Wildlife World Zoo

Today we went to the Wildlife World Zoo. We got a pretty good discount and invited Aunt Heidi and Preston to come along. I'd like to say that the kids had a great time, but the truth is they probably only had a good time. They were begging to eat lunch by 9:30am. And were tired of walking about the same time (I think we got there at 9:00).

We made them stick it out and look at the animals. We got to see a baby gibbon and an albino alligator amongst other animals. There were a ton of peacocks roaming all around the zoo. We discovered that Kade is afraid of peacocks (add that to sea weed and Uncle Ben's girlfriend Danielle). He couldn't even relax long enough to eat his lunch because there was a peacock nearby. 

Preston raced a baby kangaroo that the kids were sure was named Joey.

Toward the end of our visit, Hailey, Kade, Matt and I rode the log ride. We rode through part of the aquarium and then up the climb to the top. I thought the kids were going to be scared, but they weren't really. It was hard for me, but I had to be brave for the kids, right? Then, as we rode over the edge of the drop, right when your stomach lurches, I though Matt was going to jump out of the log. Hailey screamed (and not because she was enjoying herself). Kade screamed. I screamed. And then it was over and the kids were laughing and enjoying themselves again. They didn't want to ride again, though.
 

Doesn't she look happy?