Our Zoo Trip

My friend Janet invited us to the zoo today with her and her kids. Our kids are the same ages so Ethan and Wyatt are best of friends. In fact she was watching them the other day while I went to donate blood and over heard a conversation between them. They were telling each other how the other was there best friend and that they loved each other. Too cute. Her other son Levi is Sophie's age and they both get along, though Sophie also loves to tag along and play with Wyatt. Anyways. We went to the zoo today and had a great time. There was hardly anyone there so we gave the kids a little more freedom then we usually do. There were some crazy moments with Ethan, but over all it was a lot of fun and a beautiful day.
Some of those crazy moments happened when I let them run around. As I went to chase after Sophie, Ethan had climbed half way into the bushes where the flamingos are. Yeah. He also later started to climb the rail/fence to the seal exhibit. Scary. Another time he and Wyatt chased a peacock till it hoped over a gate. It was locked so I wasn't too worried about him getting in. But yes, he got it opened and started running down the hill to an area that is not meant for visitors. Wyatt also trailed behind. The maintenance guy stopped to make sure Sophie was okay in the stroller as I ran after them.
We had fun watching the sea lion show and watching all the animals. Our favorite were the gorilla's. They are fun to watch and they interacted with us, well Ethan. Ethan and Wyatt kept walking back and forth along the window and the littlest gorilla came over and walked back and forth with them. Ethan was eating a pbj sandwich at the time when the gorilla sat over where Ethan was. As I said to Ethan "You better watch out she's going to get your sandwich." The gorilla grabbed at it. If there wasn't glass there she would have snatched it. When she left, Ethan and Wyatt headed over to the other corner of the window to get a better view at the Momma gorilla (I think) sitting there. Wyatt was a little afraid so he pushed Ethan closer. I didn't see what happened. A couple who were there taking pictures and observing the gorilla's told me what happened. I guess the Mom (maybe, I really don't know) stuck her tongue at them and walked away. The couple told us that what she did was actually a sign of acceptance. It's funny the gorilla's like Ethan. Pretty cool.
Next time I'll be sure to bring the camera. Tomorrow we are also headed to Knott's. I'll bring the camera then. Should be fun.