Lions and Tigers and Bears

We had heard that the zoo in Springfield was nice and had planned to take Griffin for some time, but had not gotten that accomplished. I had been once, as a preschooler, and I remember my dad following the bus for the hour long drive there. I remember nothing about the zoo or the animals. 

Thankfully, Chase invited us to go on Saturday and we were able to make it happen. It may not be as big as the St. Louis zoo, but it is much more enjoyable and 100 times less crowded. 

4 adults, 4 children, 3 strollers, 2 hours.....tons of fun!

BFFs!

One of the coolest things (in my opinion) is that you can get up close and personal with the giraffes....and feed them graham cracker look-alike sheets for $1 a pop! Totally worth it. 

Griffin enjoying the art stations they had set up around the park.