Cousin Grady checked out the goats. Pierce and Reid enjoyed feeding the goats but Cort wasn't going to go there.
Smack in the middle of the zoo...a statue designed to torment small children and leave them with nightmares for months to come? Yes folks, right there in the bushes...statues gone wild.
Pierce liked the baby camel.
And the turtle shell was a big hit.
We discovered with surprise that Cort suffers from ornithophobia.
Ornithophobia - an abnormal, irrational fear of birds. Particularly large rhea type birds.
Giraffes have got to be one of the prettiest animals in existence.
Lunch:
Thoughtful:
Hanging in there:
Look at the nice camel.
Then look directly up.
Uh oh. Speaking of ornithophobia - or rather, fear of being pooped on by massive amounts of birds tweeting, "Ready, aim, fire!"
Just one last picture, then I'll move!
Reid and Grady enjoyed shaking this fence.
And lastly, how many kids can fit in the belly of a snake?
So it turns out four, but no one is fast enough to catch that picture before one takes off!
Do you visit zoos?
Great pictures! It looks like the boys had a great time.
ReplyDeletelooks like fun we have the big north carolina zoo in ashboro but we love our local zoo the natural science center. Have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteWhat a great outing! You have such a variety of animals. Love the snake!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a wonderful day! Well,except for the unfortunate bird incidents!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys had a great time! Haven't been to the zoo in years. Going to have to get back there one of these days...
ReplyDeleteI may have to visit that zoo just so I can take a picture with that great hippo statue:)
ReplyDeleteI totally get what your saying about enjoying the zoo but feeling a bit bad for the animals as well.
ReplyDeleteLooks like your crew had a good time!
The running has been so nice since its cooled off some here!! I actually had to wear my long running leggings yesterday!
You are so brave taking your children to the zoo. Congratulations for the award for mom of the year in my book. I love zoos and try to go to each one that I can.. I was in the Bahamas and I visited the zoo there.. STINK-0~!~!
ReplyDeleteIT was really dirty and I felt sorry for the animals because they didn't look like they were being well taken care of like the zoos here in the U.S.A.
Glad you had a great time ~ my favorite animal to go see is the Giraffes..They are so cool~!
Have a Tiggeriffic Day ` ta ta for now from Iowa:)
That "lunch" pic is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteWe have a wonderful zoo in Green Bay...we haven't been in over a year though. I guess you do outgrow them a little after a point.
ReplyDeleteI consider zoos a necessary evil, but I rarely do more than donate from afar.
ReplyDeleteI hate watching people try to interact with animals that have no interest in them.
We used to go to the Rochester zoo when we lived in New York. Parts of it still had the horrible old fashioned round cages where all the animal could do was lay there. They were working on upgrading it though. We've been to the Seattle zoo a few times-and it's a pretty good one. It looks like you guys had a fun day!
ReplyDeleteI used to take my boys to the zoo when they were little. It's there -- not going away -- enjoy it right?
ReplyDeleteLooks like your kids had a great day. Have fun this weekend, Lisa. Catch up with you on Monday. xoxo
This is a perfect time to go when it's not blazing hot out there. I bet the animals were out more! I love the turtle!
ReplyDeleteI will take two of those gorillas in my yard please to hide amongst the bushes and scare any unwanted critters from the yard, cuz I mean... wouldn't any critter be scared of the king of the jungle?
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to the zoo in years! The Giraffe is my absolute favorite!!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes...I would Love to run the race WITH you;)) Good luck...can't wait to hear how it goes!!
Lisa
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable photos of your 3 Musketeers. It looks like cousin Grady falls right in their age bracket too.
You and your DH are doing such a great job of making memories for your little guys. They are blessed to have you both as parents!
I share your mixed feelings about zoos, but you are right, it's such a wonderful experience for kids. But that statue.....
ReplyDeleteSuch cute pictures! Love the zoo pictures. Your family is adorable.
ReplyDeleteThese are great pictures!!! I have actually been in the zoo's gift shop, but not the zoo itself. I need to go. My daughter-in-law doesn't like it, what do you think? Instead, we go to the drive through safari, I can't remember if you have been there or not? You take the boys so many fun places, I'm sure you have. In fact, we are planning on going again tomorrow to show a friend. I don't blame the boys, those rheas and ostriches are crazy and scary looking!!
ReplyDeleteThat last picture is so cute--those kid move fast! I love the zoo. I could stare at the gorillas and orangutans all day. Though I also feel worse about them having to be locked up.
ReplyDeleteGreat set of pictures, Lisa... Looks like the boys had a great time.
ReplyDeleteI like zoos ---and know how much kids love them. I think, for the most part, that the animals are treated fairly well.
Hugs,
Betsy
I used to love going to the zoo when the kids were little. I have not been to one in years. Great pictures by the way.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun time!
ReplyDeleteZoos are so much fun. And your pictures look great. I'm your newest follower from Mom Loop. Hope you visit my blog and follow me back :)
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I haven't been to the zoo in years. Always a great outing when the boys were younger. I think a well run zoo that has animal enrichment programs in place are ok. I know our zoo is involved in breeding programs to help preserve threatened species so I think they do a good job.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely weekend.
I don't blame that baby, that bird is huge! lol. They are having a ball!
ReplyDeleteLooks like the kids had a blast!!!!!! Great pics
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Have a great night.
Looks like you all had a really great time! I can't wait until my little ones get older so that I can take them to the zoo! I'm sure they'll love it.
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Hi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteit sure looked like the boys had a good time. And yes if the animals look healthy it is not too bad, right?
Hugs from Indiana
Leontien
I haven't been to a zoo in ages. My children are grown and there are no grandchildren yet. Looks like a fun day. The giraffes are always my favorite.
ReplyDeleteYou're right can't hold four down to get a picture all at one time.
ReplyDeletesandie
I do not visit zoos anymore since kids are grown....but these pics are so cute...the nice giraffe, the natural fears...and yes the animals caged is sad but maybe they are used to it?
ReplyDeleteLooks like you all had such a great time. The pictures are so adorable. Your boys are just so photogenic and always have the sweetest smiles!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! I thought of you as I did my newest blog... Where you able to participate in the half marathon?
ReplyDeleteHope all is well :)
I always have mixed feelings about the zoo as well, but my son always seems to enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteLooks like loads of fun! I have mixed feelings about zoos also, but it does give children a chance to learn to appreciate different animals.
ReplyDeleteGreat zoo pics! Looks like a fun day!
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