Zoo Fun

This year we got season passes for the Cincinnati Zoo. We decided to make our first visit a couple weeks ago. This proved to be a very bad decision because it just so happened to be spring break for most of the schools in the area. The place was packed and we just saw some of the animals before heading home. The low point of this trip to the zoo was when we realized that we had lost Landon's sippy cup. We had to retrace our steps and we eventually found it, or else it would have been a horrible trip home too!

One of the few pictures we took during our zoo trip.

So, we decided that we needed to go back and have another day at the zoo. Hopefully this day would be less crowded and the kids, Jennifer and I could have more fun. This is exactly what happened on our return visit last week.

Landon watching the giraffes.

Next we headed over to the train. We didn't get to ride it last time because it was a 45 minute wait. Today we just walked right up and got right on.

Family selfie on the train.

Next we headed over to see the penguins. It is so weird seeing penguins out in a normal environment. They are just out playing on some rocks and swimming in their little pool.

The kids enjoying their popcorn while riding through the children's zoo. If you look closely you can see a baby cheetah through the window.

Both kids really enjoyed seeing the polar bear. The polar bear was having fun swimming around in the water.

The kids really enjoyed the carousel too! We ended up riding it 3 times in a row. Landon's first animal choice was the camel. Unfortunately it didn't move up and down.

Brinley catching a ride on a white tiger.

Our little family. These people make me the happiest man ever. I am so glad to call them my kids and my wife.

We headed into the reptile house and Brinley was brave enough to touch a snake.

Our favorite photo spot. The giant tortoise. 

These two kids are so silly sometimes.

I love these 3 so much!

Family picture in front of the tulips.

The tulips were everywhere. It was so neat to see all the different colors throughout the zoo. I asked one of the workers and she said that after they die, they pull up all the bulbs and keep them for the following year. I can't begin to imagine how many man hours this tedious task takes. 

We stopped by to see the elephants before leaving. There was only one elephant and it wouldn't even turn to look around at us. This baby elephant statue would just have to do for today.

My beautiful wife and I before packing up the car and heading home. I am so happy to have her in my life.

We plan to take full advantage of our zoo passes. Both kids really enjoy seeing the animals and it is a lot of fun to see them get excited with each exhibit. Thanks for reading and God bless!