Not the ABQ Zoo

I'm pretty sure that in the 3 times we have been to the San Diego Zoo we still haven't seen everything. I think that is part of the fun though. Finding something that we haven't seen before and enjoying the journey.

For example...

...this botanic trail that had 3 bridges and a waterfall. There weren't any animals here just tons of plants so we were the only ones on it. It was so fun! I could have sat there all afternoon and listened to the birds and waterfall.

The kids on the top bridge

There are a lot of things though, that we have seen before that the kids like to do every time. Like feeding the giraffes. They were really excited because there was a baby that they thought they would be able to feed but alas the baby one you don't get to feed. They still loved it.

The kids and the baby giraffe waiting patiently.

The baby is the middle picture. He stood at the back while the adults got snacks from the kids.

After we fed the giraffes we set out to find more trails and animals. We found several baby animals...

Baby Capybara. Even though it's basically a giant rat he was adorable!

All of the ducks had 7 babies. It was so weird...

Mommy baby Takin love each other.

 There was one baby that I was really excited to see, Adhama, the baby hippo! As some of you may know, there are 2 animals that Harris is deathly afraid of; bears and hippos. After some convincing we made our way to the hippos.

He hesitantly smiled for the camera

The mother pushed the baby up for a breath before they took a swim.

After "braving" the hippos we decided to "brave" the bears as well. Panda and Black to be specific.

A casual glance over his shoulder. Just keeping his eye on the bear.

Pandas are adorable!

After conquering our fears it was time for a lunch break. The Zoo is very hilly so there are moving walkways up the steepest hills. There are only a couple of them though but they are fun to take a break on on the way to lunch.

Taking a break on the walkway up to lunch.

Almost to the top.

When we made it to the top we got some lunch and enjoyed the weather. It was a perfect 72 degrees.

Harris soaking up the sun during lunch.

After refueling we got right back to the animals. Starting with the Arctic section of the zoo.

The Arctic area leads to the Elephant Walk. There are a lot more animals than just elephants there like the lions, cheetahs, jaguars and then the elephants.  Along the trail there were the coolest plants! I was fascinated by them. I really wish that I could remember what they were called because I totally want to plant one!

The kids decided to be goofy in this picture. Those cool tall green things are the plants I want!

So beautiful! They are striped up close. A stripe of thorns and then leaves. So cool!

The elephants were just given a bag full of hay for a snack. He was having a great time, except he kept getting it in his eyes.



After walking around for 8 hours our feet were getting pretty tired. Thankfully at the end of the Elephant walk there were these silly foot massagers. You pay 25 cants and it vibrates your feet. The kids thought it was hilarious and tickled more than it massaged.

After a nice foot massage it was time to head out. It was a perfectly perfect day at the zoo. Even if it wasn't the ABQ Zoo. ;)