Lions go "ROOOOOAAAAR"!

We took advantage of the good weather yesterday to use our annual pass and go to the zoo. We lucked out because all the animals were out and about. The bears were walking around, the giraffes were out (which is probably the first time I have seen them in several trips!) and best of all, the lions decided to gnaw on some tasty treats right next to the window. It's the closet I've ever seen them and it was pretty neat!

Nora has been saying "ROAR!" a lot when you talk about Lions, and she'll even make little claw motions. We thought she'd get a kick out of seeing the lions so close but she was pretty scared actually. Oh well, Momma and Evie got up close to take some pics!

Just chillaxin' in the dry grass since there's no rain!

Too many people shoved up against the window for me to take a good shot.

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