Day at the Zoo

We were in the Dallas area last week to spend time with family and friends and do some exploring with the kids.  One of our big activities was a trip to the Fort Worth Zoo - such a great zoo!

The giant tortoises

Riding the tortoise statue

Posing with the boa constrictor

Claire was really interested in the boa, but got a little freaked out by a pit viper that raised its head right as she got in close for a good look.  "Mama, I don't YIKE [like] that one!"

Lots of turtles - "I YIKE those!!!"

"I don't yike dat one."

Getting ready to jump

A little help from Daddy

The cheering section

Elephants!  (My favorite)

Smart rhino

We left as it started getting hot and met Great-Grandmommy and Great-Granddaddy for lunch before spending some time with them at their place.  It was a fun start to our mini-vacation!