Hogle Zoo Trip

While planning our family event weekend we asked the kids what they wanted to do on Saturday.  They all came up with the same idea going to the zoo.  I reminded them of our last trip and how much they hated it and how boring they found it.  All three were firm in their decision to give it another try. 

It is the year of the bugs.  They were huge, they moved, and even made noise.  This was going to be a fun afternoon with creepy crawly animal life.

Check out the Praying Mantis
Slowly moving and stretching.

Train Ride
My job was to get Reganne happy again.
I wasn't too patient and they were all mad at me.

Check out the new lion exhibit
They are extremely large. 

This one is more my size.
A blast from the past and a must have photo op.

Ryder was fascinated by the Apes.
This is the first time I have seen one stand upright.

DANG!!!
What is he doing climbing into the window??
Look really close...taking a bathroom break.
This made Ryder's whole day and made everyone laugh
around us.  Leave it to boys for potty humor.

Reganne's favorite
He was too tired to get up and move or play..
Other cats were playing around him.

Taking a break in the shade with drinks

Waiting for the bird show.
They are all sitting so quietly.

Love those faces!!!
Even though they won't smile for me much.

Making a donation
I couldn't snap it fast enough to catch the bird
taking his money.
The mom's were all in front of me.

All he wants is a picture with the ape.
Reganne get away!!!

One more try
Slightly better, but still a photo bomb.

Everyone was hot, tired, sweaty, and hungry.  Time for an early dinner at McDonald's.  We even sprung for ice cream.  Time to head back to Grandma Jean Ann's House for a visit and an early bedtime.

A quick note that late summer early fall is the best time for a visit to the zoo.  The animals were much more active.  The babies were also all out and adding fun to each exhibit.