A Few from the Zoo

Since B.J., Leah, and Willem had off from school, we spent President’s Day – a mostly-sunny, 65-degree day! – at the Denver Zoo.  (Thanks to B.J.’s Mom and Alex and Amy for the family pass.  :-)  B.J. and I agreed that Denver Zoo isn’t as impressive as Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, nor does it offer the spectacular layout of Colorado Springs’ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, but we did see some of the biggest, healthiest-looking wild animals there that we have ever seen.  We’re looking forward to visiting again in the spring/summer when things are greener and prettier.  What an enjoyable day!

Yaks.

Cheetahs.

Nathan's favorite, the bighorn sheep.

Grizzly.

Peacock.

Will's favorite, the gorilla.

The kids...no, Nath didn't want to take a picture, and yes, Eli would rather be on the run.

I forget what kind of monkey this is - he was just posing so nicely I couldn't resist.

Macaws.

Penguins.

Rhino.

Don't remember what kind of monkey this is, either, but he sure was fun to watch as he crossed above the sidewalk time and again on his rope.

This was the biggest, most impressive elephant I have ever seen.

Giraffes.

I stayed outside of the Tropical Discovery Building because Eli was snoozing in the stroller, and strollers aren't allowed inside the building.  While I was waiting I got to see Lucy the sea lion perform - pretty neat show!