A Day at the Zoo

We've had the most fabulous weather around here lately.  On Sunday we decided to take advantage of the cool weather and venture out to the local zoo, per Olivia's request, of course

We first stopped to see the elephants (or elephanants as Olivia says), Olivia loves the elephants.  Every time we say the word zoo she starts talking about them.  We are sad to see Babe and Sophie leave Niabi.

We then stopped to feed the goats and fish, which I am pretty sure if we only did that she would be happy.

After we stuffed the animals full and thoroughly scrubbed our hands, Olivia took a ride on the miniature ponies.  She thought she was the bees knees.  She wanted me to walk in the circle with her, but girlfriend wouldn't let me touch her.  She had to do it all by herself.  About half way through the ride she told me that the horses were stinky and the needed to take a bath.  I agreed!

After our pony ride we strolled through the kangaroo area.  They had a bird cage in this area, we've never gone in, and now I know why.  This time, Olivia wanted to walk through the cage and I was the lucky one to draw the short stick.  I spent $1 on nectar so we could feed the birds.  Olivia thought this was great, for about 30 seconds until the first bird landed on mom and wouldn't leave until the nectar was gone.  UGH!  NEVER.AGAIN.

We successfully escaped, I think I had sophomore year flash backs to Mr Rodger's English class when we watched Birds and had to discuss themes and motifs.  I hated that movie (and that class if going to talk about it)!!

After our bird adventure we finished the rest of our trip through the zoo, complete with a carousel and train ride.  We had to tell Olivia that the animals had to eat lunch and take a nap in order to get her out.  She sure loves her animals.