Mon, March 30th, 2009
A DAY AT THE ZOO WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTER…PRICELESS!

On a sunny spring day, the Birmingham Zoo is a great place to visit, especially if your companion is your granddaughter!  This is where we went for our monthly Grammy and Margaret day.  Our day began by heading to the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul’s Children Zoo for a ride on the animal carousel.  Margaret selected a monkey for her carousel ride.  It was such fun!  Next, it was off to see lions, tigers, zebras and giraffes on our way to ride the Red Diamond Express.  The whistle blew and the train was all ours on a scenic journey passing several exhibits of wild animals and birds.  There is a lot new this season with many animals making their debut including Southern White Rhinos, the black footed cat, and the two-toed sloth.  Our day concluded with a visit to see the sea lions and Kangaroo Kountry.   

We will be returning soon since we were too tired to see the gorillas and monkeys on the island of Madagascar.  We look forward to the butterfly encounter which will open in May.  As the summer heats up, a day playing in the fountains is a great way to cool off.  Before the season ends, I am sure we will be back to see Boo at the Zoo and the Zoolight Safari. 

The Birmingham Zoo…always entertaining…a classic way to spend the day with my granddaughter! 

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