We continued without him and really had a fun time!! We saw most of the animals--the giraffe would not come out of his house--so they had to look through the windows!! The kids really thought the Lions and Tigers were really cool--there were 3Lions!! They also liked the Leopard and the Bald Eagle. We missed the monkeys and zebra---but ya got leave some excitement for next time RIGHT!?!
The kids really loved the Giraffe Slide--that was a definite hit. The other little statues, tunnels, and slides they had fun playing on too!! Overall, we had a WONDERFUL time! We stayed for about 2 hours and then it began to get a little breezy, so we headed back to the car!! I wanted to get back to the car before it started raining and storming---it never did--YEAH!!!
We really had a fun day and the kids are definitely ready and excited to go again!! I think next time we will try to pick a day not so busy so it will be easier for the kids to see the exhibits and animals and not wait in line---they are not the most patient children!! :) We are glad we risked the weather and went---it ended up being a FUN & ADVENTUROUS day!! Definitely a Memory Builder!!!
4 comments:
It looks like you had a great, fun day! What a bummer Troy had to leave so soon. :(
That slide was awesome! I love all the pictures you took of the kiddies :)
Im glad you went.....sorry we wimped out but we had a fun day too. Next time we will all go for sure...well as long asit is nice:)!!
The zoo is always a winner, I can't remember how many times we ended up going last year. Glad you had a fun time!
I love the zoo, have a great time at Hogle Zoo this weekend. It appears they kids had a great time no matter the number of people.
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