We have been talking about going all summer, and we finally made it to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. We have not been to the Fort Wayne Zoo since we were kids (Doug was in elementary school and Kris was probably about 3). A large portion of the zoo was closed (the African Safari portion) due to remodeling. The new African Safari exhibit will be 22 acres and cost $10.5 million. So, we did not get to see any giraffes, zebras, etc. (animals you expect to see at the zoo). We were a little disappointed in the rest of the zoo. We saw a lot of cool birds though. Through the rainforest area, there were birds overhead (not in cages - just flying around). We had to keep a lookout to make sure we didn't become a target (It is no fun being pooped on - Is it Meg?). There were a lot of monkeys and small animals too. Kris said "Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Isn't that what you are supposed to see at a zoo?" We didn't see a lion, a tiger, or a bear. They do not have lions or bears and "Teddy the Tiger" never made an appearance. We did see cows, chickens, horses, and goats, however (exciting!). Doug took Maddie into the petting area with the goats, but she did not want to touch them. She was not afraid of them, she just would not touch them. She was more interested in the sand she was walking on than the animals. Maddie got a new wooden puzzle and a soft ball at the gift shop. She had fun, but I think we will take her to the Indianapolis Zoo next time.
Goin' for a hike.
Doug and Maddie by Doug's favorite exhibit (The Penguins).
Kris and Maddie posing in front of some monkeys.
This was a pretty pond. There were lots of geese swimming in it.
This is a big bronze tortoise for the kids to play on.
We didn't see what kind of birds these were, but they were really brightly colored and pretty.
Doug and Maddie in the petting zoo with a baby goat.
This is a picture of Kris and her sister Meg feeding the goats at the Fort Wayne Zoo (MANY years ago).
The zoo wore Maddie out. She crashed as soon as we got in the car.
Maddie playing with her new puzzle and ball.
Maddie with alfalfa hair playing with her new ball.
2 comments:
I'm so sorry you didn't have a good time at the zoo. I suspect it is because you didn't have Grandpa and I with you. Next time you go let us know and the old folks will show you how to have a great time (especially since Grandpa seems to have a special affiliation with the monkeys). Even if she wasn't impressed with her surroundings she sure looked cute. I loved the little hat. Now if we could just add some earrings. By the way, Kris, in your picture it looked as though you were trying to feed the wrong end.
Grandma Smith
We love the picture of Maddie on her Dads shoulders with the adorable hat.
Liam loves going to the Indianapolis Zoo they have alot to offer little ones as well as us older folks and you in between.
Liam, mommy & daddy I am sure would love to meet you guys there sometime they are zoo members.
Maddie looks as if she was wore out from her visit at the zoo.
Love Jerry & Sandy
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