We went to the Saint Louis Zoo today! Aunt Noah really wanted to visit the zoo while she was here, and we have never turned down a trip to the zoo. It was a perfect fall day for a trip to the zoo, and we ended up spending the entire day there, and we didn't even see everything!
Marley was super excited to see the flamingos, her favorite animal. Because they are pink, obviously! I don't even know the last time she was this excited to take a picture for me.
Vivi loved the zoo. When we go places like the zoo or museums or festivals, I really try to make sure that Vivi spends more time out of the stroller than in the stroller. That is how she learns and explores and has new experiences. So, it is hard work to keep track of her out of the stroller, but it is so worth it to me. I want my kids to have experiences and adventures, not zoo trips stuck in the stroller.
So, this moment would not have happened if she had been in the stroller, and it was one of my favorites of the day. An orangutan was sitting right up against the viewing window holding a blanket over his head. Every one was standing back a little looking at him, but Vivi just walked right up to him and reached for his face. She had absolutely no fear. She studied him, completely focused on his face and he stared right back at her. It literally gave me chills to watch them. They had some sort of connection together, even though it lasted less than a minute. They were communicating and it was magical to watch.
Maybe she has an animal related job in her future?
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