Addison has been begging me all month to go to the zoo. It has been so cold that I have told her no...until today. I checked the weather last night and it said it was going to be warmer at 17 whole degrees! Lovely. So, I packed the parkas and the blankets and set out.
We arrived to the "warmer" temperature of 12 degrees. It was sunny at least. Addison wanted to see the butterflies first. We RAN over there to see one blue butterfly and 4 or so moths. That exhibit seems to be lacking their feature namesake. We then went next door to see the sharks. Addison and Asher love the aquarium. They sat there for 15 minutes, snacking on goldfish crackers (Of all things!), watching the fish. We then went to the jungle where it was so hot I practically got sick from the combination of heat and smell. There were a lot of missing animals in there, though. I think I remember now that January is usually like this - missing animals for some odd reason. Wonder where they go? We ran over to the desert dome, which was completely closed, then back to the building with the jeep in it (the kids like to play in there) before heading out just about noon. It was a peaceful morning as there are few people there during the cold winter months. That is kinda nice actually!
Addison's favorite things were the penguins, sharks, and the monkeys. Asher liked the monkeys. I think next month we will see a IMAX movie in the warm theater!
If you plan on visiting the zoo during the winter, here is my suggested list of things to bring:
* Dress in layers. It may be cold outside, but it is super hot inside.
* Blankets and hats for the kids. It is easier to take off a blanket than to put on and take off coats constantly. This only works if they are going to stick to the stroller. I had both coats and blankets on hand.
* Drinks, snacks, and a picnic lunch. Many vendors are closed during the winter. It is just best to bring your kids' own favorite snacks to the zoo anyway.
* Patience. We did not really need it this morning because it was so peaceful with few visitors. However, you have to have some patience if your child really wants to see something and it is closed. Alivia would had been quite sad to have the desert dome closed. So, I was glad that Addison and Asher did not seem to be too heartbroken by it.
Enjoy the pictures from our adventurous morning!
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