Monday we went to the zoo for the first time. Not my first time, although I don't think I have been since like 1994 or something, but it was Fulton's first time.
We got there right when it opened and practically had the place to ourselves. It gave Fulton plenty of time to get up close and personal with the giraffes. Not sure where he picked this up, but everytime he sees an animal now he makes this smacking sound and rubs his fingers together like he has a treat for them. He tried it with the elephants, but they weren't impressed.
These guys were pumped to get to the predator area. Yikes... those lions and tigers make me nervous. I am more of a monkey kind of gal.
I tried to set the camera up on the other side of the wall, but Matt was very afraid it was going to fall into the hippo pit behind us and he was going to have to fetch it. Fine, whatever... I guess it worked on the other side just as well.
This little charmer did excellent today. He got his cheeks pinched several times as we ran in to 4 different families that we haven't seen in ages. It was so great to see all of them.
He even sat through the sea lion show. I have to admit I got a little panicky before it started. The little trainer guy kept saying--You cannot get up, you cannot leave your seat... over and over. As soon as it started Fulton got a little squirmy and I thought to myself, great we are going to get attacked by a sea lion because I have to get all the way down these bleachers and take him out. Thankfully the snacks held him over.
We rode the train...which he seems to love these day and does the arm motion complete with "choo-choo" everytime we pass one. It melts my heart. We also "rode" this tractor. It was free and he thought it was a ride, so we went for it.
Then it was time for some water fun.
Since we are newbies to the zoo thing, I am thankful my friend told me about the cool splash pad they have. He was a bid timid at first, but when we left he was dripping from head to toe.
I will spare you the pic, but even daddy got a little wet. He went running in to help him avoid colliding into a big kid and one of the water things shot right up on Matt. Nice. Glad mommy was sitting manning the camera at that point :)
2 comments:
I honestly cannot remember the last time I have been to the zoo, so I am hoping I can tag along on the next trip. Looks like Fulton really enjoyed it!
Yay, the zoo! We'll probably buy another membership this year since it pays for itself in two visits basically. We've never done the water part, so maybe that's something we can do this summer.
Oh, and if you haven't taken F to Splash Adventure, please do! They have a cute little toddler area (and he gets in FREE!).
Can't wait to read all about y'alls summer! :)
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