We made a trip to the Dallas Zoo on Friday with a few friends....
It was a beautiful day and the kids had a blast. They had a stingray exhibit open where you could actually pet and feed the stingrays. Of course I didn't get any pics of that b/c I was right in there with the kids... I think I liked it more than they did. Cooper and I fed the stingrays their mini dead fish that were cut in half, but Lexi didn't want any part in it. You would hold it way underwater in your hand and they would swim over and suck it out of your hand... it was a very strange feeling.
Cooper was excited to see the lions and tigers, but when we got to the lion cage, they had a sign on the cage telling us that Boris, the lion, had died earlier this year. Cooper was sad, but went on, but Lexi just could not get over this. She asked about the Lion for the next 30 minutes.
We caught the tigers just in time... the trainers had planted his food for the day and the tiger was out looking for it. The tiger was pretty close... it's so amazing how large and graceful they are. Cooper loved it!
The elephant gave us quite a show also... he was playing in the water and splashing people.
They have a new little water area for the kids... and of course, you know how much my kids love water. They were soaked, but they had a great time!
It was a beautiful day and the kids had a blast. They had a stingray exhibit open where you could actually pet and feed the stingrays. Of course I didn't get any pics of that b/c I was right in there with the kids... I think I liked it more than they did. Cooper and I fed the stingrays their mini dead fish that were cut in half, but Lexi didn't want any part in it. You would hold it way underwater in your hand and they would swim over and suck it out of your hand... it was a very strange feeling.
Cooper was excited to see the lions and tigers, but when we got to the lion cage, they had a sign on the cage telling us that Boris, the lion, had died earlier this year. Cooper was sad, but went on, but Lexi just could not get over this. She asked about the Lion for the next 30 minutes.
We caught the tigers just in time... the trainers had planted his food for the day and the tiger was out looking for it. The tiger was pretty close... it's so amazing how large and graceful they are. Cooper loved it!
The elephant gave us quite a show also... he was playing in the water and splashing people.
They have a new little water area for the kids... and of course, you know how much my kids love water. They were soaked, but they had a great time!
Right before we left, I noticed they had horse rides. I have been looking for a place to take Lexi to ride a horse. As most of you know Lexi's favorite movie is Flicka and she LOVES horses. I thought she might be a little nervous, but she hopped right to the front of the line and got on the horse. She was so fast, I couldn't even get my camera out... thank goodness Mary Jane was there and got the pic. Coop loved it too!
Last pic of the day... playing on the elephant statues before we left.....
We were all exhausted, but had a wonderful time!!!!
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