Who is wilder: a) Zoo animals or b) A hoard of families with multiples, embarking on the Austin Zoo? After today, I can say with certainty that the answer is B.
The Austin Zoo is a non-profit rescue zoo, with about 300 animals and approximately 100 species. Over 90% of the animals are rescued. This small zoo doesn't compare to the zoos that Steve and I grew up around - you won't see any elephants or giraffes and if you're lucky you'll spot the one lion (we didn't - he was hiding). But it is a funny little place that is perfect for a bunch of toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Each spring, the Austin Mothers of Multiples sponsors a day at the zoo for all members and their families. This year, it was my job to plan the event. It was a success! 160 people showed up to take part in the festivities. We studied the animals, fed the goats, deer, hogs, and llama's in the petting zoo, had a BYOS (Bring Your Own Sandwich) picnic lunch, and ended the day with a train ride.
Our buddies loved feeding the animals, especially the goats and deer. One of the hogs put Ace's whole hand in his mouth. Ace didn't feed the hogs again after that. Ben loved running around the zoo and jumping down the steps in the dirt path. He LOVED the train ride and tried to sneak back on for an encore ride but his mean mom wouldn't let him. Below are some of my favorite pictures from the day:
3 generations of men
Ben jumping down the path
Ben feeding the deer
Ace feeding a goat
Family Time
Choo-choo!
Two fine men, in the caboose
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