It was a chilly morning, but we didn't mind- it kept the crowds at home and we felt like we had the place to ourselves.
Hayden couldn't wait to pet the baby crocodile.
Rian's favorite animal.
Riding around the zoo in style- a zebra striped jeep.
We were told it took the elephants several weeks to adjust to their new habitat, but that they were all healthy and happy in their new home. The one elephant that had been plagued with foot problems for years, had completely healed because of the new softer sand and ground he now walked around on.
Hayden and Peyton resting. Poor Peyton- she had a fracture in her foot and had to drag around a walking cast all day- but she was such a trooper.
Jessie's favorite animal.
Rian was more interested in reading the zoo map all day than actually viewing the live animals. She did a fine job of telling us which direction to go in order to find the animals we were looking for.
Sweet Peyton.
Hanging with Garrett was a hoot, as always.
One of the few baby animals this spring.
After we were done at the zoo, we all headed out for a relaxing lunch where the kids could just hang out, chat, and be kids. I now have a whole new arsenal of knock-knock jokes if anyone is interested!
Rian enjoying a foot massage with lotion. (Jessie had to do a couple of "good deeds" for Rian when we got home from the zoo due to the way she was talking to her while they were riding in the Jeep stoller.) All in all, a great day!
