Since we weren't able to go to the Birmingham Zoo on Sunday, we thought we'd try Monday before heading home. We woke up Monday, June 11th to POURING rain but within a few hours it seemed to be clearing up. Joe called the Zoo to find out what the weather was like there and they said it was nice so... to the Zoo we went! It turned out to be a GREAT family day! It rained on us a few times but we were able to take cover until it cleared up. Since all Birminghamvillians thought it was bad weather, we practically had the entire Zoo to ourselves! We saw several shows put on by the trainers and were even invited backstage to feed the sea lions! Carter and Camden don't even realize what lucky little people they are to have all these up close and personal experiences with these amazing animals! We ended our day at the splash pad area before we changed and headed home. We truly enjoy "MawMaw's Zoo" (as Carter calls it) so much each time we visit!
Carter always loves feeding the flamingos!
Camden was in awe!
We had a front row seat for the alligator feeding!
We have never made it to the Sea Lion show so we were glad we got to see it this trip!
This Sea Lion could do so many tricks!
Backstage at the Sea Lion show! (Carter is holding a little fish to feed to the Sea Lion!)
The Sea Lion was so fast at gobbling up the fish and squid we fed him!
All Aboard the Choo-Choo Train!
Of course, we ALWAYS ride the train around the Zoo!
Our front row seat at the lion cub feeding!
These cubs were so cute and so playful!
The cutest little lion cub of all- Carter!
We took a look at the new giraffe home that was going to open the next week!
Carter loved the giraffe statue!
Camden didn't know what to think about it!
Carter was excited to be getting his regular clothes wet instead of changing into his bathing suit! We didn't see a point in changing them since we'd just have to change them again anyway.
