a trip to the zoo

This past Saturday we took advantage of the nice weather and headed to the North Carolina Zoo. It also seemed that half the state had the same idea. Kathryn seemed to enjoy it. Mommy's legs are still a little sore from all the walking. We had to walk at least three miles that day, and a lot of it was up hill pushing a stroller! The Zoo is in two sections: Africa & North America. We parked and started at Africa.

The giraffes were the first thing we saw.

Kathryn figured out where the giraffes were

Elephants

Daddy & Kathryn taking a break at the end of the gazelle trail.

Actually, Kathryn is finishing up her goldfish after lunch.

The Rhinos

Daddy & Kathryn and the really big kitty

Kathryn of course called the lion Dixon

Kathryn waiting on Daddy to bring back the picnic

lunch for him & Mommy

We enjoyed watching the "wild" geese while we waited

flowering cacti

all worn out

Daddy's favorite sign

Mommy & Kathryn & the bobcat... named Dixon

The zoo is a little less than two hours away. It made for a long day, but we were glad to get out of the house and try something new to do. We ended up buying a zoo membership. Since Kathryn is free for the next year, we got an individual membership, in my name, which allows me to bring a guest. It also has benefits associated with other zoos and aquariums across the country. I think we may be doing a little more exploring!