One of the mother chimps had an infant and she spent several minutes trying to make herself comfortable so she could feed her baby. Brianna kept pointing at it and smiling, saying "baby monkey" over and over. I think she could have watched them play and interact for hours. She wasn't content to sit in her stroller or be held either. Honestly, we could have left the stroller at home for as much use as it got. We had her little monkey backpack and she just ran from one place to another with one of us holding on to the tail. I have to say, I always thought a "child leash" was unnecessary until I had a toddler of my own and realized just how enjoyable it can be to let you child run till they're heart's content, but not run off or get into trouble. She laughed and giggled and shrieked and told us all the names of the animals until we were all ready to drop. It was a very successful and fun-fill day!
Anyway, on to the pictures...
Checking out the elephant's picture with Nana
Family Picture
Elephants really do have long noses Mommy!
Checking out the Orangutans with Pops! She kept this wide-eyed look almost all day. It was like she couldn't believe that the animals she's used to seeing in her books really were alive.
Snake Petting ... she was all excited to "pet" the snake until it was her turn, then she didn't want anything to do with it.
Watching the kangaroo's sleep
Strolling along, happy as can be
Fast asleep in the car ... my big girl was all worn out from her adventures.
2 comments:
So cute! Looks like she had a great time at the zoo!
*I agree - - never thought I would use a child leash until I tried to take Pres to the fair last year. I know it saved my child from getting lost in the crowd!
Looks like a fun day out! I think all parents have the same view on the child leash... you never think you'll use one until you have a mobile toddler on your hands!
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