August 18, 2014

That time we went to the zoo...

Let's go to the zoo!, she said.

Sure, whatever you want, he said.

We can show Sully all the different animals!, she said.

But, I don't want to see the reptiles or amphibians, she said. They give me the heebie-jeebies.

You have to see everything if we go, he said. Get our money's worth.

*eye roll* Fine, but I won't look closely, she said.

Don't be such a baby, he said.

Think of the photo opportunities!, she said. (No. Not so much, actually. Have you ever tried to get a wild animal (in captivity) to pose for a photo while also getting your almost 6 month old to look at the camera? It's an impossible task.)

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On Friday, we went to the zoo. We said we were going for Sully, but really, I think we got more out of it than he did. First of all, it's hard to get a baby to look where you're pointing at. Secondly, it's hard for a baby to see much when they're still in a bucket seat in their stroller and if you take them out to hold them or wear them in a carrier, it's almost impossible to keep them shaded from the sun. It was a hot day, but we managed to see all the exhibits without any meltdowns or my needing to nurse (miracle!) in just under two hours. Yes, even the creepy reptiles, amphibians and nocturnal areas. *shudder*

Here's some photos we did manage to get:

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And the only photo I got of an actual animal at the zoo, Lucy the Elephant:

Lucy the Elephant


Two hours later, heading back to the car:

I don't think we got any good photos, she said.

This was just one expensive photo op gone bad, wasn't it?, he said.

It will be better next year, when Sully's older, she said.

And we can go to the Calgary Zoo next summer, too!, she said.

Sure, whatever you want, he said. 

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See you next year, zoo. 



5 comments:

  1. I love the zoo!!! Last time I went was years ago when I took Emily and Rebecca and it was a sad ghetto zoo....has it gotten better? Sully looks adorable in the glasses ... Reminds me of the hangover baby maybe? Anywho I wanna come to the Calgary zoo with u guys next year!

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    1. They've been renovating it like crazy - it's looking a lot better, but I miss the storybook theme it had :(

      We will go to the zoo altogether next year! Both if you want ;)

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  2. I just took Thea there on Thursday with a gf and her little daughter! I couldn't remember the last time I was at the zoo, so it's safe to say I got more out of it now than I did as a kid! Such a cool activity, and a beautiful setting, at that. We can't wait to take her back next year when she's a little older, too :)

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    1. The zoo really is located in a gorgeous part of the city, isn't it? The views are amazing. I like the outdoor play areas they have now for kids - I can definitely see us going more often when Sully is older. I do miss the storybook theme the zoo had back in my day though! At least they still have the train! (Although we didn't ride it this time).

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  3. His sunglasses!!! Delainey will not keep hers on!

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