Potawatomi Zoo

Today I dogged off work so Carolyn and I could join Eleanor and her preschool class at the Potawatomi Zoo. We had a fantastic day with beautiful zoo weather - sunny but cool in the mid-50s (I've heard the animals prefer those temps even though my perfect temps are in the 70s).

We started the morning at the playground across the street from the zoo. It was perfect for running some of the energy out of the kids.

Eleanor with her friend Destiny

Carolyn would not put her lunch in the cooler and barely let it out of her sight

After the playground we sat at the picnic tables and ate our sack lunches. Then off to the zoo!!!
We were excited to see the lion, though he didn't prove a whole lot of entertainment.

Eleanor the Lion!

Aww, Eleanor giving Carolyn a boost so she could see the monkeys who weren't outside.

Eleanor's favorite - The Flamingos!

Eleanor's other favorite - The Kangaroos!

Ready for the train ride

Eleanor and her buddy Grant

Checking out the new otter exhibit

And the highlight of the day - which we almost missed - the LION! He put on a wonderful show for the kids walking circles and always passing directly next to the kids! They freaked!!!




Great day! Thanks girls, you were wonderful. We'll have to get back soon and bring the boys next time!