A Day at the Zoo

Last Friday, on our way to Charleston, Michael and I stopped in Columbia to go to the Riverbanks Zoo. We had never been there, and we get 50% off with our Greenville Zoo Pass. Our pass expires this month, so this was going to be our last chance to go.

The weather was beautiful! 80 degrees in December. I was actually wishing we had worn shorts!

With the map, leading the way!

The Zoo is incredible, and we had so much fun. It was not crowded at all, which was nice.

The first stop was the kangaroo walkabout! I could believe they were right there!

Michael with a wallaby

The kangaroos were napping

Next were the Gorillas! I couldn't believe how big they were!

My favorite part was getting to feed the giraffes! That was so cool! I couldn't believe we could do that. Michael fed them too, and didn't hesitate for a second, even when their long tongues were reaching out for more lettuce.

There was also an area to feed the birds. We went it to watch first, to see if Michael wanted to do that. But after he saw birds landing all over another lady, he thought it would be good just to watch. Haha!

In the barnyard area, Michael got to practice milking a cow!

I think Michael's favorite part was the carousel. He loves the one at Disney, so to be able to ride one, not at Disney was pretty cool for him.

We also spent a lot of time in the Reptile/Aquarium Building. He loved looking at all of the snakes, but made sure to ask if there was Glass between us, so they wouldn't bite! They even had sharks!

We had so much fun at the zoo and we probably could have stayed even longer. If only we were closer, we could get a zoo pass for that zoo too.

Boo in the Zoo - 2013

After a very full day at sky top, we drove to Greenville for Boo in the Zoo. Mimi and Papa came with us too! 

Michael was very excited about "saying trick or treat" and getting candy. After the first piece of candy was put in his bag, he looks at me and tells me he is hungry and that he NEEDS to eat his candy! Little booger! I gave in and let him have it. 

He was so funny walking around the zoo. He kept asking for us to take his picture next to things. Which I gladly obliged. 

I have a picture of him on this lion from every trip to the zoo! 

He really wanted a picture with this big cat! 

The lions were actually awake and walking around! 

And with these pumpkins, he had to get as close as he could. 

Mickey Mouse pumpkin was also at the zoo! 

This is another picture we get every time we are at the zoo. 

It is so nice that Michael is out of his not wanting to take pictures stage! I much prefer this smiling little boy! 

Our little family! 

We had a lot of fun, and most important, Michael had a blast and can't wait for Halloween. 

Hot Dog Day at the Zoo

Every year, the Greenville Zoo has an event called Hot Dog Day.

They have hot dogs, drinks, chips, and ice cream all for 50 cents each. 

Since we have a zoo pass, I thought it would be fun to go to, and a really cheap activity for Michael. Becky and Leilani went with us, and we were all able to get in with my pass. 

It was a little rainy, but we still had a lot of fun.

A Day at the Zoo

Michael and I met Jessica, Lydia, and Abby at the zoo yesterday, and had a great time. The weather was absolutely perfect. We both got zoo passes for Christmas, and are taking advantage of using them before summer gets here and it is too hot to enjoy.

Checking out the Elephants 

Telling me that a lion says ROOAARRR!!

We couldn't believe he came right up to the window!
He just sat there looking at them for the longest time!

Lydia and Michael on the bear

Mommy and Michael on the Bear

What a difference!

Boo in the Zoo

Today we went to Boo in the Zoo at the Greenville Zoo. We all had a great time! Michael figured out the "Trick or Treat" thing really quickly! He loves Candy, and having people constantly giving it to him seemed like a great deal to Michael. He also was really into the animals. We haven't been to the zoo since before he turned 1, so I wasn't sure how much he would actually like the animals, and notice them. But her really liked looking at all of them, and wanted to be up close to see them all.

Ready to go in!

Checking out the ghosts!

Elephants!

Riding a lion! He loved the real lions!

Can you find Michael? He kind of blends in!

Looking at the red panda

Checking out the big pumpkin!

Michael is a dinosaur this year, and he loves his costume. We asked him if he wanted to take it off when we were leaving the zoo, and he said, "No, leave costume on!" So we did. Then we went to the park, and for ice cream, and he kept it on the entire time. He loves his dinosaur, and if you ask him what a dinosaur says, he will give you a very loud, "ROOOAARRR!"

Michael's First Trip to the Zoo

On Monday, Michael and I met our adoption playgroup at the zoo. Jessica and Lydia came too! It was so hot, but we had a great time. Michael really didn't care much about the animals, but he didn't complain once about being in his stroller.

I know this is just the first of many trips to the zoo for us.