Going to the Detroit Zoo

The kids & I took a trip to the Zoo today. The weather was perfect with a slight breeze to tone down the little bit of humidty & the animals were active and fun to watch! Here is Peter at 18mths in 2003

Here is Peter at 4yrs old in 2006
Always fun to see the camels, there was a new baby born here about 2-3 yrs ago.
We were lucky to catch these gorgeous cats at feeding time.
These cats, however, were being cats and resting/sleeping the day away.


The Detroit Zoo's newest (or one of the newest) additions. The Zoo's two resident elephants were moved to a reserve in California last year. The elephants were older & the cold MI winters were not ideal for them, so now they are retired in sunny CA. These 2 rhinos too their place.

Man...he had a serious itch and/or trying to adjust.

Poor guy, his pool wasn't full so he was laying in some mud on the side of his yard. Whenever we visit, he is usually hiding in his pool, so seeing him walking around is pretty rare.
"Mommy, the peacocks are gonna get me, hurry!!!" Poor Peter. We had lunch and a goose visited us, but Peter was really scared. Then the peacocks all started to get excited and were talking back & forth. Of course, it didn't help Peter that the peacocks get to run wild among the visitors.

The Arctic Ring of Life is a really amazing center and was featured on Animal Planet's Amazing Zoos. The polar bears were walking all over & swimming. There is a new baby polar bear, but I didn't see him with his mother today. The seals were either laying in the sun or swimming for the crowd.
Coming up after a swim. Sunbathing

Showing off for the crowd. Kiersten was really tired since she only took a 30min nap (car ride) & she usually naps for 2-3hrs. She enjoyed the ride, but didn't enjoy being taken out of the stroller. She perked up a little bit later, but both kids fell asleep on the way home.