Back at the Zoo

Ryan had some serious studying to do today, so Abbey and I headed out to the zoo. It was a little chilly today, but also quite sunny, so it was really a great day to walk around outside. I think today might have been the first time Abbey really noticed the animals! We, of course, spent a ton of time in the Polar Passage. One of the polar bears was hanging out and swimming in the passage for a long time, and Abbey noticed him and seemed pretty interested in all of the commotion surrounding his every movement.

We went onto the giraffe platform, although we didn't get to feed them. We were still very close to the giraffes, and she noticed them when one of them started to flick his tail all over the place. She got excited and started smiling at them and babbling away.
Here's Abbey watching the polar bear swimming around.

Still watching the polar bear!

I know we spend a lot of time here, but I didn't know Abbey felt THIS at home here, ha, ha. She kind of thought she could touch the water, but she has to settle for crawling around next to it.

Although she is too young to play in the play area, Abbey and I hung out there for a little while today. She likes watching other kids playing around. I think she would love to be out of her stroller where the action is, but there aren't any swings or anything there appropriate for kids her age. (I think the suggested age is 2 years or something like that.)

Something else new at the zoo that Abbey noticed...the leaves are changing and falling from the trees. A couple of times, the wind would blow and leaves would fall and scatter. Abbey seemed to love watching them blow in the breeze.