About the zoo (from their website): "Our NC Zoo is nationally recognized as one of the nation’s finest zoos. It was the first American zoo designed from its inception around the "natural habitat" philosophy--presenting animals and plants in exhibits that closely resemble the habitats in which they would be found in the wild. The 37-acre African Plains exhibit alone is as large a many entire zoos. The 11-acre Prairie exhibit in the North American region showcases the zoo’s collection of bison and elk. The N.C. Zoo is also the nation’s largest walk-through natural-habitat zoo. Its African and North American exhibit regions span more than 500 acres with more than five miles of walkways. Another 900 acres are available for future development on this scenic site in the Uwharrie Mountains, considered by geologists to be one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges. "
Eliza loved the zoo...North America more than Africa...due to the many aquatic exhibits. She couldn't get enough of the various "ish" (fish) and "ing" (swimming). Yes, she's making progress on her words. She also kept saying "out" to get out of the stroller and run. Her absolute favorite and what I didn't get a picture of though, was the meerkats. They put on quite a show, wrestling and hissing at one another. Then they'd stop and look up at the glass to make sure they still had an audience and wrestle some more. It was very cute and funny. Eliza stood at the glass window for a long time laughing out loud and hissing back at them. A fun day after a whiney week!
If only she could get inside that tank and swim!
Cousin Luke...it's a little scary when these big sea lions press right up on the glass!
Waiting for the merry-go-round to start...
Here we go...whee! 
Couldn't help noticing how LONG Allie's legs are.
How 'bout this shot...how cool is that...look at his paws and claws!
This ocelot was so beautiful...an amazing coat.
Okay, getting tired here (notice the glasses are off).
Getting more tired and less thrilled...but this is funny!
Okay, she's out...and the day is over!
2 comments:
Sarah,
I LOVE the progression of Eliza becoming tired, I have been laughing out loud!
You made my day with an "E" update, she is very beautiful and I am excited that she added "out" to her vocabulary! Way to go Eliza!
Counting Down,
Megan and Emma
Praise the LORD for her vocabulary development! God is good, Sarah!
Can't wait to meet you :) and that sweet Eliza...
Tami
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