At the Zoo

One of the advantages of both Jason and I being teachers is the vacation times that we share. It's our Spring Break this week! Today, we decided to take Gracie to Fresno's Chaffee Zoo. We've been to zoos before, but today was so much more enjoyable because Gracie was able to recognize most of the animals. For example, when we saw the kangaroos, she said, "Up down, up down," indicating she knew they hopped. At the petting zoo, we pet a "llama," the first time we've ever said that word to her. She actually identified another "lalama mama" later on at another exhibit. She was so fascinated by the animals, and enjoyed watching their every move. I would have to say that she was most intrigued by the seal, sea lions, monkeys, and elephants. Jason's favorite part was feeding the stingrays, and my most memorable moment was when we witnessed two tigers fighting each other. Every time I've seen tigers in the past, they are usually asleep. Today, two of them were chasing each other around and roaring at each other. It was actually scary, hearing their loud, ferocious roars!
After our zoo visit, we went to the nearby playground to have a picnic lunch. Gracie spent some time playing, though the playground was definitely not geared for her age group. She still had fun getting up to the slides.
Visiting the zoo and spending time at the playground all made for a great way to spend a beautiful day!