First Trip to the Zoo

It was finally a reasonably cool day in Houston (overcast with a high only around 85!) so Rachel and I headed to the zoo. I have been wanting to go all summer, but it was just too darn hot. She is still a little young to fully appreciate the experience, but it is a great place to get some fresh air and expose her to new sights, sounds and smells. We both had a great time.

Rachel was very happy to look forward from her stroller - a completely new outlook on the world.

We started in the primates - there are tamarins in there behind Rachel.


Rachel loved watching the fish in the aquarium.

After all that excitement, it was time for a nap.

All rested and ready to see more


We enjoyed the elephants and giraffes. Both exhibits had cute babies.

At the end of the afternoon, we checked out the flamingos and then headed home.

We got a membership to the zoo so we will be going back frequently when the weather is nice. It is not the biggest or best zoo I have been to, but it is a nice place for a walk and for Rachel to see some exciting wildlife.