from growing up!? I want them to stay small forever. The last time we went to the zoo we visited the Children's section. They are getting too big old to really enjoy this area, but it's newly remodeled and we wanted to check it out. They have a brand new play area. We were there early and there weren't many little ones running around so they took full advantage of the time they had to play there.
First they hit the monkey bars.
Finally, a set of monkey bars that was not too small for the Beast to enjoy! The Demon always seems to have trouble crossing the bars. But he's cute, so I'll excuse it.
Next, it was on to the turtle shells!
These are great. Every time we go to this area of the zoo I try to remember to get this shot. I regret not making an effort to bring them to the shells each visit to get a yearly "Turtle Shell Shot". It would be fun to compare them throughout the years.
And of course, we can't go into a Children's Zoo without petting the animals.
What I noticed, after we were finished petting the animals, was the hand washing station. Hmm. I think we were the only group that just walked out...not washing our hands. People were rushing their little ones over to the soap and water. Breaking out the antibacterial sprays, lotions and solutions. We just kept walking... enjoying the trip. Are we really the only people left in the world that isn't freak out by a little animal germs?
(Growing up, my mom worked at Kings Island, in their Wild Animal Habitat. She came home everyday smelling exactly like the Elephant House at the Zoo. To us, it was a sweet scent. Mom was home! Even now, walking into the animal houses at the Zoo brings a smile to my face. Great memories. We were never germ freaks. I held baby lions, monkeys, birds.. and just never thought to run and wash my hands.)
After looking back at the pictures from the day, I really wish someone would figure out how to freeze time.
They are old enough.
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