October Morning at the Zoo

October Visit to the zoo

What a fabulous morning to be at the zoo! After the kids and I took Alivia to school, we took a peaceful (but chilly) run around Shadow Lake (the kids are all bundled with blankets and never complained!). Once at home and cleaned up, we decided to venture out and enjoy yet another beautiful fall morning.

We were ones of a handful of people at the zoo when we arrived. We checked out the jungle only seeing one other family. Then we went to the Aquarium. We love the aquarium and can stay in there all day. We then went to see the butterflies followed by the big spiders next door. Why do they have to keep the spiders OUTSIDE of the glass and above your head as you walk through there? I just do not understand that. Anyway, we then walked down the hill to the giraffes. We stayed outdoors for most of the rest of the time seeing the birds, fish, seals, and of course, playing on the playsets. We ended the morning seeing the gorillas. We wanted to take a train ride, but it is closed to weekends only now. Asher could not quite understand that.

What a fun and beautiful autumn morning spent at the zoo. It was so nice, I believe we will go back this weekend...weather permitting.

Looks like it is just us at the zoo today! Yeah!

Penguins anyone?

Big White Fish (at the bottom right)just stared at the kids

Cleaning Time

Big spiders over head! YUCK!!

Cute nest