The zoo just finished a new Polar Bear exhibit. They had a member preview Friday and we were excited to go check it out. From the pictures we saw it looked like it was going to be similar to the polar bear exhibit at the Memphis Zoo. We loved the polar bears at the Memphis Zoo and seeing them was one of our favorites. We were excited to have a similar exhibit at our zoo. They have lots of outdoor viewing areas and when we got there the polar bear was out walking around. That is where we could see him the best.
They also have indoor viewing areas and a pool that he can swim in. In order to get to that part you have to go through the penguin exhibit. We love the penguins too, one of our favorites!
Nolan was completely fascinated with the penguins! It was so cute watching him look at the penguins and try to figure it all out. He was so excited and would clap his hands a lot. He kept trying to reach in the water and touch them when they would swim by. I love watching the kids experience things like this, it is one of my favorite things as a parent.
After looking at the penguins and polar bear we got a free popsicle and headed to the rivers edge. We saw the hippos swimming. It is fun for the kids to see the animals they can see up close.
We saw the elephants on our way out. They were up close eating and playing in the water. One elephant was spraying himself with water and swinging his trunk around. Nolan just stared at it and had a funny confused look on his face. I'm sure he didn't know what to think of the big elephant!
It was fun to go down to the zoo together and see the new exhibit. We went to Culvers for hamburgers on our way home. After walking around all afternoon it hit the spot. It is fun to do things together and spend the whole day as a family.
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So fun! Sounds like an exciting day at the zoo. How do members work there since the zoo is free?
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