Who doesn't love a giraffe?

Or any zoo animal, really?  Kate won't tell you her favorite animal, so you have to read between the lines.  The ones she mentions most? Toucans, Penguins, Giraffes. Monday was an extra special zoo trip because.... NAN came along for the ride.  Oh, fun times! We braved the weather, in spite of a tropical disturbance, and it was quite lovely.  Kate was prepared with her frog boots - just in case there was a downpour (we left her ladybug umbrella in the car).

Turns out there were puddles that needed stomping.

The elephants were out spraying water and eating hay.

There was a cow that needed milking.  I will go ahead and admit that this was a hit because it involved water: spraying water, a bucket of water, getting wet... I'll also assure you that milking this fake cow was MUCH easier than milking a real cow. 

Nan says that the peacock is right up her alley. Another bonus to hitting the zoo at 9 am? No line for the merry-go-round. Therefore, no competition for the peacock.

This is the HIT of the little playground.  Seriously. Every time we have to wait in line to play with this spinning maze. Bizarre.

Oh, and Nan actually shops in and spends money in the gift shop. Kate might ask to bring Nan back every time! Whenever she begs me for things from the gift shop (or any store, really), I certainly never, ever say: "maybe when you come back with Nan...."

Giraffes!!!

Thanks Nan! you sure did make the day special!