First 2013 trip to the zoo!

We had blueberry muffins for breakfast on Easter Saturday (3/30/13).  While eating, Jack asked if we could go to the zoo on his birthday since (according to him), the zoo opens on May 18.  When I told him the zoo was always open, he said, "Oh, well, I wish we could just go today."  So, we did.  On a whim, we threw aside housework, nap time and laundry and went to the zoo.

What a great day it turned out to be.  The zoo wasn't very crowded, the weather was nice and all of the animals were out.  We saw the small tiger up close, the orangutan was climbing along the edge of the windows and the maned wolf was pacing the perimeter.  Leo and Jack got to feed the swans, geese and ducks.  Although, one swan was very aggressive and guarded most of the bread.  The flamingos were near the walkway, which Leo LOVED!!  The polar bear and seals were very active and put on swimming shows.  The female lion was roaring.  But, the best part was the gorilla exhibit.  The boys got to see one gorilla outside, eating a stick.  On the inside of the exhibit, a big gorilla was up to the glass.  Jack walked up and was eye to eye with the gorilla.  The two stared in each others eyes.  We hit the playground and then a finale ride on the carousel.  It was awesome!