Yup, its the Zoo Again!

Yes… Its the zoo. By now we have used our memberships enough to pay for it two times over. Today was a perfect day to go too! Warm but overcast and this time we got out of the house early to see if we could catch some of the animals we have been hoping to see. (Like the Asian Small-clawed Otter pups that I have been dying to see.) Lucky for us, it all worked out!
All smiles and ready for another day at the zoo.
We cant come to the zoo and not stop to see the penguins! 
After the penguins we made our first big stop to see the Asian small-clawed otters and their pups. During our last trip to the zoo, several volunteers suggested coming first thing in the day to see them and they were right. All of the pups were out running around with mom and dad when we arrived!
The otter pups were so cute and little! You could hear them squeaking and calling for mom and dad. Seeing them made our day!
Oh those faces… Can you see why we wanted to see these guys!?
During a Birds of Prey demonstration, this hawk kept making his presence know. Who could blame him, he is beautiful. 
Silly orangutan.. hiding and snacking.
Even the lion statues need a kiss or two. She sure makes me smile.
“When I was a young warthog!!!”
The new baby giraffe was out of the barn and visiting with the public. I think she needed a bit of a break but was very curious about all of the people watching her.
Mrs. Hippo was moving around, ears twitching and blowing some bubbles. I think her hippo companion was annoying her. 
What a face…
“Yes, we get to ride a hippo again!”
Pretty bird!
Mama and cubs resting with Mama trying to stay awake but dozing off every now and then. As we learned the cub closest to her is the one male of three cubs. Apparently he is a mama’s boy and never leaves her side.
What a beautiful animal. 
Today the wolves were awake and roaming around. I was in absolute heaven! Watching wolves will never get old to me.
Ellie loves watching the fish in the bear ponds, hoping that the Brown Bears might show up for a swim.

As per usual, our trip to the zoo was another fun one! The best part about going with children is that for them, it never gets old. Every trip feels like the first one and they get excited with each and every animal that they see. I love experiencing it all through their eyes. Until next time, which I am sure will be soon!

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