Lions, and Tigers, and Bears...

 We went to the zoo!  The NC Zoo is in Asheboro, which is only about and hour and forty minutes from our house.  I didn't realize it was so close.  It was a really easy drive and Moses was very excited to meet up with Nana and Pops.

 Moses enjoyed all the animals, real and fake.  The zoo is really beautiful, and I loved all of the walking trails between the Africa and North America areas.

Moses did have one little freak out because of our friend pictured above.  All of the gorillas were sitting with their backs to the plexiglass.  Moses was directly behind him.  Our gorilla friend turned around when Moses was not expecting it and he quickly turned around and ran to mommy.  He was done with them after that.

 Apparently he realized what he had done, and immediately put himself in time out.  How funny does he look just sitting on this log!

 Sutton did a great job too.  He didn't really notice too much, but enjoyed the extra attention and time outside.

 Here are Moses' favorite animals at the zoo.  The giraffes were really beautiful in person.  They were just so elegant.

If you haven't visited the zoo, this is the time of year to do it.  It was not crowded at all and the weather was perfect.  The earlier you can arrive the better.  Not only are the animals more active, the day will go smoother for you as well.  I think 3pm at the zoo (and probably at most amusement parks) is melt down time.  All the kids are tired and the adults are too!  It takes several hours to walk and see everything.  I would start in Africa and see the more fun animals while everyone is still excited.

Now that we know how easy it was to get there, I think we will go back again soon.  Watch out gorillas, we are coming back to see you!