Zoo with Jesse

This past weekend went to the zoo (again). We have a membership, Ally loves it, and so we go a lot. This is my apology for those of you faithful readers in case you get tired of looking at pictures of the zoo. This trip we picked up my cousin's son Jesse who is visiting from Hawaii and brought him with us. Jesse is 7 and was thrilled to "have a play date" his 14 year old brother has had lots of sleepovers and play dates while Jesse has been spending a lot of time with adults. He was so well behaved, such a gentleman and a sweetheart with Ally.

The peacock was in full bloom when we arrived at the zoo. The kids were a little scared of it, since it hissed at you if you got too close! And it squawks really LOUD.

We walked thru the Aussie habitat and saw the kangaroos jumping around.

Then it was off to the gorillas. Here is the baby walking holding hands with her older sister. An interesting fact we learned at the gorillas is that gorillas eat their poop. Did you know that? We witnessed it and were told its natural and good for them.

The copybara was very active as well. Eating, swimming and playing around.

Ally and Jesse posed for a picture outside the snake exhibit.

Ally was determined to climb up all by herself. It was a bit harder for Jesse but he was not about to let a 4 year old show him up.

The truck at the lion exhibit. Jesse asked if Ally wanted her picture too, but she was tired and very hungry at this point and refused. He was so sweet to ask and so happy to have his picture taken.

After lunch we visited the farm animals. The kids and Becky climbed on the tractor.

Then it was off to pet the goats.

and the pig. Of course we all got a laugh out of watching the pig poop right before he laid down for a belly rub. On our way out thru the barn we saw sheep poop too.

Then it was on to the carousel.

I think the quote of the day was after riding the carousel Becky asked Jesse how he liked it and he said quietly "its kind of for babies" Ally heard him talking and she said "what did you say?" and he without missing a beat, smiled big and looked at her directly and replied "that was awesome". Seriously such a great kid.

Ally was so excited to show Jesse how to feed the budgies. It was mid afternoon by then and the birds did not seem very hungry. But we were determined to feed them.

Here is Becky showing off her bird handling skills just after one pooped on her arm.

Yes - sweet kids and poop was the recurring theme of this trip to the zoo. It sure was a lot of fun.