The Fort Worth Zoo

We had lots of fun taking a trip the zoo on Friday. It was absolutely perfect weather and so much fun to get out and do something special.

The animals were quite lively and we got a chance to see a few things I had not seen before. We especially loved a close-up look at the kangaroos and getting to see one hop quite a bit. The kids also loved the Meerkats that came right up to them. The other big thrill was feeding the birds. Lorelei and Nana went in and got to feed them and Makin and I got some fun views from outside. He wasn't phased by not going in himself. And this little guy kept his shades on most of the trip, and this is how he liked to chill out and watch the animals. :) One of us propping him up comfy along the side. We also had our picnic lunch right on a bench watching the giraffes, who also had fish and a swan to keep them company.




We loved getting an ice cream treat! :)



















They have a barn play area in the old fashioned Texas town that is lots of fun. Last year we went with Auntie Di and Clarissa. Clarissa had to drag Lorelei up through each little "hole" to get to the top and it was even an effort to get her to go down the tunnel slide. This year she flew up with no problem...wow those extra inches in height helped! Then she went down and was bummed that she had not gone through the rope tunnel that she could see up high. I told her she had to go find it when she got up there. So up she went again and told me "I'll just ask somebody how to get there." :) And then sure enough, when she found it, she started to go and said about three times to herself, "I can do this." :)


And what zoo trip is complete without riding the train at the end? (This is a tradition from visiting my grandma and our trip to Milwaukee Zoo, which is amazing by-the-way. Cannot wait to bring our kids there.) Both kids were elated to ride the train. While we waited in line Makin kept saying "ain! ain!" :) Then when it stopped and told him it was time to go he kept telling us he wanted to ride it again and shaking his head that he did not want to get off. And of course love the look of wonderment on Lorelei's face through the tunnel. :)


Such a fun day and great memories!