Katie and I met my parents at the Philadelphia Zoo a few weeks ago. We went mid-week so it wasn't crowded but it was hot. Thankfully the zoo is fairly shaded so it wasn't too bad. Katie was a little cranky - she was hot and tired from a bad nights sleep - and she kept asking about going on rides.
The rhino was actually up and moving around - which was nice to see. Boy is he a big guy.
These little frogs were so small and cute. They would just hang on the
bottom of the leaves - at first we thought the
exhibit was closed until Katie spotted them on the leaves.
The baby giraffe was out - very cute following her mom very closely
Huge gorillas - this one is just chilling in her food bowl.
Checking out the animals
They still had the Lego exhibit going on. It was pretty amazing and life-like.
Polar bear
Penguins
Monkeys
Finally - the rides. The
carousel was gorgeous.
She rode on a butterfly.
Then the swan paddle boats
Papa was her best from the day - that was until he soaked her on the log flume.
Katie enjoyed climbing on the bridge.
Not sure Bill felt the same way - but he went anyway.
On the little whip.
The little bug ride.
I think she got a little bored and was making funny faces
The small train ride.
The big slide - it was a great ride down - walking up was a different story. We did it once together then she went down by herself - she is getting to be such a big girl.
These remind me a lot of rides we went on as kids. I can hear my mom now yelling at my brother - keep you hands out of the water!
Bill got to take Katie for a short boat ride - she didn't want to steer.
Katie decided to take Papa with her on the big roller coaster - this is probably the biggest one she's been on so far.
Not quite sure if she enjoyed it or not. She said it was fun but didn't want to go back on it.
The buccaneer - wish I didn't go on this on.
The big whip - yeehaa
The log flume - must of went on this one 4 -5 times - the water was really cold.
Antique cars - again didn't want to drive
but then she drove the little go carts - she was amazing - first time on something like this and she did great.
A little mining for gold - she had a blast with this.
What a great day - definitely look forward to going back again next year.
