Philadelphia Zoo

We thought that it would be nice to take a day trip to Philly. So we started off having lunch at Geno's!

The cheese steaks were great!

Chris enjoying his steak.

And well of course when you are in Philly with Dave it's all about going to the big zoo! It was such a perfect time to go after lunch, the crowds were gone, the day was beautiful and the animals were out!

Dave checking out the birds that are living with some turtles, to make sure that they are being nice to the turtles.

The cheetah's were relaxing in the nice summer sun.

Here the boys are waiting in the line for a rain ride.

I think Chris is wondering if he's going to fit in the train.

And they are off.

A big thumbs up as they are going by.

The ride is over, can they get out....?

Still trying...

and trying again...

Ohh, and they are free...I didn't have to leave them at the zoo train.

The new McNeil Avian Center is now open so we got to enjoy that today. Dave loved seeing the 4-D movie about Otis the Philadelphia Oriole.

Dave in a huge bird nest made of mud.

Checking out the birds.

"Look at this one's funny feathers on his head."

"Cheese"

This fellow got quite the attention of the zoo goers today. He was trying his hardest to reach the leaves that were just out of his cage. The crowd was cheering him on, but his tongue wasn't quite long enough.

Watching the giant otter's play in the water.

Of course the giant turtles and always the biggest hit!!!!!!

Taking a little break.

Looks like this tiger's got the right idea, to relax in the jacuzzi!

But it seems that this one has the weight of the world on his shoulders. He better talk to that tiger!