The Lily Pad: A Visit to the Zoo

Well the family took a trip to the zoo this weekend and had a great time. Lily got to experience everything the Birmingham Zoo had to offer in the middle of the summer...including the smell!! We had a lot of fun riding the train around, going to the petting zoo, and taunting the alligators. We made a little compilation video so I hope y'all enjoy. P.S. This very post may be updated with more pictures and commentary so stay tuned!

We started the day out with the Lorikeets... friendly little birds! Once they got to know us- they got a little 'clingy' and didn't want to let go... (or get off)!

Second attraction was Flamingos! Lily thought they would like to be friends as well. She asked them, "How is it that you do that with your neck?"Unlike Lorikeets, Flamingos like a their own space... "We are perfectly fine being friends as long as nobody crosses this here fence!" Although a little stand offish, Lily accept and tried to play... the game of twist her your neck in circles!

Giraffes... Lily thought their necks were pretty funny too!

Hogs... now here are some animals Lily didn't want to make friends with. A little too messy for her taste!

Now most of you may know Lily is learning and trying her very hardest to crawl. Mr. Turtle had a few words of advice... "Slooow and steady wins the race" Lily was just glad to see this was one knee race she would win!

Did Old McDonald have a llama?
I didn't think so, but he did have sheep, duck, pigs and goats- and Lily got to see all of them at The Barn!

Lily counted and reported that... Sally the camel had two humps...

A hot summer day at the zoo quickly required a cool down with some refreshments. A train ride around the zoo did just the trick! Lily opt for an ice cold beverage as well.