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Not too long ago, we put on our brave hats, and did something we've been wanting to do since we arrived in this country ten thousand years ago. We drove five hours. To a zoo.

Can you tell our lives are completed centered around four children? 

What makes this zoo "worth" a five hour trip, is that it is HUGE. It's a nice zoo. It's all about the animals. They get nice big enclosures, and it's not in the middle of a big city, but in the nice peaceful country. You can actually leave this zoo and NOT feel too sorry for the animals who are forced to live there.

But still... FIVE hours. Four children. Fifty thousand bathroom breaks. Living on McDonalds. It won't be happening again.

Since this zoo is so big, and very spread out, you get to drive around to all the different animal enclosures. Which is great, because I tend to get really lazy, and driving around for a few hours instead of walking around for a few hours, is so SO much more appealing to me.

We had a great time. And of course... here's a few pictures of our adventure for you...

First up... Mr. Ostrich. Or according to Lena... "A CHICKEN! A big CHICKEN!!!"

I think this guy has seen a few too many cameras in his day. He looks very 'posey' to me.

The boys were fascinated with him... stood there for AGES. So enthralled with an ostrich, that they didn't even notice headless blue scarf guy.

Lena... "Look! COWS!!!" 

And so it would continue on for the rest of the trip with her... 

everything was either a chicken or a cow. 

 Reid: "Can we throw rocks at it?" (Seriously)

Mom: "Who are you and what have you done with my son?"

Reid: "Is that a yes?"

Mom: "Do you see its horns?"

Unfortunately, as it seems to go whenever we visit a zoo, a lot of this was happening.

 No white rhinos, no hippos, no primates...

It was rather disappointing. 

So I had to make do with this primate.

Did you know that a primate is not very fond of being repeatedly photographed?

And will lash out at you at any given moment?

Mini primates.

Camels. And lurking in the shadows... the camel stalker.

Giraffes really love it when you take pictures of them eating.

Conner and the elephant. (Sounds like a great title for a children's book!)

We were all doing just fine and dandy, having a great old time, and then we stumbled upon these guys. 

And then we all burst into tears. 

"ELK! Waaaaa... elk live in Canadaaaawaaaaa.... we miss Canadaaaa!!!"

Jarom: "Mommy... why did they put numbers on his bum?"

Mommy: "Because he was naughty and didn't focus during school time."

(Jarom was surprisingly well behaved during school the following week)

The lion enclosure. Boring. Sleeping lions just aren't a lot of fun. 

But running along and listening to the cool sounds made as your hands hit the hollow posts? 

AWESOME! 

I love this picture. Doesn't she look... so... so... vulnerable??? 

A bongo. 

Reid says when he sees the sign, "why did they want to put an instrument in a cage? Hahahaha." (Always trying to be the funny guy)

Jarom: "What sound does a bongo make?"

Mom: "Beats me." (I'm such an awesome homeschooler)

Jarom then shouts toward the bongo..."MAKE YOUR NOISE!"

(Mr. Bongo did not cooperate)

Once we were bored of looking at real animals, it was time to play with fake ones.

What can I say. Boys.

And again... Boys. (Sigh)

Just look at the love in their eyes. 

Smooooch!

Lena was really feelin' the love that day. Girls. (Sigh)

Since Lena is spoiled, and her father gives her whatever she wants, 

she got to "drive" (with daddy's help of course!) around the zoo for a bit. 

She did pretty good too... only took out a couple of kids, 

and a kangaroo or two. Oh, and that elderly couple. Not bad for a first timer!

Good on ya Lena!

The end.

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