We headed out to the zoo today, for our annual back to school visit. Rocket is getting so big, he pretty much swung his leg up and over the baby Rhino statue.
and he is as long as the statue. Scary how tall Rocket is getting.
we went to see the giraffes, they are so cute!
then off to the lions. We were hoping to see the lion cubs, but they were not around. Maybe next time
Mam and giraffes. I am not sure what she is saying to me, I thought she was smiling.
Mr. Grumpy face at the cheetah run show. He was not happy with me at this point- the mood swings are so incredibly fast anymore.
Sir Francis Bacon- the warthog. He is funny during the show
The Serval with the trainer. I want one of these!
The Serval jumping- this is about 6 feet
this is 10 feet! Yep, I want one of these.
One of the Ibex on the African grassland area.
and the turkey vulture
the ostriches, ibex and other animals on the grassland area.
I think this is the painted dog enclosure. It could be an ostrich
the Meerkats! Rocket really wanted to see these guys.
So cute too
Rocket and the statue of the Meerkats.
this is the painted dog area. there were 12 of them out today.
Rocket with painted dog ears or as I like to say....
Rocket with his listen ears on. I need to send this one to his teachers to show that he can listen.
the signs for the hippo area that will be opening next year. After seeing the hippo in Guatemala, I am excited that we will have one here in Cincy.
We went to see some animals we usually don't visit- so a stop at the Gibbon island. these guys sound like howler monkeys/
these guys kept yelling at the gibbons. I think they were yelling at them to shut up.
tortoise riding Rocket
tortoise riding momma (like son, like momma) or Monkey see, monkey do
real live tortoise
the cardinal that joined us for lunch
the peacock came strolling in as we finished up.
The red panda taking a nap. there are supposed to be baby red pandas at the zoo, but they were not on display at the nursery or in the enclosure. Rocket and I decided we want one of these. Finally an animal we can agree on
selfie with my Rocket boy.
a better one
such a handsome boy
the turtle was sunning himself as the train went by.
this river otter was digging for something- he really was focused on this.
the grey fox in his burrow napping. Rocket and I were singing "what does the fox say"
Rocket coming up from the viewing area for the sea lions
MOM!!!
the sea lion swimming around in the late summer sun.
Rocket boy
Panda Boy
It was a good day. A great way to end the summer. Rocket was in bed sleeping by 8 pm. I think he is anxious about school starting, but he is ready to see friends on a regular basis.
Love and hugs,
Deb
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