There were the normal California desert animals-coyotes, tortoises, and snakes. Then there were the Africa warm weather animals-the camels, giraffes, hyenas, and gazelle type creatures. There were also many types of cats, big and small (the big ones where never to be seen as they were sleeping somewhere in the shade). We enjoyed watching many different butterfly species flutter about us in the Butterfly Experience! tent. There was also...ummm. There were other animals, I'm sure, but I can't recall them now. Honestly, it was just hot. Too hot to keep it all straight.
Padyn started melting about 3 minutes after we got in there. I was shocked she lasted as long as she did. Kate's cheeks were bright red after about 20 minutes. The child that never stops moving had met her match. She was still in that stroller.
We tried to stick to the shade as much as possible, and keep us all hydrated, but even still, heat like that is just tiring. You don't even really feel like you are sweating because it just evaporates. But even with the heat, I think the girls had a good time. Well, Padyn had a good time. She got to cruise in the Safari Mobile:
Kate experienced the big girl stroller for the first time ever on this trip. And Daddy had his first zoo experience with his daughters. I'd say, all in all, it was worth the few hours we spent at the zoo. But next time? We'll be there when they open. Not at 11:30.
(Just so you know, when we went home, we immediately took naps, then jumped into the pool as soon as we got up.)
1 comment:
The picture with Joel and the stroller, he looks so like a dad it is actually scary. I know he is a dad and all that, but seeing him in that picture was like seeing him from an outsider's point of view, rather than from a guy who has known him for a bit of time.
Post a Comment