ZOO

We headed to the Gulf Breeze zoo today. 5 1/2 hrs later we left. It is not a big zoo, but it wasn't busy so we were able to go at CJ's pace and never feel like we were holding someone else up. That was really nice. In October we visited the Montgomery Zoo and took the train ride...it was like being on Jurassic Park, although CJ had fun just being on the train, Eric and I were disappointed that all we saw were fences and a pond, until the very end when there was a buffalo. So today before we bought tickets we asked if we would actually see animals...they assured us we would--and we did! Most of the animals are free range roaming around, the ostriches attempt to escape each time the train goes in the gate to the area, and the baby hippo is still small enough to get loose out of the hippo confinement. They have a camel that is due "any day", but I spoke with one of the park people and she said they have been saying that for the past 3 months. I really hope my baby doesn't hang out for 3 more months!!! They also have a petting zoo with various farm animals, and you can feed the Giraffes! They have built a platform that you climb up to and they come over for food! Giraffes have very long tongues and they are smooth. CJ walked the whole time and had fun chasing the ducks and chickens that are everywhere. Oh, and Zebras are part of the Rhino family. We didn't take the camera today because at the last zoo, we didn't get very many good pictures. Today we could have gotten several great ones, so maybe next time.