We spent the second day of sumer vacation at the zoo with some great friends and cousins. Eleven kids with three moms-I think we looked a bit like a daycare, the little Princess even said so. Jennifer was a bit hesitant about her first zoo trip. Her siblings were telling her about all the animals she would see and I think she just pictured them roaming free like in Africa. It didn't take too long for her to relax and realize she would be safe. We were able to see lots of animals up close, our Zoo is great! We were able to watch the tiger eating a meal and both the male and female lions basking in the sun. We watched an orangutan diligently working to untie a knot in a rope, while hanging upside down. The gorillas were quite playful on their jungle gym and seemed to enjoy their audience. I think the kids favorite was the up close time with a chimpanzee, though. He walked over to the glass and stared at the kids for a bit then laid down and put his feet on the glass. He proceeded to give 'fives' to the kids and play a bit of a hand/foot game with them. They loved it and when the chimp 'surprised' them with a quick hit on the glass they would all jump back-I am not sure who was more entertained. I am sure there will be many more firsts experienced this summer and multiple trips to the zoo. Now we are headed out the door to swim-maybe that 'first' of swimming totally unaided will be achieved by all. Wow-Mom would LOVE that!!!
2 comments:
The zoo in Springtime. You're a brave girl.
My boys learned a lot when we went to the zoo a few years back. They kept asking, "Why are those monkeys wrestling so much?"
Sounds like you have very lucky kids. Lots of fun things to do and learn.
Aunt Melba
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