Sunday at the Zoo

The zoo is always a hit and they had a new baby giraffe. What more of a reason do we need to go?

Before heading out to the zoo, Oliver and Grandpa shared a snack of dried fruit.

I know that we have been to the zoo several times, but every time there are new animals that are ready to strike a pose. Check out this lion that was right by the glass!

By the way... in my monthly zoo newsletter that I received today I read that the rocks for the lions are heated to help keep them warm in the winter. I wonder if this one was heated or just comfortable at this moment.
Check out the hat on this bird!

Here is the new giraffe, Pongo. He was exactly 1 week old on this day. He never did stand up or really show us his face, but he was still cute. At one week old, we'll grant him forgiveness, ha ha!!

Here is Pongo's birth announcement that was posted.

The Polar Bear was striking a fabulous pose. Thanks Mr Polar Bear!

This photo was for comic relief more than anything. You should have heard Keith making wise cracks about these two polar bears mulling over the bear poop in the corner.

"Who's responsible for this? George, is this yours?"

"Henrietta, you know I would never" (looking away guilty)

Strollin'

SO Happy to be walking around

Since it was a little chilly outside, we went inside to the tropical exhibit. Here, there were lots of fish, snakes and reptiles. EWWW!!!
We don't have many family photos since we're usually taking pictures of each other, but here is proof that we really do hang out together.
This picture kind of freaks me out!

This is Oliver scoping out a BIG Snake through the glass. Look close and you can see his reflection. I hope he never tries to bring something like this home.

Oliver walking with Grandma and Grandpa

Oliver and Grandpa watching the rhino

Still at the top of Oliver's favorite list is the bears.

HE LOVES THEM!!! GRRRRRR!!!!!