We picked a great day to go. All of the animals were awake and active. We got to see many of them up close. The kids watched two Orangutans wrestle, against the glass in front of them. Many of the animals were coming directly up to the glass and staring at us. We got to see a polar bear take a swim, sharks up close and personal, a newborn seal nursing, and an otter doing something really nasty. A peacock even decided to eat lunch with us.
Loved the Africa exhibit. I totally thought I was there....
...until I spotted the building behind the giraffes...hello Pittsburgh!
Lexie was shocked that birds kept landing next to us. Imagine her surprise, when a peacock walked under the table and stole a french fry at her feet! She keeps talking about that peacock!
The aquarium was a huge hit. It really is a beautiful complex, and we spent the most time in there. The kids were mesmerized by the fish and sea creatures.
Lexie loved the penguins. I had to drag her away from the exhibit. This picture is crappy because the window was so foggy, but notice the Pittsburgh Penguins flag in with them! ;)
The polar bears were awesome!
We were very blessed to come face to face with one of them!
Grant and I love deer, and I was so excited to take the kids into the petting zoo. That sweet, little deer kept laying her head in my hand and licking my wrist.
Every time we go to the zoo, I take pics of the kids with this turtle. I used to sit on it when I was a kid!
The kids loved going "in" the meerkat habitat!
We are now discussing when our next zoo trip will be! I have a feeling it will be soon! Gotta use that membership!
I'm glad you guys had fun! It really is a nice zoo and it's awesome that it's so close to you. Griffin loved the penguins too!
ReplyDeletethose are nice. i love the shark looking pic too. very cute. we are probably going to get a zoo membership too one of these days.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very fun day! Makes me wish we had a zoo close to us!
ReplyDeleteWow! That Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium trip looked awesome. Thanks for sharing. I have enjoyed reading your blog. There is something new on Wednesday. Its, “What would your children say?” Wednesday. I hope you can join the fun.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Glad you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteLooks like an awesome trip! I love the photo of the giraffes with the building in the background, that's a really interesting contrast! :P
ReplyDeleteCool! I can't believe the membership is only $25 more than a day pass. The aquarium totally makes it worth it too.
ReplyDeleteI wish our zoo was closer to us, but it is almost 2 hours away, and the one close to us is good for about once a year.
Have a great night!
great pics!
ReplyDelete{and I have to add that you are seriously beautiful--excuse me while I vomit--who looks that good at the flippin' zoo??? }
:)
Love the pics. Your children are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the pics!! What great animals they have! I wish our zoo had a shark & polar bears! Too cool!
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