Lions and Elephants and Giraffes, Oh My!

How is it that some places just make you feel like a kid again?!  We took the girls to the zoo on Monday, and I'm not sure who was more excited, them or us? No matter how many times you go, it is still amazing to see wild animals "in person".

They recently opened the new "Giants of the Savanna" habitat, and it was unbelievable!  The animals had so much room to roam, and it looked so much like their natural home.  That was definitely our favorite part of the day!

Emerson was happy to be facing forward and sitting beside sister in the stroller.  Ella kept looking over at her and asking, "See that Emmy?"

The giraffes were able to get so close to us.  There is a bridge where you can stand and feed them.  Love it!

This sweet baby monkey and its mommy came over to the window so everyone could get a better look. I think baby monkeys are the cutest little things!

Ella insists on doing everything by herself these days..."Let me do it" is heard a million times a day around our house.  It was no exception while getting a drink from our huge water bottle at the zoo.

After leaving the "Wilds of Savanna" we headed over to the children's zoo where Ella got to pet some goats.  There were also roosters running around in there.

After being outside for quite a while, we needed a break from the heat, so we visited the reptiles indoors.  Have you ever seen an albino crocodile?  Or maybe it was an alligator?!

On our way out we found these giant turtles.  They weren't very happy with each other...see their heads raised and mouths open?  Apparently that's how they show their aggression towards one another.  Hmmm...

We can't wait to go back!  Ella is already asking to go back to see all the animals.  As soon as it cools off, we are there!