As a bonus, we were the only people crazy enough to come to the zoo so we got to hang out with the keepers and get a personal tour of the whole place. This picture shows the four keeper to one visitor (Reuben) ratio. There was actually one other staff member but she didn't fit in the frame.
Feeding the rays
I really like these rays. Reuben calls them the burnt crepes rays
After seeing the keepers throw a bunch of shrimp into the water Reuben decided he wanted to eat some himself. Here he is attempting to climb into the tank. He almost made it.
Reuben checking out some millipedes. He made sure I got a chance to hold them. Then Miriam, who I was also holding, tried to grab one and eat it. It was an exciting time. Thankfully everyone survived.
I guess this little guy was feeling lonely without any other visitors so he came down from his tree and followed us around for a bit.
5 comments:
What a great idea for warming up.
That's sooo funny! I was just thinking how cold it is and if someone was cold and wanted to get warm, where would they go? And I thought of the zoo! We must be related or something...
I always feel like I am in Columbia in the summer when I go to the tropics room at our zoo, too. Love the picture of Reuben climbing because I get to see Miriam's cute hair bow!
That's hilarious that ya'll got a personal tour! This post made me chuckle out loud several times. ex. Burnt Crepes fish- hehe! Love it!
What a great way to introduce your kids to the world. I love the details you discover at the zoo. I think I need to get back for a closer look. I presume they don't have the poison dart frogs and deadly snakes out and about...
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