Family Trip to the Wild Animal Park

The trip that the girls and I took last month to the San Diego Wild Animal Park really left a lasting impression on the girls. They've talked about going back ever since. Because of that trip, and how impressed Hannah was with the lions, she has chosen the lion as her research project for school. She will also briefly talk about them in the class' upcoming performance in April. We went today as a family so more 'research' could be gathered. But once we were there, Hannah told us she already knew everything about lions. LOL. We rode the tram that takes you to the level of the animals. And just like last time, spring was in the air and some antelopes provided the guests on the tram with a brief show. This time Hannah asked no questions.When we were here a month ago, this baby giraffe's mama was pregnant and due any day. She had her baby a day or two after our visit and here is the month old baby. The baby giraffe was so cute and it would have been neat to see it actually standing, because when he stands, he is over 6 feet tall and will grow to stand over 10 feet in it's first year!It was a beautiful day, great for being outside. We saw a lot of animals and walked long distances to see animal exhibits off the beaten path. We saw the tiger, and made our way up to Condor Ridge, and visited an up close viewing of the elephants. We finished off our trip with seeing the gorillas, waiting in line to see the butterfly exhibit currently on tour, and a few other fun stops along the way out. Before hitting the freeway home, we stopped for dinner and the girls had walked so much and worked up such an appetite that both ate their entire dinners without a problem. Hannah even asked for more after hers was gone. Hannah attempted to stay awake for the entire ride home, but didn't make it, she fell asleep half way home. And it's no wonder, being out in the fresh air and walking as much as we did, can wear one out, in a good way.