The Zoo

A few weekends ago, Elias and I went to the zoo for the first time. It was absolutely packed because it was a free day. We lucked out by getting one of the last spots in the overflow parking lot, and it had only been opened 30 minutes. We took the whirlwind tour...meaning Elias staying in his stroller almost the whole time. It was hard for him to see over some of the fences and all of the people, but I think he enjoyed it anyway. He really liked the hippos and the birds (there were peacocks roaming around where we were eating), but wouldn't touch the snake (can't say I blame him). It is very difficult trying to get young children to SEE the animals in their habitats...especially to a kid that doesn't really talk yet. Oh well. Maybe next time he will finally get that the zoo isn't just rocks, grass, fences and glass panes.