One thing that I do like about the Army as an employer, is that they are very generous with their Holidays. Whenever there is a three day weekend, most often then not the Army will tack on an extra day and make it a four day weekend. This year Civil Rights day was no exception. Matt had a four day, and the girls had a three day weekend. So Friday, Matt and I just hung out, did some shopping and errands, then when the girls got home from school we took off for sunny San Diego!
Last year we had bought season passes to the San Diego Zoo and Safari park (formally known as the Wildlife Park), so we decided to go back to the Safari park for another visit.
While there we got to see another newborn elephant. This is the second year in a row. Last year we got to see a newborn that was just hours old, this year the baby was a couple of weeks old...but still so small.
It's amazing how big they will get!
During our Safari tour we had a mishap with our tour vehicle. It was overtaken and we had to get out in a hurry. (wink, wink)
Hannah loves feeding the deer. This is one of her favorite things to do!
Anya's favorite animal is the Cheetah. You can't see it very well, but over the hill there is a tour on those Segeway scooter things. The Cheetah's did not like those at all! They would sit on the other side of the ridge, hunched down, tail flicking, like the wanted to pounce those people on the segway's!
Cora's absolute favorite animal is the Okapi. The Safari park has been the only place we have been able to see one. She even has a webkinz toy that is an Okapi. You can't see it very well in the picture, but it is kind of a mixture of Zebra, Giraffe and moose. It is in the giraffe family.
The Lorakeet exhibit is always a favorite. The birds were pretty cooperative this time, and ready for a tasty treat. All the girls were able to have one perch on their arm for a snack.
Some even perched on our heads! Poor Cora!
It was a fun day, and perfect weather. San Diego is a favorite for our family.
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