We had another beautiful California day. We couldn't have asked for better weather. We had loads of sun and mid to high 70's the entire time we were there. We made our way early back to the Living Desert Zoo to enjoy seeing it in the daylight. I went here with the boys two years ago as you can see by clicking here.
Again first on the to do list was to feed the giraffes. You can get so close to them and the cost of admission covers a giraffe feeding. The boys both marched right up to them but Eliza was a bit shyer and admired them from the safety of mommy's arms.
We covered more of the zoo this time around. Partly it was because last time I was on my own and this time we had Daddy's extra hands but also last time we were there the temperature was hitting 100 and this time it was much more pleasant in the 70's.
Last time we were there we didn't attend their show but we did this time around and I am so glad we did! The show was short but amazing and we were able to get up close and personal with some of the animals. The kids have watched the show Wild Kratts in the past and their favorite episode was one about a caracal and a serval. Well, at this zoo that had a serval that was part of the show - very cool to see. The kids also loved the hawk that flew through the crowd and the crested porcupine.
Eliza desperately needed a nap so after the zoo we headed back to the hotel and she slept while the boys did a bit of quiet time and then hit the pool with Drew. Eliza and I joined later and although still sleepy she loved sitting with her feet in the hot tub.
We did supper out and then back again for bedtime. After putting the kids to bed Drew and I would recline in the bathroom in our patio chairs (it sounds crazy but we had a huge bathroom) and would have some time to ourselves and catch up over a glass of wine. Not overly glamorous but when you have sleeping babies in a hotel room you do what you can!
Again first on the to do list was to feed the giraffes. You can get so close to them and the cost of admission covers a giraffe feeding. The boys both marched right up to them but Eliza was a bit shyer and admired them from the safety of mommy's arms.
We covered more of the zoo this time around. Partly it was because last time I was on my own and this time we had Daddy's extra hands but also last time we were there the temperature was hitting 100 and this time it was much more pleasant in the 70's.
Last time we were there we didn't attend their show but we did this time around and I am so glad we did! The show was short but amazing and we were able to get up close and personal with some of the animals. The kids have watched the show Wild Kratts in the past and their favorite episode was one about a caracal and a serval. Well, at this zoo that had a serval that was part of the show - very cool to see. The kids also loved the hawk that flew through the crowd and the crested porcupine.
Eliza desperately needed a nap so after the zoo we headed back to the hotel and she slept while the boys did a bit of quiet time and then hit the pool with Drew. Eliza and I joined later and although still sleepy she loved sitting with her feet in the hot tub.
We did supper out and then back again for bedtime. After putting the kids to bed Drew and I would recline in the bathroom in our patio chairs (it sounds crazy but we had a huge bathroom) and would have some time to ourselves and catch up over a glass of wine. Not overly glamorous but when you have sleeping babies in a hotel room you do what you can!
We have the same picture of the boys from two years ago so we needed to get another one
Plus, we needed to add Eliza to our updated photo
A black bellied sheep
Eliza hanging with the goats
They have a huge model train display - its so cool to watch
A red tailed Hawk
The serval
This guy had lots of cool tricks
So sleepy. She is working he way into one nap as was so tired by the time we got home. She was getting absolutely giddy.
Eliza still looking sleepy....dipping her toes in the hot tub
Cole warming up after his waterslide turn
A post bath, pre supper show
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