Jacksonville, FL Zoo

(Being that I am so far behind on my blog timeline and I feel like nobody really reads it, I am keeping this one super short)

Our first weekend of being settled in Jacksonville, we decided to take the kids out and let them enjoy themselves. I do have to say that we have had a great time exploring the zoos of where we have lived. This particular one had a safari theme. being we live in the swamp, the pathways were of wood and on stilts, probably because the soil is to soft and the rain. They had pretty much the same animal as most zoos! (Rhinos, Okapi, Giraffe, Lion, etc.) So I am only posting pictures of those that are Native to Florida. I posted the written information followed up by a picture, and of course some random pics of the boys! We had a great time exploring and the boys loved seeing everything, having lunch, train rides and of course the carousel!

(random) I had to take a picture, the color and THOSE eye lashes! I was jealous!

(random) When I was watching this ugly thing chase all the other birds away from the food, I couldn't help to think of all the scary movies they've put this animal in. No wonder, I would be scared too! Oh, and the zebra is fake! lol

Oh look, an alligator!

Yep, they have Bald Eagles here. They had 3 that were rescued and they even had a nest over by the Giraffes. That nest were of wild Eagles. The 3 that they had either been shot or hit by a car. Not sure what happened to this one, but geese their beautiful. So hard to believe that they're this big when they look so small flying in the air.

Florida Native

He wasn't in the mood for photos!

I had no clue there were Bears here.

It was naptime!

When you think of Panthers, what color do you think they are?

Looks like a Mountain Lion to me!

Ok, Monkey's are one of my favorite animal. I don't know if it's because they are so similar and they actually have expressions or emotions, but they just fascinate me.

Like this for example. There is nothing like a newborn child and a mother, but look at how she is kissing her baby and cradling it just like we would. So awesome and I could have literally watched her all day love on that sweet baby. Other than her butt hanging out.

This guy was huge! He even slammed his hand on the glass window while Jeff and Jt were watching him. I missed it:( I was watching the mama Monkey and her baby.

Me and my boys

Tanner and his best buddy! He loves his daddy!

My handsome big boy!

He had a great time exploring and asking all kinds of questions. This age is so awesome when it comes to doing these things. They are so eager to learn and tell you what they know. Awesome!