Zoo

We've had quite a spring break so far--specifically, our attempts to get to the zoo. We tried to go yesterday when the temp was in the high 70's but of course, there was NO PARKING anywhere in or around the zoo. We even tried having lunch and coming back to the zoo later but no luck--it was just packed all day long. Horrible!! But we did get to spend a little time at City Park which is always an adventure...

So anyway, it rained all night last night and the temp dropped down into the 50's. When we woke up this morning and saw all the puddles and clouds, we thought..."what a perfect day for the zoo." Only in Colorado. But we were so right. The zoo was practically deserted and wasn't too cold--all the fair weather friends were tucked in at home and there was just a little chilly wind every now and then to remind us that it's still March.

The animals were enjoying the cool weather and were in prime form...a mandrill took a swipe at Sophie from behind the glass, a duck buzzed by Emma's head and a black swan tried to take a chunk out of Julia's face but hey, that's what makes the zoo so fun!
We even sprang for pizza at the Elephant Restaurant ($30 later...what were we thinking!) Oh well--it was worth it after all the effort it took to get there!!
One of these things is not like the other...can you tell which one...?!
(mama don't do hats)

When this swan wasn't trying to do bodily harm to my youngest, it made the prettiest sound...I don't usually take nature/wildlife shots but this had me captivated!!

There were some Native American performers there & our brave children were so worried they'd have to go up and dance--they just peeked in at them from around a pillar...refused to go in!!