we took elsie to woodland park zoo on saturday, 9/18, for the first time. it was a surprise for her after her first week at school. she had no idea where we were, even once we were inside. it was great fun and we had beautiful weather.
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loading the pics here diminishes the color - the entrance is really beautiful...
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elsie looking at the gorillas!
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lil' birdie.
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orangutan peeking at elsie from under a potato sack! very cute. and very big!
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this little guy came swinging through the branches and crashing up against the glass. scared elsie to pieces and she refused to approach the glass.
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the elephants!
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oh my gosh, elephants are the best part!
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that elephant is this big!
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elsie's long-time sign for elephant.
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komodo dragon. she didnt like him at all.
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we also saw a brown bear and an eagle. so much fun!
she fell asleep ten minutes after getting in the car...
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