June Zoo Trip

Erin and I decided to tackle a zoo trip last Tuesday.  How hard could it be if there were 2 of us, right?  It was hot and humid, but the boys had a great time.  Poppy didn't love it; I think she was just really hot.  Note to self, though: next time we can definitely get by with just the double stroller or maybe even one single.  Lachlan and Liam did not do much riding since they wanted to keep up with Reef and Jonas.

Our goal was to leave at 7:30 and be there by 8.  This was the first time I have attempted to get out that early.  I made lunches and breakfast the night before and packed all the bags.  I was only 15 minutes late..  I love that the zoo opens so early for members during the summer and wish it was a year round thing!

First we did our traditional lion statue photo and sunscreened everyone.  These 2 just love each other!

Then we wandered around by the bears.  Later that weak Jonas put legos on his fingers so he could have big claws like this bear.

This monkey came down to say Hi to Jonas, who thought it was great.  They even played peek-a-boo!

At the lions or tigers...

The beloved hippos.  Reef always likes to be here at 10am since that's when the keepers finish cleaning the pool and the hippos come out.  We waited for them for a long time, enjoying the AC.

Poppy finally crashed in the stroller.  She was a trooper.

The big boys enjoyed some time at the beach area but L&L were not fans of the water or the sand.  Unfortunately the inside play area was closed, so we had to cut the swimming short.  After a quick lunch, we left the zoo about 11:45 and headed home for some cartoons and much needed naps!