The Zoo

We went to the local zoo on Labor Day and I think Braden enjoyed it. It was not the National Zoo by any means, but they had some zebras and kangaroos. And they even had monkeys...this was my favorite monkey...isn't he cute?

We all know how much Braden loves rubber ducks. It seems that he is also interested in the real thing. We stood by the pond for a good while as he intently watched them swim and listened to them quack.

The zoo also had chickens and a big, ugly turkey. We were a little worried that he would lose a finger, as he kept putting his fingers through the chicken wire. When we went around the corner to see the turkey, he immediately said "Turkey" clear as day. We have no idea where he learned that!

They also had some other farm animals that visitors are allowed to feed and pet. Braden thought it was hilarious when he touched the sheep the first time.

Here he is with the goat!

Maybe next time we'll venture into DC to the National Zoo. We are having so much fun now that Braden is getting old enough to do some of these things with.