Showing posts with label Animals. Show all posts
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December 27, 2015
Visit a Zoo Day 2015
Who new there was such a day? Not that we needed another reason to visit, but there really is a Visit the Zoo Day. Im super bummed that we wont be able to go today. We have so many other errands to run, but we went 3 times this month so, I think I will live. I think.
So since I can't go to the zoo, I'm going to share some of my most favorite memories and photos of our many trips. And not just to the San Antonio Zoo, but a few others too! Just a little warning, there will be snakes, probably a few at that..
I don't remember my first visit to the Zoo. The story goes something a little like this. I was still little, Dad said about 3 or 4 and we were at the Albuquerque Zoo. Dad set me up on the ledge of the python enclosure and the poor think must have thought I was lunch because Im told he came up to the glass and was tracking me as I walked back and forth along the ledge. Figure that is where my love/hate relationship with snakes originated. The Zoo, well animals for that matter, were our thing. He always made a point to visit one where ever we went.
This is one of my most favorite photos. I'm not sure which Zoo though.
I knew that someday I would have kids and prayed that they would love animals as much as I do. Boy did I get lucky. Ant has practically grown up in the San Antonio Zoo. And Lex has been going since he was in my belly if that counts.
I love finding photos like these. I wasn't kidding when I said he grew up here!
I spotted this sweet baby at the San Diego Zoo in 2012. Or was it Houston? I can't remember!
This is one of my top 5 favorites at the San Antonio Zoo.
I believe this is Bentley the Black Bear.
Pretty in Pink.
Another one of my top 5 favs.
The Sun Bear looks is such an odd looking guy!
Acting lazy like we dont know shes the fastest one here!
Flo the Grizzly in 2008.
We found this guy at the Houston Zoo in 2011.
I love taking my boys to the Zoo, but when my whole family goes, we look like a tour group! There were 17 of us and only 7 were adults. It was a few days after we said good by to day but us older kids had such great memories with him at that very same Zoo.
Well that got a lot longer than expected. I ended up taking a trip down memory lane. I know I have pictures from a few other Zoos somewhere but I could not find them. Tampa, Honolulu and somewhere in New England that I can't remember. Boo. Ill have to dig em up.
When was the last time you visited the zoo? Do you have a favorite animal?
So since I can't go to the zoo, I'm going to share some of my most favorite memories and photos of our many trips. And not just to the San Antonio Zoo, but a few others too! Just a little warning, there will be snakes, probably a few at that..
I don't remember my first visit to the Zoo. The story goes something a little like this. I was still little, Dad said about 3 or 4 and we were at the Albuquerque Zoo. Dad set me up on the ledge of the python enclosure and the poor think must have thought I was lunch because Im told he came up to the glass and was tracking me as I walked back and forth along the ledge. Figure that is where my love/hate relationship with snakes originated. The Zoo, well animals for that matter, were our thing. He always made a point to visit one where ever we went.
This is one of my most favorite photos. I'm not sure which Zoo though.
I knew that someday I would have kids and prayed that they would love animals as much as I do. Boy did I get lucky. Ant has practically grown up in the San Antonio Zoo. And Lex has been going since he was in my belly if that counts.
I love finding photos like these. I wasn't kidding when I said he grew up here!
I spotted this sweet baby at the San Diego Zoo in 2012. Or was it Houston? I can't remember!
This is one of my top 5 favorites at the San Antonio Zoo.
I believe this is Bentley the Black Bear.
Pretty in Pink.
Another one of my top 5 favs.
The Sun Bear looks is such an odd looking guy!
Acting lazy like we dont know shes the fastest one here!
Flo the Grizzly in 2008.
We found this guy at the Houston Zoo in 2011.
I love taking my boys to the Zoo, but when my whole family goes, we look like a tour group! There were 17 of us and only 7 were adults. It was a few days after we said good by to day but us older kids had such great memories with him at that very same Zoo.
Well that got a lot longer than expected. I ended up taking a trip down memory lane. I know I have pictures from a few other Zoos somewhere but I could not find them. Tampa, Honolulu and somewhere in New England that I can't remember. Boo. Ill have to dig em up.
When was the last time you visited the zoo? Do you have a favorite animal?
December 13, 2014
San Antonio Aquarium. Hands on Fun!
The boys and I were invited out to a sneak peek of the new San Antonio Aquarium a few nights before it opened. I was also lucky enough to go back on opening day, with no kids! And I am super excited to go back again. I love all things related to the ocean. I was practically raised in one. So what sets this aquarium apart for any other one I've been to. You can touch just about everything. If you have kids, you have probably had to ask them to stop touching things. Like a million times. But here, if they want to stick their hands in the shark tank, they can. If if they want to touch the big iguana, they can. My boys have been talking about it for days.
It might take some time before they are ready, but its not every day you get to pet a shark.
Once they have the hang of it, they won't want to stop.
After studying and touching the tortoise he said "Look mom, there is no glass. You cant touch almost everything!"
Thankfully this guy is in a covered tank, because he is one of the few you do NOT want to touch!
The staff was super helpful and had all kinds of cool information for the kids. Here they were discussing Ziggys third eye.
So here is one thing I have touched before. Granted the first time mostly it was the octopus that did the touching and it grabbed on to my leg while I tried to run away on the reef. This guy shook my hand with a firm grip but let go. Such a gentleman!
This guy is Iggy. He is bigger than his friend Ziggy. And he was just hanging out on his boat enjoying some lunch. No glass walls here! How cool is he!
Got snakes? We met Buttercup this morning and I never thought I would be so excited to hold a snake. Its pretty amazing to feel their muscles squeeze.
Not a reptile person? How about birds? There are little ones.
And there are big ones! Take your pick! King Louis here is quite a cutie!
The Aquarium is open now but there are still a few things in the works. I cant wait to revisit again once its all done. I am very sure we will be back before then too. There is a bounce house area and a section for the little ones. And there are Dinosaurs up top. They move and make noise so be sure you don't miss them either.
I'm not sure how much longer they will be on sale but for now memberships are 50% off and can be used to visit both the Austin and Portland Aquariums too! Click HERE to buy yours today! There are also some great activities that you and your family can enjoy. I know I am going to be snorkeling with the stingrays but if you prefer to stay dry, there is also an octopus encounter that looks like fun too. Maybe stay the night and sleep with the sharks? You can even have your birthday party there. There is so much fun to be had here. And you will want to come back again and again. I know we will!
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