January 30, 2009

Zoo Day

As mentioned in this past Wednesday's post, we went to the Dallas Zoo last Sunday. The kids had a blast and Matt and I truly enjoyed the excitement, giggles and questions from the kids. Here is a pictorial review of our outing...Enjoy!


Both kids got maps and Max set off and actually knew where to direct us...most of the time!

Cate just liked the pictures!

Cate watching the Mandrill eat his/her lunch of oranges and spinach!

The kids loved these bronze statues near almost every exhibit as much as the real animals.

I didn't snap the picture quick enough, but Cate had just picked the bronze Gorilla's nose!!! So ladylike!

The Gorilla Habitat - the gorilla is just above the bush to Matt and Cate's left. They had signs to be very quiet in this exhibit and the kids were suprisingly very mindful of this!

Riding the monorail around the "Wilds of Africa" exhibit.

Of course, Max is excited about anything train related!!

Cate's favorite....Duck, Duck, Quack, Quack!

Spider Boy in the Children's Zoo!

Just outside the Otter pavilion

Max asked about the Rhinos and we "raced" to them! He loved how they played with these corregated plastic tubes that they would get on their horns and toss in the air!

My favorite...the Giraffes! They just have this simple grace about them.

We are already looking forward to our next Family Fun Day this weekend....we plan to go as a family to a movie...Cate's first!

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9 comments:

Terra said...

oh what movie are you seeing? I am going to try to take Lauren to the planetarium this weekend but since she is too dizzy to walk right now I may not get to...staring at stars with fever and dizzies could make her, well, lets just say we may need to postpone!

Anonymous said...

I knew the girraffes would be your favorite--how do they eat? loved the pics- miss you Have fun at the movies Love, mom

Anonymous said...

I love love love the zoo. I so wished I lived somewhere warmer. I don't like the cold so much that I would venture to our zoo right now. Great photos!!

jen@odbt said...

Wish it was warm enough to get to the zoo. Love all the pictures especially of Kate and the monkey.

Tip for the movies - bring lots of snacks for Kate. If she's anything like my little guy, she'll be up and out of her chair. Lollipops, cookies, fruit snacks kept him occupied. Have fun!

Bridget said...

looks like a lot of fun, I love the zoon!! I am a tad jelous of you weather though :)

tiarastantrums said...

looks like a great day

Pam Emmons said...

I was so excited to see this! We are moving to Fort Hood, and I am glad to know there is a zoo near!

Carrie and Troy Keiser said...

Oh wow this looks like a great zoo. thanks for sharing your day with all of us.

CC said...

That looks really fun! :) My kids were just asking when they can go to the zoo. I said, "when it gets warmer!!!"